In early summer, the annual Giving USA report will be released with an abundance of information about American philanthropy for 2021. It will come as no surprise if the 2020 record of $471 billion in donations is exceeded by a healthy percentage. The prospect of 2021 as having been a record-breaking...
Average fundraising salaries increased by 16 percent in Canada in 2017, even as three-quarters of professionals didn’t see increases large enough to keep up with inflation, according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) 2018 Compensation and Benefits Report.
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, effective leadership has become critical for organizational success. As a seasoned professional who has worked in the nonprofit industry for the past 15 years, both as a frontline fundraiser and as a consultant, I have had the unique...
Valeria Merino has over 20 years of experience in the social sector working on environment, democracy, anti-corruption, and social entrepreneurship. She founded and led the Latin American Center for Development and co-founded Citizen’s Participation in Ecuador (Participación Ciudadana), while...
You remember the butterflies in your gut. The first date. The first kiss. The first of many memories in a new relationship. But now your partner is burping and somehow can’t ever get their clothes all the way IN the hamper. Is this the same person you fell in love with!? In 2020 many of us...
Joy isn't some buzzword. Not for Women of Color. It never has been. In this powerful panel, you'll hear directly from Women of Color who lead with joy every day, alongside panelists who'll share openly what WoC have taught them about courage and joyful leadership. Together, they'll explore how joy...
Do you find social media overwhelming? In this webinar we will explore the world of social media and the ways social media can benefit your nonprofit and improve your ability to raise funds – it won’t replace the rest of your work but it can complement it. In the end you won’t have cookie cutter...
“How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume?”1 If you’re a baby boomer, this song lyric resonates. But even if you aren’t, chances are your favorite teacher(s) transformed your life. Was it their curriculum? Was it their determination to really see you, understand you, and...
July 28, 30 and August 3, 2020 (3-part series) 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET Each Day Choosing the right words is key to receive approval for your grant request or a yes for any financial contribution. You case should clearly explain WHY, WHO, HOW and WHAT IT TAKES financially to do it. The 21st century case...