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According to a study conducted by Sea Change Strategies, almost half (42%) of mid-level donors developed interest in the cause that remains most important to them when they were young adults, or between the ages of 20 and 39 — the ages of some of today’s Generation Z and millennial donors. Learn more about the study and the takeaways on NonProfit PRO here: https://hubs.li/Q02vGLqH0

According to a study conducted by Sea Change Strategies, almost half (42%) of mid-level donors developed interest in the cause that remains most important to them when they were young adults, or between the ages of 20 and 39 — the ages of some of today’s Generation Z and millennial donors. Learn more about the study and the takeaways on NonProfit PRO here: https://hubs.li/Q02vGC710

Today, we’re excited to share some recommendations from the newly-released The Generosity Commission Report, a critical look at how giving and volunteering are evolving in the U.S. The report reminds us that generosity is more than money or time—it’s about connection. This moment calls for us to expand our definition of philanthropy, embracing new ways of giving like mutual aid, crowdfunding, and more. Let's use this report as a tool to inspire action and build a more inclusive, connected society through generosity. Download the report today and join us in shaping the future of giving. https://lnkd.in/eWH3ked4 #GenerosityMatters #TheGenerosityCommission #ExpandPhilanthropy #CivicEngagement

Empowered growth, invaluable support, and transformative change—thanks to the Spur Giving Network, Lisa Miller, Executive Director of Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children, found the confidence and tools to lead her organization to new heights. 🌟 From strategic planning to fundraising, their guidance has been key to DEAEYC's success!💡 “This experience has been incredibly beneficial. Seeing what deaeyc is capable of has built my confidence." 💬 Join the journey and explore how Spur Giving Network can support your nonprofit's mission today. Learn more and read about DEAEYC's experience in our most recent blog!

📢 2 grant opportunities! 💡 1. Community Support Mini Grants  This program offers grants ranging from $500-$10,000 to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and micro businesses in Denver's most vulnerable neighborhoods. The focus is on small, community-driven projects that strengthen community ties, create a more connected neighborhood, and address local needs. 2. Nonprofit Technical Assistance Grants  These grants, ranging from $500- $20,000, are available to nonprofit organizations serving historically marginalized communities. In 2024, 10 to 30 grantees will be selected to receive funding, empowering them to provide support and services to Denver's residents.

To transform how your community engages with you and your work, consider listening before you act.     In 2019 and 2020, Mission Partners served as the messaging and communications partner for NewsMatch—the largest grassroots fundraising campaign designed to support nonprofit news in the U.S. Through research, collaborative strategizing, and community listening, their fundraising goals exceeded the years prior despite the pandemic and politically charged attacks on the free press.     What might your community be trying to tell you that could drive your mission to new heights?    🔹Read more about our work with NewsMatch: https://lnkd.in/eXWx4tAX  🔹Learn more about how Mission Partners can help you build community engagement: https://lnkd.in/e-p458pc 

💡Check out this new report!

Can you spare 15 minutes to share your nonprofit's insights on current challenges, opportunities, and areas of focus? By taking MCN's 2024 Current Conditions Survey, you help key nonprofit audiences like funders, policymakers, media, and MCN become more knowledgeable of your needs and spark support of nonprofits and the communities you serve. Take the Survey: https://lnkd.in/exUCh2aW The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses remain anonymous. All questions are optional and all input is valuable. The survey closes Friday, May 31. View past MCN research reports: https://lnkd.in/eFJ2t3pk

The single largest investment category for AI in the for-profit world today is autonomous agents (in fact, Forbes just published an article on this today). Within 18 months, we will order our clothes on Amazon and ask an autonomous AI-agent what size we should order. Think how fast society adopted ChatGPT: 18 months from "never heard of it" to high schoolers using it regularly. Society's adoption of AI-agents will be faster, and since donors are part of society their engagement with nonprofit organizations via an AI-agent will undergo the same adoption curve: from never-done to normal, in a very short period.

Are you new to following The Foundation for Delaware County? Want to understand a little bit more about what we do? At The Foundation for Delaware County, we partner with nonprofit organizations engaged in vital community work, businesses looking to make a positive impact, donors investing their resources, and community leaders lending a helping hand to their neighbors. 🎥 Learn how the Foundation is a bridge between good intentions and true impact, channeling resources and funding where it is most needed. Learn more at delcofoundation.org