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. Considerable research documents the positive physiological and psychological effects that sound architectural design has on wellbeing.

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Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 122

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

Retention 187

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 187

iMarketSmart

MARCH 28, 2025

Read or listen to institutional fundraising appeals. Jim has authored numerous books, including his most recent book, The Future of Fundraising: Adapting to New Philanthropic Realities , published by Academic Impressions in 2020. What are many organizations really asking of their donors?

Psychology 52

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Values 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

iMarketSmart

MARCH 7, 2025

Two common oversimplifications related to fundraising are: It’s about relationships It’s about storytelling Yes, but let’s be a bit more precise so these oversimplifications don’t get turned into false expectations and/or meandering practice. When agreements are reached, results must be produced.

Psychology 59

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Values 59

Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lets be honest, major donor fundraising can feel terrifying at first! Its a lot of pressure and a lot of fundraisers fall prey to self-doubt. Even one donor meeting gone wrong can set back a fundraisers confidence for years. Even one donor meeting gone wrong can set back a fundraisers confidence for years.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Foundations 52

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its not just about raising money; its about creating lasting impact and aligning a donors values with an organizations mission. With the right systems and conversations, legacy giving can become a cornerstone of any nonprofits fundraising strategy. The reasons are both practical and psychological.

Psychology 59

Psychology Values Philanthropy Fundraising 59

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

For non-profit organizations, fundraising is a crucial aspect of their operations. The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value. The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value.

Psychology 52

Psychology Retention Values Non-Profits 52

Clairification

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That’s what we reviewed in Part 1 of this two-part series, where I described research from Robert Cialdini, author of the seminal Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , and the newer book, Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade , and discussed how you might apply this research to your fundraising strategies.

Psychology 62

Psychology Values Fundraising Fundraising 62

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That’s why effective fundraisers understand the difference between demographics and psychographics. The psychological narrative we construct has more influence on our lives because it’s about who we are now and who we are becoming. Before your visit, have some tools ready to discover your donor’s values, interests, and priorities.

Psychology 131

Psychology Construction Values Philanthropy 131

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Nonprofits can foster a culture of respect by valuing contributions from employees of all generations, recognizing the unique strengths and expertise that each individual brings to the table. He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

iMarketSmart

MAY 13, 2022

Alumni most likely to give to their alma maters, for instance, are those who believe that the lasting value of their education greatly outweighed the cost – no matter how much they paid. Those that believe the cost outweighed the value are highly unlikely to give, no matter how little they paid.

Values 52

Values Ethics Fundraising Fundraising 52

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. It’s certainly not something most frontline fundraisers are taught. Robots are about order.

Fundraising 122

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Values 122

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 24, 2018

He knows how to increase the lifetime value of your donor database. And he knows how you should use the Four Big Drivers of Donor Loyalty in your fundraising program. Understand how to use the concept of “Lifetime Value” to inform your fundraising decisions. What We’ll Talk About.

Psychology 129

Psychology Philanthropy Retention Universities 129

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JUNE 11, 2014

What does any of this have to do with your fundraising approach? How are you using color to communicate your organization’s brand values and personality? Have you tested the use of different colors in your fundraising materials? That is, do we generally expect baby blue to communicate power?).

Psychology 73

Psychology Manufacturing Fundraising Fundraising 73

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. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Sustainable fundraising takes a village. Fund, “ Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy? ”

Philanthropy 112

Philanthropy Culture Fundraising Fundraising 112

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Yet there remain serious challenges and barriers around this kind of philanthropy: Psychological adjustment: Many self-made UHNWIs struggle to adapt to their new wealth status, leading to avoidance or assimilation behaviors that can hinder philanthropy.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Psychology Finance Values 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Thats a question every fundraiser has encountered. Most importantly, it creates a dynamic asking environment where the donor can ask questions and the fundraiser can nurture a relationship. This is especially true for capital campaigns, program expansions, and during gala fundraisers.

Participation and motivation 78

Participation and motivation Children Psychology Foundations 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. To give you a better sense of why you need a diversified fundraising strategy, let’s take a closer look at donations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Food 138

Food Psychology Nonprofits Values 138

Jeff Brooks

MAY 8, 2023

Here’s an easy formula for making your fundraising more relevant to donors. It’s just two words: So That , from the Linked in newsletter, Fundraising Friday. If you’re an organization insider, the value and importance of these things is likely self evident. No sense of the value or importance of the activities.

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Fundraising Fundraising Children Education 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. I felt valued, and increased my giving incrementally. So far so good.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Psychology Culture Values 131

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2014

A thank-you gift is defined as a low-value, non-monetary gift, conditional upon a person or organization donating to a charity. Jeremy Shen, “The Counterintuitive Effects of Thank-You Gifts on Charitable Giving,” Journal of Economic Psychology, 33 (2012) 973-983.] Featured Fundraising Nonprofit Marketing Plan' Newman and Y.

Values 52

Values Psychology Non-Profits Nonprofits 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. When you come from a place of fear in fundraising, you’re going to be dead on arrival. Which is why I so often talk about my philosophy of philanthropy, not fundraising. And you know they see the value of being perceived as good corporate citizens.

Advertising 119

Advertising Psychology Values Philanthropy 119

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor. But as important as fundraising landing pages are, they are often dull and transactional. Blah, blah, blah.”.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Values 119

Jeff Brooks

JULY 9, 2024

If you ever took a psychology class, you may remember Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. But I do have a problem with the way his pyramid is often interpreted in fundraising. Thus fundraising offers that are about food, shelter, or other basic body needs are less appropriate subjects than the nobler needs like self-actualization.

Fundraising 62

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Food 62

iMarketSmart

APRIL 7, 2023

I began noticing the disparities early in my fundraising career. Much of the fundraising advice shared at professional conferences did not seem to accurately reflect what I was experiencing with donors. I began asking myself if the seemingly ill-suited advice was: Celebrating the fundraiser more than the donor?

Values 40

Values Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 40

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term. For years now, there’s been a powerful evolving discussion in the social benefit sector around “ culture of philanthropy ” and why it’s so critically important to fundraising success. What they value matters. Donor experience. See here for more.

Culture 130

Culture Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 130

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. The cultivation phase is your opportunity to take your donor on a journey that crosses the bridge from the values they hold dear and the values you enact. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Impact reports.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 126

Nonprofit Administration and Development Psychology Values Activism 126

iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Funny thing about fundraising is that it all boils down to this: Making sure that your supporters feel good! And, they will if you give them great experiences, add value to their lives, and provide extraordinary customer service! The post Donor Psychology: Do you know what really makes your supporters feel good? I know, I know.

Psychology 40

Psychology Values Fundraising Fundraising 40

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

It is a call for information, honesty, allyship and networking to erase the stigma and enhance the value of all workers. It is also about women speaking honestly about what is happening to them physically, and to stop hiding and always feel valued. Awareness without action means nothing,“ Auger-Dominguez says in her TEDx talk.

Culture 126

Culture Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 126

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, others may want to know about smaller giving donor segments, and whether they should receive gifts too — what we in fundraising call “premiums.” Donor premiums can be a smart part of your fundraising strategy. They define “thank-you” gifts as low-value, non-monetary gifts offered to individuals who donate to the charity.

Altruism and Helping 119

Altruism and Helping Psychology Values Activism 119

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Psychology comes into play here – the supporter who might have scrolled by pauses, reads about the need, and gives $25, knowing their donation turns into $50 with the match. Let the donor know they are valued by the organization. The Bottom Line A matching gift is a winning fundraising strategy.

Psychology 115

Psychology Food Marketing Marketing 115

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Consider how you might reach out by sending them one or more of your current fundraising appeals. A psychological principle known as FOMO (fear of missing out) is triggered. — Charity Clairity Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

Retail 134

Retail Psychology Marketing Marketing 134

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

The first, UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising , concluded: “Organizations need to make fundamental changes in the way they lead and resource fund development in order to build the capacity, the systems, and the culture to support fundraising success. Why aren’t we investing in greater impact?

Non-Profits 104

Non-Profits Philanthropy Culture Nonprofits 104

iMarketSmart

MAY 26, 2023

Donors are looking for a better philanthropic value proposition. Traditional fundraising loses four out of five first-time donors. Traditional fundraising works best at places that have delivered value and built community but the organizational self-centeredness on which it is based misses many partnership-building opportunities.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Philanthropy 52

iMarketSmart

APRIL 28, 2023

Everyone Is entitled to their own fundraising opinions but not their own fundraising facts. That’s what the brilliant Daniel Patrick Moynihan said, without the reference to fundraising, of course. And imagine how much more we could achieve if we did a better job of aligning fundraising strategy with fundraising fact.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Children 52

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Nor am I recommending fundraisers attempt to do the job of Independent Sector and urge that individuals give a greater percentage of personal income beyond the current plateau of 2%. … And if we care what can we fundraisers do about it? Fail at building lifetime value. I believe it deserves a detailed description.

Retention 78

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Psychology 78