The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 4, 2024

Among the forces that will shape development this year: artificial intelligence, the explosion of DAFs, and the culture wars. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Among the forces that will shape development this year: artificial intelligence, the explosion of DAFs, and the culture wars.

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Culture Fundraising Fundraising 344

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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Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 314

Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Sustainable fundraising takes a village. A noble value.

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Philanthropy Culture Fundraising Fundraising 110

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Culture Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A new focus in the nonprofit sector is the importance of organizations building a culture of philanthropy, and recruiting board members requires a balanced approach. This brings us to the age-old three Ts on nonprofit involvement: time, talent, and treasure.

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Recruitment Philanthropy Culture Nonprofits 259

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By Darren Isom , Cora Daniels & Lyell Sakaue Each summer on Martha’s Vineyard, leaders of color working in philanthropy across the United States gather to strategize, to vision, and to be in community with one another on an island where Black families have been vacationing since the 1800s.

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Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 98

Veritus Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post Why Fundraising Needs to Embrace a More Collective Culture appeared first on Veritus Group. The more we work collaboratively and lean on our collective skills, the better we can connect donors to our mission in meaningful ways.

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Culture Collaborations Fundraising Fundraising 118

Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off.

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Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Values 106

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy” translated from the Greek literally means “ love (philos) of humanity (Anthropos).” . When people ask me the secret to successful fundraising, I tell them there are three secrets: .

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Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Culture 132

Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself.

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Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 92

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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Culture Foundations Education Education 108

Clairification

JANUARY 14, 2024

Philanthropy – love of humankind — can seem elusive. I have a dream this is the year your people will move from an attitude of taking and hitting people up (aka “fundraising”) to a mindset of giving and lifting people up (aka “philanthropy”). The world can seem a cruel and barbaric place. Yet it’s right here. In each of us.

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Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Activism 108

Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Philanthropy Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2021

11/15: National Philanthropy Day. Email messages of gratitude around Thanksgiving are a great way to kick off a series of fundraising emails in November and December. Pop Culture, Events, and News. Or share how your supporters can show kindness to others in a way that aligns with your cause. 11/15: America Recycles Day.

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Homelessness Children Philanthropy Culture 274

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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Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 130

Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise? Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? Chances are, you’ve got 2 to 3 board members doing all the fundraising work. Sound about right?

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Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Philanthropy 130

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions on G2, the largest independent software review site. Givebutter’s all-in-one fundraising platform is completely free to use—forever! Building a culture of philanthropy is crucial for the success and sustainability of a nonprofit organization.

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Culture Philanthropy Food Nonprofits 59

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. So my consulting practice focuses on how to move quickly and thoughtfully through questions of structure, land that , and then work to build a healthy, joyful, liberatory culture. AV: So many ways.

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Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Clairification

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How do you help people afraid of fundraising become comfortable in what should be a mission-aligned role for everyone associated with your nonprofit organization? After all, everyone benefits from increased philanthropy. Reluctant fundraisers tend to think fundraising is just about money. What’s holding you back?

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Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Culture Fundraising 64

Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey.

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Philanthropy Culture Non-Profits Values 126

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 21, 2014

There are others who are clueless about what actually spurs generosity and philanthropy in people (it’s not economics and logic, folks, no matter how much your wonky brains might wish it were so). So the sacrifice in this case is actually re-creating one of the iconic scenes of success and celebration in our culture since the 1980s.

Universities 276

Universities Philanthropy Culture Marketing 276

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 27, 2020

11/15: National Philanthropy Day. Email messages of gratitude around Thanksgiving are a great way to kick off a series of fundraising emails in November and December. Pop Culture, Events, and News. Or share how your supporters can show kindness to others in a way that aligns with your cause. 11/15: America Recycles Day.

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Homelessness Law Children Philanthropy 264

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This makes it particularly ill-suited to major gift fundraising, where donors make their largest gifts when the process brings them joy , autonomy and purpose. . A culture of philanthropy: In a culture of philanthropy , everyone has everybody’s back. This approach is not donor-centered.

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Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Culture 126

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 9, 2022

Fundraising is said to top the lists of things people find most scary. Nonprofit fundraisers and volunteers refer to that fear when they explain why they don’t make the fundraising solicitations they know they need to make. What the fear of fundraising is really rooted in. We need to bring equity to philanthropy.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Culture 128

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

As a result, cultivating a culture of philanthropy is essential for nonprofit organizations to achieve long-term sustainability and impact. Nonprofit board members play a critical role in creating and maintaining a culture of philanthropy.

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Culture Philanthropy Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

In part one 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 your donor lifetime value. Promote bequests.

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Values Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 132

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet, philanthropy endures. Philanthropy will no longer remain confined to a wealthy elite but will transform into a shared, lived experience for people across the economic spectrum. It will be about embedding philanthropy into the rhythms of life rather than relegating it to occasional gestures. Lets be realistic.

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Philanthropy Foundations Children Values 52

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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Fundraising Fundraising Culture Leadership 96

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 28, 2014

11/15: National Philanthropy Day. Email messages of gratitude around Thanksgiving are a great way to kick off a series of fundraising emails in November and December. Pop Culture, Events, and News: Daylight Savings Time ends on November 2nd. For a twist, try “recycling” old content that got a good response.

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Philanthropy Culture Communication Marketing 200

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one 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. Arts and culture.

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Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 128

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We need physical, social, cultural, and mental space to understand what it means to live at this complicated and wondrous intersection of ethnicity, race, gender, and sexuality that is Black bisexuality+ on our own terms and within value systems that give our experience meaning, our lives purpose, and our realities affirmation.

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Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Culture Philanthropy 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s a day dedicated to giving back, fostering a culture of philanthropy, and supporting the causes that touch our hearts. The impact is tangible, with billions of dollars raised for various causes, and countless lives touched by acts of kindness and philanthropy.

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Altruism and Helping Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising 196

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 Fundraising Non-Profits Philanthropy 95

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In our most recent nonprofit leadership study , we looked at how different leadership styles affected a nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy. Servant Leadership Servant leaders showed the strongest link having a solid culture of philanthropy at their nonprofit. Including their role in fundraising. Only 1 in 5.

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Leadership Fundraising Fundraising Culture 69

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one 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. Track your own data.

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Fundraising Fundraising Food Retention 125

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. Nonprofit work is hard.

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Fundraising Fundraising Leadership Philanthropy 82

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 143