Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

The latest Chronicle of Philanthropy survey of American corporate giving essentially finds that companies are still giving out cash grants, but are putting more energy into product or in-kind philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been surveying large American companies on their philanthropy annually since 2005.

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Philanthropy Survey Results Giving 55

Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

The latest Chronicle of Philanthropy survey of American corporate giving essentially finds that companies are still giving out cash grants, but are putting more energy into product or in-kind philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been surveying large American companies on their philanthropy annually since 2005.

Philanthropy 44

Philanthropy Survey Grant Giving 44

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There is a misconception that employees would view budgets for those programs as money that could have retained others. For example, you have your HR team who focuses on employee engagement, and a philanthropy team focused on giving back. How can pro bono volunteerism help support the fundraising capacity for nonprofits?

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Interview Build Companies Skills 59

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. If you’ve ever spent time fundraising for an organization, you know just how far that kind of money can go. Many top candidates will ask about company culture, philanthropy, and values, which are becoming make-or-break criteria when they consider an offer.

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Companies Volunteer Impact Service 59

Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. It’s essentially building a culture of philanthropy.

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National Foundation Global Empowerment 59

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that fifty percent of chief fundraisers plan to leave their jobs within two years. Forty percent are thinking about leaving fundraising entirely. It’s important to foster an environment of empowerment. This doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money, either.

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