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Understanding each generation's giving and stewardship preferences can help nonprofit professionals achieve better fundraising results. As wealth transfers between generations, nonprofits can tailor their strategies to meet each age group's preferences. https://lnkd.in/eBCUU6eP

It can be tough to know where to get started and how to make the greatest impact. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create an effective philanthropic giving strategy.(Sponsored Content by Rose Community Foundation)

Giving USA’s annual report on philanthropy is out, and we’ve dug into the metrics and takeaways. With giving down slightly year-over-year and an ongoing donor decline, retention is more important than ever before. Read our insights on the report, the latest on nonprofit fundraising and our top three strategies for donor retention >> https://hubs.li/Q02FX2C80

Really excellent insights here from Joshua Meyer on the 2024 Giving USA Foundation report (based on 2023 data). This is well worth a read for #nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. https://lnkd.in/gjbZG-jA

[book] Fundraising without Burnout: Radically Reimagining Philanthropy to Transform Your Impact Fundraising for your nonprofit can feel never-ending and stressful, causing many fundraisers to […]

BWF's Joshua Birkholz wrote this great article for Forbes on the everyday donor that was published today! To face the challenges facing the philanthropic community and increase giving into the year-end, nonprofits need to adapt to better engage the everyday donor and build their competencies for high-net-worth and structured philanthropic audiences. Here are five ways nonprofits can increase giving in a high-inflation economy: https://hubs.li/Q02SQQrv0

Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy -- Next Steps: https://conta.cc/4eA00RV #GivingUSA #Reports #philanthropy #fundraising #nonprofit #AnnualReport

In her latest article, my colleague, Emily Messegee shares her experience of joining a nonprofit in Guatemala earlier this year. Give it a read, it's quite powerful. What are you passionate about? Do you have a favorite nonprofit organization you currently support? Share below!

⚡ Tapping into the power of the Gen Z donor. Emily Haynes' article for The Chronicle of Philanthropy delves into how young donors are shaping the future of giving and the key strategies for engaging with this dynamic generation. These findings come from Gen Z at the Table, a new report from the Blackbaud Institute. From debunking common misconceptions to uncovering Gen Z's unique giving habits, discover the insights nonprofits need to engage with the next generation of philanthropists. 🔗 Link to the full article below. #GenZDonors #NextGenPhilanthropy #ChronicleofPhilanthropy #YoungDonors

In her latest article, my colleague, Emily Messegee shares her experience of joining a nonprofit in Guatemala earlier this year. Give it a read, it's quite powerful. What are you passionate about? Do you have a favorite nonprofit organization you currently support? Share below!