Alyssa Hawkins (she/her)

I just want to amplify this new study. That’s being done around community centric fundraising and philanthropy. Are you using community centric fundraising principles? Have your lead fundraiser or your entire fundraising team sit down together and fill this out.

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Are you a donor? Grantmaker?  Do you have 10 minutes? Help our colleagues at 21/64 and the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) gain valuable insights on how you engage philanthropy consultants or advisors to advance your giving. Click here to start the survey >> https://lnkd.in/ejBbSgt7

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Are you a donor? Grantmaker? Do you have 10 minutes? Help our colleagues at 21/64 and the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) gain valuable insights on how you engage #philanthropy consultants or advisors to advance your giving. Click here to start the survey >> https://lnkd.in/gu_e_PEY

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Being "good at fundraising" ≠ a great fundraising leader ❌ Successful fundraisers are really great at doing a whole host of things, including asking the following: ::: How do you collaborate with the CEO and understand their strategy? ::: How do you routinely engage with the program leads? ::: How do you leverage the Board of Directors? ::: How do you partner with the Finance Team? ::: How do you set aside time for donor stewardship? ::: How do you manage your fundraising team beyond dollars raised? i.e. other ways to define "success"? Agree? What else is critical for great fundraising leaders to ask? ___________ #nonprofit #charity #nonprofitlife

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Check out my new article in AFP's Advancing Philanthropy! The article provides some great tips and tricks on how to motivate your fundraisers when working in small shop nonprofits. If you're looking for ways to inspire your team and help your organization achieve its goals, this article is a must-read. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

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Transforming the way social sector data flows: Learn how nonprofit data repositories can reduce repetitive stress injuries for nonprofits and improve grantmaking activities. Discover how data providers, nonprofits, and funders can collaborate to collect only what is needed, protect nonprofits' rights to their data, and support trust-based philanthropy. Join the conversation with experts from #PEAK2024, PEAK Grantmaking, Impact Genome Registry™, Roots & Wings Foundation, Candid, and Charity Navigator. https://lnkd.in/eB-Ee-RW

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If We Truly Valued the Donors We Had Wouldn't we: Survey and/or interview them about what institutional attributes they find most important and impressive to ensure we hire fundraisers who embody them? Tell fundraisers their most important job is to perpetuate and deepen relationships with those assigned to their portfolios? Require fundraisers to demonstrate that they have studied donor profiles and developed engagement plans attuned to their donors' passions and sensitivities? Equip fundraisers with questions to ask so they can fill gaps in those donors' records to ensure they are managed well over time? Check in with those donors after a few months to make sure all is going well with their new development officer? Work with the development officer to learn what each donor does and does not want to receive knowing how many complain of being bombarded with information? Make sure any solicitation is well-thought-out and respectful as evidenced by the number of conversations preceding it and interest expressed by the donor in a particular initiative? Conduct annual stewardship interviews or surveys to make sure donors feel that their gifts have been well-stewarded and they feel respectfully treated, then compare results year over year to make sure gaps are not growing? Show fundraisers how they can help donors develop multiple connections to the organization? Yet, how often do we see fundraisers: Selected on the basis of bravado Pushed into the field with too little training and no review of their plans Expected to solicited after a set number of visits with no review as to whether what is being solicited aligns with donors' interests Not required to show evidence of relationship or affinity building Gone after two years so that donors not only experience giving fatigue but breaking-in-new-fundraiser fatigue So let's be honest. While many organizations have a stewardship office, few have anything that looks like an asset management plan or the awareness of how important one is. Despite what we give lip service to, is it not a fact that we care little about how positive an impression our fundraisers make or how well they treat their donors as long as they bring home some bacon? So here's the lesson that must penetrate or our thick organizational skulls: A stewardship office, no matter how good, cannot compensate for: Leadership attitudes that treat donors like cordwood Fundraisers who don't reflect values and ideals touted by the organization Fundraising imperatives that favor insensitive fundraisers or desensitize good ones Donors being made to feel like ATMs accessed by revolving fundraisers Inappropriate or inept solicitations Most organization leave much too much to chance. They need to build awareness around donors as invaluable organizational assets and, at minimum, hold themselves to ethic articulated in the Hippocratic Oath:  "I will do no harm or injustice to them."

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Interested in learning strategies to help you better advocate for inclusivity and justice in your communities? Explore Urban Institute and Race Forward Government Alliance on Race and Equity’s new Equity Resource Navigator, a tool designed to help local leaders find resources to advance equity in the communities they serve.  Check out the webinar for a live demonstration of the navigator and learn how equity work across the United States is evolving:  https://urbn.is/3yIGCle  #Equity

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Over the last few years, I’ve organized hundreds of listening sessions, site visits, and learning journeys with statewide leaders, philanthropists, and stakeholders. Here are some key insights I’ve gained that can help you do the same. 1. Engage Broadly: Involve diverse voices to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issues. 2. Listen Actively: Create a space where participants feel heard and valued. 3. Collaborate Strategically: Partner with key stakeholders to amplify impact and foster sustainable change. 4. Document and Share: Capture insights and share them widely to inform and inspire others. I’d love to hear about your experiences and any tips you have for fostering meaningful engagement and collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eBkXQK_7

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Watch the complete video of our President and COO, Diallo Smith, alongside other panelists in the full discussion "How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics" at the recent Mackinac Policy Conference. https://lnkd.in/gabsk__4

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Fundraisers are balancing with multiple generations, diverse cultures, and rising donor expectations. With plentiful communication methods and fierce competition for donor dollars, it's vital to ensure your fundraising program isn't just active, but effective. And to do that, you need good data. But are you overwhelmed by the information in your database and unsure which metrics truly matter? Our new eBook, "Fundraising Health Check," cuts through the noise to highlight the key performance indicators critical for assessing your program's health. Download now: https://lnkd.in/d7XtsRqz #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitSuccess #DataDriven

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Stop 'talking the talk' and start 'walking the walk' ❗ This report is full of actionable insights on how funders can put systems thinking to better use when it comes to philanthropy 👏 No one can change a system or make long term-changes alone! So it's brilliant to see this forward-thinking approach of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and their continued effort in getting funders to increase their impact through collaborating 🤝 Read more ⤵️ #philanthropy #grantmaking #charities #systemschange #report #impact

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Knowing your "Why" is important to anyone at every stage of your career. Although written for the Grant Professionals Association blog this post by Kellie Brungard, GPC applies to everyone looking to set meaningful goals. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g3fVaKnC #lifelonglearner #career #goals #grantprofessionals

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In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of local municipal leadership has never been more crucial. Navigating through unprecedented challenges, it's imperative to recognize the pivotal role that local leaders play in delivering exceptional public services, fostering social cohesion, and connecting communities to the global stage of innovation. An avid believes that municipalities hold the key to resilient societies, I was honored to attend The Bloomberg Sagol Center for City Leadership at Tel Aviv University event last week.  The center's mission is a crucial one – fostering better, resilient, peaceful, and forward-thinking communities, cities and states, via connecting and improving our local governments. Our municipalities have a direct affect our overall wellbeing as individuals and as societies, in more then one way. - 1.   Delivering Better Public Services Local municipalities are at the forefront of service delivery, from essential utilities to public safety and infrastructure. Strengthening leadership at this level ensures efficient and effective governance. By investing in our local leaders, we empower them to innovate, adapt, and tailor services to the unique needs of their communities. 2.   Strengthening Social Bonds Communities thrive when there's a sense of belonging and connection among residents. Local municipal leaders serve as catalysts for building strong social bonds by fostering inclusive spaces, promoting diversity, and facilitating community engagement. Through collaborative initiatives and grassroots efforts, they can bridge divides and create environments where every voice is heard and valued. 3.   Deepening Ties to the Global Community of Innovative City Leaders In an interconnected world, cities are not just isolated entities but integral parts of a global network. By strengthening local leadership, we not only enhance the resilience and sustainability of our communities but also position them as active participants in the global dialogue of innovation and progress. Through knowledge exchange, partnerships, and collaboration, local leaders can tap into a wealth of insights and best practices from their counterparts worldwide, driving continuous improvement and driving positive change. Now more than ever, it's essential to invest in and support our local municipal leaders. By fostering professional municipal networks we pave the way for stronger, more vibrant communities that are better equipped to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. Yossi Sagol Ron Tomer Tel Aviv University Mike Bloomberg Moshe Zviran Edit Bar ophir pines paz

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Indigenous entrepreneurs—including farmers, potters, jewelers, and graphic designers—contribute greatly to the financial stability and wellbeing of their communities. But many of their businesses lack investors because of their size. To ensure they can access the resources they need to succeed, RWJF grantee New Mexico Community Capital is working to create a participant-owned economy that reflects Indigenous values through shared power and decisionmaking. In an interview for RWJF’s "What’s Next Health: 5 Questions For…" series, Henry Jake Foreman, Program Director of New Mexico Community Capital, describes just how they are strengthening economic opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs using Web3 technologies such as blockchain and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Explore how their IndigiDAO program combines Indigenous cultural practices with modern technologies, and what it means for health equity, here: https://lnkd.in/eg-_pyna

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Recognizing the increased use of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in giving strategies, nonprofit fundraisers are asking how best to communicate with their DAF donors. Here is a collection of insights and answers to help nonprofit professionals connect with donors who use DAFs as a giving vehicle. #Nonprofits #DonorAdvisedFunds #DAFs #Philanthropy

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"You can't manage what you can't measure." But, measuring the RIGHT metrics is also important for managing effectively. Are you measuring and valuing the right metrics? This article points out a few.

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𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧: Fiscal year-end is 𝙣𝙤𝙩 the time to blitz your donors. If you weren't already working on closing fiscal year-end gifts in March/April then you're probably not going to close it now. Pressuring your donors will only hurt you. Fundraising success is about sustainability. That does not mean you should stop outreach, relationship building, etc. I tend to think that FYE blitzing is being reactive, not proactive. Leadership, major, and principal gifts aren't closed by rushing someone who is probably enjoying their slow summer. Build a strategy so it doesn't happen to you. #majorgifts #leadershipgifts #nonprofit #annualgiving #strategy

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