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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

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National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits

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Almost four years ago, I wrote my experience as a participant n a design-thinking lab to give input on a digital strategy for a philanthropy. The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I even facilitated design labs to help with the research for my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I admit it.

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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

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If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Adopting a Culture of Philanthropy

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This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy.

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How to Facilitate the Discovery Step of the Donor-Centered Approach

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they lead the way to new territory and keep the conversation going: Examples: What do you hope to achieve with your philanthropy? She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals. The questioning techniques should include: Open Questions? —?they How can we get you more involved? Tell me about your life.

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Best Strategies To Reframe The Fundraiser’s Role To Achieve Nonprofit Success

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I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. The “Wiseman.”

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Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals

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Our article, “ 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly, ” published in the Stanford Innovation Review was listed as the ten top most popular articles of 2023. Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of leading workshops, facilitating retreats, and presenting. That is twenty years!