They are powerful connectors, powerful volunteers and sometimes even powerful donors. So says a recent study by research group, JGA Associates, in their third annual report on Millennials, titled the Millennial Impact Report. While I generally subscribe to Mark Twain’s perspective there are “liars, damn liars and statisticians”, there is useful information in this report. …
Stewardship in the nonprofit sector refers to taking care of those who support your organization. For those in the business of raising money, stewardship receives a lot of attention. It’s more than just saying thank you. Stewardship is about understanding donors, what they like and effectively finding ways to connect them with the work of …
I don’t need a miniature duck decoy, another hat or a pad of Post-its to know that my gift is appreciated. In fact, I’d feel better if I didn’t get anything more than an acknowledgement letter. Not everyone feels this way, to be sure, and as a marketer, I see the value of having supporters …
How much do you really think about and plan for your charitable contributions each year? If you’re like most people, the answer is very little. You have three close friends who are doing charity rides; giving to your college makes you feel closer to that wonderful, carefree time of your life; and maybe you sit …
For something that does so much good in the world, the word “philanthropy” seems inadequate to me. I don’t like the word “philanthropy”, and yet my business depends on it. It’s not that I don’t like what the word means; I just find it polarizing. The word connotes extreme wealth when it really just means …
I don’t talk to anyone any more- at least not face to face while I’m actually sharing the same space with them. In fact, I don’t even look at people any more. Ok, that’s not entirely true, but consider the number of personal interactions you have on a daily basis. The advent of new technology, …
The goal of this blog is to create conversation about topics around giving. It won’t be just writing. The idea is to also ask questions, and we hope to hear your thoughts and experiences. Comments, questions, different perspectives, stories relating to topics. Nobody has all the answers, but there’s an opportunity to create and collect …