Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

For the next 700 words, I invite you to remember the disaster events that occurred in 2019, just months before the pandemic outbreak. . Although data from institutional philanthropy is still incomplete, there is enough information to indicate a considerable decline from $76 billion in collective funding in 2018. . 18 at 2 p.m.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Question Everything. Stay Mission Centric.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

One intention behind publishing the Sustainable Giving Report was to find data, trends, and solutions to some of the biggest challenges that fundraisers encounter today, including the Great Resignation, the economy impacting philanthropy, and more! In this major section, we explored fundraising events, donor retention, and recurring giving.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Their systems and processes help them pivot when an unexpected turn of events (a global pandemic or a tidal wave of social activism, for example) turns their operations upside-down. If you’re curious about where your organization stands in its digital transformation, ask yourself three questions: 1. Assessing Your Transformation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. When a major event happens, such as the pandemic, wars, or natural disasters, they make a decision for the donor that this is the wrong time to be asked for a gift. It begins with a simple question, “Why do you give to…?”

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., It’s the largest source of philanthropy by far – making up 64% of all donations in the United States. Leverage in-person and online event sign-ups. Leave these forms in your reception area; bring them to events, etc. Host a webinar.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. After productive discussion, put the results in writing. Fall in love with the work of your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. Each organization has a different answer to this question. In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. Actual goods can be on display. .

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits have needed to navigate their in-person fundraising events to the virtual space. And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. Sourcing Potential Virtual Event Sponsors.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. Then, you can start asking questions. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Knowing the details helps your frontline fundraisers with everything from asking the right questions during a meeting to making a thoughtful proposal. Check to see if your prospect serves on a committee, attends events, or supports the same causes as involved faculty and staff or alumni donors. Uncover the minutiae. Work as a team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun. Sign up for ShopRaise now !

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. These disorganized efforts take valuable staff time away from mission-critical work.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., My question is how can I go about getting this initiative started? And it is human, and commendable, that you’d like to bring some positive purpose to this sad event. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She will deliver an interactive session on how to build your personal resilience and calm and will answer your specific questions to help you succeed despite COVID. . Ashley Thompson, Managing Director at Blackbaud Institute, will dive into the trends that can help us better understand how philanthropy weathers change.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. Technology that drives flexible grantmaking and open communication with grantees can help drive the conversation around what a plan and process looks like when these devastating events occur. Click here to read part 1 of this series.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Sponsorships are a form of advertising in which companies pay to be associated with certain nonprofit events. . CSR includes corporate philanthropy, but also environmental issues, employee engagement, and corporate governance. . Remember, businesses usually look to benefit from their philanthropy. Have a question?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Let the foundation know you are also in conversation with marketing regarding event sponsorship or with human resources regarding volunteer opportunities. Remember: all philanthropy is a value-for-value exchange.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

But if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to join us for the nonprofit event of the year on April 21, we put together a list of the top seven reasons why you should absolutely, definitely be there. Mary Nemerov, Chief Philanthropy Officer, California Academy of Arts and Sciences. headlining our first-ever Nonprofit Summit.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. This is especially true for mass marketing messages and broad fundraising appeals for monumental events like hurricanes or earthquakes. What’s your timeframe and goal?

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

In the social sector, the questions that often emerge are: Which organizations are addressing the crisis? As the largest source of data on philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, Candid fields many of these questions. . They want to understand, for example, how the crisis is evolving or how many people are affected.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Dear Unsure, Your question is epic, and can’t be answered quickly. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. This desire to help others is also expressed in the philanthropy of those practicing Islam. Pandemic Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2011

So, when I heard that the Foundation Center and the Center for Effective Philanthropy were hosting an event “Transparency and Effectiveness,” I was curious, especially given the speakers and the framing: Foundations are pressed to be more transparent about how they work andmore effective about achieving impact.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When launching the Sustainable Giving Report , Qgiv aimed to find solutions to some of the largest challenges fundraisers are facing today, such as the economy’s impact on philanthropy, overall donor numbers and donor retention declining, the Great Resignation, and more! he Sustainable Giving Report was broken down into multiple sections.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. Get Everyone Aligned Around the Culture of Philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Peer learning is based in real work: sharing what one is doing with others, asking for support, questions and answers and feedback. I’m delighted to be working with the Knight Foundation and its Community Foundation partners to design and facilitate a Peer Learning Exchange to share best practices. On Sept. ET Thursday Sept.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As Blackbaud’s second virtual bbcon event approaches, we’re very excited about the fantastic session topics and speakers we’ve lined up within the Foundations track. To-date, close to 14,000 people are registered, and we’re expecting over 1,000 of your foundation and grantmaking peers to attend the event on October 13-15 this year.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday has emerged as a beacon of hope and an opportunity for nonprofits to create positive change. By participating, your nonprofit can inspire a sense of community and philanthropy among your existing supporters and volunteers. What is Giving Tuesday?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fundraising Data: The Secret Weapon for Event Success During the Greater Giving hosted webinar Data-Driven Events: Elevating Fundraising Success , Stephen Kilbreath and Julianne Read of Kilbreath Events discussed the power of data-driven fundraising. An event that caters to their wants and needs? Get curious!

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Event experience expert and producer Joey Goon joined us to talk about how you can harness your event to deepen donor relationships with Digital Storytelling Joey Goon is the president of Utopia Experience , a woman-founded, minority-owned event and video production company.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

He also urges nonprofits and funders alike to strive for greater funding transparency and to engage in trust-based philanthropy. This includes an increase in flexible giving options like digital wallets, a continued reliance on technology-driven, hybrid events, and a rise in employee communities helping funders discover new causes to support.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

There are a variety of ways to raise private money including grant writing, special events, telethons, posting on social media, and others. Philanthropy is no different. This guarantees that there will be sufficient time to respond to questions and concerns that are likely to come up. Blunder No. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Here are some of the questions you might ask in order to understand what metrics to track: . Do more testing.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Florida nonprofit executives who participated in a Nonprofit Leadership Center survey stated their top anxieties about generating organizational revenue were cancelled fundraising events (64 percent) and loss of funders or corporate partners (45 percent).

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The world is changing, and so is philanthropy. Accessibility involves thinking about what kinds of barriers exist that prevent everybody from enjoying a space, organization, community, event, etc. Pose questions to your stakeholder groups, such as: How are things going now? One way to solve this is by embracing DEIAB principles.

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