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What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core. In today’s global philanthropy landscape, the distance between donors and fundraisers is shrinking, with strategic partnerships on the rise and competition at its fiercest. Get in touch if you want to learn more. .

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

More recently, a 2022 study published in The Journal of Philanthropy and Marketing showed that ‘shame appeals’ framed as losses are more effective in driving engagement than hope is. The truth is that fundraisers must sort out when and how to message their constituents using positive, negative, or a blend of both.

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Why we’re all burned out and what to do about it  

Candid

a long commute) for many, the blending of work and home life has increased demands, as well (e.g., Additionally, while the recent shift to remote work has decreased demands (e.g., Another important way to decrease demands is to disconnect by logging out at a certain time each day, going on vacation, or setting aside time to unwind.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

Follow these steps to turn your announcement from a sign of the apocalypse into a community-building win they thank you for." You can look at total contributions, contributions by household, discretionary income by household, and percentage of income given by household at the national, state, county, and local level.

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Receiving the 2011 CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The ESI Award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations whose innovations blend methods from the worlds of business and philanthropy, and that challenge the status quo to create sustainable social value with a potential for large-scale impact. We are grateful for CASE’s recognition of Benetech's work.

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Your Ultimate Guide to 2024 Year-End Fundraising Campaign: 5 Principles for Success

Allegiance Group

In the crowded landscape of December giving, it’s all too common for nonprofits to blend in and struggle to stand out in a sea of sameness. “Secret Shop” Your Website Building an effective online fundraising strategy starts with walking through your website as if you’re a first-time visitor.

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The Nonprofit Book We’ve Been Waiting Four Years To Read Is Finally Here: New Power

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The article caught fire – not only in nonprofit and philanthropy circles – but also business, government, and beyond. How do you blend? How can your organization inspire an enduring and loyal following in an era of transient affiliations? How can your organization harness the best of both new and old power?