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Year-End Fundraising in July: The Crucial Importance of Stewardship Throughout the Year
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this week's installment of “Year-End in July,” we'll explore how you can steward your donors twelve months a year with guests Kim Richardson and Debbie Merlino.
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Year-End Fundraising in July: Creative Storytelling Practices to Make Year-End Asks Pop!
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
This week's installment of “Year-End Fundraising in July” is focused on helping you stand out when it matters most. Listen as we dive into creative storytelling practices to help nonprofit organizations successfully navigate year-end giving campaigns.
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Don’t Worry Humans, AI Is Just Here to Help (for Now)
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Is artificial intelligence (AI) coming for your job? That's the big question on everyone's mind as tools like Chat GPT emerge and become more mainstream. But behind this fear lies the question you should actually be asking: How can this tool help me do my job better?
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Digging Into the 2023 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
The 2023 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy is out! Taken at face value, the findings are a bit disheartening. But don't get discouraged by the state of giving just yet. There are also myriad opportunities for you to set your nonprofit on the right course.
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Let’s Get Digital! These Are the Trends You Need to Know
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
These Are the Trends You Need to Know:
"Is your organization ready to thrive in today’s fiercely competitive digital world? Join us as we explore the groundbreaking digital trends transforming the future of fundraising and uncover the strategies you need to stay ahead.
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Breaking Down the Q4 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Findings and Identifying Bright Spots in Giving with Matthew Mielcarek
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this Go Beyond Fundraising podcast episode, we unpack the Fundraising Effectiveness Project's (FEP) Q4 2022 Report. We're excited to share key insights on what these findings mean for nonprofits, and we take a closer look at how our clients are experiencing similar trends.
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Get to Know the Human Behind the Data Point
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
We're talking with Tim Kachuriak from NextAfter and Whitney Norman from Allegiance Group + Pursuant about how, when it comes to fundraising, humanity trumps everything else.
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Gen Z
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Why all the fuss about Gen Z? This generation is primed to reshape the future of philanthropy through its values-led giving and social activism. In this episode, we're previewing the new report, “The Nonprofit's Guide to Engaging Gen Z.” Learn what motivates Gen Z to give so you can acquire and steward this key demographic.
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Is a “Collapse” in Middle-Class Donors Happening?
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Recent reports declare middle-class donors are collapsing, but is that actually the case? In this episode, we're looking at the trends driving donor giving and outlining strategies you can use to boost retention.
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Economic Insights and Digital Trends: How Nonprofits Can Navigate the Landscape in 2023
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this episode, we catch up on what's happening across the fundraising and marketing landscape as we talk through trends we're seeing. From taking a look at who 2022's top donors were, to a new study that sheds light on donor behavior as we spring forward, and new limitations TikTok is implementing for minors.
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The Rise of Donor-Advised Funds: How Nonprofits Can Benefit from this Fast-Growing Giving Vehicle
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Are donor-advised funds part of your fundraising strategy? In this Go Beyond Fundraising Podcast episode, we're digging into DAFs with Vanguard Charitable's Vicky Kelberer.
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Leveraging LinkedIn to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Brand
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this episode, we chat with Taylor Shanklin, Founder and CEO of Barlele, on ways nonprofits can build and enhance their brands on LinkedIn.