GivingTuesday

Our very own CEO Asha Curran and board members Cecilia Conrad and Sara Lomelin have been honored on The NonProfit Times list of the most influential leaders. Read more about this wonderful news and meet fellow powerful leaders from across the globe at thenonprofittimes.com 🔗

While a small portion of the total dollars raised supported “International, Foreign Affairs,” this cause category saw the largest year-over-year (YOY) increase at 9.6%. This boost is likely attributed to recent and robust relief campaigns caused by international conflicts. 
 This positive news offers a glimmer of hope for a more resilient and radically generous environment in the future.
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Try the “crazy idea” and start the seemingly unbridgeable conversation. That’s the only way to see if it works. Birce Altay reflects on our webinar with Salesforce that launched our European Hub – now up on the blog: https://lnkd.in/ecQP-zGp

As a fundraiser and grantmaker, Andrew Dunckelman believes in the power of generosity and everyday givers. In a recently published The Chronicle of Philanthropy column, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Deputy Director of Philanthropic Partnerships shared tips on how funders can boost generosity at scale and create opportunities for nonprofits to thrive. Check out Andrew’s insights, perspective and take home actionable next steps on how to support giving here: https://lnkd.in/erX5UUkR

Thanks for being in this together with us.

Delighted to share our third annual giving review, the 2023 Lookback! There is continued worrisome news in terms of everyday participation in supporting nonprofits, but there is good news too: Amidst global worries about increasing polarization and diminishing social cohesion, we see evidence of people’s willingness to give across boundaries of ideology, lifestyle, and community. Most people remain open and ready to help those most in need. We think that one reason for the decline in giving to charities and nonprofits is that the social sector as a whole is not inviting enough different kinds of people into its support ecosystem, whether as donors, volunteers, or advocates. Too many people are just never asked/ offered/ invited! The giving ecosystem is as robust as ever, generosity as a value is as deeply and widely held as ever, and it appears increasingly clear that it is us--nonprofits--who must adapt and redesign our relationship with givers to overcome the steady declines in donors and dollars. This is good news because it is all upside potential. Let's embrace the things that are working--collective giving, community giving, giving moments--and tap into generosity's abundant spirit more successfully.

Global upheaval. Increasing polarization. Diminishing social cohesion. Is there anything binding us together? The answer is yes. It’s generosity. Our latest Lookback Report takes stock of vast data throughout 2023 and synthesizes the most important global trends in generosity. Give it a read and let us know what stands out to you: https://lnkd.in/gzEFe6Ec

Revolutionizing donor engagement been on your mind? Or your organization’s readiness to adopt AI? Our Chief Data Officer, Woodrow Rosenbaum joins the Fundraising.AI podcast to share the secrets to unlocking global generosity with hosts Nathan Chappell, MBA, MNA, CFRE and Scott Rosenkrans.

This is for anyone with a burning question, idea, or experiment. Applications are now open for the GivingTuesday Data Commons Global Fellowship. Graduate students, postdocs, and exceptional undergraduate students all around the world are encouraged to apply. Selected fellows will be awarded a research grant to support the conduct of a research proposal, designed and carried out by the Fellow, that will advance the understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ezz_nA7d

Data is just information. Unless it’s used to create a strategy that inspires action – then it’s power. That’s why we made The GivingPulse Field Guide, available starting today! Created in partnership with RKD Group this comprehensive guide helps transform data insights from our GivingPulse Report into actionable strategies. This first installment focuses on three key areas of fundraising strategy: connection to the community, connection to the cause, and connection to the individual. Dive in and let us know what you come up with: https://lnkd.in/end2fMPk