iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Want to start a fight in a fundraising comment section? 1] Another writes, “Fundraisers need to focus MORE on creating memories and moments with their donors … and LESS about hitting those wacky metrics or year-end goals.”[2]. Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3].

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iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2023

In a scale, it might look like this: Helpful reciprocity Loved one (lover, spouse, close family) Friend Teammate Colleague Neighbor Community member Transactional reciprocity Customer Merchant Stranger Harmful reciprocity Competitor Enemy Relationship signals are reciprocity signals. This is nothing new in fundraising advice.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 20, 2022

A key part of a fundraising story is the ask. A good fundraising story needs a compelling ask. The fundraising ask matches the inciting incident. In fundraising story, the ask is an inciting incident. The effective ask presents: A crisis (threat or opportunity) for the donor’s people or values. Crisis (threat).

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Giving Tuesday , celebrated globally on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, embodies the spirit of generosity and altruism. It’s a day dedicated to giving back, fostering a culture of philanthropy, and supporting the causes that touch our hearts. As the holiday season approaches, so does an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This role can direct the fundraiser’s work. The fundraiser makes the call to adventure. She helps along each step of the journey. She introduces the hero to friends and allies that help. She provides magical weapons that help. She helps the donor start the hero’s journey. Appearing helpful is easy.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. 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.”

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. 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.”

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Values Public and Nonprofit Management Altruism and Helping Psychology 52

iMarketSmart

JULY 10, 2023

Giving helps “those people.” Sharing helps “us.” The gift helps those in another country rebuild after an earthquake. In contrast, reciprocal altruism is stable. This is altruism. This is reciprocal altruism. Meanwhile, the reciprocal altruism players will be sharing with each other. It’s not equal.

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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 24, 2023

Story works In fundraising, story is powerful. But for an effective fundraising story, we need something more. This happens when the donor identifies with its characters and values. Fundraising starts with identity. This feeling of similarity is powerful in fundraising. 4] Giving doesn’t help the donor.

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