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Proud to highlight this recent article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy by my incredible colleague Aleda Gagarin. In it, Aleda shares how in the last few years Candid has "faced criticism for being too slow to adapt and listen to feedback." I love and appreciate her openness in sharing the criticism we have received, and the manner in which we are attempting to listen better, and respond. Aleda goes on to share how "it was clear that we had to do more to provide the small nonprofits that need it most with greater access to our information and services. So in October 2021, our new CEO, Ann Mei Chang, embarked on a series of conversations with partners, donors, nonprofits, and philanthropic associations to get honest feedback on what Candid could do better. Those conversations resulted in a re-evaluation of our pricing model, including how we could reduce or remove fees entirely for nonprofits with limited resources." Read more below to learn how Candid is responding to direct feedback, and the many ways we are investing into increasing free access to our data and services. https://lnkd.in/e9-x2QUV

As the year draws to a close, the 4th quarter is a critical time for nonprofit organizations to focus on fundraising. This period is often the most lucrative time of the year, with many donors feeling more generous and charitable during the holiday season. By understanding the fundamentals of 4th quarter fundraising, nonprofits can maximize their efforts and secure the funding they need to continue their important work. Leverage the Holiday Spirit: Storytelling Matching Gifts Year-End Giving Campaigns Leverage Data and Analytics: Donor Segmentation Multichannel Approach A/B Testing Leverage Partnerships and Collaborations: Corporate Partnerships Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Community Engagement Read the full blog post for more tips!

Rusty Stahl of Fund the People has shared a blog reflecting on two new studies from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) that offer more information about the crisis facing America’s nonprofit workforce — and how much funders do or do not care to address it. Rusty argues "that grantmakers are missing the fundamental connections between their own funding practices, how grantees can compensate staff, why burnout is on the upswing, and how all of this damages the ability of grantors and grantees alike to achieve their shared goals." Read it here: To Ensure Nonprofit Well-Being, Invest in Wages, Workload, and Working Conditions | The Center for Effective Philanthropy (cep.org)

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Elevate Diversity as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! With our new nonprofit status, we invite you to join our cause and help us make a tangible difference. Your support through donations will fuel our initiatives, enabling us to expand our reach and deepen our impact on diverse communities. At Elevate Diversity, we envision a world where anyone can inherit a wealth of support, connections, and opportunities that provide a level playing field at success.We strive to be the go-to hub for professionals seeking meaningful connections, career advancement, and impactful service opportunities, with diversity at the heart of our community. In 2024, we aim to amplify our impact, reaching further, touching more lives, and fostering even more inclusive communities. 1. Double Our Community Impact: Generate an economic impact of $229,500 through our community service initiatives, doubling our 2023 achievements. 2. Economic Empowerment: Generate an economic impact of $38,000 for small business through our various events and initiatives, doubling our 2023 impact. 3. Expand Our Reach: Host 48 events across professional development, community service, and social networking, up from 20 in 2023. 4. Grow Our Community: Since our inception in March 2022, we have grown to 2,000+ members, and aspire to increase our membership to 5,000 in 2024, uniting more voices under the banner of diversity. Together, we can elevate diversity and craft a future filled with equal opportunities for all. Let's create a legacy of inclusivity, empowerment, and growth. Check us out at elevatediversity.org! https://gofund.me/8b6bf052

What I find inspiring right now: Witnessing nonprofit organizations and consultants like me intentionally/unintentionally embracing the third principal of Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF): "Nonprofits are generous with and mutually supportive of one another. - Nonprofits need to see and treat one another not as competitors but as critical partners with the common mission of strengthening the community. - We must not let fear, scarcity mindset, or survival tendencies drive our decisions and actions when relating to other organizations. - We must collaborate with organizations whose missions are interconnected with ours and support them to ensure they are also strong. - We must introduce our donors to other nonprofits, as appropriate. - We must share grant opportunities and funder relationships as appropriate. - We must give credit to other nonprofits publicly. - We must collaborate and support one another during fundraising galas and other events. - We must generously share resources, ideas, and promising practices in fundraising and other areas."

Trust is at an all-time low in our country. Because trust is at the core of philanthropy efforts, it is imperative that health care philanthropy teams address this unfortunate trend. A lack of trust leads to patients not seeking care, not believing they are receiving the best care possible, not investing in their hospitals for fear their money won’t be used wisely and even unwillingness to help neighbors to effect change for the better. There is, however, encouraging news. Those of us in philanthropy can combat this growing trend of distrust and move the needle to a more positive state. We are natural connectors and relationship builders. Let’s use our innate skills to turn this trend around. Read more from Accordant's Pamela Ronka Maroulis, FAHP, CFRE, for strategies on how to combat mistrust and build trust with philanthropic partners: https://ow.ly/4Pvi50R6AuK #healthcare #philanthropy #leadership #culture #trust

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

Philanthropy was built backward—it started with creating systems, strategies and outcomes instead of rooting itself in understanding, relationships and trust. To realize progress, philanthropic leaders must engage in introspection, questioning the systems they have created and are now responsible for stewarding. Have we upheld the community's trust? Do we understand the real needs of the communities we serve? Have we built strong, resilient networks? Are our actions increasing equity or creating further disparities? Great article link below! https://lnkd.in/gk8es_eY

“Trust is not going to be solved by logic... We first have to build emotional connections.” - @Tom Wilson, CEO of Allstate “Trust is a process of learning… layer by layer, we build trust as individuals in relationships, in communities, and that institutions can hold that trust for us as well.” - Julia Dhar, Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) “We build trust or allow others to trust us if we are there at the moment when they’re vulnerable... It’s not about sharing our vulnerability, but being present when they need us.” - Dan Porterfield, CEO of the The Aspen Institute ??Check out his *amazing* panel from the Aspen Ideas Festival that addresses America's Crisis In Trust. The conversation underscores the necessity of building and sustaining trust in an era of widespread polarization and skepticism. https://lnkd.in/gXyDVJvZ The study and understanding of trust is significant for nonprofits and higher education fundraisers. Fundraisers are constantly tasked with building relationships with donors, and trust is the foundation of these relationships. Without it, support wanes. This panel illustrates that trust is not merely transactional; it’s an ongoing relationship that requires intentionality, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to being present for the communities we serve. #Trust #Philanthropy #Fundraising #Nonprofits #HigherEducation

??Could Easy Board be a game-changer for your organization?! What a wonderful review by Inform USA! #NonProfit #BoardManagement #ChangeMaker #GameChanger