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Will there be nonprofits in 30 years? 🤔 Good question! There are some who say the recent decline in giving indicates there may be no donors left to support nonprofits in less than 50 years. 😳 I'm more optimistic than that. GivingTuesday has done some good research around how people may not be giving as much as they previously did through the more traditional nonprofit channels, but they are giving generously in new and exciting ways. One of these bright spots is Collective Giving. 🌟 So if we believe people are still generous and will still be giving to support important work in 30 years - what new models, systems and thinking will that take? Perhaps now is the time to imagine a better future for philanthropy. 💛 Very much looking forward to joining this Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy discussion with Dana Brakman Reiser, Heidi Hernandez Gatty, and Lesley D. Slavitt (she/her) on September 13th. Register (for free!) at the link in the comments below and bring your own questions, answers, and ideas to the conversation. 👇 #nonprofit #philanthropy #collectivegiving #future

📘  Philanthropy reading list Over the years, as I delved deeper into the world of philanthropy, I've come across books that have not only enriched my knowledge but also shaped my perspective on charitable giving and its vast ecosystem. For those interested in understanding philanthropy's nuances and its potential for societal impact, here are some titles I recommend (in no particular order): ➣ Doing Good Great (2015) ➣ Money Well Spent (2008) ➣ Strategic Giving (2006) ➣ The Life You Can Save (2019) ➣ Forces for Good (2008) ➣ Just Giving (2019) ➣ Advising Philanthropists (2023) ➣ Dare to Matter (2019) Engaging in insightful discussions about philanthropy enriches us all. If you've read any of these or have recommendations of your own, please share in the comments. Together, we can learn, grow, and amplify our positive impact on the world. 🌎🤝 https://lnkd.in/gG4sXU4i #Philanthropy #ReadingList #SocialImpact #Generosity

How you give is just as important as how much you give. In my book, Delusional Altruism, I provide real-world advice and practical guidance to help philanthropists like you avoid common delusional thoughts and practices that drastically hinder you from achieving transformational social change. In addition to helping you uncover self-limiting fallacies and how they may manifest in your giving efforts, I share proven strategies to avoid and overcome these pitfalls to realize your goal for impactful, sustainable change. You can get your own copy and start transforming your giving here: https://bit.ly/3SRK2HG #Philanthropy #Giving #DelusionalAltruism

Part of what I like about #prospectresearch is learning more about how philanthropists think about giving. Even if they don't tell you outright (although I believe many will, if you ask them), you can often see patterns in their philanthropic history that tell a story. ✨ Some are driven by their upbringing, their culture, and their training to set aside a prescribed portion of their income, whether that be a large or small amount, to #giveback to the culture from which they came. ✨ Some use birthdays and anniversaries as a prompt to support a cause that is meaningful to that loved one celebrating a milestone. ✨ Some were deeply personally affected by an event, a catastrophe or an illness and are now devoted to funding support for others who have had similar experiences or to those who are working to #findacure. ✨ Some like to see their name on something solid that will last long after they have left the planet. ✨ Some like to #leavealegacy of education and choose to fund scholarships and to endow chairs and create institutions of learning. ✨ And some use philanthropy as a way of creating community, bringing their friends and colleagues together in #givingcircles to pool their resources and decide together what causes and organizations to support. I'm sure there are as may ways to think about #philanthropy as there are philanthropists. What others should we be on the lookout for to ensure that #fundraising is offering them opportunities to give in a way that resonates with the way they think about giving?

If you’re a philanthropist and you’re not reading 📚 books on philanthropy, you may be missing out on a whole lot of useful advice. That said, do you need a new book to dive into this month? "Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achieve Change and What They Can Do To Transform Giving" might just be the perfect book for you. It will give you real-world advice and practical guidance to help you have the greatest impact possible. Learn more and get your copy here: https://ow.ly/O92x50Rz0U2 If you've already read it, be sure to let me know what your best takeaway was in the comments! #ConfidantGiving #Philanthropy #Philanthropist

Is making a positive impact one of your new year's resolutions? No better time than now to define your philanthropic focus and discover the joy of philanthropy -- in any or all of its activities. Education, healthcare, environment -- where do your passions lie? #philanthropy #makeadifference #makeanimpact https://lnkd.in/gXRiVqfs

COMMON CAMPAIGN MISCONCEPTIONS You can just revise your feasibility case to create a mature case for support. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 We’re frequently asked to revise an earlier case (usually from a feasibility study) rather than start from scratch with a new one. We won’t do this, and here’s why. A feasibility case is a very specific kind of fundraising document, in that its primary purpose is to assess donor interest and likelihood to give rather than actually ask for money. A case for support is something very different. It uses insights gleaned from a feasibility study and incorporates a greater degree of storytelling to make the most persuasive appeal possible to your donors. Trying to create the latter using the bones of the former doesn’t work. It’s like trying to use the same pieces from a 100-piece puzzle to fit into a 1000-piece puzzle. Even if they both picture the same thing, they’re fundamentally different. — 👉 Your turn: Have you ever thought you could just revise something and then realized partway through it would have been better to start over? — Hi, I’m Robert. I help nonprofits grow their culture of philanthropy with targeted communications and strategies for donor engagement. DM me to learn more. Like this post? Following the hashtag #weiswood for more. #fundraising #philanthropy #MajorGifts #DevelopmentCommunications

🌟 Passionate about giving back? 🌟 - Philanthropy is not just about donating money, it's about making a difference in people's lives. 💫 - Each act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to create a ripple effect 💙 - Together, we can build a better world by focusing on the needs of others 🤝 Join us on this journey of love and compassion: ✨ Volunteer your time and skills to organizations making a difference. ✨ Support causes that resonate with your values and beliefs. ✨ Share your knowledge and expertise to empower others. ✨ Engage in conversations that inspire positive change. Let's elevate humanity through philanthropy and create a lasting impact. Together, we can create a brighter future for all. 🌍💚 #BantonBrothers #Philanthropy #MakingADifference

Incorporate #charitablegiving into your comprehensive #wealthmanagement plan, ensuring your #generosity aligns with your #financialgoals and #values .

How you give is just as important as how much you give. In Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achieve Change and What They Can Do To Transform Giving, I provide real-world advice and practical guidance to help philanthropists avoid common delusional thoughts and practices that drastically hinder them from achieving transformational social change. Order your copy today. https://ow.ly/jC0J50QHlX2 #DelusionalAltruism #PhilanthropyAdvisor #Philanthropy