Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. I’ll start with an example that’s very close to my heart: fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

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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Concord Leadership

OCTOBER 5, 2018

In our most recent nonprofit leadership study, one of the things we looked at was how four different leadership styles affected a nonprofit’s “culture of philanthropy.” ” The four styles were: servant leadership, transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, and transactional leadership.

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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. CS: Really?

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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? There is a real leadership element to GivingTuesday,” Curran said. More women give. But women give less.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We talked about leadership, fundraising, events, and sales in a pandemic. I loved Eliz's story about a fundraising appeal that wowed her. And Thom's observations on the similarities with the process of nonprofit fundraising and generating sales for speaking! Can you fundraise in the virtual environment?

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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 Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the constantly evolving social sector, leadership is key to making a meaningful impact. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program , offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, recognizes this need and is pleased to announce the 55 outstanding individuals joining its prestigious CNP September Cohort.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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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. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutions, hierarchies, and forms of leadership rooted in Western colonial ideology are failing, being renegotiated, and getting deconstructed—even in the face of intense backlash. Our leadership, needed now more than ever, is being tested like never before. Are they primarily workplaces, sites of labor and management struggles?

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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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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Wear the shirt,” is one of the 9 Leadership Power Tools introduced by Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead. Read more in Take The Lead on Suzanne Lerner At Michael Stars, a retail fashion brand, Lerner says 85 percent of their workforce are women, in all levels of leadership. You have to do it when it’s tough.”

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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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However, not all your supporters will be open to your fundraising asks. Certain companies may be willing to donate the use of their software to your nonprofit through corporate philanthropy initiatives. If you intend to meet your beneficiaries’ needs with specific items, consider hosting a drive-style fundraiser.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

It was here that she crossed paths with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly named American Humanics) and CNP credential, a program that would forever alter her career. ” Her dedication and passion caught the organization’s attention, and they created a fundraising role specifically for Ashley.

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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. Identify potential corporate partners With more companies than ever adopting corporate philanthropy programs, your nonprofit has a prime opportunity to benefit from the goodwill of philanthropic businesses.

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Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 7, 2024

Volunteering can assist in developing leadership skills and improve mental health. Just out of college, early in your career or mid-career, it is not likely you are able to easily join corporate boards or enter into the world of philanthropy with substantial donations. These unpaid volunteers contribute $200 billion in value to U.S.

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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, 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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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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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.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

“Higher education figured out, many years before healthcare did, that philanthropy was going to be an important and growing source of revenue for things like new buildings, programs, and research endowments,” according to Erin Lanahan, founder and president of Twin Point Insights, a healthcare consultancy in Los Angeles.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Fundraising is something we do with donors, not to them. Explain the conditions under which sustained fundraising success is achieved, and reward those who help create those conditions. Related Resources: Webinar: 4-Step Process for “Reimagining Fundraising Operations”. Here’s what I learned about leadership in 2019.

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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. 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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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] Heroic philanthropy in a crisis Heroism signals trustworthiness as a friendship insurance partner. But the game must change.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

According to new data from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), males employed as fundraisers earned 10% more in salary, on average, than females even after factors such as organization size, taking time off for child rearing, education and experience were factored in. Within U.S.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

studio on pexels.com Discussions of trust-based philanthropy have gained increased prominence over the years, but how can philanthropy operate as an effective part of social justice movements—beyond just providing grants to movement nonprofits? Image credit: RF._.studio It’s a question that I have struggled to answer for years.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 29, 2023

Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found.

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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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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Or even if they’ve served before, they might never have received training in fundraising, board governance, conflict management, or the nuances of hiring and managing an Executive Director. The challenges don’t stop there—how about handling successful leadership transitions? Engage an executive or leadership coach. It’s a lot.

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As marketing, development and leadership team members, we work toward a common cause within the organization. Each position uniquely plays a vital role in fundraising. So the real question that needs to be answered is: why are we in service to fundraise? The answer should simply be “ For the love of humankind.” . Partnership.

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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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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

This report provides in-depth information for three focus areas including organizational leadership, organizational capacity, and public policy and advocacy. The findings from the 2023 report reveal: Continued racial leadership gaps , particularly at the executive organizational level. “ Costs are going up due to inflation.

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Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2023

” by Amy Lazoff, Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo There is one thing I love about this time of year that not everyone quite understands – and that is the sheer joy I experience when picking out a planner for next year. I love the idea of planning the work and working the plan.

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