Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of AI to fundraising, cover a few of the concerns that frequently arise with AI, show you how AI can be a powerful ally in every stage of the donor funnel, and demonstrate how leveraging AI can be a true game-changer for major gift fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024. Understand AI benefits and limitations for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Discover the benefits of recurring donations. Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors, according to The State of Modern Philanthropy. Discover more statistics on recurring donors and their preferences in the State of Modern Philanthropy 2022. 1) Increased Revenue.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Once you’re ready to look at your appeal again, you should evaluate it by asking the five questions below. I merely want to point out examples to help the broader social benefit sector. . Ask these questions and see what you learn from future appeals. . Have you written to one specific donor? .

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Bonterra

MAY 4, 2024

Security and Compliance Security and Compliance Security and Compliance We safeguard your data utilizing layered defenses, ensuring modern tech benefits while upholding rigorous security standards validated by 3rd parties.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. Create small low risk experiments to answer the question: does this use case make sense for our organization?

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding. Online librarian consultations : Receive real-time, personalized assistance from our in-house experts on philanthropy, nonprofit management, and fundraising.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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 how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. This is BIG.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 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 best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Let them know your understanding of the benefits of these various disbursement strategies. .

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees?

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

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? Keep in mind that most companies tend to favor: . Locations where they operate. ET, Monday-Friday). .

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) shows executive and staff burnout top the list of issues. It does beg the question what is the trend for next year, fiscal trailing indicators,” said Smith Arrillaga. It remains to be seen whether this change represents a longer-term trend, according to the authors. “It

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? These changes resulted in a 10% increase in revenue, notably via growth in pharmacy benefits management — a business play that might not have been possible without its renewed focus on purpose.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In the same report, respondents ranked paid time off and paid family leave above salary when considering the most important employee benefits. Philanthropy should expect to see a similar flood of donations to certain cause sectors, as was observed in 2016, in the fall of 2020 as the election nears. Their common thread?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. Demographics data—what do grant recipient and grant descriptions reveal about who benefits from the foundation’s grants? Who’s Funding What and Where, and Who Benefits?

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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? If so, you’ll have the benefit of the larger nonprofit’s name recognition, wisdom, expertise and back office to help you get started.

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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. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

Candid has long worked with academic researchers to create custom data sets to answer specific research questions, a service we continue to offer. paper filings, Candid Seal of Transparency status, and the Philanthropy Classification System). Know someone who you think would benefit from Candid Data for Academics?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. New questions have also arisen around disaster philanthropy in 2017, and lessons learned today can guide future response efforts. Click here to read part 1 of this series. In the end, we need to think about the future, and rebuilding.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

For years now, there’s been a powerful evolving discussion in the social benefit sector around “ culture of philanthropy ” and why it’s so critically important to fundraising success. Fund in the United States and the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy in the U.K. . That answers their questions. See here for more.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But is this the right question? The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For many grantmakers, the answer to these questions is our own institutions. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned.

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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. . I’m excited to get a fundraiser going for our organization to further benefit our clients and their missions! .

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

Philanthropy News Digest. When it comes to developing messaging for a fundraising appeal, I’m asked one question more than any other: How do I get started? Supplemental questions to consider: Why does your organization exist (i.e., How does the community benefit from the improved prospects of the people you serve?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Our FIN is a one-stop shop for nonprofit professionals, offering access to the Chronicle of Philanthropy , no-fee workshops, free professional headshots, referrals to experts, free meeting rooms, and more. Angela’s story is one of many stories of nonprofits in Philadelphia that have benefited from our resources and expertise.

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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. Here are 2 questions to help guide your decision making about the tone of your messages 1. The truth is relative So, what’s a fundraiser to do?

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Race also appears to have affected which organizations benefited from the PPP; only 64 percent of organizations led by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or people of color) persons received PPP funding, compared to 72 percent of all other respondents.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Council on Foundations ’ annual survey and report on staff salaries and benefits at U.S. Considering top executives often receive more compensation than most staff through bonuses, deferred compensation, profit sharing, and other supplemental benefits, we can safely expect the total compensation ratios to trend higher. How do U.S.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If we had known the full consequences of Steve Jobs showing us that first iPhone on stage in 2007 and its impacts on our lives, attention, interactions, children, environment, physical and mental health, what hard questions would we have asked? We didn’t ask. Generative AIs have the power to transform education. Want to learn more about AI?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 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. Then ask yourself these questions: Is your mission clear and compelling (i.e., Keep these questions in mind:

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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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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

This week the revolutionary data driven philanthropy of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is featured and a call for beneficiary inclusion in Markets for Good goes out. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. Data Philanthropy: Where are we now.

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sgEngage

JULY 19, 2021

The community benefit reports your organization produces don’t reflect these sponsorships, even if the recipient organization falls within your priority areas. It can also uncover enough budget to launch or expand a community benefit grants program. A six-month project can yield years of benefit. Tap development expertise.

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