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Climate Justice in the field: An interview with the Donors of Color Network

Candid

Recently we interviewed Abdul Dosunmu, campaign manager for the Donors of Color Network’s (DOCN) Climate Funders Justice Pledge , one of the intermediaries featured in the guide. Listen to Dosunmu reflect on what they are up against when appealing to new funders entering the field.

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Reframe, commit, and expand: How to meaningfully invest in Black leaders

Candid

Despite 2020’s influx of interest in Black leaders, who have always been here, leaders like Toyin have yet to receive support from the $67 billion pledged towards racial equity. The money pledged is an example of historical cycles of reactionary funding traditionally followed by retrenchment and backlash.

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How to Monitor & Adjust Your Fundraising Development Plan Throughout the Year

CauseVox

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. How have things been coming along? That sounds much more reasonable and impactful.

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Finding the Best Consultant for Your Nonprofit: Taking a JEDI Approach

Bloomerang

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . Investigate the budget. . Go where the candidates you want are.

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Be Certain You’re Prepared for Uncertainty

Top Nonprofits

For nonprofits of all sizes and missions, building relationships with individual donors should be a priority to help ensure financial stability and long-term sustainability, regardless of what is happening in the world. Are you asking them in a way that reflects their personal commitment to your mission?

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Nonprofit Collaboration: Fundraising Success…Together!

Qgiv

This can come in many forms like combining forces to host a pledge drive or a fundraising event. This contract can establish a mutually beneficial relationship between your nonprofit and the business you’re partnering with. Just make sure that those perks of the relationship make it into the contract.

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How To Get More Donation Pledges For Your Nonprofit

CauseVox

You’ve probably heard of a donation pledge if you’ve been in fundraising for any amount of time. A donation pledge is when a supporter promises to give a certain amount of money in a set time frame. Why Ask For Donation Pledges? So what is the benefit of a pledge over a donation? Increase Gift Sizes. It’s All Automatic.

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