DEI Implementation
DEI Implementation “As we all know, February is Black History Month. As a society, we honor those whose voices have been marginalized and people of color who have made contributions to the shaping of our history. But as grants and fundraising professionals, our work in inclusive fundraising should not be limited to one month.” RBW […]
What does it mean to be an advocate?
What does it mean to be an advocate? According to Merriam-Webster, an advocate is one who pleads the cause of another, one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal, or one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group. Simply put, to advocate is to support or argue for a cause, […]
Using Your Budget to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story
Build the Budget First When crafting a grant or major donor proposal, start with the budget. What will your project or program cost to accomplish your goals? What resources do you already have committed? The gap between what you want to accomplish and what you have in resources is your fundraising need. Whether a funder […]
Back to School: Professional Development for Fundraisers
Professional Development for Fundraisers Association Membership: The resources available to nonprofit fundraisers have grown exponentially over the past 20 years through the development of associations targeted to specific fundraising roles and functions. Grant Professionals Association (GPA), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), National Grant Management Association (NGMA), and the association/nonprofit section of the Public Relations […]
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility: What’s the Big I.D.E.A.?
I.D.E.A.s in Fundraising Inclusion: the practice or policy of including and integrating all people and groups in activities, organizations, political processes, especially those who are disadvantaged, have suffered discrimination, or are living with disabilities. Diversity: the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc. Equity: the quality […]
One for All and All for One – Team Development
What does strategic team growth look like? Google fundraising titles or nonprofit development team roles and you’ll discover well more than 30 different focus areas. Some of these include roles in donor stewardship, major gifts, grants, or monthly giving, while others include roles typically found in marketing or programming teams such as community relations, advocacy, […]
Setting Up a Successful Collaboration
QUESTIONS TO DETERMINE BEST COLLABORATION OPTIONS Who would you work with to make an extraordinary impact on your community? No one nonprofit can meet all the needs of a community or even a specific population within the community. It is part of the reason why there are more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the […]
Core Principles to Cultivate Funder Relationships
1. RESEARCH FUNDER RELATIONSHIPS Whether foundation or corporate partner or individual donor, it is important to “know before you go” by researching before heading toward a relationship. Utilize online tools such as Guidestar/Candid, Foundation Directory Online (FDO), or Grant Advisor to learn about a funder’s giving patterns, planned philanthropy, and actual experiences of awardees. Similar […]
Four Keys to Diversified Funding
1. INDIVIDUAL DONORS Engage these types of individual donors: Leadership gifts/major donors Mid-level donors Monthly givers Bequest and estate commitments Donor Advised Fund holders IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions Build relationships through: Events Peer-to-peer campaigns Annual and capital campaigns Social media Traditional mail solicitations In-person meetings/meals 2. CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP Businesses improve brand equity and grow […]
