sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 69

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. But that also presented a challenge.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. It also provides a quantitative baseline to evaluate and build upon equity strategies.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

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Studies Fundraising Philanthropy Culture 93

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Discover key strategies, including cultivating a culture of philanthropy and focusing on donor-centric approaches. Break free from repetitive event structures and learn how to plan with momentum for maximum attendee engagement. A well-planned event not only captivates but also ensures a steady stream of funds.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. 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. By: Yolanda F.

Strategy 82

Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Create a culture dedicated to employee well-being. The key to creating a culture dedicated to well-being is mutual respect. Develop a strategic incentive structure. Create a feedback culture. To increase well-being, nonprofits must build a strategic culture and consider both organizational and individual factors.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

For eight days, this group of philanthropy professionals dedicated to advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practices came together to connect, learn, and share in critical discussions about the practice of grantmaking. She reminded us that as a field, we must create the future of philanthropy together. So has Candid.

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Data Profile Grant Philanthropy 59

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, BIPOC-led organizations are at a statistical disadvantage when it comes to securing funding, particularly from philanthropic sources. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 107

Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the world of philanthropy, we’re on the brink of a technological revolution and the year 2021 is poised to be pivotal. As we’ve watched charitable giving become increasingly core to today’s business and consumer culture, we expect several trends will be central to corporate giving in 2021. Giving and Technology Embrace.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Philanthropy is often an important part of any company’s structure. But if your company is new to philanthropy, a great place to start is by starting an employee giving program! An employee giving program is a great way to show your company’s culture to potential and current employees. Will your program be year-round?

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Program Create Giving Companies 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences. Do you have an approach suited to older donors ?

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Check Out The 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy. We’ll outline the role each area of a nonprofit’s organizational structure plays in a successful fundraising strategy and the value that each user from different areas of your nonprofit can gain by getting involved. Breaking Down Your Nonprofit Staff Structure for Fundraising Success.

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Fundraising Metrics Database Nonprofit 95

Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

For many nonprofit organizations, the rise of crypto philanthropy has been a shock that seems to have appeared virtually overnight. The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Speak candidly with any prospective consultant partners to develop a clear understanding of their fee structure. Aly Sterling Philanthropy – Capital Campaign Support. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy. Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change. Top Nonprofit Consulting Firms by Specialty.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Organizational culture. If your organization takes on corporate philanthropy as an engagement practice, you can change real people’s lives. Leadership style. Neglect employee input.

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Ideas Practice Leadership Roles 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

BlocPower , a Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund portfolio company, is a Brooklyn-based climate tech startup that is rapidly greening and electrifying buildings in America’s urban core. org for a three-day online event featuring interactive workshops, cultural sessions, and hands-on training, bringing together climate movement champions.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

Rather, it means that we can’t get so caught up in these things that we lose sight of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) best practices or refuse to spend some of the funds we earn on becoming a more inclusive organization. Watch the Culture Start Shifting. Watch The Culture Start Shifting. Guide Your Staff.

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Practice Leadership Nonprofit Culture 59

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

In a field that is known for the lack of capacity building and infrastructure funding, nonprofits must be strategic in how they allocate time, treasure, and talent. The Race for Relevance, by Coever and Byers, looks at another angle, the internal structure of nonprofits as the place to evaluate the decline and influence change.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

What was once a matter of checkbook philanthropy is now decidedly strategic, and the driving forces of CSR revolve around the convergence or fit between the company’s business interests (its customers, product line, and brand) and the offerings of potential nonprofit beneficiaries.

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Social Model Government Philanthropy 85

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. It’s no secret that fund development is tough work. Philanthropy is impactful and rewarding. Read Brandee Wessel's " A cultural shift within the nonprofit community.". Like this article? Get another!

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Fun Fundraising Attitude Indiana 79

sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

Alan is the VP of Philanthropy. The end results include a stronger, healthier organization infused with a culture of collaboration. Maybe it’s something as simple as talking through campaign coding structure. Their processes are streamlined, and the team has clear roles and responsibilities. It also takes lots of communication.

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Build Time Collaboration Nonprofit 75

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This is one of my absolute favorite topics in philanthropy, this idea of engaging board members as fundraising ambassadors. We’ll start with a few key trends in philanthropy that will ground our conversation. And this is according to a 2020 report The Role of Volunteering In Philanthropy by Fidelity Charitable.

Leadership 61

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 61

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

Register now for NMI 106 - Philanthropy & Fund Development or NMI 108 - Measuring for Impact The evaluation process for development officers should measure the inputs and outputs known to correlate directly with success. Read Karina Lungo ''s , " Does your nonprofit have an outcome-driven culture? ". Like this article?

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Metrics Fundraising Evaluation Measure 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Donors Choose ([link] for example, allows people to pool small donations to help enterprising teachers get funding for classroom projects. In their effort to catalyze networks of young Jewish innovators to revitalize American Jewish culture, the folks at Reboot ( [link] ) bring together a group of leaders for a in-person summit every year.

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Kiva Classroom Ohio Kenya 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

The session was about transparency and conducting evaluations. One of the takeaways was that in order to pursue this type of learning, organizational culture was the key indicator to success. Peter’s post shares some ideas about cultivating a learning culture and while written for funders, these are applicable to nonprofits.

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Conference Learning Effective Organization 92

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported that 51% of fundraisers plan to leave their current nonprofit within 2 years. No time is a good one for broad departures, but we were about to embark on our mid-year annual fund campaign when it happened. Focus on the things you can control. Easier said than done, right? Just Do It!

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Change Museum Leadership Fund 21

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

A well-executed event not only raises funds but also strengthens the sense of community around your cause, and help you cultivate regular donors into major gift givers. Grant Writing Tapping into Institutional Support Grant writing is a valuable avenue for accessing funds from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.

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Stream Impact Fundraising Channel 81

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2016

Statistically, individual donors provide 72% of the funds for nonprofits!” If we are going to engage communities of color in fundraising , either as donors or as fundraisers, we have to understand cultural context. Plus, they’ve been around as community pillars for thousands of years and are relatively simple in structure.

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Community Giving Work Strategy 20

Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The nonprofit landscape is littered with abandoned grant-funded and poorly maintained tech projects. Nonprofit tech projects have trouble getting off the ground because they rarely have the consistent funding needed to make the project the full time focus of an experienced developer team. Nonprofits and technology often don’t mix.

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Platform Build Open Source Profit 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The workshop was presented by the Colorado Association of Funders and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by Gill Foundation , Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado , The Colorado Health Foundation , and The Colorado Trust. The Environmental Defense Fund has used the game for an internal training for 300 people.

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $625. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Discover how these and other factors are irrevocably changing the ways donors structure their largest gifts of a lifetime. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016.

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Calendar Conference San Diego DC 177

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. Philanthropy Southwest / Colorado Springs, CO / $1,100. Global Summit on Community Philanthropy. Global Summit on Community Philanthropy. Global Fund for Community Foundations / Johannesburg, (Int.) Technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2003

Solid policy research into the nonprofit arts and culture sector, once rare and anecdotal, is now accumulating. Boston Foundation's report on arts funding was designed to answer two fundamental questions: How does the financial support available for metro Boston???s s current funding structure. I'll start close to home.

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Arts Policy Report San Francisco 50

Non Profit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2019

GoFundMe continued to grow and take on bigger names and bigger causes as more and more people became ingrained in its giving structure. GoFundMe Charity nonprofits must be registered in the PayPal’s Giving Fund Network. It’s about connecting the joy of philanthropy to causes making a difference.

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