In this episode, Roy Jones talks with 28 year nonprofit legend, Tony Marciano, president emeritus, of the Charlotte Rescue Mission, about nonprofit leadership and the challenges facing frontline fundraisers in America today. With emphasis on human services and work with homeless shelter guests; connecting to the emotions of the donor, learn strategies for campaigns that get results.
The major gift fundraisers are not magicians. They can’t simply pull their millionaire contacts and tell them to give to your ministry now that they work for you. It just does not happen that way. If you have a large pool of middle donors and/or current major donors that need to be cultivated, then you are ready to hire a frontline fundraiser. Here is some fundraiser hiring best practices:
Find out how to advocate for opportunity and equity at your nonprofit. Learn the importance of empowering middle donor managers to apply DEI in the day to day activities. How to build community and advocate for people in your organization through coaching, mentoring and meaningful conversation. Amira Barger is one of the nation’s leading specialists on DEI.
In a recent public statement, Fit Fundraising, openly supported Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), emphasizing its importance for marginalized members in nonprofit development programs. This move sparked unexpected backlash, with accusations of embracing ‘woke’ left-wing politics. However, DEI and ‘woke-ism’ are not the same. DEI aims to create inclusive environments, appreciating and meeting everyone where they are, and removing barriers based on capability, education, and opportunity. Unlike the divisive nature of ‘woke-ism,’ DEI unites us and strengthens our communities. At Fit Fundraising, we stand for what is right, not for going ‘woke.’ Join us in supporting true diversity and inclusion.
Find out how to create a climate that helps individuals benefit from the diversity of people, ideas, knowledge and experience will bring success at your nonprofit. DEI is about providing access, opportunity and support to your organization and the people you serve. Learn how you can build unity in your nonprofit organization through embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Amira Barger is one the nation’s leading specialists on DEI.
African American leaders discuss the day-to-day challenges of implementing DEI practices in nonprofit organizations.
As corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under attack, some nonprofits have retreated, leaving new employees and executives unsupported and in need. Now is the time to train, equip, and empower people of color to become better fundraisers and nonprofit leaders.
African American leaders challenge the nonprofit industry to train, equip and empower people of color in fundraising and nonprofit management.
Learn the five key strategies to make “the ask” more effective, from knowing your audience to the art of the pledge. Don’t miss out on these invaluable tips to boost your fundraising efforts!
Shriner’s Children’s has developed a fully integrated fundraising program by creating unique donor journey’s based upon giving level and giving capacity. They call their process omni-channel communications. Today they pull back the curtain to show small to mid-size nonprofits how to use they’re innovative techniques to increase giving through building philanthropic intent.
