Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

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

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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. Donors and non-donors.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

When does it make sense to use artificial intelligence in fundraising ? When human authenticity is/is not needed in fundraising jobs There is room for AI in your work; you cant stop a technological revolution. There are a number of nonprofit AI tools that enable fundraisers to create individualized communications at scale.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The potential within ultra-high net worth philanthropy is truly world-changing, and that’s no exaggeration. In this episode of the Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson interviews Alex Johnston, founder of Building Impact Partners and author of “ Money with Meaning : How to Create Joy and Impact Through Philanthropy.”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Philanthropy is on the subscription bandwagon, too! 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! 100 one time), (2) increased lifetime value, and (3) more converted donors – make it worthwhile.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It’s your job, as a philanthropy facilitator, to help them in this communal endeavor. During the 2008-09 worldwide recession, many charities cut back on fundraising and marketing. Research collected from donors in response to the coronavirus pandemic showed: Giving, and fundraising, was increasingly seen as good.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To build capacity, you not only need to fundraise efficiently but also track and allocate funds to sustain your organization’s operations as it grows. Corporate philanthropy: Matching gifts, volunteer grants, sponsorships. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management.

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Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. . Monetary Value of Donations. RFM Analysis.

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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).” . Rather, it’s giving an uplifting opportunity to enact a passionately held value. That makes it about love.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us. These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. We are 20% of the U.S.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing with a nonprofit’s most important donors. You should be bold. Share the correct data.

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Affnetz

JUNE 13, 2022

5 Principles to Help Guide your Donor Engagement & Fundraising. When talking about donor engagement and fundraising is essential to talk about mindset – not a donor’s mindset YOUR mindset. Whether you’re a board member, executive director or staff member seeking to engage donors and succeed in fundraising, your mindset is critical.

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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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Clairification

JANUARY 13, 2025

Survival in the civil sector is based on the philanthropic exchange, and philanthropy means love of humanity’ Yet sometimes it seems all we see and hear is hatred of humanity. The post How Humanity and Trust Supercharge Nonprofit Fundraising appeared first on Clairification. Social benefit organizations have a secret advantage.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However, not all your supporters will be open to your fundraising asks. 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. And that’s alright—there are many reasons why an individual might not want to donate money to your nonprofit.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s not too early to begin planning your fundraising strategies for the fall and end of the calendar year. But what about person-to-person major gift fundraising? Engaged board members can really help make year-end fundraising soar But how do you turn board members into fundraisers? They listen more.

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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. Not just development staff.

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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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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2024

The other day I spoke with a major gift fundraiser who had quit her job with a large health care facility. I understood her perspective and immediately shared with her this similar take from another professional fundraising expert. The human tool to unlock philanthropy: empathy. They are about order, not emotion.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 14, 2024

Whether you’re fundraising for an alumni/ae association or an animal shelter, external economic factors can greatly impact your campaign’s success. Decreased donation value. The value of your donations may also decrease during periods of high inflation. Expanded fundraising potential. How about marketing costs?

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Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success. How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate? /

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 14, 2022

billion in donations made in the United States by individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations ( Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020 ) to the formal and informal mutual aid groups that formed. . This intense personalization of giving has been detrimental to philanthropy.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For the illusion of efficiency, it can be tempting to use buzzwords like streamline and aggregate as you work to justify using the same strategies and approaches for all your fundraising, regardless of which donors it is targeting. Here are the five biggest major gift fundraising differences. You give value. Its give and take.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. Educate Your Board on What You Need Education is the key to getting board members to fundraise. Get Started Today 1.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

This will be captured by its mission/purpose but also by its core values, which may be important to include in its governing documents. These values should include a respect for the wellbeing of the organizations targeted beneficiaries and the broader ecosystem in which the organization operates.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

By Valerie Conn & Sofia Michelakis Over the past few years, more and more funders with free-standing, endowed, or well-resourced private philanthropies have reached out to us asking us for help connecting them to potential co-funders. At some point, we realized we were witnessing a new trend: funders fundraising.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 5, 2025

After a fulfilling career as an advancement practitioner for three different institutions of higher learning followed by an equally satisfying chapter serving as a fundraising trainer/ consultant, that sentiment conveys even more significance. I recognize that a lot of people dont associate fundraising with something to be excited about.

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Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. personal information such as interests, values, and family ties. Let’s dive in! What is prospect research, and how is it used?

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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.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. By acquiring philanthropic partners and showing the value of collaborating with your organization, you can secure their long-term support!

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Technology Association of Grantmakers 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in how funders are supporting nonprofit technology needs. Tailor asks: Fundraising begins with building strong relationships. Seek out capacity-building opportunities.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 17, 2024

This experience highlighted the importance of having a well-rounded skill set, including fundraising and donor engagement, which are crucial for our sustainability even as we tackle these significant challenges.” Nicole’s wisdom shines through in her advice to those entering the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Several years ago, I was attending our local National Philanthropy Day luncheon, and the most striking comments were made by a nine-year-old girl accepting an award for the first time in the youth category. She started by reflecting on the first three letters of the word fundraising — F-U-N. This is a win-win transaction.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. Fundamentally, all of philanthropy is a value-for-value exchange.

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