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How to Cultivate Awe, Gratitude, Altruism and Meaning to Significantly Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

Clairification

Philanthropy is about reciprocal awe, gratitude, altruism and purpose. When this feeling creeps in, this is a time for you to rededicate yourself to your fundamental role as a philanthropy facilitator. Donors can help you get there. You can help them find it. Please allow that to sink in. What is that role?

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9 free eBooks to help you brush up on basics and build new skills

Candid

Summer is a great time to explore Candid’s collection of free eBooks and audiobooks for titles that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, real-life examples, and templates to help you master the art of writing successful grant proposals.

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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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

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I've heard organizations tout their work as trust-based philanthropy, but yet to hear anyone refer to themselves that way. Same with strategic philanthropy. Effective altruism, on the other hand, is all three - ideology, identity, and philanthropic approach. But I digress. I had two hypotheses for doing so.

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Effective Philanthropy Facilitation RECIPE: Love +Meaning + Empathy + Cooperation +Attention + Interaction

Clairification

I firmly believe part of the role of a philanthropy facilitator is to foster both individual and community well-being. You must both: (1) focus inward , as you can’t help others unless you first help yourself, and (2) focus on the way you connect with others. It certainly is not in service of philanthropy. What to do?

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The Power of Heroic Philanthropy: Understanding Donor Motivations

iMarketSmart

It’s an extreme form of philanthropy. In time of need, a friend would help. This happened even if the help could never be fully paid back. Getting unconditional help in a crisis is great. Heroic philanthropy A hero displays sacrificial protection.[5] In some cases, philanthropy can. But the game must change.

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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. It’s a day dedicated to giving back, fostering a culture of philanthropy, and supporting the causes that touch our hearts. Nonprofit software social sharing features can help participants spread the word.