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Wave Campaignsᵀᴹ are transformative philanthropy in action. They allow for alignment among leadership, volunteers, strategic priorities and the community. They provide philanthropy teams flexibility for staffing and resources, and they always have the donors’ goals at the heart of each strategy. Read more from Accordant's John Donovan and Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, for a checklist to help you tap into the power of wave campaigning: https://ow.ly/P1MV50QHQQV #healthcare #philanthropy #WaveCampaignsᵀᴹ

Which came first—the campaign or the case? Campaigns play a crucial role in elevating giving and program performance for organizations. Philanthropy without campaigning is akin to training for a marathon but never running the race. However, the traditional approach of waiting for a fully articulated strategic plan before constructing a case can lead to missed opportunities. Instead, adopting an organic approach, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of unity between form and function can lead to more effective campaigning. Check out this piece from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan to learn more: https://ow.ly/eZou50Svki2 #healthcare #philanthropy #campaign #caseforsupport

Which came first—the campaign or the case? Campaigns play a crucial role in elevating giving and program performance for organizations. Philanthropy without campaigning is akin to training for a marathon but never running the race. However, the traditional approach of waiting for a fully articulated strategic plan before constructing a case can lead to missed opportunities. Instead, adopting an organic approach, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of unity between form and function can lead to more effective campaigning. Check out this recent article from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan to learn more: https://ow.ly/eZou50Svki2 #healthcare #philanthropy #campaign #caseforsupport

Philanthropy is joyous, life-affirming and noble work, but sometimes it is just plain hard. People and relationships can be tricky, so if philanthropy is based on relationships, why would it be easy all the time? However, the trenches of philanthropy can provide great opportunities for strategizing. They can provide time to regroup and often provide protection from the many barriers we relentlessly face. Protective trenches often demand close quarters with folks who share a common cause or vision while providing a great chance to bond. Those tiny spaces can also provide some hard-won truths. So, what truths have you learned while in the trenches of philanthropy? Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP: https://ow.ly/NQE950SE6Y1 #healthcare #philanthropy

As a philanthropy officer, do you have years of experience but feel like you are missing out on the “big gifts?” As a volunteer, does the thought of asking for dollars make you nervous and bring trepidation to your role? As an executive, do you wish donors would just trust your plan and give to your top priority? These are all real concerns shared by countless talented gift officers, volunteers and leaders. Often, the challenge in addressing these concerns is not learning a new skill but changing an existing mindset. Do you have the major gift mindset that will allow you to secure the big gifts, keep your donors happy and support your organization’s top philanthropic priorities? Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and learn three steps to mastering a major gifts mindset: https://ow.ly/XRbO50TjW1l #healthcare #philanthropy #majorgifts

Has your organization only done traditional, periodic campaigns yet interested in learning more about wave campaigning? What are the benefits that make this method worth considering? Check out what Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan have to say in this Asking Accordant piece: https://ow.ly/JOmg50RmWtj #healthcare #philanthropy #campaigning #WaveCampaignᵀᴹ #AskingAccordant

Catch up with the critical discussions on public policy and philanthropy! This on-demand webinar features Sara Barba of Integer and offers essential insights for anyone in the #philanthropy and #wealthmanagement sector: https://bit.ly/3mFrAXa

Trust is at an all-time low in our country. Because trust is at the core of philanthropy efforts, it is imperative that health care philanthropy teams address this unfortunate trend. A lack of trust leads to patients not seeking care, not believing they are receiving the best care possible, not investing in their hospitals for fear their money won’t be used wisely and even unwillingness to help neighbors to effect change for the better. There is, however, encouraging news. Those of us in philanthropy can combat this growing trend of distrust and move the needle to a more positive state. We are natural connectors and relationship builders. Let’s use our innate skills to turn this trend around. Read more from Accordant's Pamela Ronka Maroulis, FAHP, CFRE, for strategies on how to combat mistrust and build trust with philanthropic partners: https://ow.ly/4Pvi50R6AuK #healthcare #philanthropy #leadership #culture #trust

A key component of donor recognition and engagement is expressing gratitude to those that support your mission and goals. Infusing gratitude into everyday work and routine will propel recognition programs and strategies forward. Check out our latest blog, Elevating Philanthropy: The Power of Gratitude in Everyday to learn how to harness that power and integrate it into your daily practice and routines! #Gratitude #BlogPost #DonorEngagement #Philanthropy https://loom.ly/CsZqPYo

Fabulous webinar today from Philanthropy Together, introducing the most recent study of the collective giving landscape, identifying key characteristics as well as the incredible volume of this approach to individual philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gaXyUE24 https://lnkd.in/gZsBJ2JC