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JUNE 28, 2016

If you are like one of the nonprofit leaders in the study, you will love Philanthropy by the Numbers from Blackbaud’s npEXPERTS. Philanthropy is a leadership issue. Get that legal pad and get ready to take your philanthropy to a whole new level. How can you call a plan “strategic” if you neglect to account for revenue?

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MARCH 20, 2019

How was philanthropy affected by the tumult surrounding us? Even amid changing times, people prioritize giving and philanthropy continues to grow. In our last Charitable Giving Report, we entered 2018 with a first look at answers to heady questions swirling around the sector.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In today’s episode, recorded live at bbcon, Bob Ottenhoff, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, talks with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about disaster philanthropy and what it means to have a strategic and holistic response that considers mid- and long-term needs. The current state of disaster philanthropy.

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JUNE 27, 2019

Today’s episode features Cynthia Schaal, Chief Program Officer at Exponent Philanthropy, discussing how your organization can have a greater impact. What “high-impact philanthropy” really means. Webinar: Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy. Exponent Philanthropy. Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

How AI works in philanthropy. The definition of artificial intelligence for giving. The questions they wanted to answer in the report. Top findings from the research. What was surprising at the end of the research. Cautionary tales about AI. How people without AI skillsets will be able to use AI tools.

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AUGUST 2, 2017

It is often the additional funding that allows for the difference between what billable care can provide through margin and the other elements that only philanthropy can supply, such as healing gardens and funding for the latest technology. It is not an easy process to change culture, but it must happen for healthcare philanthropy to succeed.

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JUNE 7, 2017

We got real about the need for a culture that fosters awareness for philanthropy’s role inside and outside our walls. In short, we realized we need to build a stronger culture of philanthropy. Download: npEXPERTS – Fundraising Matters: Building a Culture of Philanthropy.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

However, a study done by the Center of Disaster Philanthropy in 2014 found that 73% of total disaster funding targeted immediate response and relief efforts. To be best positioned for maximum impact in these situations, we have learned that grantee relationships, collaboration , flexible grantmaking and a plan are essential.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Like other areas of disaster philanthropy we’ve explored, how you measure the outcomes of the contributions your organization has made greatly depends on the timing of such funding or donations. Let’s talk about impact. . In the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, organizations should focus on outputs.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

2016 was a record-setting year for philanthropy, with Americans donating more than $373 billion and communities across the globe setting new standards for #GivingTuesday. The Philanthropy Outlook from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy projects a 3.6 Even better news? percent in 2018. percent in 2018.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

They’re the proof point that change is happening and a predictor of where philanthropy is headed in the future. You can imagine my numerical delight when Blackbaud launched the brand new 50 Fascinating Philanthropy Statistics website. Year after year, I’d find some new stats to use and old ones that needed to be retired.

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JANUARY 27, 2012

Ironically, as I was flying earlier this month there was a big article in the Airline magazine about the “philanthropy web” in Seattle—mostly rooted in , yes, you guessed it, former (and a few current) Microsoft employees. So what makes Seattle (and neighboring Bellevue at #9) our big winner?

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JUNE 9, 2011

Lady Gaga & Celebrity Philanthropy. What I find transformative about Lady Gaga’s celebrity philanthropy is that while she definitely has favorite causes, a significant part of her message is encouraging people to volunteer and take action. Author: Rachel Muir. No doubt about it, Lady Gaga is a conversation starter.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

They play a convening role in the community and engage community members in philanthropy to address pressing local issues.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

She reminded us that, ultimately fulfilling these ambitions is part of what philanthropy has stood for all along. Business and philanthropy have roles to play above and beyond just acting as funders, but also in advancing partnerships and the marketplace of ideas to turn programs into policy.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

National Philanthropy Day—minus the turkey—is much the same, with our family comprised of funder and fundraiser alike, with donors committed to the communities where we live and work joining with the professionals who have helped them match passion with cause. Thanksgiving is all about friends, family and tradition.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Millennials (born 1980-2000) now account for more than a quarter of the nation’s population, which speaks to their profound ability to change the norms of the workplace, philanthropy, culture, technology, recreation and societal behavior—including the sport of running. What does this mean for causes and charities?

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MARCH 5, 2015

of Americans are non-Hispanic whites , Americans of color still struggle for their voice in many areas of society, namely philanthropy. The underrepresentation of African-Americans and Hispanics suggests that organized philanthropy is not doing an adequate job of engaging non-white communities — Diversity in Giving.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

Today, philanthropies are at a similar impasse, but the call for transparency isn’t a completely new phenomenon. Philanthropies can use social media to connect and interact directly with constituents. While it was meant to be funny, his remark was a call to action: become transparent or move aside.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

For the vast majority of healthcare institutions, the best program, in my opinion, works with a small cadre of physicians who clearly understand the value and culture of philanthropy and have the influence as highly respected professionals to leverage the reputation to open the door to qualified patients.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

That’s why it’s so important to create a culture of philanthropy, especially in social good organizations. On today’s episode, Alia McKee and Mark Rovner of Sea Change Strategies are here to talk about their report, Inside Out Fundraising: How to Create a Culture of Philanthropy by Treating Systems Instead of Symptoms. Mark Rovner.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, my assumption is it’s because you’re someone working to build a better world. That means I probably know at least two things about you: You’re driven by passion and believe intensely that good can take over. Sometimes you get discouraged.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy has not stopped collecting data since the crisis began and Prof. Jen Shang – Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. In this session, we will dive into the long-term trends that can help us better understand how philanthropy weathers change.

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

Most chief development officers work for the foundation and have little control over the system’s philosophy of philanthropy. So, before either recruiting or joining a development team, assess if there exists a palpable culture of philanthropy at the health system level. To keep it simple, this is your institution’s WHY.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In philanthropy, and especially healthcare philanthropy, we talk about grateful patients frequently. That’s why I want to share the conversation we had at bbcon 2019 around gratitude, healing and philanthropy. However, are we talking enough about gratitude and the role it plays in healthcare and healing?

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Whether that is in the form of volunteerism or through in-kind or monetary donations, for-profit organizations can build a partnership with nonprofits that is sustainable and lasts throughout the year.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

In the late 1990s, I worked as a communications director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. When I came on board, the company’s first website had just launched, and my role was to create the first email newsletter and set up the site to accept online donations. The times were revolutionary.

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APRIL 19, 2017

How are the rules of philanthropy changing, and what does that mean for fundraisers and the supporters they’re accountable to? Here are the four key trends we’ll be following at the fundraising conference, and a few can’t-miss sessions that promise thought-provoking takes on the trends: The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Today’s episode features an excerpt of a panel session at bbcon 2019 with John Cashman, Senior Principal Account Executive and Tony Boor, Chief Financial Officer at Blackbaud, Paul Preziotti, Principal at Johnson Lambert LLP and Traci Drake, Chief Philanthropy Executive at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

It’s time for a frank discussion on the role each and every one of us—from leadership to board, database managers to finance teams—can and must play to foster an open, innovative culture of philanthropy. For a deeper dive into building a culture of philanthropy, download npEXPERTS – Fundraising Matters: Building a Culture of Philanthropy.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

Taking that first step to build a simple, manageable program that will return needed philanthropy is huge, but doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many ways to start or build a robust philanthropy program. Many organizations are also realizing that it is time to expand into a true fundraising program. Exciting, right?

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APRIL 7, 2021

Hold philanthropy accountable. We must hold those who signed the COVID-19 philanthropic Call to Action to their commitment to learn from emergency practices and shape philanthropy so that it meets the needs of nonprofits. LEE invests in leaders of color with a goal of creating a new type of political leadership.

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JUNE 25, 2020

TIP SHEET: 8 Things Successful Healthcare Philanthropy Leaders are Doing Right Now. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! Listen Now: Resources: Eddie Thompson. Mark McCampbell. Betsy Chapin Taylor. WEBINAR: Leadership During Times of Change.

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JUNE 11, 2014

Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. Upon graduation, she hopes to secure a position at an institution committed to diversity, access and education. .

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APRIL 30, 2020

Chronicle of Philanthropy article: 6 Steps for Grant Makers to Take Now to Ensure Nonprofits Recover From Coronavirus Spread. Grant Plus’s Guide to Grant Seeking During the COVID-19 Crisis. COVID-19 Industry Resources for Foundations and Grantmaking Organizations. 3 Best Practices for Remote Disaster Grantmaking Response.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Advancing philanthropy is up to donors like me. Give for philanthropy’s sake. Nonprofit News #GivingTuesday #UNselfie giving tuesday philanthropy' This means that the nonprofit sector has not been able to wrestle any market share from the for profit sector since we started measuring it in the 1970s. – Dan Pallotta.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When there is need, philanthropy steps up. According to the latest report by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy , i n the first half of 2020 more than $11.9 T his year, due to health and safety regulations related to COVID-19 , in-person gatherings were severely restricted and almost all travel was canceled.

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