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5 Years of Nonprofit Fundraising Stats: [2015 to 2020] And 6 Trends to Know

Whole Whale

In fact, giving predictions continue to follow an increasing trend across the next five years. The nine categories are religion; education; human services; giving to foundations; health; public-society benefit; arts, culture and humanities; international affairs; and environment and animals.” – U.S. Giving Report.

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Benchmarking Data You Can Use: Live from #BBCON

Connection Cafe

It’s easy to host a benchmarking session and just present data. Why benchmark? Jay Odell, Vice President of Altru at Blackbaud, discussed why benchmarking data is important. Most organizations aren’t lacking in opinions on where to focus, but benchmarking data tells you where you need to focus. Are you using benchmarks?

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5 DEI Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising Success

Saleforce Nonprofit

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Change Organizational Culture. DEI Benchmarking. By: Yolanda F. Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy.

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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers

sgEngage

Sharing peer trends and results quarterly with the whole team can also drive performance throughout the year. Fundraiser Performance Management includes predictive models, peer benchmarks, and year-round consulting to improve fundraising results. Officer Training and Retention Lead to Big Results.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Example: “Datamaking” as engagement I recently worked with an arts and culture intermediary nonprofit that focused on capacity development, network building, and connecting local nonprofits to state agencies and grants. This understanding led me to an approach for “datamaking” that I utilize with groups.

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The Nonprofit Summer Reading List

Connection Cafe

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2020 to some (hint: it’s not), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2019 has taken you. Organizational Culture: The Blackbaud Institute – Supporters in Sight: An Introduction to Personas : Understanding personas is critical to the success of your mission.

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13 Innovative Online Fundraising Ideas For Nonprofits & Charities

CauseVox

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks study , online giving increased 10% in 2019 and has been steadily on the rise, while monthly online giving has increased by 22%. You can buy art supplies online at Michaels ! Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Zoom to the rescue!

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