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SVB, GPT, and the social sector

Philanthropy 2173

You also know that SVB had lots of money in accounts held by nonprofit organizations, including affordable housing organizations. You know that hearings are being called for in Congress and the same old battle lines between the wealthy (people and institutions) and everyone else have been re-animated. You don’t have one ?)

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How transactional donor relationships kill generosity

iMarketSmart

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. It’s saying, “We’re not here to help you!”

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Agitator Cliff Notes: What’s Next?

The Agitator

How is your culture helping reach your mission (or sabotaging that effort)? If you like the Jim Collins genre, it’s that but for nonprofits. A great intro to effective altruism. Kivi Leroux Miller’s Content Marketing for Nonprofits. A nonprofit specific version of how to use your content to attract and retain.

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How Restricted Gifts Can Actually Be a GOOD Thing — And Why You Should Embrace Them

iMarketSmart

When a charity manager gets to issue the instructions, it’s “unrestricted.” A gift restriction can help. Charity managers don’t like them. They can think, “The novice-donor is trying to take control from the expert-manager. What if a family member responded like a typical charity manager? It’s silly. It’s wrong.”.

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How to be an authentic guiding sage for your donors

iMarketSmart

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. She helps the donor finish the hero’s journey. Donors are attracted to this helpful, knowledgeable character.

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3 Big Reasons Why An ‘Ask’ Is Mostly About Your Donor’s Hero Story (Not Your Organization’s)

iMarketSmart

For a human rights charity, it increased donations to mention that it “works in countries that have recently passed laws that harshly restrict nonprofit organizations.”[9]. But increasing anger didn’t work if the gift just generally helped people. Does this mean that deadlines help? They need your help. Not always.

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Newsletter: NFL Player's Nonprofit Tries Sneak Play with Checkout Donations ; How Two Partners Celebrated a 20-Year Pact ; The Dangerous Rise of Charity Porn Content ??

Selfish Giving

"Like many charitable organizations, a significant amount of our philanthropic impact is not reflected on our 990 form, including more than $10 million raised in collaboration with our partners, who granted these funds directly to nonprofit organizations serving immediate needs," It's ? ? Need help with your case studies?