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The New Year is upon us and, as always, change is the only constant.
New tax laws have been enacted for 2018 that – according to media reports and other sources – have the potential of discouraging individuals from making billions of dollars-worth of charitable gifts to the nonprofit sector. If that were to happen, it would truly have an Armageddon-like effect on sector and, more importantly, our communities…
When a key executive, staff or board member departs from your nonprofit, weathering the transition can be a balancing act. On one hand, your team will need to keep moving full speed ahead on your fundraising projects. On the other hand, without this important...
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Lourdes University Seeks Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement serves as the chief advancement officer, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program that includes donor identification and cultivation, major gifts, external relations, planned giving, and much more. Apply by end of day Friday, December 22, 2017.
When a nonprofit loses their executive director, the transition can be tough to weather. So much of a nonprofit’s identity is wrapped up in how this leader is perceived by the public, as well as how they shape the organization’s culture internally. Without a strong,...
Three tips for counteracting recent charitable headlines. You’ve probably seen these headlines recently:
Giving USA 2017: Total Charitable Donations Rise to New High of $390.05 Billion; How America Gives Special Report: Breaking the Charity Habit; and, American Generosity Declines in the 21st Century, Report Suggests
As you can see, the recent and somewhat contradictory charitable headlines can be confusing to all of us…
AMERICAN GENEROSITY: In a special report (How America Gives) released in October 2017, the Chronicle of Philanthropy revealed that fewer Americans are reporting charitable giving on their tax returns.
Is it really on the decline or are nonprofits missing the boat?
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 30, for free cocktails a discussion of the report’s findings and what they mean for the Indianapolis nonprofit community. Jen Pendleton, vice president of Aly Sterling Philanthropy, and Sarah Nathan, associate director of public programs at The Fund Raising School, will lead the discussion.
Read on for more information and RSVP by Nov. 22…
Sure, you’ve got data. Lots of data. Yet, somehow, the data aren’t working for you. You’re not getting the information you need to make good decisions. What’s the problem? Let’s look at one example: A circumscribed but potentially highly profitable way that nonprofits...
The holiday season is a busy and significant time for nonprofit organizations. This guide explores five essential strategies for year-end fundraising success.
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ProMedica Seeks Executive Director, Adrian and Tecumseh, MI. Apply by October 27, 2017. ProMedica seeks a motivational leader for its philanthropy team in Adrian and Tecumseh, Michigan. The executive director, with the help of the core philanthropy team, will help oversee foundation activity for ProMedica Bixby Hospital and the Herrick Hospital Foundation.
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ABLE Seeks Regional Director of Development – The Regional Director of Development is responsible for the development and implementation of a development outreach plan for Toledo and selected regional markets. This includes annual campaign and event planning and execution, donor cultivation, volunteer engagement and community collaboration. [Apply to Aly Sterling Philanthropy]…
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