Jennifer Grimes

I’m digging deep into why gatherings are so powerful in fundraising. One of the biggest benefits is the ability to build trust with your donors. Gatherings accelerate that by: - Providing a way to get to know your donors and create a sense of community and shared purpose. - Creating an opportunity to demonstrate your impact, financial credibility and vision for the future.

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Tough Love for Donors? As nonprofit pros, we are eternally grateful to our donors and funders of all stripes. “We couldn’t do this without you.” 🫂 It’s a fundraising letter cliché yet sincere and truthful every time it’s said. There are, however, some funders who can do a lot of damage to staff well-being and/or willingly subvert your organization’s mission. 😡 In the next few days, I’m going to highlight a few general red flags that indicate it’s time for a “tough love” conversation with a funder. But I’m curious: ·     What scenarios have you encountered from a donor or patron that made you consider whether their support was worth the headache? ·     Does your organization have a clear definition of what is acceptable and what’s not? ·     Have you ever walked away from a funder who previously provided significant support? If so, why? #nonprofit #fundraising #donors

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Keep Colorado Springs Queer and the Pikes Peak Arts Council are collaborating for a special open mic in the PPAC Queer Narratives gallery at ZoneFive (1902 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)! Spend First Friday with us and enjoy an evening of queer visual and performance art. The gallery will be open starting at 5pm, the show is at 7:00pm. Don't forget to RSVP! https://lnkd.in/dbfpEFEw Feature: To be announced! Tickets and RSVP: Tickets are free, but we ask for a $5-$10 suggested donation to support the open mic so we can continue paying featured artists, security, door staff, photographers, and hosts. About PPAC: Established in 1968, PPAC believes in the power of artistic expression to inspire and unite. Whether you're an artist, enthusiast, or someone curious about the arts, you'll find a welcoming community through PPAC. Explore their programs, connect with fellow creatives, and join them in creating a thriving arts landscape that enriches the lives of all. Keep COS Queer COVID-19 Statement: We align with disability justice advocates in asserting that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and still poses a very real risk to all people, including an increased risk of severe complications and long-COVID for queer and trans people. Further, we believe that members of our community who are at-risk, disabled, and immunocompromised deserve spaces for creative expression in which they feel safe. As such, we request that attendees mask at this event. We can’t guarantee that venue staff and guests visiting the gallery will be masking, but open mic attendees can make a huge impact in reducing risk by masking. We recommend the usage of respirators (KN95, Np5, etc.), but we will have disposable surgical face masks at the door available for those that need 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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"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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Are you looking for innovative strategies to create or expand your donor base? Join me as I present a FREE WEBINAR, "A Case Study in Finding New Donors." This session is designed to provide you with actionable insights and proven strategies to find new supporters. 🗓️ Date: May 8, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET 📍 Location: Online at Nonprofit Learning Lab Why should you attend? - Learn from a case study how to create a prospective donor list - Learn cutting-edge strategies to find new donors - Know how to discover potential prospects’ interests - Understand what to do with the potential donors Spots are limited, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to transform your approach to prospecting. 👉 Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gAjyYSNn Let's make a bigger impact together by empowering our organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the challenging but rewarding nonprofit sector. See you there! 🚀 #kindsight #iWave #NonprofitLearningLab #NonprofitManagement #Fundraising #Webinar #DonorEngagement #NonprofitLeaders #CommunityImpact

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I've been applying the Iceberg Model to a personal project I'm working on and it hit me again how applicable this is to our work as fundraisers. (Credit to Mel Robbins Launch Course...AGAIN!) The tip of the Iceberg are the gifts that come it. We measure those every which way. What we really need to measure and focus on is what is below the surface. The beliefs and stories we tell ourselves about our work, our donors, and our results generate the system and support we set up to hit your goals, which influences our habits and behaviors and in turn creates the result we see. This system is one of the most powerful models I've seen that can impact any project or work, but especially fundraising. Fundraising requires a positive mindset, systems that can be tracked and work for you and habits that produce consistency. The results will happen when you focus on what's below the surface. #majorgifts #generosity #fundraising

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Discover the Core Practices of Innovation in ‘The Responsive Nonprofit’, a new book by Gabe Cooper 1. Human-Centered Design: How building empathy with your donors and community can accelerate giving and impact. 2. Dismantling Team Silos and Increasing Transparency: How increased team collaboration and shared data insights can save time and help you discover opportunities to increase growth. 3. The Agile Methodology: How working in two-week sprints and prototyping ideas can de-risk innovation and help your organization quickly pivot based on real data and community feedback. 4. Metrics and Goal Setting: How aligning your team to common shared goals can create clarity, improve results, and empower team creativity. 5. Change Management: How effectively navigating the people and process challenges associated with change can be your secret weapon for growth. 6. Building a Culture of Innovation: How empowering your team, encouraging transparency, and focusing on a bottom-up approach to leadership can help you attract and retain the most innovative talent. 7. Storytelling and Community: How activating ambassadors for your cause can exponentially increase your team’s ability to move quickly and accelerate new ideas. 8. Generosity Operations: How a new kind of nonprofit team can help foster innovation, surface data insights, and be a catalyst for growth within your organization. The tactics and mindsets associated with these eight practices have the ability to transform your nonprofit into an innovative juggernaut capable of producing outsized generosity and impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex9eZTRm

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In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become one of the fastest growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. The 2020 presidential election saw historic voter turnout by the AAPI electorate. AAPI voters had the highest growth of any racial group in 2020, with a 47% increase. The Pew Research Center affirms that Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States over roughly the past two decades and since 2020. Their number has grown by 15%, or about 2 million eligible voters, in the past four years. That’s faster than the 3% growth rate for all eligible voters during that span. The data is clear, and it confirms what we’ve known. AAPI - or more inclusively, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters are critical in the outcome of elections. Let’s engage this growing block and make the case for Equality! #AANHPIHERITAGEMONTHISEVERYMONTH #AANHPI #HRC #EQUALITYVOTERS #EQUALITY

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"What are you hearing from others in the field?" "What resources should we know about for our staff and our grantees?" Hitting that special time of the fundraising season where I'm meeting with program officers almost every day of the week. It's really helpful to hear what's on their mind, what matters to their grantees, and how Candid can help those funders and their grantees deliver on mission. Candid's data (and staff!) power so many solutions for the sector. From finding grants, to vetting nonprofits, to free e-books! It's always worth repeating: go to Candid.org and see how you can get the information you need to do good.

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Metrics aren't just numbers; they're the heartbeat of your organization, guiding you toward more effective strategies and stronger donor relationships. ❤️📊 In the world of fundraising, metrics provide invaluable insights that shape our actions and decisions. They reveal patterns, highlight successes, and point out areas for improvement. By paying close attention to these indicators, we can craft strategies that not only drive growth but also deepen our connections with donors. What metrics do you rely on to steer your fundraising efforts? Let's share our experiences and learn from each other to build more impactful and resilient organizations. 🌟🤝 Find the show on your favorite podcast player: https://lnkd.in/gy3kF3Rg #Fundraising #Metrics #DataDriven #Nonprofits #DonorRelationships #Strategy #Philanthropy #LetsTalkFundraising

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Discover the latest insights on donor engagement in our new Family Promise Donor Experience Report! Learn how your nonprofit can enhance relationships with donors and boost #fundraising efforts. #DonorEngagement

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Are you considering all the costs involved in your program budget? Don't get caught off guard by unexpected expenses! From marketing to transportation, utilities to staffing, there are many factors to consider. Learn how to properly account for all costs in your program's grant proposal to show funders your agency is intentional and realistic about achieving success. https://lnkd.in/eZDV4dWm #grantproposals #programbudget #nonprofitfunding

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I wish I would have had a training like this when I was new to grants and development. I was lucky to have a very skilled mentor with Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC. Even with her guidance, I had to learn so much from “trial and error” training while on the job. That’s not the best way to raise critical funds for the people and communities you’re serving. Nothing can replace professional training when it comes to grants and development. Believe me, “trial and error” training will cost you a lot more in the long run and leave you feeling exhausted and defeated. Take the time, make the investment, and learn the professional skills you need to help you reach your goals more efficiently and with confidence. See registration info below. #Fundraising

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Looking forward to this discussion today! 'Resourcing Social Movements: How Do We Shift the Power. Join us!

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How do you know a donor is engaged with your organization? Is there a way to measure their engagement? If you knew for sure that some donors were more engaged than others, would it change how you connect and communicate with them? While you can’t really measure the generosity of someone’s spirit or their passion for your cause, you can analyze three major components of their engagement to understand how engaged with your organization someone is, and what their giving capacity might be. Recency, frequency, and monetary value (RFM) analysis gives you a starting point for donor cultivation strategies—helping you be more responsive and targeted in your approach. In order to understand exactly what RFM means to your efforts—and how to incorporate it into your responsive fundraising strategies—Virtuous created a comprehensive guide. This powerful resource ensures that you can get to work on implementing strategies immediately. Download for free: https://lnkd.in/eZT7KpSW

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