At many nonprofits, staff and board members may not understand the organization’s mission, vision, and core values. When they don’t understand, they’re unable to articulate what the organization stands for, whom they serve, what strategies they use to make a difference, and the outcomes of their work.
Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America. The following graphics portray the Giving USA data for 2012, as well as three interesting trends in the data, to provide new insights to help your quest of serving the common good.
It’s the development officer’s job to build strong relationships. We spend much of our time focused on bonding with donors, funders, and others. But that’s only half of the challenge. Rapport with colleagues can be just as important—and just as rewarding. The points in this article can help you stay successful, even under difficult conditions.
To honor donors’ generosity and sustain the giving tradition, organizations have a duty to demonstrate gratitude. But it’s not as simple as sending a note or printing names in a newsletter. There are pitfalls and opportunities. Here are a few of the principles we’ve learned.
Are you confused about endowments? Do you wonder whether trying to build an endowment is worth the effort? Have you considered the benefits of an
Looking for just the right words for a thank you note? Need concise information about your organization for a grant proposal? Want the message to position your group in new fundraising materials? Your case for support is the place to look. It is one of your most important – and useful – tools.
Peer-to-peer fundraising can work for any organization. It can create significant funding and brand awareness. It activates social networks, both online and offline. For example, the recently released Peer-to-Peer 30 indicates nearly $1.6 billion were raised by just the 30 largest such programs in 2014. Collectively, they engaged more than 11.6 million volunteers in thousands of events. Relative results can be found from small to large organizations.
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