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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Worse, studies show that we’re more likely to perceive negative news as truthful. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention. The truth is that fundraisers must sort out when and how to message their constituents using positive, negative, or a blend of both. The truth is relative So, what’s a fundraiser to do?

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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., It’s no wonder that a recent report on the State of Nonprofits in 2023 by the Center for Effective Philanthropy found that 68% of nonprofit leaders are somewhat or very concerned about burnout. The simple cure for burnout is to do less.

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Blending Old and New Tech to Make History Come to Life - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

AFP Blog

Blending Old and New Tech to Make History Come to Life - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : "The site has been in an open test for the past year and won the 2011 Webby Award for the best site for a charitable organization.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

" Interactive: How America Gives – How America Gives – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas – The Chronicle of Philanthropy has launched a great new tool: an interactive map of giving data in the US.

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It’s Time to Go Beyond the Usual Suspects in Planned Giving

Connection Cafe

Once the older, high-net-worth individuals with a history of donating to an organization have been identified, focus and build relationships with them before making an ask for a bequest or a blended gift. Hopefully one that’s six or seven figures. This is all understandable — but it leaves a massive amount of money on the table.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Executive Compensation"

ASU Lodestar Center

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur.

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Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And if your organization finds itself in the middle of groundswell or if there is a major news event or a public relations crisis happens and it is being discussed on Twitter or other social media spaces, your CEO can join it without having to get up to speed. This is a good example of a "Blended profile.".