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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities.

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10 GivingTuesday Statistics for 2023 Every Fundraiser Should Know

Neon CRM

Takeaway : Between economic uncertainty, global instability, and whatever new crisis is just around the corner, the thought of fundraising can be daunting. GivingTuesday may have its roots in America, but it’s a global phenomenon. GivingTuesday may have its roots in America, but it’s a global phenomenon. Don’t be discouraged!

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Book Giveaway: Mazarine Treyz, The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising

Amy Sample Ward

She’s worked in development offices of all sizes and has recently put her years of experience and training down on paper in The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. And here’s what she shared: Mazarine Treyz, The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. When I returned to America I began my career as a nonprofit consultant.

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

Here is an overview of a few misconceptions about the process: Our nonprofit should be focused on saving/generating money, not spending it. It’s a cliche, but it’s true — you have to spend money to make money. Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising. Let’s get started.

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Philanthropic Leadership: Engaging Board Members As Fundraising Ambassadors

Bloomerang

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. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Books That Changed Us in 2020

Media Cause

– Sarah Dunlap, Associate Fundraising Director . Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America by Chris Arnade. A photography/narrative story where the author visits forgotten cities of America and meets the people who decided to stay even when the factories shut down and the money left. I eagerly await Volume 2.

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Busting the Overhead Myth: How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building?

ASU Lodestar Center

Overhead is defined as a “percentage of a charity’s expenses that goes to administrative and fundraising costs” (Guidestar, 2014). Looking at overhead alone is a poor way to measure a nonprofit organization’s overall performance (Letter to the Donors of America, 2014). Recommendations for Implementation. Conclusion. Medford (Mass.):

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