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Talent Management Expert Tahsin Alam to Partner with BWF
For immediate publication MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2020—Josh Birkholz, Katrina Klaproth, and Mark Marshall, principals of the global fundraising consultancy BWF, are excited to announce the addition of Tahsin Alam as a Consulting Partner for Talent Management and...
Planning for Philanthropic Success in the New World of Disruption
How does the philanthropy program prepare for the year ahead? This session will discuss making the case for your institutional budget, clarifying priorities for the short and long term, and creating the right level of institutional engagement to impact your mission....
Courageous Creativity: Arts & Culture Fundraising During This Challenging Intermission
Our arts and cultural organizations are bringing laughter, tears, and joy directly to our homes as we shelter in place around the world. From beluga whales watching a penguin walk through an empty aquarium to isolated ballet dancers virtually performing in harmony to...
Rethinking Gift Officer Metrics During Covid-19 Work Conditions
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the work environment for virtually every company, college, university, hospital, and other organization, perhaps permanently, but certainly in the short-to-intermediate term. Given the current, remote-only work environment for...
Strategic Donor Engagement During Economic Uncertainty
We find ourselves at an important pivot moment in an unprecedented time. Most organizations have implemented initial plans to immediately address the pandemic – establishing funds to support healthcare workers or displaced students; moving programs, performances and...
Caution. Careful Strategy. Courage.
What you can do to position your foundation for success both now and longer-term in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly if cost containment is demanded. CAUTION As COVID-19 continues to dominate life as we know it, and pressures on hospitals increases by the...
Is Your Gift Sitting on the Shelf? Opportunities for Donor Advised Funds
This financial and social upheaval has created many new obstacles, inconveniences, anxieties and lots of serious trouble for fundraising. However if we look carefully, we find that as with most change, some new opportunities emerge. Let’s look at one of these new...
Strategic Donor Engagement in the Short Term for Long Term Success
The #1 reason our donors give is to make an impact. The #1 reason donors stop giving is a loss of connection. Our donor communication and engagement strategies need to pivot to reflect current events, especially now when it is more important than ever to remain in...
(Re)Stating Your Case in This Time of Disruption
The COVID-19 pandemic has unquestionably upended the rhythms and routines of our personal and professional lives. The economy has been disrupted, and the uncertainty of that directly impacts philanthropy. Making commitments of any kind has become difficult. Short-term...
Managing Your Prospect Pipeline-Strategies During Times of Disruption
During times of uncertainty, it is especially important to establish an organization-wide strategy for building, advancing, and managing prospective donor relationships through cultivation and stewardship activities. Learn efficient ways to adjust your approach to...
Managing Your Talent in Times of Economic and Societal Disruption
You and your staff are experiencing the full bandwidth of human emotions in these COVID times - anxiety, fear, concerns, relief. In these moments, what strategies are working to keep your teams together? How do you sustain motivation and collaboration in a distributed...
Creating Special Event Solutions in Challenging Times
Non-profit organizations across the nation are being impacted by the cancellation or postponement of their fundraising events during this spring events season. This webinar will help you find creative and practical techniques for hosting your special event virtually....
Those Most in Need: NGO Fundraising during a Global Pandemic
NGOs (non-governmental organizations) come in all shapes, sizes, and mission focus areas. In many instances, they play the role of global matchmaker – identifying areas where there is a need and matching donor passions to support these specific needs. Some NGOs are...
Understanding Your Engagement Index-Priming Your Organization for Current and Future State
Many leaders are uncertain how to connect with their constituents during this time of uncertainty; solicit, steward, offer respectful distance. We feel the current environment provides all non-profits with a focused opportunity to understand the current state of...
Reviewing Philanthropic Priorities in Alignment with Current Marketplace
As your organization navigates these unprecedented economic changes, it is important to review how this changing environment gives most organizations an opportunity to make a heightened case for private support, across all giving levels. This webinar offers tips for...