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Gratitude Matters: Overcoming Nonprofit Thank-You Problems

DonorPerfect

Let’s take a look at some of these problems and ways you can address Read More » The post Gratitude Matters: Overcoming Nonprofit Thank-You Problems appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. However, when it comes to thanking donors, nonprofits often encounter numerous challenges.

Problem 98
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Are donors the problem with fundraising?

Hands on Fundraising

Are donors really the problem with fundraising? The post Are donors the problem with fundraising? There is a concept being talked about in some fundraising circles – “donor dominance”. The idea is that some donors behave badly (true enough) and because of that, all donors must be… I’m not really sure.

Problem 134
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The Problem With Stock Sponsorship Packages 

The Sponsorship Collective

If you know me from this blog, then you know that the bane of my existence as someone who assists sponsorship seekers is the old gold, silver, and bronze sponsorship package. The post The Problem With Stock Sponsorship Packages appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective. It’s just not helpful. Chris, if gold, […].

Problem 86
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The community approach to problem solving

Candid

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . To be clear, participatory grantmaking has never been new.

Problem 119
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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

Problem 75
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Could a Recurring Giving Program Solve All Your Problems?

Qgiv

Problems recurring giving solves. Though that might not be all your problems, a recurring giving program will help with at least a few! A recurring giving program won’t really solve all your problems, but it sure can have a positive impact in a variety of ways! The post Could a Recurring Giving Program Solve All Your Problems?

Problem 105
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How Leaders Use Four Workarounds To Tackle Complex Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Workarounds are effective, versatile, and accessible methods for tackling complex problems,” shares the author of the new book, The Four Workarounds. They are a creative, flexible, imperfection-loving, problem-solving approach. A method that ignores or even challenges conventions on how, and by whom a problem is meant to be solved.”

Problem 52