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Non-Profit organizations deserve the best technologies and executive talent to deliver mission, impact, and outcomes. Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple's passion for client success with the appointment of Eric Lauer as CCO accelerates the merging of these 2 amazing companies. #bettertogether #foundantsmartsimple #techtuesday https://okt.to/BO78r4

Let's break it down: Key #1: Embrace Tech for Transparency. Key #2: Engage Donors with Compelling Stories. Key #3: Support Nonprofits with Innovative Tools. Key #4: Cultivate Community Online. We're here to empower every step of your giving journey. Share your thoughts on modern philanthropy or drop a 💙 if you believe in digital growth for good! Follow our mission. #Philanthropy #TechForGood #BGiving

The moment when your favorite things come together... philanthropic research and partnering with experts - Lorraine (Lori) Poer, Kate Averett Anderson, Lauren Allen, and Lea Anna Hogsette. Our research shows that Gen Zers are generous and are already taking an active role in philanthropy as donors, advocates, volunteers, and even as employees at nonprofit organizations. One-third of Gen Z donors plan to increase their giving in the coming year. Are you ready to meet them? Download the latest report from #BlackbaudInstitute for exclusive Gen Z giving insights.

I love this new blog, which will feature stories in the next several weeks from our youth who have been participating for years. Click here to see Angel's story: https://lnkd.in/gzaVmQcQ

🎉 Nonprofits, It’s Time to Share Your 2024 Highlights! 🎉 As the year ends, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on everything your organization has accomplished and what’s coming in 2025. Now is the time to celebrate your wins and share your vision for the future with your supporters! Here’s why it matters: 📢 Engage Your Donors: Show your community how their support has driven success this year, and give them a sneak peek into what’s coming next! 🎯 Highlight Your Impact: Share the stories, programs, and milestones that made 2024 great and set the stage for even more in 2025. 💡 Inspire Future Support: By showcasing what’s ahead, you’re reminding donors and volunteers why their involvement is so important for the next chapter of your mission. Take a moment to spotlight your highlights and get everyone excited about 2025—because great things are ahead! 🚀 What was one of your big wins in 2024? Let’s celebrate and plan for more impact together! #NonprofitLeadership #YearEndReflection #2025Goals #DonorEngagement #MissionDriven #Impact

Happening tomorrow! Join us for an insightful webinar “Strengthening Alumni Ties with Workplace Giving” presented by Julia Beltran, Double the Donation, and Karen Latora, Kindsight, where we explore the powerful impact of workplace giving on alumni engagement. In this session, you’ll discover how to leverage corporate matching gift programs and other CSR incentives to deepen connections with your alumni community, boost participation in giving campaigns, and enhance overall fundraising efforts. Key Takeaways: 💡Understand the importance of workplace giving in alumni relations. 🎓Learn how to effectively communicate and promote matching gift opportunities. 🎖 Gain insights into best practices for maximizing corporate program participation. Register today to learn more about the power of workplace giving and alumni engagement: https://hubs.ly/Q02SkXbJ0 #AlumniGiving #AlumniRelationships #GiftMatching #MatchingGifts #Advancement #Fundraising #FundraisingIntelligence

Looking for actionable insights from your peers on how to increase your workplace giving revenue?🧐 Look no further than our Fall Matching Gift Summit! Learn how other fundraising organizations have increased their success year over year to unlock greater outcomes. Together, we will: 🔍 Dive into industry trends and forecasts. 🚀 Uncover strategies to overcome traditional matching gift roadblocks. 💡 Discuss innovative ways to unlock more corporate partnerships. And much more… Curious about what you will gain at this year’s Matching Gift Summit? ▶️ Press replay on this informational session to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Gy4dw0 📅 Secure your spot now: https://hubs.la/Q02Gx-X30 #MatchingGiftSummit #NonprofitInsights #Fundraising

💵 $1 = $5. Every dollar invested in arts and culture returns an estimated $5 to the local economy through tourism, job creation, and related spending. Arts and culture aren’t just about creativity—they’re essential to our community’s growth, development, and sense of belonging. They also make a significant impact on our local economy! 🌆 These organizations do so much more, too—they’re actively involved in economic development, job creation, and education, helping to build a brighter future for our community. If you’re a creative, like me, you know how our minds crave to create. 🎨 Creativity doesn’t just reduce stress; it leads to incredible ideas—kind of like, well, Grand Rapids Giving Day! Beautiful things happen when creators create, and that’s why GRGD has some incredible nonprofits doing the work to create spaces for arts, culture, and music to flourish. If you agree, I dare you to donate just $1 to each of the nonprofits listed below as part of their 2024 GivingTuesday campaigns. Check them out and join us in making amazing things happen! I want to give a shout of thanks to FlexTal for sponsoring Grand Rapids Giving Day and taking a bet on these amazing organizations through their generous support. Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities, support: https://lnkd.in/eR_Ma_pt Community on Canvas, support: https://lnkd.in/eJDp2c9T The Arts Marketplace, support: https://lnkd.in/eqHTgETX Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, support: https://lnkd.in/eBMvcGXZ Broadway Grand Rapids, support: https://lnkd.in/eWhk73NX West Michigan Asian American Association, support: https://lnkd.in/ehCFMuQf A Glimpse of Africa GR, support: https://lnkd.in/eT46t_TU

How do you keep giving conversations with #donors on the right track? A lot of it comes down to the #DevelopmentCommunications you use, like a case for support, proposal, or one-sheet. When you don’t have clear language about a giving opportunity, donors may: 🤯Invent initiatives that don’t align with strategic priorities. 😕Lack an understanding of why it’s important to make unrestricted gifts. 🙅🏻Harbor expectations that clash with what’s possible at your organization, or even go against broader legal regulations. At #Weiswood, we begin writing every case for support by answering 10 critical questions so we can craft language that places prospective donors on the right track. And with the right language, donors: 🌟Understand how giving to a certain priority–in the right way–advances strategic goals. 🤔Grasp the value of giving in ways that best benefit your organization, such as making unrestricted or endowed gifts. ☺️Anticipate the impact they will achieve through their #philanthropy, as well look forward to the #stewardship they will receive for their giving. — 👉 Your turn: Fundraisers, how do you keep giving conversations on the right track? — Hi, I’m Robert. I help nonprofits grow their culture of philanthropy with targeted communications and strategies for donor engagement. DM me to learn more.

Engaging People Beyond Donations: The Power of Identity and Emotion “Instead of just asking people to "donate," consider inviting them to "join" or "build" something together,”says John Haydon • This approach taps into the psychology of identity and emotional engagement, and here’s why it works: •Identity and Belonging: People are more motivated when they feel like they’re part of a community or cause. •By giving them a role or a sense of belonging, you foster a deeper connection and ownership. •Emotional Engagement: Emotional appeals resonate more deeply than financial ones. Aligning with people’s values and passions can lead to a more profound commitment. •Commitment and Consistency: Engaging people emotionally or publicly can increase their commitment to the cause. Once involved, they are likely to stay engaged longer. •Social Proof: Seeing others join or build something can create a bandwagon effect, encouraging more participation through social influence. •Intrinsic Motivation: When involvement aligns with personal values, it taps into intrinsic motivation, making people more passionate and committed. By focusing on identity and emotional engagement, we can build stronger, more meaningful connections with our audiences. Let’s think beyond donations and invite people to be part of something impactful! #CommunityBuilding #EmotionalEngagement #Leadership #Motivation