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Shared Leadership’s Role in Piloting the Plane

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

It’s the crew that knows who is on board, what baggage they brought, their feelings about flying, and how to help people cope with turbulence.  When the Captain comes on the PA system to inform everyone about the flight plan, they often sound like ‘the adults’ in the Peanuts specials. What would their influence be? What was the purpose?

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Why you must deliver value in fundraising, not just take the money and run

iMarketSmart

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. 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. Her brother runs a used car lot.

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17 Creative Giving Tuesday Ideas to Make a Difference

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Giving Tuesday , celebrated globally on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, embodies the spirit of generosity and altruism. Setting the Stage: Understanding Giving Tuesday A History of Generosity In the wake of consumer-driven holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday emerged as a beacon of hope and altruism.

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Why you must deliver value in fundraising, not just take the money and run

iMarketSmart

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. 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. Her brother runs a used car lot.

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Ideology, identity, and philanthropy (PLUS! bonus Blueprint 24 Buzzword)

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Effective altruism, on the other hand, is all three - ideology, identity, and philanthropic approach. In the upcoming Blueprint24 (due out on December 15 - will be free and downloadable here ) - I look at the role of Effective Altruism in the burgeoning universe of AI organizations. But I digress. A self-professed identity.

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How fundraisers can help their cause resonate with donors

iMarketSmart

This happens when the donor identifies with its characters and values. 4] Giving doesn’t help the donor. But it can help the donor’s genes. Giving is genetically helpful when, My Cost < (Their Benefit X Our Similarity). If a donor identifies with the factor, emphasizing it will help. The math is easy.

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Volunteer Matching: Recruiting the Best Volunteer for Each Role

The Volunteer Hub

Strategically matching volunteers with assignments that allow them to excel can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization achieve its mission. Effectively utilizing your volunteer workforce can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization reach its mission.