Donor Participation Project’s Post

Cultivating Diversity in Donor Engagement: Insights from Experts Achieving nonprofit missions hinges on engaging donors from diverse backgrounds. Here's how to enhance inclusivity in your fundraising efforts: 1️⃣ Collect Accurate Data: Begin by gathering information on donors' racial and ethnic identities to understand participation rates and set engagement goals. 2️⃣ Take Action: Don't wait for perfect data. Reach out to donors of color for genuine conversations, focusing on their priorities and passions. 3️⃣ Educate Leadership: Advocate for the importance of engaging minority donors, emphasizing the benefits for the entire community. 4️⃣ Highlight Impact: Showcase how donations benefit underrepresented groups, fostering a sense of belonging and value among diverse donors. 5️⃣ Review and Revise: Ensure outreach materials represent diversity respectfully. Integrate representation and inclusion into all activities to create an inclusive environment. By dedicating resources to diversity and inclusion, nonprofits can build meaningful and lasting relationships with donors from all backgrounds. Let's strive for understanding, sincerity, and follow-through in our efforts. #DiversityInclusion #DonorEngagement #NonprofitImpact

Members: Please come ready to nominate and share about your nonprofit at our annual joint meeting with 100 Men on a Mission DSM. 💜

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 Some of the best presenters share a personal story of impact — a story helps the audience understand the nonprofit's impact through one person. In addition, our members commonly ask about: ➡️ Population served ➡️ Impact of services ➡️ Local impact in our community ➡️ High-level budget questions ➡️ Staff size ➡️ Organization history ➡️ Impact of $25,000 from our joint meeting ➡️ Volunteer opportunities --- As a woman's giving circle, we are more than a networking group! Our mission is to connect caring women, educate ourselves on local nonprofits, and leverage our collective impact. #desmoines #desmoinesia #desmoinesiowa #westdesmoines #westdesmoinesia #westdesmoinesiowa #givingcircle #givingcircles #networking #100womenwhocare #100pluswomenwhocare

As someone who believes that all development starts in our neighborhoods, I’m eager to understand how local corporations impact our communities. I’m launching a Corporate Impact Survey with only three questions to gather insights on businesses that are genuinely making a difference. What I’m interested in: Societal Benefit: Which corporations do you feel have initiatives that benefit society, such as community development programs, charitable donations, and volunteer efforts? Stakeholder Engagement: In your opinion, which companies actively engage with stakeholders to understand their concerns and foster open communication? Employee Well-Being: What organizations do you feel are implementing programs that promote diversity, inclusion, fair labor practices, and professional development? 📊 How to Participate: Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the survey link. List your top five corporations in each category. Submit your responses to make your voice heard! Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this critical discussion. Together, we can spotlight the businesses that are genuinely dedicated to improving our communities! #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #YourVoiceMatters #NeighborhoodDevelopment

Radical giving – where you give generously without expectations or hidden agenda – is entirely possible. And no matter how small your contribution is, it can tremendously impact your community. Just ask AJ McCreary. AJ McCreary is the co-founder and executive director of Equitable Giving Circle, a non-profit whose mission is to transform and empower Portland’s BIPOC communities through radical giving. Led by Black women and femmes, EGC has undertaken projects addressing these communities’ most urgent needs, such as food security, safe housing, and wellness. Among EGC’s most notable projects is its weekly free food pantry. The pantry supplies fresh produce, nutrient-dense food items, and other necessities to over 100 BIPOC families. EGC also has a CSA program where it delivers farm share boxes to more than 300 families across Portland. AJ McCreary is a passionate and fierce community activist. Aside from running EGC, she uses her extensive knowledge, and her lived experience as part of an interracial family to serve the community at large and help them understand that Black lives do matter. Learn more about AJ and her work by visiting https://bit.ly/3v4Vu8F. Got a radical idea for serving your community? Use authentic and values-driven digital marketing to reach your audience and realize your vision of service. Work with us today >>> https://bit.ly/3PYlTNi. #SacredFireCreative #EntrepreneursWhoInspire #communityimpact #beauthentic

Radical giving – where you give generously without expectations or hidden agenda – is entirely possible. And no matter how small your contribution is, it can tremendously impact your community. Just ask AJ McCreary. AJ McCreary is the co-founder and executive director of Equitable Giving Circle, a non-profit whose mission is to transform and empower Portland’s BIPOC communities through radical giving. Led by Black women and femmes, EGC has undertaken projects addressing these communities’ most urgent needs, such as food security, safe housing, and wellness. Among EGC’s most notable projects is its weekly free food pantry. The pantry supplies fresh produce, nutrient-dense food items, and other necessities to over 100 BIPOC families. EGC also has a CSA program where it delivers farm share boxes to more than 300 families across Portland. AJ McCreary is a passionate and fierce community activist. Aside from running EGC, she uses her extensive knowledge, and her lived experience as part of an interracial family to serve the community at large and help them understand that Black lives do matter. Learn more about AJ and her work by visiting https://bit.ly/3v4Vu8F. Got a radical idea for serving your community? Use authentic and values-driven digital marketing to reach your audience and realize your vision of service. Work with us today >>> https://bit.ly/3PYlTNi. #SacredFireCreative #EntrepreneursWhoInspire #communityimpact #beauthentic

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. We at BI WORLDWIDE invited two activists that are creating significant impact and advocating for change for a better future. It was my absolute pleasure to interview Yaya Flores and Miranda Hernandez regarding their journey in activism and community organizing for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage month. These stories can help disrupt the status quo and tell new stories of resilience, culture and community. With only a few weeks left of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we can still show up as allies by doing some of the following: Volunteer and Donate: Volunteer your time or donate to organizations that work towards the betterment of Hispanic communities. Many nonprofits focus on education, healthcare, and social services for Hispanic and Latinx people.  Support Hispanic and Latino-Owned Businesses: Seek out and support these businesses in your community. This can help boost their economic opportunities and contribute to a more vibrant, inclusive local economy. Take Bystander Action: Remember that being an ally is not about being a savior – it’s about being a supporter. This means using your voice, connections, and resources to help create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

Thank you Maria for this conversation! I really enjoyed discussing how we can take community-centric fundraising from principle to practice. It's very much a work in progress, so taking this opportunity to share a few resources I've found to be especially helpful and inspiring through this process: For dignified storytelling and tying your organization's work to broader systemic issues, Crisis UK's framing toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gqpiES4n Anat Shenker-Osorio's call-in, call-out, call-in messaging: https://lnkd.in/g9i3jBYY For public policy (and other best practice resources), Maytree's Five Good Ideas series: https://lnkd.in/g8qHxAY9 For critical information re. election advocacy, this webinar from the ONN: https://lnkd.in/g5DF-jXX For clear parameters on gift acceptance and community-centric fundraising in practice, FoodShare's fundraising guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gZzhj9fu For a comprehensive guide to embedding decent work practices at your organization, the ONN's Decent Work Pathways: https://lnkd.in/gtKPeVtB

This article about small-dollar giving viewed through the lens of democracy makes some great points, especially when you’re planning #ComprehensiveCampaigns. Campaigns tend to celebrate the 7-, 8-, and 9-figure gifts, and they should. They push an organization to and through its goal and they build the foundation for stronger giving efforts with other #donors. But it’s important to cultivate and celebrate donors who make smaller gifts during a campaign for so many reasons: ❇️ A strong donor pyramid needs a strong base. ❇️ The next campaign depends on the donors who didn’t make their lifetime gifts this time around. ❇️ Given that so few of us can make the kinds of gifts that make the news, we all need to be reminded that our actions–and voices–matter, not just the people who have a bigger platform. — 👉 Your turn: How do you energize small-dollar donors? — Hi, I’m Robert. I help nonprofits grow their culture of philanthropy with targeted communications and strategies for donor engagement. DM me to learn more. Like this post? Following the hashtag #weiswood for more. #philanthropy #DevelopmentCommunications

As National Community Planning Month almost comes to a close, we're thinking about how data can empower populations to better advocate and plan for themselves. Nonprofits generate and collect a lot of data. These data are produced as work gets done, and they often provide insights on specific communities, especially those who could benefit most from support. Yet, data are often produced without the knowledge, consent, or control of its subject. How can we realize a fair data future where datasets are unlocked for individuals and communities, not just investors and data-dealers? That's where philanthropy comes in. As the fuel for and major influencer of nonprofits, funders can help everyone benefit from community-centered data by using a simple tool already available to them: grant agreements. Learn more about this strategic insight in “Building a Fair Data Future”: https://ow.ly/iOT950TOX2n #PlanningMonth #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #FairDataFuture #DataEconomy

October is #BlindnessAwarenessMonth! 🌍 Did you know that at least 2.2 billion people worldwide experience low vision, and in at least 1 billion of these cases, the vision loss could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed?* At VLANJ, we believe that building a more inclusive world starts with understanding that blindness is a spectrum, and promoting accessibility and providing support and resources is key. Here’s how you can help make a difference: 1. Stay Informed: Explore vision-related topics and spread awareness. 2. Volunteer Your Time: Support organizations that assist people with low vision and blindness (like VLANJ!). 3. Give Back: Donate to programs focused on research and support. 4. Promote Inclusivity: Advocate for accessibility in your community. If you would like to learn more about our programs and other resources here at VLANJ, contact us at (973) 627-0055, ext. #4, to speak with our Program Director, Vicki Lowrie, or email vlowrie@vlanj.org. We’re here to help! Image description: The image shows two people embracing in what appears to be a public space. One person is holding a white cane, and both are smiling warmly. In the top-left corner, white text reads: "October is Blindness Awareness Month." The Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey logo is positioned in the bottom-left corner. *via World Health Organization #VLANJ #VisionLossAwareness #InclusionMatters #BlindnessAwarenessMonth #SupportAccessibility #AdvocacyForAll #LowVision