Progressive Multiplier

When a crisis hits, people show up. They give, they organize, they take action. But what happens when the moment fades, the headlines shift, and attention moves on? In this issue, we highlight three organizations that turned crisis support into lasting commitment—what they did and what you can learn. #fundraising #fundraisinglearnings #nonprofit #ragegiving #nonprofitlearning

For too long, mission-driven organizations have had to work within the constraints of restricted funding. But real impact requires more than program-specific dollars—it takes flexibility, sustainability, and the ability to lead on their own terms.

When a surge in donors hits, how do you ensure they stay engaged and keep giving? Here’s what you can learn from If/When/How/'s experiment. After the Dobbs decision, If/When/How used tailored email strategies to retain and re-engage surge donors—and the results speak for themselves: 💥 $35,500 raised, on track to achieve a 4% ROI in 3 years. 💥 49% increase in average gift size 💥 41 recaptured donors giving more than projected What worked? ✅ Powerful impact stories that drove higher engagement ✅ Stewardship emails (no asks required!) still led to gifts ✅ Donor segmentation for personalized, effective outreach Learn more about how they leveraged data and communication strategies to strengthen their movement and build long-term support for reproductive justice. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3EjoSjf #ReproductiveJustice #FundraisingSuccess #DonorEngagement #GranteeSpotlight #SurgeGiving #RageGiving #CrisisDonors

Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision— its reversal has been a pivotal moment that has deeply impacted reproductive rights across the country. We stand in solidarity with the frontline workers, advocates, and organizers who continue to fight tirelessly for access, provide care, and support communities. The work continues, and together, we persist. ✨💫 📷: Photos courtesy of grantee partners National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) ,Physicians for Reproductive Health #roevwade #bansoffourbodies #liberateabortion

Dr. King’s words remind us why building sustainable movements matters. Our work is rooted in this mutuality—strengthening organizations so they can drive the systemic change our communities need. #MLK #MLKDAY

At Progressive Multiplier, we kick off the year by looking back—because reflection fuels the work ahead 💥 In 2024, we: Trained 700+ leaders in independent revenue generation (IRG), giving organizations the tools and strategies to strengthen financial resilience to sustain the movement. Delivered live and on-demand trainings that drove over 100+ hours of learning, showing a clear desire for accessible and actionable knowledge. This year, we're doubling down on democratizing IRG knowledge and how we think about power-building. That's where The Convergence comes in, by making Rev Gen tools and strategies available, we're leveling the playing field. Regardless of the size and resources of an organization, they get to access tried and tested strategies to fuel their long-term growth — learn more here: https://lnkd.in/emAj3HRw #nonprofittraining #revenuegeneration #fundraising #movementbuilding #powerbuilding #revgen #learning

We’re out of the office for winter break, recharging in our own ways—baking, curling up with books, and soaking up time with family and friends. We’ll be back on January 6th, refreshed and ready to do what we do best: shift the progressive movement toward scale, self-determination, and sustainability! ✨ Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season, see you in the new year! 🌿

How can philanthropy more effectively measure its impact on systems change? “As funders of social impact increasingly shift toward addressing the systemic nature of problems and their root causes within complex networks of cause and effect, making long-term commitments of patient capital requires funders to learn to evaluate their impact more comprehensively. However, they face a tricky balancing act: They need to grasp the complexity and ever-shifting nature of the systems they seek to change, but they also need constant feedback loops that signal progress towards impact goals.” Philanthropic impact experts Rathish Balakrishnan, Shilpa Kumar, and Palagati Lekhya Reddy share a self-reflection exercise that maps the evolution of funder initiatives in three key areas: 1 | The System: What is the system that we're trying to change? 2 | Contributions: Did our efforts actually help bring about these changes in the system? What role did we play in making that happen? 3 | Pathways: Did we choose the right ways to push the system forward at the right times? Learn more about their approach to measuring impact: https://lnkd.in/esw_SC4k

Funders: Join us on Tues, Dec 3, for the second webinar in the How We Built This funder webinar series: “Post Election Assessment: Managing Risk in a Climate of Rising Authoritarianism”! We’ll discuss the operational threats and challenges facing multi-entity organizations as we collectively prepare for a second Trump Administration, as well as how philanthropy can better fortify the field by evolving its understanding of risk. In an era of rising authoritarianism, well-funded attacks on social justice organizations are an on-going threat to the progressive ecosystem. Increasingly, movement organizations are facing numerous obstacles including: lawsuits; threats to organizations’ tax statuses; legislation intent on limiting the activities of movement organizations; and digital, political, and personal security threats. The How We Built This funder webinar series was created through a partnership between New Left Accelerator (NLA), The Capacity Shop (TCS), the Funders' Committee For Civic Participation (FCCP), and the Funders’ Committee Action Fund (FCAF) to spotlight innovative infrastructure and multi-entity power-building work happening in the field during a critical time, while also providing opportunities for learning, collaboration, and co-conspiration. The panel will be moderated and led by Deborah Barron, Executive Director at New Left Accelerator and The Capacity Shop. Panelists include leaders in the progressive space in protecting democracy, managing risk and protecting our movements: - Suneela Jain, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Tides - Yordanos Eyoel, Founder and CEO, Keseb - Shanna Singh Hughey, Policy Strategist, Protect Democracy This is a crucial time to join the conversation. Hope to see you there! REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gmmwDhrj

The fight to protect democracy has never been more important. And as we prepare for the road ahead, it will be crucial for all of us to take steps to ensure that our organizations and communities are prepared to be safe while taking on bold fights. That's why our team at NLA will continue to curate our Post-Election Resources Toolkit, with updated resources and tools designed to help social justice organizations navigate the complex safety and compliance risks of the post-election environment: Take time to explore resources on topics ranging from de-escalation to digital security and learn more about how to prepare for political prosecutions and post-election compliance. NATIONAL TOOLKIT: https://lnkd.in/gcis4pQX ARIZONA TOOLKIT: https://lnkd.in/gmd45sHK We hope that the toolkit provides a starting point for that journey, and that NLA’s resources and training help you and your team prepare to continue to fight the good fight!