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Boosting volunteerism through virtual and one-off experiences

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In 2009, Americans gave 8.1 Such one-off volunteering experiences can include: Collective giving: A 2024 report from the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Colmena Consulting, and Philanthropy Together lists Live Crowdfunding Experiences among the seven most popular forms of collective giving today. billion hours in 2017 and 4.1

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Analyzing Budgets and Saving Money at a Nonprofit

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These funds are often depleted quickly, so act immediately when opportunities are announced. About the Author A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. Funding For Good, Inc. Sign up here: [link].

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What Should Nonprofit Leaders Expect from the Development Officer?

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As a consultant to nonprofits, my blood just boils when I am asked by executive directors or board members, “So, we are thinking about hiring a development officer, how long it will take before this person is raising more money than the salary we pay them?” Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE.

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Grant Decision Making. How do you choose which grants to chase?

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Who determines which projects will receive grant-funded support? As grant writers, we’re sometimes in a position of responding to requests from well-intentioned leadership or program staff to “look at this grant opportunity” or asking, “can you help us find funding for this project?” Remember 2008/2009, the Great Recession?

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Charitable Giving in a down economy: Performance strategies for any market

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Historical support shows that charitable response is swift in response to natural disasters, financial crises such as the Great Recession of 2008 – 2009 and the pandemic, as seen below: Revenue Trend: Human Services Benchmark. This can help fund the investment needed for some of the important but longer break-even strategies.