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With shrinking budgets and staffing challenges - fundraising teams are expected to do more with less. Insightful provides the largest database of news content you can trust. Follow your key donors and prospects in the news. See how easy it is to set up news alerts with Insightful with these five simple steps. Watch it here: https://ow.ly/x5bY50QxScA. #somethinginsightful #philanthropy #insightfulphilanthropy

Are you a donor? Grantmaker? Do you have 10 minutes? ⏱️ Help your colleagues at @21/64 and the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) gain valuable insights on how you engage philanthropy consultants or advisors to advance your giving. 🔗 Click here to start the 2024 Philanthropy Benchmark Survey >> https://lnkd.in/e-Y9QPs9 #NNCG #NNCGisWE #philanthropy #consultants #BenchmarkSurvey #GetInvolved #SubmitYourResponses

How might we deepen our listening skills and learn new ways to listen well and shift power? Check out our free, virtual HERE to Listen Flipcards to support #foundations with building practices around listening and #feedback. Our deck offers grantmakers and others in the philanthropic sector a suite of practices, examples, and prompts to foster reflection and encourage discussion. Download the deck here: bit.ly/ProInspireH2Lcards #ToolTuesday #listeningpractices #philanthropy

Fundraising success doesn’t come from focusing on the moment of 'the ask.' It comes from cultivating deep, meaningful relationships over time. At the heart of every major gift is not just money, but a shared belief in the mission you represent. When you connect with donors on a personal level, you build a partnership where they feel like co-architects of the future you’re shaping together. People give because they want to be part of something bigger. It’s our role to invite them into that journey. Be a #joydealer for your donors and those your mission serves. #majorgifts #philanthropy

Blog | In Translation: 4 Common Misunderstandings Between Major Gift Officers and Prospect Researchers We’ve heard it many times before; fundraising is all about relationships. But it’s not just about the relationships between an institution and its prospective donors. It’s also about the relationships between fundraisers, like prospect research and gift officers. Having a good connection with gift officers will benefit everyone. Researchers can provide the right information to major gift officers who are best prepared to cultivate and solicit prospective donors. Full Blog >> https://lnkd.in/ewPZC7it #giftofficers #majordonors #majorgifts #philanthropy #prospectresearch

Should you tell media and digital leaders about your company's philanthropic activity? Here is one reason you may consider doing so. Here are a few addditional reasons why: -It’s incredibly timely and will help to establish you as an expert source in your industry while also developing relationships. -You have a call to action where you need the public and/or industry’s support. - The way in which you are helping is unique and helpful to nonprofit organizations. #greatervancouver #philanthropy

Transform Your Fraternity or Sorority: How to Secure $400,000 Annually with Minimal Effort Imagine if your fraternity or sorority could secure $400,000 every year without the headache of writing a traditional grant proposal. Learn how grants can provide crucial financial support and discover a real-life success story of community transformation. Ready to take your organization to the next level? Start by researching potential grants today and consult with experienced grant writers to craft your winning proposal. Don't let funding limitations hold you back from making a profound impact on your community and members. Act now and unlock your organization’s full potential! READ HOW: https://bit.ly/QUESTblog10 #FraternityGrants #SororityGrants #CommunityService #NonProfitFunding #GrantWriting #StudentOrganizations #EducationalPrograms #CommunityEngagement #Philanthropy #LeadershipDevelopment #YouthPrograms #CommunityGardens #HealthyEating #GrantProposalTips #ScholarshipFunding #FraternitySororityLife #MemberBenefits #CampusLife #FinancialSupport #TransformYourCommunity

Struggling with donor retention? You’re not alone. When talking to fundraisers and donor relations professionals, one topic keeps coming up: keeping donors engaged long-term. It’s essential for sustained philanthropic success and with the right strategy, it can transform your fundraising efforts. But... easier said than done, right?! Take a peek at our blog that briefly dives into a few actionable strategies - https://lnkd.in/g5tFTsiN. If you're interested in developing a plan to inspire donors and improve retention, let’s connect! P.S. Here's a photo of a recent project with our friends at Franciscan Health. Enjoy! #DonorRetention #Philanthropy #DonorEngagement

Are you a funder interested in #MovementBuilding? Over the past few years, we’ve been part of a Policy Ecosystem involving 12+ nonprofits who collaborated to advance #HigherEdEquity. College Futures Foundation and Cities & People Advisors describe takeaways for #philanthropy in this report: https://buff.ly/3WzEjuK

2023 saw multiple universities receiving groundbreaking gifts of $100 million or more! And it’s not slowing down. The greatest transfer of wealth is happening! These gifts can transform your nonprofit, enabling growth, stability, and building emergency dollars. If you're not already focusing on these critical areas, let’s talk about how you can start. Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure transformative contributions. Let’s explore how we can enhance your legacy and planned giving strategies. #PlannedGiving #LegacyGiving #Philanthropy