Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 30, 2016

If you are a nonprofit professional feeling restless or unsatisfied at your current job, 2016 is shaping up to be a good year to make a change. Philanthropy News Digest. Chronicle of Philanthropy. philanthropy.com — @philanthropy. Chronicle of Philanthropy. philanthropy.com — @philanthropy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

Understanding matching gifts Matching gifts are a type of corporate philanthropy where companies pledge to match employees’ donations to eligible nonprofits. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding. The end-of-year giving season is generally a very busy time for nonprofit professionals.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

Nonprofits are lucky to keep high-performing development professionals like her for 18 months. They need a supportive culture of philanthropy flowing throughout the organization that actively engages other staff, board, volunteers, and current donors to strengthen discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. Free and Open-Source Apache Spark provides a powerful platform for large-scale data processing and machine learning tasks. Including— What members are looking for as professionals and people.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Jen Shang , co-founder and co-director of the Philanthropy Institute and the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy; Una Osili , Associate Dean for Research & International Programs at the Lilly School of Philanthropy; and Erin Gore , the VP of Development at World Central Kitchen, shared their predictions on the future of the sector. .

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Jen Shang , co-founder and co-director of the Philanthropy Institute and the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy; Una Osili , Associate Dean for Research & International Programs at the Lilly School of Philanthropy; and Erin Gore , the VP of Development at World Central Kitchen, shared their predictions on the future of the sector. .

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with. Benefits of corporate giving programs Corporate giving program ideas Getting started with corporate philanthropy Corporate giving software What is corporate giving? Tax benefits.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

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Candid

JULY 28, 2022

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s joint convening, Power in Solidarity. As I continue to process the many sessions I attended and the new connections that I made, three key themes stuck out for me: .

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Givinga

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Corporate philanthropy benefits not only the community but your company and its employees as well. As society shifts toward more prominent social, environmental, and economic responsibility, the importance of corporate philanthropy has increased as well. 5 Business Benefits of Corporate Philanthropy. Attract Top Talent.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. Also, seek out professional fundraising networks you can join that usually are quite extraordinary learning venues.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

You , the nonprofit professional, are in the best position to determine what shifts will affect your organization the most. This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? But time is always an issue.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s great at automating tasks and streamlining processes. AI Is Your Ally in Preventing Burnout It’s no secret that nonprofit professionals suffer from burnout more than any other industry. The same concept can be applied to nonprofit fundraising. If you focus on manual tasks within your role, then yes, AI may take over your job.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together tens of thousands of social good professionals for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences. There will be opportunities to collaborate with your nonprofit peers from across the U.S.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We hear about Trust-Based Philanthropy and having a more grantee-centered approach to grantmaking. Nonprofits needed more streamlined applications and processes to get resources out the door and trust from grantmakers that they could do more and better work with fewer limitations.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. According to BWF’s AI for nonprofits guide , the process of using these predictive AI fundraising tools looks like this: Your nonprofit gathers data using sources like your online donation form, donor feedback surveys, and website analytics.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. Grant writing is a nuanced process that demands not only persistence and meticulous drafting but also a keen understanding of the current philanthropic environment. A well-articulated proposal?

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The most significant hurdle facing “ crypto-philanthropy ” continues to be a gap in education. Many 501(c)(3) organizations lack the resources and technical experience to directly accept cryptocurrency donations, and the vast majority are unaware of publicly available infrastructure that can be used to simplify the process.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s recognizing the ways you typically take information and apply it may not be the process your organization needs to move forward. You need to dig into your processes and how your organization works. What workflows stay, does this process serve us, is the data we’re about to input the data we want in the new system?

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

Last month, over 1,300 grants professionals gathered virtually for PEAK2021. 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. So has Candid.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

David Geilhufe, Philanthropy Program Manager, NetSuite In this age of cloud computing, sophisticated, affordable (often free!) They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?” They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?”

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fundraising is a HUGE field and there are many great oranizations that help improve the quality of the sector like the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Donorly provides a powerful team of fundraising professionals with experience across sectors to get results. Website: [link].

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

–Lauren Henderson, IT database administrator, Dexter Southfield This clean-up process is a great opportunity to take stock of who is in your donor base. You can also take the opportunity to segment your donor base into groups so you can tailor your end-of-year appeals to be most effective. The same goes for employer matching gift programs.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed  by Joshua M. As a nonprofit professional, you pour your time and energy into advancing your cause and working to improve the lives of others. Birkholz and Amy S. Invest time and energy into taking care of yourself.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

Let’s move past traditional “talent development” to build leadership that is reflective of our communities, address the demands placed on nonprofit professionals, and mentor individual advancement. Hold philanthropy accountable. We must give employees at every level access to leadership development opportunities.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. We reflected. We adapted.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

Perhaps the most important thing fundraisers can do to build resiliency into their fundraising programs is to foster an organization-wide culture of philanthropy where everyone understands and values their role in the fundraising process. This is even more essential during challenging times.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

And as a nonprofit professional, you know the value of saving time for your organization. Their professional and personal connections. It’s best to start off an engagement knowing if a prospect has access to corporate philanthropy through their employer. Their professional and personal connections. Business affiliations.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Create documentation that includes any needed policies and procedures to make it easier for your donors to understand the legacy giving process and ensure that their wishes are carried out. Work with professionals Legal and financial advisors can be invaluable resources for your legacy giving program.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Point solutions: Select a provider to automate a set of functions or processes. Ready to Get Started?

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sgEngage

JULY 19, 2021

States , journals , and professional associations declared racism a public health emergency. While the morass of challenges may seem overwhelming, there are concrete steps you can take to create a more streamlined and sustainable approach to inbound philanthropy requests. If possible, take this step late in the process.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

to report on Tech for Good trends and also to find out how things are going in one of the most challenging areas of philanthropy: providing much needed help and support to people in the Muslim world. The Challenge of Philanthropy to the Muslim World. Dara Westling. Dara has possibly the longest title at TechSoup.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

We give it labels like “culture of philanthropy” and “donor-centered fundraising.” Which means all staff, not just “development professionals,” should be held to account for building a positive donor experience. . Leaving these things up to others is a huge mistake if you’re the fundraising professional. . Not by a long shot!

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