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Why Individual Giving Strategies Often Don’t Work for Communities of Color

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According to this report by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and GIFT (Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training), and cited by Blue Avocado, of among 104 communities-of-color-led nonprofits surveyed, about half of the organizations reported 5% or less of their budget coming from individual donors.

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Disaster Preparedness: The Math Behind How & Why You Should Invest

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It is estimated that the United States has spent over $200 billion in relief and recovery between 2012 to 2019 and still 25% of businesses affected by natural or human disaster never re-open. Along with educating your employees on preparedness at work, make sure they are educated on what to do at home.

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4 Steps to Making Planned Giving More Effective Than Ever, Right Now

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There are more than 10,000 planned and major giving officers in the United States, and almost all of them are trained primarily on using in-person events and 1-1 meetings. We’ve seen this approach work well with our nonprofit partners, and donors are thrilled for the opportunity to connect. A final note.

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Attention Fundraisers: Stop Shooting Yourself in the Foot

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For charities in the United States and (new in 2014) the United Kingdom, this was a natural day to be in front of your donors, making a compelling case for receiving a gift. I like my work to be perfect, but that needs to be filtered through a dose of reality. I’m not advocating for sloppy work.

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Finding the Right Nonprofit Partner Before Disaster Strikes

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If YES, then you want to work with those closest to you and to the problem. Who else can I work within helping those impacted? Do I know what my local, regional and state emergency plan is and how my company can be involved? Employees, facilities, major supply chain partners, or a large number of customers? »

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Emotions vs. Numbers| Developing the Right Strategy for Your Next Fundraising Appeal

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Recently, I was onsite with a client of mine who’s pioneering this experiment on the largest scale in the United States. This organization has a three way agreement with themselves, the state, and large private investors about how the organization’s work will realize a return on investment for both outside parties.

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#bbcon Just Took Over Austin, TX| Day 1 Recap

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The John H Reagan Soul Train Drumline replaced our espresso shots with beats – How else should you set the tone for a conference dedicated to world-changers and philanthropic visionaries? And when we all inspire small acts through our work and take those risks ourselves the total impact can be immense. A small act. A huge ripple.

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