The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

For that reason among others, the role of medical director of development is gaining popularity amongst philanthropy teams. This will reinforce the importance of philanthropy to the organization as a whole. The main focus should be to reinforce the importance of philanthropy at the highest leadership levels.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

Leadership 106

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 106

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. CS: Really?

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Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Foundations 91

iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Fundraising is something we do with donors, not to them. Advancement leaders don’t run an office, they build a culture. I felt the second item that warranted further explanation is #7, building a culture, not just running an office. Advancement Leaders Don’t Run an Office, They Build a Culture. I hope it helps you!

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Leadership Culture Psychology Ethics 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Unlocking Donor Engagement: Designing Tiny Habits That Increase Fundraising Success With Juni Felix What the Fundraising Struggling to establish strong relationships or sustain donor support?

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The list below was an attempt by Forbes Magazine to capture the “faces of philanthropy” way back in 1994. The fact that donors are animated by different purposes does explain why theories of fundraising abound. Those fundraising for hospitals or beloved colleges are convinced that tapping into gratitude worked best.

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Philanthropy Psychology Culture Donor Motivation 52

NonProfit Hub

JULY 18, 2017

The word philanthropy is derived from the Greek meaning “love of humanity”. Whether it’s the programs versus fundraising or marketing versus finance, this discord is a detriment to every organization’s main goal: furthering your mission. Enter: A Culture of Philanthropy. When beliefs change, culture changes.”.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors.

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Leadership Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 60

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2023

Headlines and LinkedIn feeds announce upheaval related to generative AI, fundraising headwinds, employee well-being, efforts to decolonize nonprofit organizations, and more. Why Settle for Cookie-Cutter People and Culture Practices? This article shows leaders how to get started. Walrond (Subscriber-only article temporarily open.

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Culture Leadership Health Energy 93

Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Improving fundraising is a never-ending quest for nonprofit leaders. But recent research shows a startling discovery on how to make your fundraising better. In " The Wake Up Call ," researchers Dr. Adrian Sargeant and Harriet Day researched leadership styles and their connection to successful fundraising.

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Leadership Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 82

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 1, 2023

I am juggling the responsibilities of a high-pressure job in philanthropy and marketing, constantly creating and implementing new fundraising strategies for an organization that has not traditionally spoken to or thanked donors. My leadership was transparent and is committed to fostering a culture of self-care.

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Leadership Activism Management Nonprofit Leadership 245

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 26, 2023

What followed has been a 43-year career in the nonprofit sector, working with orchestras, theaters, health care organizations, and ultimately, the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC). I’d like to share one lesson for each decade of my leadership journey with you. Achieving my fellow certification in health care philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health Nonprofits 130

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. Creating a collaborative and uplifting workplace culture can help employees feel heard, acknowledged, and understood.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

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 ? Collaborative Fundraising.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books can help you make the difference you desire this year. Take your fundraising game to the next level. Birkholz and Amy S.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Non-Profits Energy 111

Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Today, I’d like to tell you what it actually takes to be an effective fundraiser. 5 Innate Qualities and Strengths of Effective Fundraisers: E-I-E-I-O The outstanding fundraiser is similar in many ways to a farmer (aka ‘Old MacDonald’). The effective fundraiser must embody all of these qualities.

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Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 65

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. An Ecosystem for Change In its report, The People of Color Documentary Ecosystem: Engines for a New American Narrative , Color Congress synthesizes findings from these organizations and puts forth recommendations for how philanthropy can support the ecosystem’s power.

Philanthropy 92

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 92

Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Improving fundraising is a never-ending quest for nonprofit leaders. But recent research shows a startling discovery on how to make your fundraising better. In “ The Wake Up Call ,” researchers Dr. Adrian Sargeant and Harriet Day researched leadership styles and their connection to successful fundraising.

Leadership 52

Leadership Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 52

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Far too many hiring authorities, having fallen prey to persistent, pernicious myths about fundraising, bypass or fail to nurture the chameleons in their midst, opting instead for peacocks. Why does fundraising practice so often lag fact and reality and by such a wide margin? The Seven Principles of Advancement Leadership.

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Psychology Fundraising Fundraising Universities 52

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 13, 2023

We forget the roots of philanthropy can be traced back to small communities where interdependence was essential, whether it was to raise barns, harvest crops, erect churches or build better lives for themselves and their children. More and more people are looking for that kind of philanthropy, for meaning and community.

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Psychology Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 19, 2023

By Armando Zumaya While I have seen a great many articles on the decline in charitable giving, it is striking how rarely the work of fundraising itself is mentioned as part of the problem. But while most discussions of the problem focus on the donor, there are two parts of the process of giving, and the fundraiser is no less crucial.

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Fundraising Fundraising Culture Agriculture 95

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In major gifts fundraising, this works. It works for the fundraiser. The fundraiser is the guiding sage. But a nonprofit is not just a fundraising organization. Embracing the donor-hero story inspires fundraising. Culture conflict. This culture difference goes beyond profit. Story conflict.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

There had been a lack of senior leadership, staff had been promoted into senior roles before they were ready, and funding infrastructure needed to be improved. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’ Political scientists coined the term “the Hollow Prize” for this doomed leadership.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 111

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . I’m excited to get a fundraiser going for our organization to further benefit our clients and their missions! . Human Resources.

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Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Fundraising Fundraising 88

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

These referrals come from trusted sources who understand the culture and know what the organization needs to thrive. These programs can connect you with potential board members already engaged in philanthropy and community building. What are some of your prior board leadership experiences? Social media, especially LinkedIn.

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Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit governance and management 80

Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

The same rules apply to each member and accountability is part of the culture. It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. It’s about checks and balances and evaluation. Passion after all, is the icing on the cake! Author information Christal M.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Which stereotype do fundraisers play to? The one that perpetuates false expectations, that makes the best work seem insignificant, and causes honest feedback from fundraisers to be dismissed as excuse-making. Just hand ‘em a wish list and off they go. Just hand ‘em a wish list and off they go.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 26, 2023

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. Fundraisers clamor for more compelling concepts. They move on.

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Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Philanthropy 52

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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Philanthropy Values Associations Children 112

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Fundraising Fundraising Finance Retention 75

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. It provides free information on nonprofits’ missions, visions, values, programs, leadership, and finances. GuideStar .

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Foundations 119

Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. You can read part one here.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Values 142

Veritus Group

APRIL 12, 2023

When non-profit leadership has a negative attitude about fundraising, it is detrimental to the organization's mission. The post Is Fundraising Just a Necessary Evil? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 61

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Find these in your colleagues and you will build a stronger culture of philanthropy. Jim has authored numerous books including his most recent book, The Future of Fundraising: Adapting to New Philanthropic Realities , published by Academic Impressions in 2020. . The Seven Principles of Advancement Leadership.

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Psychology Ethics Culture Philanthropy 52

iMarketSmart

MARCH 8, 2024

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

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Psychology Collaborations Philanthropy Children 52

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Responsible leadership at both the organizational and advancement level requires bifocal vision – seeing and seizing opportunity in near view while seeking to anticipate and mitigate encroaching challenges. If we avoid a recession, you will have still greatly strengthened your immediate and future fundraising prospects.

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