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In my last article I talked about how to pitch yourself for a new job. My focus was on fundraising jobs, but it’s a paradigm you can use for any time you’re trying to make a persuasive case for yourself. Today I’d like to get to the part where you’ve transitioned…
The very nature of philanthropy is based on empathy, compassion, and a strong conviction to improve overall human welfare and quality of life. The existential need for philanthropy indicates that structures exist that fail to meet basic human needs. Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination…
While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work. Specifically, your organization needs sustainable, long-term funding sources to make a lasting difference for your cause. Legacy gifts provide plenty of opportunities to earn long-term funding, but many nonprofits hesitate to promote planned gifts and other legacy giving options…
“Donor retention” is one of the most heated topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. How do you keep donors engaged? And how do you ensure they’ll donate again? What makes donors leave? It seems nonprofits are still figuring this out. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Report, donors have dropped…
Giving Days are about fun and excitement along with giving. Just check out Cleveland State’s “Give it Up!” music video if you want to see how fun giving days have become. For today’s donors, part of the fun can be making giving day sort of a game. There are numerous ways to “gamify” your giving…
January 18, 2024 | Categories Featured, Monthly Giving As a consumer, there are some things I enjoy having as a subscription service. I rely on subscriptions for things that are particularly important so I don’t accidentally forget them when life gets busy. My dog never runs out of food, my prescriptions hit my mailbox just…
New year, new podcast — and this one you won’t want to miss! JustGiving is proud to share What Have I Done?, a podcast hosted by award-winning fundraiser Caroline Jones. The series spotlights amazing fundraising campaigns and the exceptional people behind them. Ten Inspiring Stories Across 10 episodes, What Have I Done? explores the stories…
I know that this is a stressful time for fundraisers who are hoping to hit their ambitious end-of-year goals. The good news is that there’s still time to tap into this season of generosity and raise more funds than ever before! Here are five last-minute tips to help you close more end-of-year gifts! Tip #1:…
At Bonfire, our purpose is clear: to strengthen communities that inspire a kinder world. We know that in order to accomplish this mission, we, as a company, need to make sure that we are doing everything we can to take the best possible care of our people, our communities, and our planet. That is why…
Welcome to a world where smiles matter! In the realm of dental awareness, March 20th holds a special place – it’s World Oral Health Day. This annual celebration is not just about flashing those pearly whites; it’s a global initiative to make people aware about the importance of oral health and its effect on our…