NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

When I think of the heartbeat of our community, I immediately think of our nonprofit organizations. On a daily basis, nonprofit organizations strengthen the fabric of our community and play a vital role in building healthy communities by providing critical services that contribute to economic stability and mobility.

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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.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

At the AFP Mid-America Conference on Fundraising, Robbe Healey spoke to seven ethical dilemmas nonprofits will face. Healey is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Ethics Committee, Vice President for Philanthropy for Simpson Senior Services and Founding Member of Aurora Philanthropic Consulting.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support of their board members to achieve their missions. 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.

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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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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 15, 2022

Shift4, a provider of integrated payment and commerce technology, announced the launch of the “Caring with Crypto” campaign to raise more than $20 million for nonprofit organizations on The Giving Block. Shift4 aims to create the largest cryptocurrency fundraising campaign in history.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities. Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Giving Block, a crypto philanthropy platform for nonprofit organizations and individual donors, released its annual report for 2021.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 27, 2019

Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. But, planning and executing effective fundraisers is not an easy task to juggle while pursuing your mission. However, without crafting and enacting successful fundraisers, nonprofit organizations would not be able to continue their charitable work.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

.” Her dedication and passion caught the organization’s attention, and they created a fundraising role specifically for Ashley. Ashley’s ability to connect with the community and share impactful narratives played a crucial role in fundraising efforts.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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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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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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Ann Green

AUGUST 18, 2020

As a nonprofit professional, it can be difficult running a fundraising campaign, especially when there’s competition for funds among many organizations with similar missions. But even in the current climate, it’s important to keep fundraising. . So how can you incorporate matching gifts into your fundraising strategy?

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iMarketSmart

MAY 13, 2022

Philanthropy correlates primarily with four different value propositions. The most successful fundraising organizations not only offer all or most of these value propositions but also show how they can be advanced in measurable ways through specific programs and initiatives. LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Easily steward attendees, fundraisers, and donors to future engagement opportunities.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 14, 2022

billion in donations made in the United States by individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations ( Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020 ) to the formal and informal mutual aid groups that formed. . This intense personalization of giving has been detrimental to philanthropy.

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Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 7, 2024

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. Read more here on philanthropy in Take The Lead Take The Lead has a long history of honoring leaders in philanthropy and volunteering. “

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In the midst of our conversation, Dan said he didn''t let his team use the term "a culture of philanthropy." If you''ve ever been charged with creating "a culture of philanthropy," you''re going to love this! Quitting the Culture Club - Why blaming a lack of culture of philanthropy is just plain lazy. I''m glad he said yes!

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Socailbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. Why wouldn’t nonprofits want to meet them through virtual means? 3 strategies to foster successful fundraising campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful.

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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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MNA Association

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It also provides a unique opportunity for development officers to contact their strongest supporters to consider philanthropy as an option for lowering their estate value. The post Sunset of Federal Estate Tax Exemption Could Mean Opportunity for Fundraisers first appeared on Montana Nonprofit Association.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 31, 2023

Identifying prospective donors is a crucial first step toward building a successful fundraising program. With data analysis tools and techniques, your nonprofit can approach prospect research strategically, allowing you to target the right people and build meaningful relationships with them over time. The answer lies in data.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 25, 2016

At the AFP Mid-America Conference on Fundraising, Robbe Healey spoke to seven ethical dilemmas nonprofits will face. Healey is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Ethics Committee, Vice President for Philanthropy for Simpson Senior Services and Founding Member of Aurora Philanthropic Consulting.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 18, 2017

The word philanthropy is derived from the Greek meaning “love of humanity”. Within competing priorities across departments, organizations can be susceptible to inheriting an “us vs them” mentality. How can an organization combat this tendency? Enter: A Culture of Philanthropy. Sponsored by Blackbaud Institute.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2016

2016 is also looking to be a great year for corporate philanthropy and nonprofits. From matching gifts and payroll giving to fundraising events and mobile giving, corporate philanthropy is going to be all the rage in 2016. Make sure your nonprofit doesn’t get left in the dust when these trends start skyrocketing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the Giving USA 2022 Report , giving by foundations to nonprofit organizations grew by 3.4% Foundation grants now represent 19% of total giving to nonprofits – the largest share on record. The websites listed below can help your nonprofit search and apply for grant funding. in 2021 to $90.88 Government.

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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. It’s also an operational organization. Embracing the donor-hero story inspires fundraising. Story conflict. It works for the donor.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When it comes to fundraising, we often strive to use storytelling and tugging of heartstrings to appeal to potential donors. Think tanks, such as Rogare, the Fundraising Think Tank, also produce research and thorough leadership that can impact our work. Academia also has researchers with an interest in the nonprofit sector.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2023

By SSIR Editors Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2023 Nonprofit Management Institute will grapple with the many challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders today. At this year’s hybrid conference, experts from across the nonprofit sector will share invaluable insights on each of these topics and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. Alter your current appeal messaging and fundraising methods to align with these giving reasons.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 16, 2022

It matters for fundraising story. A powerful fundraising story starts with the right words. A powerful fundraising story starts with the right words. Isn’t fundraising just sales? Fundraising is different. Fundraising is different because charitable decisions are different. But fundraising is different.

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