Larry Kaplan’s Post

I’m thrilled to share my latest article, which outlines why NOW is the best time in history to launch a campaign. I explore the current economic climate and societal shifts driving unprecedented opportunities for nonprofits. Learn how: ✔ A Bullish Market fuels donor generosity. ✔ Rising Consumer Confidence drives renewed support. ✔ Favorable Tax Laws maximize donor contributions. ✔ The Great Wealth Transfer opens strategic fundraising avenues. ✔ Endowment Campaigns satisfy donors' desire for lasting impacts. Seize the opportunity to elevate your mission and expand your impact. Read the article here. #Fundraising #Nonprofits #Philanthropy #CampaignLaunch #TransformativeGiving

Fundraising revenue fizzled in 2022 for reasons that included a struggling economy, record inflation, and stock market declines. Despite expectations of a recession that has yet to become a reality, nonprofits continue to struggle to raise money for their causes, as sector trends continued to follow a downward trend in 2023. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) report recently revealed its fundraising data and analysis for 2023. It assessed data from more than 8,100 organizations, which includes 4.8 million donors and $6.5 billion in donations. This NonProfitPRO article further delves into its findings and identifies four insights into another down year for nonprofit fundraising. https://lnkd.in/e3mbEJjT #fundraising #nonprofits

Do your #nonprofit board's #fundraising efforts continue to reach a sticking point? Sometimes all a board needs is inspiration from its leaders to achieve the best results. #NonProfitFundraising #NonProfitMarketing

This new report released by some of the biggest data aggregators in the fundraising sector brings sobering news for nonprofits: charitable giving from individuals is in decline. But there is a brighter perspective to counter this news: grant funding from foundations continues to rise. Consider: * According to the most recent Giving USA Foundation Report, foundation giving has grown year-over-year for 11 consecutive years. * According to GrantStation.com's 2023 State of Grantseeking Report, submitting MORE grant proposals leads to more awards. * According to research by FoundationMark published earlier this year, foundation assets have reached a record $1.5 trillion in the U.S. Even with this abundance of foundation funding, grants are more competitive than ever, making it vital to focus on relationship-building strategies with foundations aligned to your organization's mission and priorities. Overall, a diversified fundraising strategy is key, with attention to boosting individual donor strategies and building a strategic grants pipeline.

The landscape of philanthropy is shifting as foundations and corporations take on bigger roles and as nonprofits recognize the need to seek support beyond donations. Read more about this interesting shift and how it could affect your nonprofit goals and budgeting. https://buff.ly/49gzQQE #helpingyouhelpothers #nonprofit #philanthropy #fundraising

NonProfit PRO's latest blog post dives into the vital role board members play in fundraising for organizations. It's a must-read for anyone in the nonprofit sector, and especially relevant for those involved with Make The Impact as we strive to help NonProfits Succeed. The post covers key strategies to engage and empower your board members in fundraising efforts. From recruiting strategically to setting expectations, the article provides actionable steps to help your board members thrive in supporting your organization's mission. 💪🌟 #NonProfit #FundraisingSuccess #BoardEngagement #MakeTheImpact

Black-led nonprofits greatly benefit from true partnerships. This applies to all sorts of organizations, but it really resonated with me when this article highlighted the importance of tangible acting behind partnership rather than leaning into performativity. #Nonprofit #NonprofitStrategy #NonprofitLeadership

While the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) reported declining trends in 2023, NCCER saw a 122% increase in total giving over the same period. Why? Because we connected philanthropic investment to impact. We were able to articulate the needs of learners relative to the workforce shortage and transparently show the path from education to industry. #Transparency is key in fundraising. As fundraisers, we shy away from talking about things like operating expenses. Donors are smarter than that! They realize it costs money to deliver programs. Let's not be afraid that we will scare donors off by clearly explaining costs. The benefit is the ability to provide your donors a clear picture of how their support is invested that allow them to see the true impact of their generosity. I'm proud of NCCER's philanthropic growth and look forward to building more partnerships that will change lives. #fundraising #philanthropy #construction #connections #fundraisingleadership #foundationgiving #growthetrades

Want to raise more money to support your nonprofit organization’s vital community mission? Of course you do, but the answers aren’t always clear. Until now. Check out Joanne Oppelt Consulting’s Sustainable High ROI Fundraising System and learn how to maximize your limited resources. https://ow.ly/y5sa50PzzOp #NonprofitFundraising #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitGrowth #RevenueGeneration #NonprofitSustainability #MoneyFollowsMission #FundraisingSuccess #FundraisingTips #FundraisingResources #NonprofitLeadership #HighROIFundraising