iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It is also cited to justify any and all fundraising metrics. When we overmeasure or measure the wrong things, we render fundraising mechanical, awkward, unsatisfying, and unsuccessful. “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” The author is the great Peter Drucker. It’s apt.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 7, 2023

I began noticing the disparities early in my fundraising career. Much of the fundraising advice shared at professional conferences did not seem to accurately reflect what I was experiencing with donors. I began asking myself if the seemingly ill-suited advice was: Celebrating the fundraiser more than the donor?

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Philanthropy comes in many forms. For over a decade, Black Philanthropy Month has been a time of reflection on Black philanthropists’ contributions—including the contributions of Black liberation movements. It also encourages me to rethink the definition of philanthropy itself. But to me, this is what philanthropy looks like.

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Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dive into the transformative realm of fundraising as we unravel the profound impact of the 10 Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. Let’s explore the Community-Centric Fundraising model, the 10 principles of community centric fundraising, and understand why it can be a game-changer for your Nonprofit.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

This is an experience that a lot of people who have been participating in philanthropy for decades are unaware of— the lived experiences of people of color with wealth and the type of philanthropy that they have contributed over decades. It looks different. It’s not institutional. And a lot of it is just not visible.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. Rhanda is representative of the enormous movement and flexibility of fundraisers.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Back to fundraising So, why hasn’t that small nonprofit received its million-dollar gift? Now you are a major gifts fundraiser! It’s harder to think, “One day we’ll deliver value to a donor worth a million-dollar gift.” Delivering value as a goal Charities often don’t get a million-dollar gift because they aren’t trying.

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Affnetz

JUNE 13, 2022

5 Principles to Help Guide your Donor Engagement & Fundraising. When talking about donor engagement and fundraising is essential to talk about mindset – not a donor’s mindset YOUR mindset. Whether you’re a board member, executive director or staff member seeking to engage donors and succeed in fundraising, your mindset is critical.

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Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise? Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? Chances are, you’ve got 2 to 3 board members doing all the fundraising work. Sound about right?

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Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

GivingTuesday highlights the ways women’s philanthropy is changing. according to Philanthropy Women. “ according to Philanthropy Women. “ philanthropy #GivingTuesday ” Why the disparity? More women give. But women give less. That needs to change. “ More women give. “ More women give.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 25, 2023

Thus, as a fundraiser, part of your job when interacting with a major donor prospect is to help the donor explore and understand their identity. They do possess very specific values, beliefs, and motivations, but if they haven’t taken time to reflect on them, they may not realize how closely these tie in to their decision to give.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fundraising is evolving quickly. Have you noticed that everything feels a little different in 2024 compared to five years ago, especially when it comes to fundraising? The pace of change in fundraising trends can be rapid, driven by factors like technology, donor expectations, and economic shifts. Is your organization ready?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However, not all your supporters will be open to your fundraising asks. When considering that the estimated value of a volunteer hour is about $32, it’s easier to see that volunteer time is an in-kind donation in its own right. And that’s alright—there are many reasons why an individual might not want to donate money to your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy” translated from the Greek literally means “ love (philos) of humanity (Anthropos).” . Rather, it’s giving an uplifting opportunity to enact a passionately held value. That makes it about love.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I firmly believe part of the role of a philanthropy facilitator is to foster both individual and community well-being. It certainly is not in service of philanthropy. them” attitudes, roughly lumped under the mantle of “community-centric fundraising,” are unfortunate. What to do? What purpose does judging in this way serve?

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 12, 2023

Now, it’s time to get back to the “one big thing” in fundraising: Advance the donor’s hero story. It’s an extreme form of philanthropy. Heroic philanthropy A hero displays sacrificial protection.[5] 5] A heroic donation is this: a sacrificial gift that protects the donor’s people or values in a crisis. What else can work?

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

As a result, cultivating a culture of philanthropy is essential for nonprofit organizations to achieve long-term sustainability and impact. Nonprofit board members play a critical role in creating and maintaining a culture of philanthropy. Creating a culture of gratitude can also help to build long-term relationships with donors.

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Clairification

JANUARY 15, 2023

Philanthropy – love of humankind — can seem elusive. I have a dream this is the year your people will move from an attitude of taking and hitting people up (aka “fundraising”) to a mindset of giving and lifting people up (aka “philanthropy”). The world can seem a cruel and barbaric place. Yet it’s right here. In each of us.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 29, 2024

And when you automate many of the fundraising tactics you’re using to identify, qualify, cultivate, and steward your prospects and major donors, you’ll save tons of time and mental energy. Let’s take a look at five advanced fundraising tactics you can start automating. You cannot treat them like just another donor. Not before.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. Educate Your Board on What You Need Education is the key to getting board members to fundraise. Get Started Today 1.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. By acquiring philanthropic partners and showing the value of collaborating with your organization, you can secure their long-term support!

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Today, nonprofit fundraising and especially large capital campaigns emphasize naming opportunities to attract seven-, eight-, and nine-figure donations from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Less than one percent of major gifts are offered anonymously , not surprisingly, as fundraisers encourage public acts of charity.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 28, 2023

Everyone Is entitled to their own fundraising opinions but not their own fundraising facts. That’s what the brilliant Daniel Patrick Moynihan said, without the reference to fundraising, of course. And imagine how much more we could achieve if we did a better job of aligning fundraising strategy with fundraising fact.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Corporate philanthropy encompasses mutually beneficial relationships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. More and more organizations are beginning to emphasize corporate fundraising efforts in their overall nonprofit strategies. Lack of awareness of corporate philanthropy programs. The Roadblock.

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The nonprofit sector’s recognition and adoption of diverse revenue streams, including cryptocurrency, has increased significantly over the last year, but many still feel hesitant when it comes to crypto fundraising. The most significant hurdle facing “ crypto-philanthropy ” continues to be a gap in education.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 17, 2024

If your organization views donors as a source of cash rather than as true partners, your donors will not feel valued, and they will not stay. The post How Does Your Organization Think About Fundraising? (#2 2 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

For that reason among others, the role of medical director of development is gaining popularity amongst philanthropy teams. Here’s what you need to know about why this position’s important, the value it can bring, and what an ideal candidate will look like. What Value Can They Bring? Why Prioritize This Role?

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Because that would be making fundraising mostly about money. And, actually, fundraising is mostly about love. Your job is to make the perfect match between the values your organization enacts and the values your donor shares. Philanthropy provides a perfect opportunity to bring people together. Matchmakers!

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Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success. How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate? /

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 1, 2024

Understanding the giving habits and motivations of your millennial audience will give you a leg up in the fundraising space. This group has begun to dominate across donor demographics, which your organization has probably seen if you’ve done a fundraising assessment recently.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. So, what does it look like to begin transforming your development practice in the context of community centric fundraising ? Rachel D’Souza-Siebert. Donor Engagement.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 26, 2023

Donors are looking for a better philanthropic value proposition. Traditional fundraising loses four out of five first-time donors. Traditional fundraising works best at places that have delivered value and built community but the organizational self-centeredness on which it is based misses many partnership-building opportunities.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 17, 2024

” To some degree, for sure, but what money can buy won’t come close to what it can’t in creating life-changing donor experiences and inspiring genuine, breath-taking philanthropy. Jim Langley is the president of Langley Innovations.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. Fundamentally, all of philanthropy is a value-for-value exchange.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 17, 2024

This experience highlighted the importance of having a well-rounded skill set, including fundraising and donor engagement, which are crucial for our sustainability even as we tackle these significant challenges.” Nicole’s wisdom shines through in her advice to those entering the nonprofit sector.

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