Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Advancing racial equity has become a critical imperative for philanthropies aiming to make a meaningful impact. As part of that shift, many funders are looking to ensure their staff, leadership, and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of their communities. Moreover, 68% of lean foundation boards are 100% white.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

Of those who did respond, 15% of all staff and roughly 10% of those in leadership roles identified as having a disability. When we, disabled people, are supported by an inclusive workplace culture, it means our lived experiences and communities are reflected in the work,” said Disability and Philanthropy Forum executive director Sandy Ho. “It

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Your strategy should: Clarify expectations, roles, and goals.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. Each of those trends of course are important; however, it is about the bigger picture. The most natural place to start is with connection. 2023 was a year that saw tremendous ESG backlash in the headlines.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Unlocking Success: Recap of Greater Giving’s Top 5 Fundraising blog post in 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up for a promising new year of fundraising, it’s essential to reflect on the valuable insights our fundraising blog posts have offered throughout the past year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Help your teammates understand the tools available to them so they can maximize their roles within your organization. Our findings are now your roadmap. Respond personally to new donation activity.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact. Compensate them for their contributions generously.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Your strategy should: Clarify expectations, roles, and goals.

Gift 52

Gift Develop Measure Blackbaud 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Now is a good time for nonprofits to pause and reflect upon the success of their social media and nonprofit technology campaigns thus far, to determine how they can be improved, and most importantly, to invest in their future. 1) Declining Engagement and Reach on Social Media. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Check out these other sessions at bbcon, too: Imagining our Future: Reflections on AI, Equity, and a Better World Brandolon Barnett, Head of Innovation & Philanthropy , Humanitas Technologies Join us for a session that weaves a personal journey from poverty, loss, and adversity to a career at the intersection of social impact and technology.

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Generation Education Blackbaud Model 104

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. Managers also play the critical role of assessing team members’ workload—a major burnout factor. Reflect on the demands your job places on you—can any be removed?

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

But these new and quickly developing technologies bring to the forefront many questions about the impact of AI on fundraising and the human relationships at the foundation of philanthropy. Is the use of artificial intelligence going to enhance or detract from fundraising and philanthropy? The genie is out of the bottle.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

These high-profile, high-dollar donations are changing the face of philanthropy in higher education—creating big winners today and setting the stage for a transformational change as billions of dollars transfer through generational inheritance in the coming decades. In fact, last year, alumni giving to U.S. billion in funding.

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

There is promising evidence that philanthropy is changing to be more responsive to the needs and priorities of communities. As funders scrambled to move money to communities in need, the limitations of conventional philanthropy came into sharper focus. Redistribute power. However, it is a tool rather than a solution.

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Demographics Data Philanthropy Relationship 70

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. Last year in the midst of the pandemic, I saw an empty space that truly needed to be addressed within the nonprofit community, so I created a new community called WOC: Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. By: Yolanda F.

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Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 81

CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understand and Reflect Their Values Gen Z donors care deeply about social justice, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity. They appreciate posts that feel genuine and personal, and follow the trends. generation so your organization can ensure future fundraising success. They love hands-on experiences and making a direct impact.

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Donor Social Media Demonstration Poll 91

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. Historically, and initial numbers from recent disasters reflect the same trend, corporations focus on the use of intermediaries to ensure their large donations are distributed to the correct organizations. Click here to read part 1 of this series.

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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. Now, that we have 10 years of data to inform our opinions, we’re taking another look at the now established trend of Giving Tuesday fundraising. Giving Tuesday puts a spotlight on philanthropy, which can’t be bad.

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Giving Headline Philanthropy Gift 30

Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Through our analysis of nonprofit trends, we found seven key steps that successful nonprofits leverage to raise funds for their missions. . Our findings are now your roadmap.

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Action Difference Fundraising Nonprofit 106

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

We have seen a number of trends emerge this past year, but I believe that by understanding the following five major trends, your foundation can go into 2018 on-track and prepared for industry changes. There has been an ongoing conversation about diversity in the philanthropy space. Diversity in Foundations.

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Foundation Trend Collaboration Grant 37

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Turns out that nonprofits’ subject areas play a role in which organizations share demographic data. Here, we see a clear trend: Over 90% of nonprofits shared some demographic data about their leader. “Gender” combines two survey questions and reflects organizations that have answered either question.

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Demographics Share Data Taxonomy 83

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

And we will be unveiling brand new data in SUPER SESSION: New Healthcare Trends Designed to Spark Your Fundraising. Leading healthcare fundraising executives will join Blackbaud Healthcare Solutions President & General Manager Page Bullington to reflect on the data and share insight into the current landscape.

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Professional Experiment Fundraising Cancer 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Note from Beth: Yesterday, I was the honored guest at a Google Hangout hosted by the Packard Foundation to celebrate the work that I have done over the last five years as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. It was wonderful to see colleagues in the room and online, reflect on the work, and talk about next steps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Note from Beth: December is a time when start to reflect on the past year and future online trends for fundraising. Naturally, our buying behaviors have radically changed as a result of this trend. And when it comes to philanthropy, the sharing economy provides everyone with the same access. 4: An Even Playing Field.

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Share Fundraising San Francisco Storytelling 129

Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Through our analysis of nonprofit trends, we found seven key steps that successful nonprofits leverage to raise funds for their missions. . Our findings are now your roadmap.

Action 52

Action Difference Fundraising Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” A starting point for envisioning a future state in which data is the ‘GPS of philanthropy.’ Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play.

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Social Media Channel Data Media 101

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. The purpose of the Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium is to highlight current best practices, lessons learned from the field, and trends in effective nonprofit and philanthropic board leadership, as well as board recruitment and retention. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

While driving to work recently I heard an NPR report about philanthropic giving in the US; but it was not the numbers I had just read in Giving USA 2012 published by the Giving USA Foundation and compiled by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Chronicle of Philanthropy Aug. Chronicle of Philanthropy Aug.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. This is one of my absolute favorite topics in philanthropy, this idea of engaging board members as fundraising ambassadors. Elizabeth: Yes.

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Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 62

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Employees, potential talent and other stakeholders expect that the companies they work for offer them opportunities to play a role in their social impact programs. This trend is reflected on employee expectations as they choose how to give, when to give and which tool to use. Facebook is number 1).

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Help Disaster eBook Virtual 28

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

We look at the world around us and find outlets that reflect our philanthropic passions. In the 1937 Disney classic animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Queen looks at her reflection and asks , “ Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” As funders, many of us spend quite a bit of time looking outward.

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Foundation Report Advice Management 22

Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2016

These high-level discussions focused on key thought leadership topics and trends shaping the industry. Embracing the growing importance of diversity—as well as the role of women as donors is essential in the 21 st century for philanthropy to reflect the values of a pluralistic society.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

4) Look at trends within routine reports. Identify larger, big-picture issues that are reflected within routine reports. For example, along with the financial report, consider a discussion of long-run implications of certain revenue or cost trends. 6) Look at your board meetings as cheerleading sessions. 7) Use consent agendas.

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North Carolina Discussion Picture Issue 55

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As you delve into the spreadsheet, reflect on the effectiveness of your 2023 fundraising approaches, acknowledging any wins, losses, or areas for improvement. (If Draw from your insights of donor trends and from your understanding of your donor base to shape your annual plan.

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Develop Calendar Nonprofit Retention 75

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

This conference features exceptional speakers and a plethora of workshops that address key issues and trends affecting nonprofit human-serving organizations. Panel discussions, comprised of industry thought leaders, will address breaking trends and strategic direction. Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. 10/26/2016.

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sgEngage

MAY 17, 2021

How might those current trends shape the future of higher education and advancement? This work includes everything from acknowledging the role that enslaved people played in building and establishing institutions, to the crucial conversations around renaming buildings and removing statues. compared to the previous year.

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