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Reframe, commit, and expand: How to meaningfully invest in Black leaders

Candid

Despite 2020’s influx of interest in Black leaders, who have always been here, leaders like Toyin have yet to receive support from the $67 billion pledged towards racial equity. The money pledged is an example of historical cycles of reactionary funding traditionally followed by retrenchment and backlash.

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How to Monitor & Adjust Your Fundraising Development Plan Throughout the Year

CauseVox

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. How have things been coming along? That sounds much more reasonable and impactful.

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Delivering Authenticity in Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Messaging

Forum One

Over the past year, we’ve seen many organizations pledge their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Staff and external audiences alike have often called out that many of these pledges were simply lip service with no follow-through. It can improve our relationships with our partners and clients—and our work on every level.

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Donor Management Software: Buyer’s Guide + 16 Top Solutions

Bloomerang

They can then use the information in the software to reach out to donors with personalized communications, ensuring they’re building genuine relationships with their supporters. Having this data in one place will help you create a more effective fundraising and communication strategy and build deeper relationships with your donors. .

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Making the Most of Your Nonprofit’s Website: Understanding the Basics

Connection Cafe

Facilitating online donations, sign-ups, pledges, and more. The visual design of your website should be bold and accurately reflect your organization’s brand or identity. This is an easy way to deepen your relationships with them, get in touch with their own networks of friends and family, and raise some extra year-round support. .

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How to Craft Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan

CauseVox

As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. As you delve into the spreadsheet, reflect on the effectiveness of your 2023 fundraising approaches, acknowledging any wins, losses, or areas for improvement. (If

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Philanthropic Leadership: Engaging Board Members As Fundraising Ambassadors

Bloomerang

And as fundraisers, this is really important because it grounds us in the value of building relationships with people. So first is how we can reflect on the importance of diversity to our board’s work, specifically fundraising. Second is building meaningful relationships. First is championing the vision.