When you say, “It’s personal,” you may be hoping to end the conversation, but sometimes it’s an opening to go deeper. In philanthropy, it can be an invitation to innovate and recast the way we see what is private and what is public, or simply express a loving sentiment. Think of the many inspirational stories… Read more »
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6 ways to use social media to reach your fundraising goals
By Megan Bennett There is no better way to get an organization’s message out in front of donors than meeting them where they are. Americans spend more than two hours a day on social media each and every day and the number of users on social platforms continues to climb, making it impossible to ignore… Read more »
Everything is copy: Why storytelling matters, for philanthropy and otherwise
We are offering a series of one-credit courses during the upcoming winter session on a variety of topics led by prominent practitioners in their fields. We’ll be looking at each of these new courses in further detail over the coming days, including this one on Storytelling and Philanthropy. By Alexandra Hudson When asked how she… Read more »
Fundraising 101: Tell your story
By Mark Wingfield Mark Wingfield is associate pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and holds the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) designation* from Lake Institute on Faith & Giving. He is a former journalist who is active in the nonprofit sector, having helped start four nonprofits and currently serving on the boards… Read more »