tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74124296374293042372024-03-17T20:04:34.917-07:00Fundraising SavvyFundraising Savvy TM is what Brenda Ray Scott via Adept Diva Consulting brings to her clients. Read this blog for a discussion of all things fundraising including current trends (beyond best practices), corporate relations, foundation relations, and grantwriting. Additional areas of expertise and advocacy include donor retention and equity, inclusion and diversity.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-89179339877286487302018-07-03T12:29:00.003-07:002023-07-21T16:51:02.847-07:005 "super skills" you need!<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Have you been thinking about the various challenges of the
evolving workplace? According to an article I recently read on Fast Company's website, "<span style="letter-spacing: .15pt;">The workplace of
today and the future looks quite different due to technology, the economy, the
environment, and politics, according to the </span><a href="http://www.iftf.org/home/" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #22458f; letter-spacing: .15pt;">Institute for the Future</span></a><span style="letter-spacing: .15pt;"> (IFTF), a not-for-profit think tank that
helps organizations plan for the future." </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Here is a list of the 5 skills:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1. Personal Brand</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">The article, although brief, started me down the path of having a larger conversation with workers of all size, including those individuals just starting in their careers as well as those who are moving into more senior roles.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">This list of five traits offers us great qualities indeed for building Fundraising Savy!</span></span></div>
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1. Define what is important to you (and prioritize what really matters).
2. Establish boundaries.
3. Sleep.
4. Stay active.
5. Find a hobby that let's you unplug.
I challenge you - in a friendly non-violent way - to read the article and identify your list of five steps!</span></span></div>
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I'm back. And you? Here with me. Today, I celebrate International Women's Day at a Happy Hour Celebration that I am hosting with my friend Della Rae. We will be welcoming 50 or so other phenomenal women. Visit http://dellarae.net/iwd-2018/ to learn more.<br />
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In the meantime, I'm working on a series of blogs that will entertain and delight. If I've done my job well, they will also inform and incite (and add insight). It's time for change in how we do fundraising, philanthropy, equity, and inclusion.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-66156043430821806402014-02-15T11:58:00.002-08:002023-07-21T16:51:42.491-07:00Advancement Services; Integrating Social Media into Funder ResearchFor those of you who have been following my work, you know that I started early on - now nearly four years ago - delving into teaching others about how to integrate social media into research on funders such as private and corporate foundations. I've spoken in many settings on this topic and this week, I've literally taken my show on the road and am speaking at the CASE VIII Conference taking place in Vancouver, BC. My talk was incorporated into the Advancement Services track. I can see you furrowing your brow and scratching your head that you're wondering why this field of study is relevant to you, but wait! There's more! What better way to strengthen the pipeline than profiling our best prospects by better utilizing social media.<br />
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At this morning's talk entitled, "Building on the Basics While Integrating Social Media Platforms," I shared trends in this area and lead a discussion and hands on exploration how these concepts and tools are practical to the work of our colleagues. We considered studies that described how funders perceived themselves through their social media presence and that the understanding is important to how the Foundation communicates the qualities it is seeking in a grant applicant. After all, isn't a grant application somewhat like an audition? Many will audition, but only one or a few will be cast in a starring or supporting role.<br />
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In the course of this short hour, we also contrasted two foundations; The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates foundations and their respective uses of social media as an extension of their respective work. Judging from the breadth of the social media and internet presence that one funder still views social media platforms as a means of "announcing" or "instructing" the community (and prospective grantseekers) while the other funder employs a variety of platforms to elicit feedback and ideas (innovations) from the community (and prospective grantseekers.)<br />
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Participants came away with many practical tools and re-energized with a fresh perspective about how to utilize social media more fully as a tool in the grantseeking process and a strong awareness of the important role of ethics in this process.<br />
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That's your dose of Fundraising Savvy!<br />
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<br />Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-56979361282177360302012-05-04T16:27:00.000-07:002012-05-07T14:30:50.766-07:00Social Media and Grantwriting - Survey - Deadline now 5/10/12<br />
<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">The intersection of
social media and grantwriting fills my thoughts regularly except today when they were
interrupted by news of the passing of Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch.
The outpouring of mourning was remarkable. There were literally thousands of tweets an hour to honor the memory and accomplishments of MCA. You can check out my Twitter feed @adeptdiva to see how I paid tribute. As grantwriters, we face the challenge in being potentially overwhelmed by the volume of tweets, status updates, pictures, etc. that flow through social media. I can be your guide to navigating the seemingly endless stream of information for that special tweet or update that can tell you just what you need to know to make the right ask, at the right time, for the right project, and for the right amount from the right funder!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">To be a good guide, I n</span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">eed to know where you want to go. Give me
your input on how you use social media in your grantseeking work! I'm putting
finishing touches on my presentation for WVDO's Regional Conference. You can
hear me speak on Thursday, May 17 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. on grantwriting and social media. You can find out more
about the conference on Twitter at @WVDO_OR #wvdoconf12 or visit <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.myfundraisingconference.org/">http://www.myfundraisingconference.org/</a></span> .</span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">So, here's the link to my survey - </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsvy%2Emk%2Fgsmadc2012&urlhash=xTXr&_t=tracking_anet" target="blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://svy.mk/gsmadc2012</span></a> and if you reply by 5/10/12, you just
might win o</span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">ne hour free consulting from the Adept Diva! </span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-19726007359141692992012-04-30T11:08:00.001-07:002012-04-30T11:08:36.040-07:00Nonprofit Director and Officer Responsibilities and Employment Matters Too!Serving as a board member i.e., director of a nonprofit is no longer just about selling tables for the next fundraising event or simply listing your service on a resume. As nonprofits continue to struggle with the vagaries of a dampened economy, expectations are increasing that directors are approaching their service with the same attentiveness they might bestow on their paid careers. Of particular interest in the spectrum of due diligence are fiduciary and personnel responsibilities. In last week's Nonprofit Spring Forum presented by Pacific Continental Bank held in Portland, Oregon, attendees heard from a distinguished panel including Dennis Doherty (DePaul Industries), Chrys Martin (Davis Wright Tremaine LLP), Michael Shrayer (Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, and our moderator Steve Miller (Beecher Carlson Insurance Agency LLC) just how important it is for board members to be well-informed and well-insured on both counts.<br />
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In the discussion of the board's role, we were reminded of three key duties:<br />
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1 Diligence: Act in good faith and make decisions in the best interest of the organization.<br />
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2. Loyalty: Avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest. Disclose and be open about potential conflicts of interest.<br />
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3. Obedience: Follow the charter of the organization and applicable laws.<br />
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We also discussed the "Business Judgement" rule. Which - to my recollection - deals with using the context of your beliefs to support decisions that are made.<br />
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Chrys Martin stressed the importance of not rubber-stamping decisions. If your bylaws aren't serving you well, get engaged and get them changed especially with regard to indemnification. She stressed the important of clear job descriptions for board members and paid staff. She also remarked about the importance of carrying Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance for board members. Homeowners Insurance is not a substitute! There is no "state coverage" or "immunity" for volunteers including board members. Ms. Martin also spoke a great deal regarding employment practices.<br />
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No, I'm not an attorney and don't play one on TV! I am though a proud CFRE wanting to share this important information with you. I'm hopeful the recap of this lively conversation will encourage you to revisit your bylaws with a focus on how they can be improved to serve your organization and its board best.<br />
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Special thanks to Lisa Faust and the team at Pacific Continental Bank and the panelists for bringing this presentation to us!<br />
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<br />Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-11943056192327903532011-07-10T13:59:00.000-07:002011-07-10T14:32:59.707-07:00Foundations: Program Officers and the Funding ProcessReading an excerpt from the <u>Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals</u>, edited by Darian Rodriquez Heyman, ed., published as a Top Ten Fundraising Tips list by guidestar.org helped me realize how daunting starting the conversation with a Program Officer can when you're about to apply for grant funding. In item number two of the Top Ten List, "How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Grant (Never Apply for a Grant without Contacting the Foundation First)", has some helpful tips. However, it takes more than a phone call to a foundation program officer to learn about the the program officer's role.<br /><br />The point about taking initiative to call a funder is well-taken. Calling a funder is a wonderful way to get a conversation going. In my experience, program officers don't always decide how funding is allocated. I think it is more accurate to say that they are in a position to influence decisions about how funding is made. They do though serve as the liaison between the foundation and the applicant nonprofit facilitating communication and compliance during the application process and later once the award is made (or not).<br /><br />My recent experiences with program officers at larger and smaller foundations are that they are willing to provide some coaching through a process for organizations with a great concept and less experience in creating proposals. On occasion, these program officers are willing to read drafts of an application. More often than not, I'm finding program officers who are available by phone or email rather than in person. You also want to attend pre-proposal conferences or workshops offered by a funder even if the sessions are advertised as not being required. Those sessions - as it proved for me recently - may be a perfect opportunity to get better acquainted with the funder's application process, the program officer, and what projects for which other organizations may be requesting funding. Happy Applying!<br /><br />Follow this blog, follow me @adeptdiva on Twitter, or link with me via LinkedIn!Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-13742339600113020742010-10-26T09:52:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:51:57.760-07:00Social Media and Grantwriting - WVDO Third Thursday PresentationSocial media and grantwriting are terms that you don't hear often used together. As demonstrated in this presentation I created for WVDO's Third Thursday series, more grantmakers - especially the larger foundations - are regularly utilizing platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. to share their messages about the causes they support and their grantmaking practices. The presentation is available at <a href="http://www.wvdo-or.org/">http://www.wvdo-or.org</a> and click under program and then past program summaries.<br /><br />For experienced and novice grant professionals alike, you still have to perform due diligence through traditional means such as examining a funder's Form 990s or visitng a funder website to learn about guidelines and grantmaking.<br /><br />This presentation provided an overview and examined the social media presence of a number of funders. I've begun work on a Part II presentation that will drill down on more technical elements of mining the data and employing social media to build relationships with funders.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-9265567025383128722010-10-01T12:16:00.000-07:002010-10-01T14:05:36.598-07:00How Arts Groups Are Faring in the Troubled Economy - Commentary"How Arts Groups are Faring," regardless of the economy, is an age old question. In "the troubled economy," the question becomes more pressing as support for the fabric of life we call arts (and culture) falls to the wayside as audiences (and donors) limit their support either out of necessity or aesthetic. This commentary offers Fundraising Savvy TM along with a free resource to help you make the argument about the economic impact of arts.<br /><br />This conversation, which took place as a live chat hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy on Tuesday, September 28, offered a limited, but useful perspective in "how arts groups are faring in the troubled economy." This moderated discussion featured the following panelists, whose full biographies may be found on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">webpage</span> for the discussion:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://philanthropy.com/article/How-Arts-Groups-Are-Faring-in/124290">http://philanthropy.com/article/How-Arts-Groups-Are-Faring-in/124290</a><br /><br /><br />David G. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mallette</span> is a consultant with Management Consultants for the Arts, in Stamford, Conn.<br /><br /><br />Dory <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanderhoof</span> is a senior partner for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Geneovese</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanderhoof</span> & Associates, in Toronto.<br /><br /><br />Of the questions and answers shared during the live discussion, the exchanges covered a variety of topics. In discussing revenue, the panelists suggested that diversifying contributed and earned revenue was important to a group's financial well-being and that expanding educational and summer programs could be very beneficial. The panelists concurred on the necessity of developing products and services that promote the brand.<br /><br /><br />In discussing primary factors for budget shortfalls and the lack of ability to adjust budgets, Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vandrehoof</span> placed unwarranted emphasis on union contracts as the primary problem with organizations having difficulty managing the economic downturn. In all fairness, contracts are negotiated with both parties/sides having the opportunity to provide input. Contracts that some perceive as overly beneficial to union employees were created through dialog. In response to the online poll question, "Did your arts <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">organization</span> implement any of these cost saving measures in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">the</span> last 18 months?" taken during the live session, the responses confirmed that indeed labor costs represent the focus for adjusting the budget when revenue is down:<br /><br />24% - layoffs<br />14% - salary reductions<br />43% - cuts to performances or programs<br />19% - furloughs<br /><br />These panelists from the east coast at best overlooked and at worst ignored the discussion about the difference in regional funding for arts organizations in the United States. We heard about regional disparity in the form of contrasting Texas and California. Contrasting Oregon and North Carolina or some other combination might have provided better insight into the economic plight of arts groups.<br /><br />Dory <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanderhoof's</span> assertion that arts serve as a driver for the service economy i.e., jobs is an understatement of the economic impact. Is that really the best or strongest argument for supporting the arts? Thankfully, a resource provided during the conversation tells us a more comprehensive and thorough story of that economic impact. In May, 2007, Americans for the Arts published its study, "Arts and Economic Prosperity III," as a guide to the large scale economic impact happening through nonprofit arts organizations. The guide can be accessed at <a href="http://www.americansforthearts.org/information_services/research/services/economic_impact/default.asp">http://www.americansforthearts.org/information_services/research/services/economic_impact/default.asp</a><br /><br />In the course of the exchanges we learn the following from David <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mallette</span>, "I'm also a big believer in special event fund raising if you have the skills set to do it well." While there is a truth to the fact of having the right skills set for this type of fundraising facilitates success, Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mallette</span> could have offered the disclaimer that special event fund raising should generally only be pursued as apart of a comprehensive fundraising program. All too often organizations that produce special events focus only on the gross proceeds (revenue) without considering how they will cultivate newly acquired donors and integrate them into a comprehensive fundraising program or how much staff and volunteer time is needed to produce a first class event.<br /><br />The conversation then turned to "significant new trends in fundraising strategies," where the panelists shared the following:<br /><br />Dory <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanderhoof</span>:<br />"The arts adoption of a focus beyond the annual campaign towards a comprehensive strategy that puts equal emphasis on Endowment, Legacy Gifts and Annual Fund. Same strategy the Universities used in the 70s. This is a major organization strategy. Right now there are billions of dollars of comprehensive campaigning in the planning and silent phase." (sic)<br /><br />David <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mallette</span>:<br />"Ditto (above) on Dory's comment - a more comprehensive approach to donors <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">vis</span>-a-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">vis</span> all the organization's contribution streams." (sic)<br /><br />While Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanderhoof's</span> comments seemed to reflect larger organizations, the advice here applies to smaller, emerging arts organizations as well. In the haste (or preoccupation) to raise general operating or current program dollars, organizations sometimes overlook key opportunities to build legacy gifts i.e., planned gifts that will benefits the organization in the future. While not every organization may be ready to launch and manage an endowment fund, the organization certainly has the capacity to remind its supporters to make a bequest or otherwise make a gift of assets that becomes a legacy for the donors and the organization.<br /><br />In continuing to explore emerging trends, both panelists cited the expansion of summer and educational programming. Dory <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanderhoof</span> says, ". . . we've seen arts groups focus much more on earned revenue sources: building audience, expanding school and summer programs, using existing assets such as families. Expanding the number of people who have transactional experience with you expands the number of potential donors. We did a survey late last year of about 60 organizations adopting new strategies and tactics. Very, very few reported new fund raising strategies."<br /><br />The two important themes to take away from this conversation are 1) to diversify your contributed income to include a variety of vehicles for donors and 2) to fully utilize your assets including considering expanding your current programming to maximize your earned income.<br /><br />This conversation was most welcome and needs to happen on a local level wherever you are. For my followers in Oregon, you may want to explore these issues and others at the Oregon Arts Summit 2010 happening on Thursday, October 7. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/cZuyuq">http://bit.ly/cZuyuq</a> In the meantime, visit this blog frequently for your next dose of Fundraising Savvy TM.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-37239850885123992412010-06-08T12:24:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:52:14.471-07:00PND - Off the Shelf - The Power of Legacy and Planned Gifts: How Nonprofits and Donors Work Together to Change the World<a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/offtheshelf/ots.jhtml;jsessionid=KCHAV31E1UUH1LAQBQ4CGW15AAAACI2F?id=295300011">PND - Off the Shelf - The Power of Legacy and Planned Gifts: How Nonprofits and Donors Work Together to Change the World</a><br /><br />Kevin Johnson of Retriever Development Counsel recently published an indispensable book. Follow the link to read the review I wrote for PND Off the Shelf. Philanthropy News Digest (PND) is a service of The Foundation Center.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-86187052935367437932010-04-22T22:44:00.001-07:002023-07-21T16:52:26.075-07:00PND - News - Foundation Giving Declined by Record 8.4 Percent in 2009, Study Finds<a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=291300030"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PND</span> - News - Foundation Giving Declined by Record 8.4 Percent in 2009, Study Finds</a><br /><br />While one never wants to see giving decline, it's a relief that 2009 foundation giving only decreased 8 percent. The 8 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">percent</span> is a striking contrast with the 17 percent declined noted in 2008. I'll be sharing more insights about this report and other fundraising trends as one of three panelists presenting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grantwriting</span> Know How and Resources for Tough Economic Times on Thurs. May 20 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the upcoming Willamette Valley Development Officers Regional Conference happening on May 20-21, 2010 at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">DoubleTree</span> Lloyd Center. Visit <a href="http://www.wvdo2010.0rg/">http://www.wvdo2010.0rg/</a> for more information and to register!<br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ShareThis</span></a>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-88566265248936351782010-04-15T04:58:00.001-07:002010-05-11T22:41:15.299-07:00PND - News - Value of Volunteer Time Up 60 Cents in 2009<a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=291100013"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PND</span> - News - Value of Volunteer Time Up 60 Cents in 2009</a><br /><br />This news took me somewhat by surprise. Volunteer time is now valued at $20.85 per hour in 2009. That value is a $.60 increase from the previous year. While I value volunteers tremendously, I do have to wonder about compensation levels for paid staff working at nonprofits. What type of message are organizations sending to paid employees by valuing volunteer time at such a high level?<br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ShareThis</span></a>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-46924496817236148872010-03-30T11:56:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:52:37.091-07:00Why you (yes, you) should care about economics!Too often, we focus exclusively on giving trends – who is giving how much – to the exclusion of greater economic trends. Pacific Continental Bank’s Nonprofit Economic Breakfast Forum provided a premium opportunity for John Mitchell, Dave Westcott, and Gary McGee to help us understand how various facets of the greater economy and continuing recovery could and will impact giving. My thanks to Dan Hempy, Lisa Faust, and the team at Pacific Continental Bank for convening such a great panel and making this event possible!<br /><br />This morning’s meeting was in the words of Pacific Continental Bank’s CEO Dan Hempy – “the brainchild of Lisa Faust.” Brainchild is a very apt description. The event brought together CEOs, fiscal managers, executive directors, and other professionals like me to hear three of the area’s most recognized leaders in nonprofit finance to share with us their assessments of how the current recession is affecting nonprofits and insights about how the recovery looks for the sector.<br /><br />Gary McGee (McGee & Co.) mentioned that according to his research 10 – 12% of nonprofits will come close on breaking even in the current fiscal year. He said that in places like Texas government is contracting with for profit entities to provide services such as housing and other services traditionally seen as the exclusive domain of nonprofits. He didn’t provide local examples. He cited the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act - <a href="http://ow.ly/1sL7D">http://ow.ly/1sL7D</a> – as an important milestone in the fiscal management of nonprofits. He shared that corporate giving now seems to include a greater mix of in-kind contributions and that institutional funders (my words) were less likely to fund administrative, operational, or fundraising costs.<br /><br />Dave Westcott (The Oregon Community Foundation) described how OCF has managed in the face of the changed economy and described his experience with giving in that same context. Dave said that giving has increased to large organizations and suggested that the increase may correlate with smaller organizations cutting development staff and in some cases entire departments. He mentioned that Oregon ranks second highest in giving in the west. (Follow this link to see information on OCF’s 2009 survey <a href="http://ow.ly/1sL6M">http://ow.ly/1sL6M</a>. Dave observed that, “Operations funding will remain an issue with us in the face of growing need.” He shared his belief that “baby boomers” are the largest, wealthiest demographic ever and offer an opportunity to develop deferred giving programs. Dave encouraged nonprofit leadership to build and diversify revenue by focusing on filling the pipeline for gifts; to work with banks, trusts, community foundations, and other entities to develop these opportunities; and to establish a planned giving committee. He reminded the audience that the next Community Grants deadline is August 1. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.oregoncf.org/receive/grants/grant-opportunities">http://www.oregoncf.org/receive/grants/grant-opportunities</a><br /><br />John Mitchell (M & H Economic Consultants) provided a presentation packed with all types of statistics and insights. Here are the highlights and to me the most significant; “looming demographic change and new medical system launched – payroll taxes to investment income for high income persons." John offered the following article, “Taxes Cause Wealth Drain On States” <a href="http://ow.ly/1sL1k">http://ow.ly/1sL1k</a> published in the Wall Street Journal as an example of how changes in taxes can impact charitable giving. His points to ponder included, “Where do new jobs come from? (Jobs, Gates, Vollum, Packard, Knight, Ford, etc.)” and “The Shape of the Upturn? – V, W, L, NIKE (Swoosh). I especially liked his illustration of the NIKE recovery being one that follows the shape of the swoosh: middle then down and then a steady upward trajectory. The list for new jobs sounded like a list of foundations to me, but I didn’t have a chance to clarify the intent of the list. If the intent is to list foundations supporting innovation and entrepreneurism, I’d like to see the Ewing and Marion Kauffman Foundation listed there too. John did mention innovation as being an inspiration for new jobs, so perhaps Kauffman is a fit here. He cited as long term considerations “The Great Recession’s Legacies i.e., regulatory demands and a decline in giving, “Response of High Net Worth/New Income Households Respond to Tax Changes – New Jersey as a Model (See previous link. Notice a theme here?), and “Unfunded Entitlements Coming Home to Roost – Generational Conflict? Competition for You!”<br /><br />The Forum ended with our three speakers convened as a panel and entertaining questions from the audience. Let me put my Fundraising Savvy to work in developing a new grantwriting or sponsorship program or re-energizing and refining an existing program so that your organization can realize its funding potential.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-38410314801720326462010-03-18T12:47:00.000-07:002010-03-18T12:49:17.967-07:00Nancy Lublin's letter - "We Really Need to Talk."In this column, Nancy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lublin</span> sends "an open letter from Nancy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lublin</span> to her powerful "friends" at foundations." The letter reads mostly tongue-in-cheek and makes some valid points including asking <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">funders</span> to "stop hating on overhead." I think Ms. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Lublin</span> missed an incredible opportunity to address another important issue: measuring the success of a program. Is it possible to have a uniform measure of success like having a uniform grant application?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/142/do-something-we-really-need-to-talk.html">http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/142/do-something-we-really-need-to-talk.html</a>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-66690734792977168262010-03-18T09:20:00.001-07:002023-07-21T16:52:49.519-07:00PND - News - Many Small and Mid-Sized Foundations Plan to Cut Grantmaking This Year, Survey Finds<a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=288100004">PND - News - Many Small and Mid-Sized Foundations Plan to Cut Grantmaking This Year, Survey Finds</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com/">ShareThis</a><br /><br /><br />Without knowing the size of the sampling, the geographic location of the respondents, or the methodology of the survey, how do we correlate the results to our work as grantwriters in different geographic regions or areas of grantmaking? I think it would also be helpful to understand the size of the organizations being funded by these grantmakers and the size of the grants being awarded.<br /><br />I have requested the executive summary of the survey from the Association of Small Foundations and will post an update on my questions once it is available.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-11431025095786258032010-03-16T06:50:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:50:42.575-07:00@anywhere - Where Twitter is at . . .Have you heard about Twitter's latest interface? Visit http://blog.twitter.com/2010/03/anywhere.html to find out more! How can you use Twitter's latest platform to boost your productivity, web traffic, and online contributions?Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-68394478975011136352010-02-11T10:37:00.001-08:002023-07-21T16:49:50.754-07:00PND - News - Dallas Opera Receives Anonymous $10 Million Matching Grant<a href=http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=284700025>PND - News - Dallas Opera Receives Anonymous $10 Million Matching Grant</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-10675522175348755052009-11-30T13:43:00.000-08:002023-07-21T16:49:38.262-07:00Giving in Oregon Survey: 2009 Mid-Year UpdateRecently released, the Oregon Community Foundation’s “Giving in Oregon Survey: 2009 Mid-Year Update” offers an interesting and important glimpse into the mindset and perception of the current economic and charitable giving climates and the collective impact on nonprofit organizations serving Oregon. Completed in August and September, 2009, by 134 nonprofits (all OCF grantees), the survey reflects a reasonable breadth of responses to questions about the impact of the economic climate on charitable giving in Oregon in 2009. <br /><br />Overall, the responses indicate a guarded optimism with regard to the charitable giving taking place in Oregon. A surprising 59 percent of respondents indicated that the climate for charitable giving in Oregon today is “fair.” A nearly equally surprising 13 percent of respondents deemed the climate in Oregon as “good.” It seems that professionals in Oregon’s nonprofit sector are optimistic about the sustainability and potential for growth of charitable giving in the state. <br /><br />Anecdotal comments shared in the mid-year update also indicate recognition of the importance and potential impact of continuing to communicate with current and potential donors since organizations may need to acquire, nurture, and retain more donors giving smaller donations.<br /><br />While many types of organizations are highlighted, the survey does not separate healthcare organizations into a separate category. In speaking with Katie Shriver, research officer, at the Oregon Community Foundation, I learned that respondents were selected from all of OCF’s granting areas and that responses from healthcare organizations were included in the Social Services portion of the survey. <br /><br />The findings of this survey should prove useful to organizations looking to planning for sustainability and growth in the 2010 calendar year. To access the update in its entirety, visit <a href="http://www.oregoncf.org/Templates/media/files/giving_report_nov09.pdf">http://www.oregoncf.org/Templates/media/files/giving_report_nov09.pdf</a>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-62002597290980817412009-09-17T07:26:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:49:25.207-07:00Washington Children's Hospital to Receive $150-Million From United Arab EmiratesHere's a link to an article I commented on Wednesday, 9/16/09:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://philanthropy.com/news/updates/9515/washingon-childrens-hospital-to-receive-150-million-from-united-arab-emirates">http://philanthropy.com/news/updates/9515/washingon-childrens-hospital-to-receive-150-million-from-united-arab-emirates</a><br /><br /><br /><br />(My comment is No. 3 after the end of the article. )<br /><br /><br /><br />Washington Children's Hospital to Receive $150-Million From United Arab Emirates<br />By Holly Hall<br /><br /><br />The Children’s National Medical Center, in Washington, plans to announce Wednesday that it has received $150-million from the United Arab Emirates.<br /><br /><br />The donation, one of the biggest a charity in the United States has received from a foreign source, comes at a time when most wealthy American donors are pulling back. Only two other gifts of $100-million or more have been made so far this year, compared with 21 gifts of that size last year. Such sluggish giving is a key reason <a href="http://philanthropy.com/premium/articles/v21/i21/21000101.htm">why a growing number of American charities are seeking money overseas.</a>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-84885306099638568292009-07-29T16:16:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:49:09.177-07:00July 23, 2009 Kent Dove - A Blueprint for Fundraising Success in Any EconomyI joined an audience of AFP members and non-members for Kent Dove's recent webinar, "A Blueprint for Fundraising Success in Any Economy: Creating a Sustainable, Comprehensive<br />Development Model." Dove offers an amazing array of insights based on many years of successful higher education fundraising. Here are a few nuggets of knowledge for you to integrate into your planning:<br /><ol><li>Focus on assessing the needs, choosing the right methods for raising funds, and the best process for evaluating effectiveness</li><br /><li>Volunteers are integral to a successful program. When engaging volunteers in fundraising, dedicate adequate resources and guidance to help them be successful.</li><br /><li>Focus your annual fund development on acquiring new donors, getting donors to repeat, and upgrading current donors.</li><br /><li>Above all, keep stewardship top of mind when creating your strategy.</li></ol><br />While I found great value and nuggets in the presentation, I felt it would have been helpful to have more acknowledgement of the current recession and suggestions for countering its effects.<br /><br /><br />Dove's authored many books including, Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program, which has proven useful to me in working with organizations and budgets of all sizes. The book has a place of honor in my office. This book is included on the reading list for the CFRE exam.<br /><br /><br />I'm not suggesting, "Fundraising by the Book," but rather to utilize the best tools to develop a comprehensive strategy that will help your organization reach its potential.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-50433464894120236832009-03-20T15:36:00.001-07:002023-07-21T16:48:57.064-07:00Networking and Educational Resources for Grantwriting in Portland, Oregon!<div>This post is offered in answer to the many requests I received recently for information about two groups (and I've added two more) who are terrific resources for grantwriters in and around the Portland, Oregon metro area:</div>
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<br /><div><strong>American Association of Grant Professionals:</strong> <a href="http://www.grantprofessionals.org/">http://www.grantprofessionals.org/</a></div>
<br /><div>The next meeting of the Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter will be in early May. Send your email and I'll see that you receive a notice with all of the meeting details.</div>
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<br /><div><strong>Faith-Based Grant Writing Consortium:</strong> <a href="http://www.multnomah.edu/Contributors/PagesNewsEvents/GrantConsortium/GrantConsortium.asp">http://www.multnomah.edu/Contributors/PagesNewsEvents/GrantConsortium/GrantConsortium.asp</a></div>
<br /><div>This group meets twice annually to gather professionals who as staff or volunteers seek grants on behalf of organizations with faith-based mission. The next meeting will take place on Wed. 7/15/09 from 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. at Multnomah University at 8435 NE Glisan Street in Portland, Oregon. </div>
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<br /><div><strong>Willamette Valley Development Officers (WVDO):</strong> <a href="http://www.wvdo-or.org/">http://www.wvdo-or.org/</a></div>
<br /><div>This group offers educational and networking opportunities for members and non-members. Visit the website to learn more about upcoming meetings.</div>
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<br /><div><strong>Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP):</strong> <a href="http://afporegon.afpnet.org/">http://afporegon.afpnet.org/</a></div>
<br /><div>This international organization (more than 30,000 members and growing) offers local networking and educational programs for members and non-members. Members are able to access national research and tools for fundraising including grantwriting. Visit the website to learn about upcoming events.</div>
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<br /><div>Stay tuned to my blog - better yet add me to your RSS or follow me at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/adeptdiva">http://www.twitter.com/adeptdiva</a> for more Fundraising Savvy! Look for me on LinkedIn!</div>Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-38652791076792175732009-02-26T12:14:00.000-08:002023-07-21T16:48:41.385-07:00Meeting Leslie Crutchfield, co-author of Forces for GoodYesterday, I had the good fortune to meet Leslie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Crutchfield</span>, one of the authors of <u>Forces for Good (<a href="http://www.forcesforgood.net/">http://www.forcesforgood.net/</a>)</u> at the Willamette Valley Development Officers (<a href="http://www.wvdo-or.org/">http://www.wvdo-or.org/</a> ) luncheon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2YVo-ziWmRays9KAI0q2tUk92VbNAWe3kGg970XxAfehpAPuNtmXeT9zywJbbtckVtJ0JSevADQelRC4cD_cyLwHhAO48FtlFX6qPRMC2TrVJpdNY_I-ViDoim8ERPj7FJ8BUMIE4W4/s1600-h/Adept+Diva+and+Leslie+Crutchfield+-+2-25-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307205061042304018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2YVo-ziWmRays9KAI0q2tUk92VbNAWe3kGg970XxAfehpAPuNtmXeT9zywJbbtckVtJ0JSevADQelRC4cD_cyLwHhAO48FtlFX6qPRMC2TrVJpdNY_I-ViDoim8ERPj7FJ8BUMIE4W4/s320/Adept+Diva+and+Leslie+Crutchfield+-+2-25-09.jpg" border="0" /></a>Named by The Economist as one of the top ten business books of the year, the book includes in depth case studies of what makes a successful nonprofit. From my reading of the book and Ms. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Crutchfield's</span> presentation, the insights really focus on leveraging resources and opportunities that create momentum and evangelists. The six practices reflect these ideas and also the significance of being able to think in a culture of abundance. What comes to mind is working together with other organizations to build more opportunities. The book's last chapter - Putting It into Practice - nicely summarizes what it will take to make the leap to different thinking. In the "Becoming a Force for Good" section, Exhibit 9.8 The New Nonprofit Paradigm helping the reader see how practices of High-Impact Nonprofits look when compared to previous practices.<br /><br />I suggested to Ms. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Crutchfield</span> during the talk that foundations are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">influencers</span> distinct from government individuals, non-governmental organizations, and businesses and be introduced into an illustration that I'm referring to as "Connecting the Dots." The diagram showed the interconnectedness of the primary <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">influencers</span> in shaping the six practices. I offered the suggestion since many foundations are working together on global health, public school education, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">healthcare</span> coverage initiatives - just to name a few. In that respect, they represent nonprofit networks working beyond themselves for the same change or cause. By doing so, they help operating nonprofits establish similar networks. She asked me to be in touch to share more information on some of these initiatives.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-72954358922655579542008-04-07T10:37:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:47:48.998-07:00Day 4: Saving the Best for LastVolunteering has its rewards. On Wednesday, 4/2, I had the good fortune to serve as speaker host and consequently introduced Dr. Susan Raymond. The good doctor appeared in Portland recently so I felt particularly fortunate to encounter her and her thinking again so soon.<br /><br />Dr. Raymond invited me to introduce her to a diverse audience. While her presentation was rather big picture, her message about fundraising professionals being better versed in economics and anthropology was not lost on me. Dr. Raymond underscored how understanding how the economy works could inform fundraising strategy.<br /><br />You can find a collection of Susan’s articles at <a href="http://www.onphilanthropy.com/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5678">http://www.onphilanthropy.com/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5678</a><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.onphilanthropy.com/">http://www.onphilanthropy.com/</a> and register for the weekly newsletter.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7412429637429304237.post-67211946055095991612008-04-07T10:36:00.000-07:002023-07-21T16:47:33.296-07:00Day 3: Where did the day go?Rather than bore you with a summary of the sessions, it seemed like a good seventh inning stretch opportunity. I was fortunate enough to be invited to join a group from Heifer International at the Padres / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Strohs</span> (as in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Astros</span>) game at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">PetCo</span> Park. We walked from our house up on the hill (okay, it was Holiday Inn Express) down to the stadium and enjoyed a fabulous pizza at Basic. Highlights of the game included the Padres winning, meeting a guy named <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Elevin</span> who adopted us, and spending some quality time with great folks in San Diego.Fundraising Savvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00763408971575824479noreply@blogger.com