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A Gates Foundation official calls for investments in the tools and technology that enable giving, for 'flexible capital to experiment and invest in relational fundraising,' and more By Andrew Dunckelman Getty Images In the wake of recent news that individual giving to charities slipped again last year, commentators have examined root causes and put forward creative solutions, yet one source of influence deserves greater focus: institutional philanthropy.
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I’ve seen first-hand how musicians and grant makers can work together to mobilize fans and spur climate action. By Adam Met Austin Roa Brothers Ryan, Jack, and Adam Met of the band AJR perform at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn., in April. I’ve seen first-hand how musicians and grant makers can work together to mobilize fans and spur climate action.
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This giving season will finish off a complicated year. Experts share nine ways to build a strong campaign despite the challenges — and hit annual revenue goals. By M.J. Prest iStockphoto This giving season will finish off a complicated year. Experts share nine ways to build a strong campaign despite the challenges — and hit annual revenue goals.
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Lyn Chamberlin Are you a nonprofit struggling to make your mark in a crowded space? It’s time to rethink your approach to branding. Join us for a free 20-minute webinar to explore the critical distinction between logos and brands and why focusing solely on logo design can lead to a disconnect between visual representation and brand essence.
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If your fundraising program is nothing but a series of asks, you will struggle to be sustainable. Fundraising becomes profitable as donors give and give again. And they give again a lot more if you thank them well. Here are some ways to improve your thanking, from Clairification, at Donor’s Lament: You Didn’t Thank Me Properly : Begin with something different.
Assets of U.S. foundation assets increased by $30 billion, or 2%, to nearly $1.6 trillion during the second quarter of 2024. Year-to-date assets are up nearly $120 billion, or 8%, marking a third consecutive quarterly record. Foundation assets have grown by about 60% during the past five years and have nearly doubled during the past decade. The asset growth has been fueled by a mix of investment returns and incoming contributions, accounting for about 70% and 30% of the increase respectively.
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Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
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