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At many #nonprofit organizations, we think of fundraising as a very personal, intimate engagement. At Forbes Nonprofit Council, we recently discussed how #technology can be used to improve #donor relations. For me, it’s all about informing and engaging. Be sure to check out some of the terrific ideas from my colleagues. #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitleadership #leadership #fundraising

If you are going to invest in #technology, whether free or through subscriptions, be sure you have an assistant with technical expertise to realize the full value of your tech stack. I was happy to share this advice with Forbes Nonprofit Council for their recent article, “11 Ways Nonprofits Can Maximize Tech To Reach More Donors.” My fellow members at Forbes had other insightful recommendations. What is your favorite tech tool? Let me know in the comments below. #nonprofitorganization #nonprofits #nonprofit #techology #tech Emily Sarmiento | Cheryl Doucette | Christine Novak Micka, MA | Jennifer Malenky | Debbie Mason, CFRE, APR, CPRC, Fellow PRSA | Gabie Benson, MBA | Jackeline Alers | Jennifer Logue | Stephanie Steinbart

11 Ways Nonprofits Can Maximize Tech To Reach More Donors

Sharing...Empowering change: Black-founded nonprofits achieving impact with limited resources By Lauren Brathwaite A report from Giving Gap, State of Black Nonprofits Report: 2024: Shining a Light on What Donors and Funders Need to Know, highlights the critical role of Black-founded organizations as service providers, catalysts for positive change, and champions for equity. Combining survey data from leaders of 168 Black-founded nonprofits and Candid’s 990 data, the report delves into the unique strengths of these organizations and their leaders, showcasing their resilience and commitment in the face of funding disparities, limited growth opportunities, and the need for equitable support and investment. FULL LINK - https://lnkd.in/dHPCQJJT

As I step into 2025, my focus is on intentional growth—helping both clients and the communities they serve thrive. For me, this means doing less but doing it better: working more thoughtfully, purposefully, and with greater impact. Already, nonprofits are seeing the benefits of taking the time to build intentional relationships with funders, creating space for real conversations and collaboration. It also means pursuing bold, new funding opportunities—supported by the best insights from AI research, institutional knowledge, and teamwork. And most importantly, it means approaching every project differently, with a focus on meaningful, measurable change. If you’re looking to strengthen your nonprofit’s funding strategies, don’t miss my first blog post of the year. I discuss the case for unrestricted giving and share actionable tools to help organizations make the most of their opportunities in 2025. Here’s to a year of intentional, thoughtful progress!

The next generation of donors isn’t satisfied with just knowing why or what. They want transparency into how nonprofits solve problems and scale solutions. Discover actionable insights on this shift in Orr Group's recent article.

The next generation of donors isn’t satisfied with just knowing why or what. They want transparency into how nonprofits solve problems and scale solutions. Discover actionable insights on this shift in Orr Group's recent article.

The next generation of donors isn’t satisfied with just knowing why or what. They want transparency into how nonprofits solve problems and scale solutions. Discover actionable insights on this shift in Orr Group's recent article.

As we welcome the new year, it's clear we’re entering a new era of giving—one driven by digital innovation, community connection, and the passion of socially conscious generations. Explore fundraising trends for nonprofits likely to shape 2025. https://lnkd.in/gRdTs-UE