Developing New Donor Strategies as Your Nonprofit Grows
Published February 22, 2021
We all know how much nonprofits rely on fundraising to further their missions. It’s important to build relationships with your existing donors to facilitate long-term support and loyalty to your cause, but in order to grow as an organization, you’ll have to also expand your donor base over time. Doing so will increase your fundraising […]
The Importance of Data Governance in Remote Fundraising Operations
Published February 15, 2021
In the era of big data, many nonprofits are recognizing the important role data governance plays in supporting key fundraising strategy and informing data-driven decision making. Data governance encompasses an overarching system designed to effectively manage data and the corresponding policies, procedures, and practices surrounding that data. In this way, a comprehensive data governance program […]
4 Tips for Expanding Your Nonprofit’s Corporate Partnerships
Published February 8, 2021
By Aly Sterling, founder and president of Aly Sterling Philanthropy Partnerships between nonprofits and the for-profit sector have always been an important funding stream for nonprofits, but the pandemic has made these relationships even more critical to diversifying financial support for your organization. Some corporate partnerships can also offer stability in an uncertain fundraising environment, […]
Be a SMARTIE: An Equity-Forward Approach to Goal Setting
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By Michelle Bibbs, Associate Senior Consultant at The Alford Group “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King The start of a new year usually inspires goal-setting. In the social impact sector, we all strive for more than to just get things done. […]
Embrace the Virtual Experience
Published February 2, 2021
By Advancement Resources When the COVID-19 quarantines rolled out in March 2020, many organizations had to make some creative decisions about how to meaningfully engage their donors and potential donors in the virtual space. Perhaps planning was already under way for a live event when leadership made the decision to go virtual or, because […]
Four Lessons from 2020 – And How You Can Act on Them Now
Published January 8, 2021
By Pat House, Executive Vice President at Graham-Pelton “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” – Henry David Thoreau No doubt there are few among us eager to relive 2020… and indeed, we are wise to heed Thoreau’s encouragement to keep moving forward, especially in the face of a pandemic […]
Iconic Impact Initiative: Women and Protest
Published January 4, 2021
Cultural Icons for Social Change: The Iconic Impact Initiative Bridge Philanthropic Consulting (BPC) is publishing a series of position papers called The Iconic Impact Initiative to explore the historical nature of multi-cultural philanthropy and the foundations of giving that were built by modern-day leaders of color—from ordinary individuals to the most famous pop-culture icons. While […]
Pivot to Virtual Events Helps Nonprofits Sustain 2020 Fundraising Goals
Published December 22, 2020
By Jenna Jameson, Corporate Communications Manager at OneCause Nonprofits across the country continue to feel the impact of COVID-19 on their fundraising. The pandemic has been a catalyst for innovation and experimentation, as organizations were compelled to find new online revenue streams to supplement projected revenue from in-person fundraising events. In our recent report, […]
Major Donor Insights for Uncertain Times
Published December 3, 2020
By Lisa Wolf, Vice President of Consulting Westfall Gold Now, more than ever, it is critical for nonprofits to have a strong major donor base. Organizations that have effectively engaged major donors have found they have been a lifeline during the COVID-19 crisis. Earlier this year, Westfall Gold held a webinar with philanthropists to […]