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I just returned from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University’s 25th annual symposium , where I was on a panel with Chuck Longfield (Chief Scientist of Blackbaud), Steven Lawrence , Director of Research of the Foundation Center , Bob Ottenhoff of the Center on Disaster Philanthropy and Kevin Salwen, who wrote the Power of Half. MORE
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I recently stumbled upon a study that was jointly conducted by the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. MORE
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To learn more about state laws regarding charitable solicitations, please see the attached report written and researched at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Did you know that over 40 states require nonprofits conducting online fundraising campaigns to register with their state? This includes any other state into which solicitations (including e-mail) are directed. MORE
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According to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , "changes in giving are linked to changes in the overall economy. The economic news is not good. Across the globe, we continue to struggle with a recession that won't let up. Consumer spending is down. Retailers are nervous. No one knows what's to come of the 2011 giving season or 2012. This is a tough time for nonprofits too. MORE
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Indiana. If you’re like the rest of us, you’re working hard on your appeal right now, and this might be the only paper appeal you’re sending this year. . Are you worried because your appeal didn’t bring in much last year? . Do you have trouble getting people to open your nonprofit appeals? . Do you want to learn the tactics of successful appeal copywriting that will help people tear open your envelope and write you a big check? . MORE
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University; The Foundation Center; GuideStar USA, Inc.; According to one of the more comprehensive reviews of 2010 fundraising — the 2010 Year-End Survey of the Nonprofit Research Collaborative* (NRC) — a majority of charities surveyed saw their fundraising revenue remain stable or increase last year. 1845 charities completed the 2011 survey. MORE
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If we continue to grow at this rate, it will take more than a decade to get back to where we were in total giving in 2007,” Patrick Rooney, executive director of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, which compiles “Giving USA,” was quoted as saying by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Charitable giving was nearly flat in 2011, just as it was in 2010, according to the newly released report, “Giving USA,” the annual report on the state of American philanthropy. A total of $298.4 MORE
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So it goes without saying that when I moved to Indiana about six months ago, almost every weekend I enthusiastically began exploring parks and other natural areas around my new home state. All photos are the property of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, © IDNR ]. Julia Reich. MORE
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Sandra Bate, executive director of marketing for the Indiana University Foundation , joined me in fielding the questions, such as. MORE
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Communications And Engagement Associate Early Learning Indiana (Indianapolis, IN). Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here. Associate Director of Media Relations American Rivers (Washington, D.C.). Communications And Campaigns Manager Waterkeepers Chesapeake. Takoma Park, MD).
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Based on research from Dr. Russell James III and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University ). I like populism because it gives regular people control over their government. . But populism has no place in major gift marketing. To generate more major gifts, you cannot be a populist.
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FEB – Northwest Indiana Gives. APRIL – Bethel College Online Giving Day (Indiana). Are you thinking about participating in a Giving Day? Good news! There are so many organizations that have given it a try, and YOU can learn from them (the good AND the bad).
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Marketing Communications & PR Coordinator , Indiana Society of Association Executives (Indianapolis, IN). Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. New Opportunities. Communications Manager , Interaction Institute for Social Change (Boston, MA). Communications Manager for Reproductive Rights , American Civil Liberties Union (New York, NY). Copywriter , Beaconfire (Arlington, VA).
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I recently stumbled upon a study that was jointly conducted by the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
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” Mary Armstrong-Smith, the community partners director for Prevent Child Abuse Indiana took Guy’s advice and immediately saw a response. She writes: Earlier this month I posted a quote on PCA Indiana’s Facebook page.
The Agitator
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Last week, in the Chronicle of Philanthropy , it was reported by Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the Giving USA Foundation that Giving Tuesday’s tally for 2014 was an estimated $45.7 It’s taken twenty-one days into the new year for it to leak out — I’ve been restraining myself — but here’s my first curmudgeon post of the year.
Getting Attention
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Communications Director for Northern Indiana , American Heart Association (Chicago, IL). Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Thanks! NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
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Organization: Indiana Association for Community Economic Development (IACED). Nancy Schwartz of Getting Attention.org has announced the winners of the 2012 Nonprofit Tagline Awards - or as they are affectionately known – the Taggies. This year, Nancy had over 1,400 tagline entries that were then whittled down to 63 finalists identified by an expert panel of judges (including moi).
Fundraising Coach
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Indianapolis - August 28 - AFP Indianapolis Chapter I'll be giving the luncheon talk at the Indiana chapter of AFP's luncheon on Monday, August 28. I'll be on the road quite a bit this fall. If you'll be at one of these events, let's try to meet up!
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A new study, Women Give 2010, from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, a program of the venerable Institute on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Mesch Institute on Philanthropy at Indiana University Women Give 2010 Women's Philanthropy institute Ready to have your assumptions tested to the core about giving? Are you ready? Debra J. Mesch, Ph.D., director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute has released a study of a large sample of [.].
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The NRC includes six organizations that serve the nonprofit sector: the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Blackbaud, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, the Foundation Center, GuideStar USA Inc.,
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JUNE 20, 2012
If we continue to grow at this rate, it will take more than a decade to get back to where we were in total giving in 2007,” Patrick Rooney, executive director of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, which compiles “Giving USA,” was quoted as saying by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Charitable giving was nearly flat in 2011, just as it was in 2010, according to the newly released report, “Giving USA,” the annual report on the state of American philanthropy. A total of $298.4
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
I just returned from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University’s 25th annual symposium , where I was on a panel with Chuck Longfield (Chief Scientist of Blackbaud), Steven Lawrence , Director of Research of the Foundation Center , Bob Ottenhoff of the Center on Disaster Philanthropy and Kevin Salwen, who wrote the Power of Half.
iMarketSmart
AUGUST 27, 2012
According to the National Committee on Planned Giving (Indianapolis, Indiana), only 15% of those who set up gifts to charities in their wills were over 75. I think it’s safe to say that the argument is over— seniors and all other planned giving prospects are on the Internet.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JUNE 3, 2012
Indiana University professor Jen Shang conducted a test with public radio station WFIU during the station’s annual pledge drive. Volunteers who answered phones were instructed to use one of five words when thanking callers: caring, compassionate, helpful, friendly and kind. Communications Community Fundraising Nonprofit Public Media Research Study communication donors research
The Agitator
OCTOBER 30, 2012
According to the Bank of America’s latest survey of high net worth giving (done in conjunction with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University), major gift donors are like the rest of us plebeians in one respect … They don’t like to be over-solicited and they don’t like to be asked for the wrong amount (38% cite this reason).
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Indiana University’s Adrian Sargeant, author of great books like “ Building Donor Loyalty [Amazon affiliate link], has done statistical research proving this. Did you know the average nonprofit loses 7 donor out of 10 every year?!
The Agitator
MARCH 27, 2011
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University; The Foundation Center; GuideStar USA, Inc.; According to one of the more comprehensive reviews of 2010 fundraising — the 2010 Year-End Survey of the Nonprofit Research Collaborative* (NRC) — a majority of charities surveyed saw their fundraising revenue remain stable or increase last year. 1845 charities completed the 2011 survey.
The Agitator
JUNE 18, 2013
Giving USA 2013 , the annual report on philanthropy, published by the Giving USA foundation and researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, was released yesterday. It should please both the ‘glass-half-full’ and ‘glass-half-empty’ folks among us. You can download a summary here. First the ‘good’ news. The $316.23 billion contributed to charities in 2012 represented modest year-over-year growth — up 3.9% (or 1.5%
Wild Woman Fundraising
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Indiana. November 14th, 2012 Workshop: Advanced Content Marketing for Your Business, Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) Portland, OR, 5:30pm Register here. November 15th, Moving on up in your nonprofit career Learn more.
The Agitator
AUGUST 22, 2012
The study, Women Give 2012 , was done at the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. In the Chronicle of Philanthropy Holly Hall just covered a new study finding that older women (Boomer and older) are more generous than older men, other key factors held constant (similar incomes, number of children, education level).
Wild Woman Fundraising
JANUARY 26, 2016
I am physically residing in Indiana. Hey, everybody. Welcome. This is Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising and I am so excited to interview today Ms. Sarah K. Nathan, PhD, who will be speaking at the Fundraising Career Conference April 6 – 8, 2016.
Wild Woman Fundraising
AUGUST 20, 2014
Indiana. If you’re like the rest of us, you’re working hard on your appeal right now, and this might be the only paper appeal you’re sending this year. . Are you worried because your appeal didn’t bring in much last year? . Do you have trouble getting people to open your nonprofit appeals? . Do you want to learn the tactics of successful appeal copywriting that will help people tear open your envelope and write you a big check? .
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JANUARY 16, 2014
[Editor’s note: If you ever wanted to know how to position your organization for major gift success, look no further. In this guest post, nonprofit expert and Bloomerang CEO Jay Love has distilled critical tips for creating a solid transformational gifts strategy.
Marketing for Nonprofits
DECEMBER 14, 2011
According to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , "changes in giving are linked to changes in the overall economy. The economic news is not good. Across the globe, we continue to struggle with a recession that won't let up. Consumer spending is down. Retailers are nervous. No one knows what's to come of the 2011 giving season or 2012. This is a tough time for nonprofits too.
Cause Related Marketing
JULY 27, 2011
They’re available online for less than $5 or in a handful of retail stores in Indiana and Illinois. Just as “the rich are different than us,” so too are teenagers. How so? In their hearts and souls they aspire to make the world a better place.
Cause Related Marketing
MAY 1, 2012
Remember how much time the third Indiana Jones movie spends explaining what happened in the first two movies? The correct answer is almost no time is spent on backstory in the Indiana Jones movies.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2014
So it goes without saying that when I moved to Indiana about six months ago, almost every weekend I enthusiastically began exploring parks and other natural areas around my new home state. All photos are the property of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, © IDNR ]. Julia Reich.
Getting Attention
OCTOBER 21, 2010
The organizations behind the winning taglines range from the regional (Indiana State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association) to the national (Youth Service America) and global (Episcopal Relief & Development).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 8, 2012
Kristen Hess of Indiana Humanities has a great guest post over at Achieve called the 10 Steps to Solve the Biggest Problem in the World. Another Friday, another round of Mixed Links! Communications and Fundraising. The latest Nonprofit Blog Carnival is up at Wild Apricot.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 5, 2009
Sandra Bate, executive director of marketing for the Indiana University Foundation , joined me in fielding the questions, such as.
Wild Woman Fundraising
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Here are some highlights from the GivingUSA Report based on research in the Center on Philanthropy in Indiana. I am at the DonorPerfect conference and I’m learning a LOT. Bob Evans Giving USA Presentation Donor Perfect Conference.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
AUGUST 23, 2012
A new study has found that women tend to be more charitable than men, according to researchers at the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. Boomer women are especially more generous, donating 89% more than men matched to their income levels, number of children and amount of education.
Fundraising 123
DECEMBER 30, 2013
Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette, Indiana, asks a surprising question on its donation page: What is your birth month and day? Sending thank you notes and providing tax receipts are important steps to building good donor relationships—but they''re just the beginning.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2010
Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, looked at only male and female households which included never marrieds, divorced/separated, and widows/widowers.
Wild Woman Fundraising
AUGUST 18, 2014
Indiana. Want to learn how to write a better appeal letter? Join us on Tue, Sep 9, 2014 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT for this free one hour webinar !
Fundraising 123
APRIL 10, 2008
To learn more about state laws regarding charitable solicitations, please see the attached report written and researched at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Did you know that over 40 states require nonprofits conducting online fundraising campaigns to register with their state? This includes any other state into which solicitations (including e-mail) are directed.
Cause Related Marketing
OCTOBER 10, 2012
In Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, the MacGuffin is the Crystal Skull. When you cause market with a retail partner, in most cases the donation is based on accessing their customer base. In such promotions, the cause is probably enough to get some customers to donate.
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