Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Partners who dont feel connected and valued are less likely to renew or deepen their commitment. A newsletter creates ongoing touchpointsa way to consistently showcase impact, highlight success stories, and keep your value proposition top of mind. Its a relationship-building tool, where value compounds over time. Bottom line?

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Values Foundations 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As a nonprofit, CC’s organizational structure was influenced by ceremonial and Indigenous values. When one of us in the community gave birth, we would support the new mother for 40 days in this manner by bringing food. It impacted the local food system in South Phoenix, and many food-based businesses faced closure.

Food 118

Food Health Values Collaborations 118

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

Food 110

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 110

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Heres how it works: All your core programs are of equal value when it comes to fulfilling your mission. One in four children in our community suffer from food insecurity. They may have plenty of food themselves, but they can imagine what it would be like if their own kid or grandkid didnt know when theyd next get to eat.

Children 110

Children Food Nonprofits Energy 110

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

bill paying; food deliveries; books and magazines, and much more). Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift! Or maybe you thought this was a presumptuous ask. It’s time to change things up! years to 8.08

Nonprofit Administration and Development 121

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 121

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Bags are being sold online and in Harps Food Stores through the end of February. Manager, Fundraising and Partnerships, Burger King Foundation , Miami Brain Food 1. The percentages are derived from revenue.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2025

Instead, say something like How you can help families in the community put food on the table. Recognize the value of your long-time donors and do something special for people who have supported you for several years. Many donors dont care that its your year-end appeal. They care about your work and want to help.

Energy 173

Energy Food Communication Fundraising 173

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image Credit: itsnnnoa on unsplash.com Nonprofit facilities communicate, and we need to be more conscious, thoughtful, and vocal about what they say about who and what our organizations value. Community Inspiration Finally, at the top-most level, a nonprofit facility can signal both the value of its mission and the people it serves.

Values 121

Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 121

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Organizing hands-on volunteering events like community clean-ups, food drives, or shelter support days offers students the opportunity to make an immediate difference while connecting to the nonprofits mission. Pair food drives with storytelling sessions where students learn about local hunger challenges.

Energy 68

Energy Food Leadership Activism 68

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Imbergamo, MA, CFRE CEO, Nonprofit Leadership Center "I’ve made it my mission to express gratitude every morning for the countless blessings that are in my life: love, an awesome family, genuine friendships, a supportive community, traveling the world, sunsets, coffee, delicious food, and much more.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Finance 130

Candid

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Define your value propositionwhy your organization is the best positioned to solve this problem. Heres a closer look at each step: Step 1: Clearly define what problem youre trying to solve Too many nonprofits operate based on a mission, vision, or values that are vague.

Organizational Development 69

Organizational Development Construction Values Nonprofits 69

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Theyre typically less tied up with daily operations in early January, making it the perfect time for high-value outreach. Position yourself as an expert and offer a free audit of their current system, program, or strategy as a value-add. It says a lot about your leadership and values. And guess what? She booked the meeting!

Law 130

Law Marketing Marketing Values 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 3, 2021

My beagle, for example, is food-oriented – unless he doesn’t feel like doing what you ask (like taking entirely too long to come in the living room to take that picture despite me waving that treat in his face). The nonprofits we support are a reflection of our values. Help people express themselves.

Food 226

Food Values Marketing Marketing 226

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image via winnifredxoxo on Flickr This month's thought-provoking article in the Harvard Business Review is titled 3 Ways to Determine What Your Customer Really Values. Let's change the title to 3 Ways to Determine What Your PARTNER Really Values and see what we can learn about corporate partnerships. Brain Food 1.

Values 130

Values Marketing Marketing Production 130

Selfish Giving

APRIL 29, 2020

Find out TODAY AT NOON when Brittany Hill at Accelerist and Michelle Matheson at the United Way of New York City discuss new, virtual asset options, their value to your corporate donors, and how to identify the right virtual event, campaign or asset for your constituent base. Brain Food 1. : What are these virtual assets worth?

Values 130

Values Food Marketing Marketing 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We need creative, diverse collaborations across various fields to ensure that technology is deployed in ways that align with nonprofit values, build trust, and serve the greater good. Identify Value-Driven Collaborators: Seek partners who prioritize social impact and mission alignment.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

Selfish Giving

MAY 6, 2020

Did you miss last week's webinar on How to Value Virtual Assets ? If you’re interested in new virtual asset options, their value to corporate donors, and how to identify the right virtual event, WATCH THIS WEBINAR. Brain Food 1. Finally, confirm you're coming to the next book club meeting on June 4th at 4pm ET.

Healthcare 191

Healthcare Food Children Values 191

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Instead, say something like – Find out how you can help local families put food on the table. But thanks to generous donors like you (or because of our generous donors if you’re writing to people who haven’t given before) , she’s been able to get boxes of healthy food at the Riverside Community Food Bank.

Fundraising 220

Fundraising Fundraising Food Values 220

Selfish Giving

MAY 19, 2021

Brain Food 1. Nonprofits want to welcome these donors but need to figure out how to handle assets that can tank in value overnight. Digital Marketing Manager, Healthy Family Project , Orlando, FL/Remote Do you have a partnership position you are trying to fill? Hit reply and share your job listing with me!

Children 227

Children Food Associations Management 227

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In last week's trends webinar , I discussed the importance of "finding your people"identifying companies that share your values and outlook. 55k - $58k) Brain Food 1. It will never be cheaper than it is right now! Save Your Spot Partnership Notes 1. These companies are out there, even if your cause is niche or controversial.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Ethics Nonprofits 130

Non Profitvote

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What about nonprofits working on health access, housing, or food security? Our commitment to the values that brought us this far is unchanged. As the dust settles from last week’s election, we know nonprofit leaders across the nation are reflecting on the implications of the incoming administration and its policies on their work.

Food 89

Food Health Values Nonprofits 89

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. This can be achieved by emphasizing the global values that unite us, regardless of what language we speak or what day of the week we worship. Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding. Did you enjoy this story?

Health 239

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Most nonprofits will ask for this type of gift for their beneficiaries, such as dog food for an animal shelter. When considering that the estimated value of a volunteer hour is about $32, it’s easier to see that volunteer time is an in-kind donation in its own right. Common types of in-kind gifts include: Goods. Volunteer hours.

Philanthropy 216

Philanthropy Nonprofit Leadership Food Leadership 216

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2025

Correctly Track In-Kind Donation Values An in-kind donation is worth its fair market value (FMV), which is the price you would pay if you bought that good or service on the open market. However, some in-kind donations are easier to value than others. The items provider. Donation receipts.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Values Food 52

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. For example, are you starting to consider purchasing a warehouse for your food bank? Everything else can be taught.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

But thanks to generous donors like you (or because of our generous donors if you’re writing to people who haven’t given before), she’s been able to get boxes of healthy food at the Westside Community Food Pantry. We want to continue providing Cara and other members of our community with healthy food when they need it.

Fundraising 185

Fundraising Fundraising Food Retention 185

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

To transform the financial landscape, we must position our traditions and values front and center. As part of this movement, Black- and Indigenous-led organizations have been building innovative solutions rooted in our ancestral cultural values to provide equitable and nonextractive financing to farmers, land stewards, and entrepreneurs.

Finance 138

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 138

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

Promotion: : Food Lion Feeds Partners: Food Lion, Feeding America Why I Picked It: Most of the cause marketing I see in supermarkets is pretty awful. A couple years ago, Food Lion was an example of what's wrong with supermarket cause marketing. To top the year off, Food Lion held its first annual awards event, The Feedys.

Marketing 214

Marketing Marketing Retail Food 214

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The All-Access Pass is a superior value and pays for itself several times over!” I value it so much that if my boss won’t pay for it, I pay for it myself. But my real value clincher comes from the community of professionals who make up our All-Access Pass community – they make the The Pass totally worth it too!

Healthcare 173

Healthcare Values Communication Food 173

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. How does a community come together to build community wealth and advance Black food sovereignty? A little over two years ago, Black food advocates came together in Raleigh to form the Black Farmers’ Hub.

Food 118

Food Agriculture Governance Children 118

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

What is your recommendation for valuing our digital assets when pitching current partners in the new year? The bag is customizable, easy to use, and full of value for attendees. ?? High-purpose brands will double their market value more than 4X faster than low-purpose brands 2. Brain Food 1. They include: Q.

Non-Profits 130

Non-Profits Manufacturing Marketing Marketing 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 14, 2024

Decreased donation value. The value of your donations may also decrease during periods of high inflation. For instance, let’s say a donor gives $500 per year to a food bank, which provides 350 meals. As food prices increase due to inflation, the same $500 donation might only be able to buy 300 meals in the future.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership Technology 130

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Weve also seen a marked increase in food gleaning programs driven by volunteers to address food sovereignty issues. A simple program can go a long way in helping volunteers feel valued and appreciated. For example, in the U.S. As for big dreams, consider whether it might be feasible to hire a volunteer coordinator.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, in Indonesia organizations are working to shift their approach to better demonstrate how their work aligns with new governmental priorities, such as food security. This includes making the case for how protecting Indigenous land rights supports the cultivation of a strong food system.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. When it comes to food insecurity, there are many myths and misconceptions that can get in the way of lasting solutions all while real people in the communities our nonprofits serve continue to suffer.

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In-Kind Gift Donation Receipts Whether you run a food bank, thrift store , homeless shelter, or disaster relief organization, any nonprofit that collects physical items (or accepts in-kind services) must know the differences between cash and in-kind donation receipts. Estimated value.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Retail Charitable Contribution 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Clearly, what I expected to happen—bring food and people will come and eat it—was not what happened in this organization.  I called one of the Associate Executive Directors. And it was also clear that when those scouts returned with food and apparently unharmed, it nudged others to come up. And no one came. Not everyone came.

Leadership 201

Leadership Culture Food Children 201