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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways. As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category.

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Thoughts on the Social Collaboration Game from SHINE09

Amy Sample Ward

This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game. David has written up an incredible rundown of the game, including the cards, the planning documents and more. What should we call it?

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12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Greater Giving

Below are twelve ideas you can incorporate into your next virtual fundraiser to create an unforgettable experience for your donors. Web conferencing apps like Zoom act as gateways into virtual galas, so it’s important to involve as many sensory experiences as possible throughout the program. Fun and games. Make giving a game!

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Fundraiser Burnout? Try Automation to Boost Both Efficiency and Employee Morale

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Think of automation as a tool to help your team focus on the uniquely human skills of creativity, relationship building, and critical thinking that only they can bring to their fundraising roles. Automation can help your staff feel more satisfied in their roles and more motivated to support your mission.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

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Artistic & Culinary Experiences Both art and food have a way of transcending differences, removing barriers, and rallying diverse groups around a common cause. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Trust-Based Philanthropy: “Walking the Talk” Towards Long-Term Financial Wellness

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The Role of Trust-Based Philanthropy The growing interest in giving larger, unrestricted—and in many cases multi-year— commitments reflects a widening embrace of “trust-based philanthropy” (TBP) among select funders. Do the Homework : Oftentimes, nonprofits have to jump through countless hoops just to be invited to submit a proposal.

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How to Fundraise with AI for Nonprofits

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AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. Scheduling is also simplified by virtual assistants because they can access your teams’ calendars to propose optimal meeting times and manage appointments. This helps improve your volunteers’ experience and maximize the impact of their contributions.