sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Data from recent elections shows rage donors take their candidate’s loss in a presidential bid as inspiration to donate more to causes associated with the candidate’s party, while the winning team’s incoming gifts drop off. Did they make their first (only) gift during the election cycle? They want to feel heard. Pick up the phone.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Donors also show courage in making their gifts of time and money.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my role as Blackbaud’s vice president of customer success and as a member of the board of directors of the Giving Institute, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact nonprofits have on our communities. Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Here’s the rub: There is nothing more profoundly personal and intimate than philanthropy the voluntary sharing of time, talent, and treasure lived out in a virtually unlimited range of compelling ways to express love of humanity. I dont believe that goes nearly deep enough. How many handwritten notes do you receive via snail mail?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

5) Collaborate with your surrounding community. Follow the lead of this executive director who launched her two-person nonprofit team into the limelight simply by joining in on the community conversation. 6) Secure matching gifts for your next fundraising campaign. 7) Invite your donors to shop for good. The best part?

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NetWits

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Back in January of 2008 he told us (the non-profit sector) that we should be looking to use the internet in new and innovative ways to build community and engage our supporters because direct mail, although still a huge revenue source, was beginning to show signs of fatigue. Recurring Gift Donors only accounted for 10% of all US Donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. Sample identities could be “community leader” or “survivor” or “change maker.”.

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. AI tools enable major gift officers to do more with their time by minimizing administrative tasks, helping with research, and drafting communications. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With National Philanthropy Day — a special day to recognize all those who contribute invaluable gifts of time and money to lift the lot of others — on November 15, this is a fitting time to explain what a fundraiser does. The main reason many people think that they could never ask someone they know for a gift is fear of the unknown.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. In fact, a community needs organizations working together to ensure a healthy support system for all. There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on best practices around acknowledging and recognizing major gifts. . We’ve received the largest ever single gift to our organization, over $800,000. As in, Mr. Smith’s gift of $800,000 will create an endowment to provide X every year. The amount?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Let’s walk through four basic steps to building productive community partnerships to bolster your mission. The power of community partnerships lies in their inherent flexibility. Building a truly beneficial community partnership requires time and effort. Host an appreciation event for all community partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

And the value of a recurring donor goes well beyond their monthly commitment (which is already 5 times more valuable than one-time gifts). The State of Modern Philanthropy 2019 found that one-time donors who converted into recurring donors were a lot more likely to make another one-time gift on top of their recurring gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2011

Donors can either give directly to nonprofits, or match another donor’s gift. It’s a creative way for business brands on Twitter to get recognized for their philanthropy. BroadCause is a social good platform where individuals can join cause communities and nonprofits can create wish lists, events, and fundraise.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. Trends in philanthropy make this a question worth asking. By and large, the wealthy give a greater proportion of their gifts from assets, while the less well-off give from income, as the Nonprofit Times article notes.

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sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

2020 brought an inflection point in history that is providing an exponential opportunity for healthcare philanthropy. Community hospitals experienced a surge in goodwill, resulting in an influx of in-kind donations, largely coordinated by hospital foundation staff who stepped up to help in any way possible.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort. It shows everyone your cause is an investment that the broader community supports and champions.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 3, 2025

A new report shows MacKenzie Scott's philanthropy has helped strengthen nonprofits' financial stability and increased their community impact.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One of the few known gifts in the latest round of giving by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott was an $8-million gift to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It’s the largest unrestricted gift in the 72-year history of the organization. based advocacy group, which announced the gift today.

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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. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Their average individual gifts are the highest among all generations, so securing even one donation from a member of these generations is a huge win. As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

During a recent interview with the Chronicle of Philanthropy , I was asked if we still stand by those words. Giving Tuesday puts a spotlight on philanthropy, which can’t be bad. If Giving Tuesday offered a natural boost to fundraising, then even organizations that don’t participate would be receiving additional gifts.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. The momentous impact the gift will have on the trajectory and pace of the organization and its work. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers. The common thread?

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2023

Incorporating corporate philanthropy into your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy is a great way to cultivate long-term relationships with companies and increase your organization’s revenue. Here are four strategies to help you incorporate corporate philanthropy into your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

So, what can philanthropy leaders do to support your CEO, making them more valuable to fundraising efforts and extending needed tenure. Being bold means you have to “sell” the ROI of the CEO’s time in philanthropy relationship building, the CEO’s critical value with larger donors, and respectfully push for more access to a CEO.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

Association of Healthcare AHP President and Chief Executive Officer Alice Ayres put 10 philanthropy questions in front of Bill Littlejohn, senior vice president and chief executive officer of the Sharp HealthCare Foundation. Philanthropy creates the greatest legacy in our society , and hospitals and health care are no exception.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents. A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. If you want gifts, you must give them.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . For the companies, they get to maximize employee engagement, increase their reputation among consumers, and help meet critical community needs.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

Karen brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit community and has provided counsel to more than 70 organizations, offering her expertise in major gifts fundraising, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. On Tuesday, June 21, Giving USA released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. It declined by 7.3%

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. First, I’ll cover our biggest fundraising effort of the year: individual philanthropy is crucial to us; it’s the portion that makes 10X impact possible! Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. The gifts must be cash, not stocks or property. IRA distributions.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2022

But whether in person or online, we were encouraged by the sessions, speakers, and other attendees and felt inspired by the overall theme of pulling together to support, strengthen, and empower Black communities. Racial equity is having a moment in philanthropy, but it needs to be a movement. These are six key takeaways: .

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Candid

JUNE 11, 2021

Many nonprofit leaders say that increased financial support from funders and the government helped their organizations fare better through 2020 than originally anticipated, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds. Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits." Center for Effective Philanthropy report 06/08/2021.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

And it’s why the way we’re used to categorizing gifts as small, medium, and large (or “new,” “mid-level,” and “major”) may not be the most fruitful strategy. Let’s stop giving gifts, and donors, these outdated labels. First time First-time donors are making their very first gift to your organization. With him, the force is weak.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 26, 2020

Without the opportunity to gather as a community, how can your organization make sure your donors are staying engaged with your mission? Launching virtual fundraising campaigns is an effective strategy to keep your community engaged. Expanded matching gift programs from top companies. Host virtual community-building events.

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