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The State Of Nonprofit’s Capital Campaigns: New Research! [Video]

The director of engagement at CapitalCampaignPro.com talks about capital campaigns in the nonprofit sector and shares insights from their recent national research on the impact of campaigns on nonprofits. The fast-paced conversation with Steven Shattuck, elaborates on the value of data-driven research and strategic planning in successful capital campaigns, debunks some myths, and explains why nonprofits should strongly consider the benefits of feasibility studies in their fundraising efforts. The discussion touches on the success of capital campaigns despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty. Steven emphasizes that bold and visionary leadership played a significant role in the success of these campaigns during challenging times. Steven says “When it comes to capital campaigns, it’s worth remembering that bold leadership and vision can overcome external challenges. People needed help, and if you had a clear case for support with a sense of urgency, those are the people who won in the last three years.” – They address the myth of capital campaign cannibalization, where organizations fear that launching a capital campaign will negatively impact their annual fund. The research showed that this fear is largely unfounded, with most organizations reporting that their annual funds either increased or remained stable during capital campaigns. You’ll learn the importance of feasibility studies in capital campaigns. Steven shares how these studies not only help organizations determine their campaign’s viability but also strengthen donor relationships, with organizations that conducted feasibility studies reporting stronger major donor relationships.You can also listen to the show on your favorite podcast channel. Additionally, the American Nonprofit Academy provides news, inspiration, and training for the nonprofit and social impact community.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact

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How To Create More Engaging Fundraising Emails with Tim Sarrantonio and Cherian Koshy [Video]

Listen to a SNEAK PEEK of Missions to Movements Podcast Ep 89 with Neon One’s Tim Sarrantonio and Merit America’s Cherian Koshy.Listen to the full episode here: https://positiveequation.com/how-to-create-more-engaging-fundraising-emails-with-tim-sarrantonio-and-cherian-koshy/This interview takes you behind the scenes where we discuss:1. Highlights from Neon One’s 2022 Email Report – Sharing data from 1,500 non-profits, 30k+ campaigns & 150 million emails total!2. How AI determined the best emotions to use in email subject lines3. 1 word that you’ll be shocked to know drove email opens!4. Exclusive GivingTuesday Email Data! What’s holding nonprofits back from being more successful on GivingTuesday?And much more!! #nonprofitmarketing #podcast #fundraising

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Mario Roleplays for !Charity | Raising Money for Stack-Up | !stackup !help !details [Video]

Welcome to Mario Roleplays for Charity! A 12-hour event where we play Super Mario RPG Remake to raise money for Stack-Up.Learn more about Stack-Up here: https://www.stackup.org/Donate here: https://stackup.donordrive.com/participant/hypercoleCheck here for details on this event: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sdF3wQkp2DKi3IyabDF–Xx5CEbhSLHt9wpCGT01yf0/edit?usp=sharing

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The Nonprofit Leader’s Perspective [Video]

In this Power Week conversation with Rita L. Soronen, CEO and President of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, she shares her insights into nonprofit leadership, board engagement, and the foundation’s impactful work in the field of adoption. As the foundation celebrates its 25th year, it continues to make strides in its mission to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Rita begins with discussing her 22-year tenure with the foundation and how it allows her to elevate her passion for child welfare and advocacy. She also highlights the importance of board recruitment, emphasizing the need for board members who are not only professionally skilled but also personally passionate about the organization’s mission. She offers, “We want to make sure on our board that we have folks who have either adopted, were adopted, have fostered, have some connection, if not directly to themselves, through extended family.” Continuing, and discussing board engagement, Rita details how the foundation has managed to engage more than 80% of its board members actively, attributing this success to a focus on committee work and regular check-ins. She also shares strategies for promoting self-care among staff, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. She says, “We try and encourage that as much as possible…cancel whatever’s on your calendar and make sure that we’re flexible enough to acknowledge that weeks are tough.” When asked about the foundation’s impact on adoption, Soronen mentions the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, which is embedded in 17 states and aims to be present in all 50 states by 2028. She acknowledges the progress made in improving adoption rates but also highlights the need to address myths and misperceptions surrounding vulnerable children and families. She states, “We’ve been able to do that now in 17 states with the goal of 28 states by the end of…all 50 states by the end of 2028.” Rita adds to the discussion, mentioning the challenges and opportunities presented by remote work, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of connection and collaboration among team members. She suggests that while technology has enabled remote work, face-to-face interaction remains valuable, particularly in a mission-driven organization like hers. She mentions, “Learning and sharing from each other face to face is critical.” The inspiring episode concludes with a discussion of the foundation’s upcoming event, “Home for the Holidays,” celebrating its 25th anniversary. Soronen highlights the show’s purpose of raising awareness about foster care adoption and bringing families together during the holiday season. She encourages people to tune in for the event, which features a variety of musical talent.You can also listen to the show on your favorite podcast channel. Additionally, the American Nonprofit Academy provides news, inspiration, and training for the nonprofit and social impact community.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact