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This page provides fundraisers of all identities with resources for better understanding the LGBTQIA+ nonprofit experience, from engaging the LGBTQIA+ community as donors, to creating an inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA+ fundraisers.
The influence of new federal tax policies on charitable giving is neither apocalyptic nor a panacea. Remaining mindful of research with a dose of wisdom based on your donor relationships can help nonprofits plan for 2026 when the new tax law takes effect. The return of the Universal Charitable...
We’ve all been there—the launch party for an ambitious capital campaign. Supporters gather, glasses are raised, and the air is electric with excitement. Everyone envisions the future of the project—the state-of-the-art facility, the expanded services, the lives that will be changed. But amid the...
Todos hemos estado ahí: la fiesta de lanzamiento de una ambiciosa campaña de capital. Se reúnen los simpatizantes, se levantan las copas y el aire se llena de entusiasmo. Todos visualizan el futuro del proyecto: una instalación de última generación, servicios ampliados, vidas transformadas. Pero...
How a cross-functional loyalty index reveals the collective impact of donor experiences—and helps teams work together to drive deeper commitment. Donor Loyalty Is Everyone’s Business Too often in advancement, we assume loyalty is a byproduct of fundraising alone. But the truth is, loyalty—the kind...
“Right now, there’s no secret sauce. The sauce is being made right now. The old approach is not going to get it,” Christopher Beck, CAP, IPA, associate director of planned and individual giving at the High Museum of Atlanta, told hosts Emily Leitzinger, MS, CFRE, CNP and Dr. Allison Quintanilla...
Grant funding is a vital revenue stream for many animal-focused organizations, helping to cover everything from shelter upgrades to community education. But as federal funding uncertainty grows, so does competition for individual donors and private grants. Whether you're a small rescue or a large...
Introduction Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. This is particularly true for institutions like UC Berkeley's Rausser College of Natural Resources, which serves a diverse audience of alumni, parents, and friends. These stakeholders...
The Table Was Always Open When I began my career in fundraising, I didn’t realize how much my childhood had prepared me for it. Growing up in a big family, one of nine kids, our home was always buzzing with activity. My father was a lifelong volunteer, dedicating his time to St. Vincent De Paul, the...
Fundraising is made of many moving parts, from promoting your nonprofit’s mission to hosting events that inspire gifts, to stewarding donors and forming long-lasting connections. Within each of these parts are thousands of steps to take that are all essential to your nonprofit’s long-term success...
Here you will find information/links for LGBTQ+ foundations, LGBTQ+ friendly foundation/corporate funders, and LGBTQ+ specific funding related websites and resources.
