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🎤 So... I may have been to a few conferences last year...  🎤 🚗  It’s been an incredible ride, and 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 to have had the chance to connect with so many amazing nonprofit professionals along the way. 🍎  Huge thanks to Mike for not only pulling together this incredible guide to the top fundraising conferences to attend in 2025 but for being a true partner in supporting nonprofits. 📌 Conferences are where strategy meets inspiration—and collaborating with Mike to share insights for this guide has been an absolute honor. 🚀  My passion has always been helping nonprofits 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. Conferences are such a vital part of that journey—bringing together brilliant minds and forward-thinking ideas to move the sector forward. If you’re planning your 2025 conference calendar, don’t miss this list: https://lnkd.in/e6yABRbX ✨  And if you have a favorite conference not on the list, drop it in the comments—I’m always on the lookout for the next great event! Let’s keep growing generosity, one conference at a time. #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingConferences #AvidAI #Partnership #Innovation

Surely you are familiar with Jesus’ words from the Gospel of Luke: “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” For nonprofits in today’s world, the process for counting the costs and measuring your ability to match it comes in the form of a feasibility study. A feasibility study is a series of interviews and surveys carried out by a neutral third party with your donors and prospects. This process determines the proper scope of a capital campaign that is likely to succeed for your organization, and it gets your lead donors excited about the idea of the project before it even begins. If your organization is considering a capital campaign in the next year, Petrus Development can help with a feasibility study. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gPExNVAe

Great to be able to jump on one of the sessions for the Get Grants Virtual Conference happening this week. Interesting to hear from The Clothworkers’ Foundation and The Albunt Hunt Trust, who discussed their take on the current fundraising climate and provided invaluable advice to bid writers. Some key takeaways I thought were worth sharing: 🌟 Always be honest in your application. If your organisation is experiencing challenges, let the funder know in advance. 🌟 Unsuccessful applications are rarely down to the quality of a project or application, and more so down to a funder’s budget and funding priorities. 🌟 Make your mission CLEAR. What might be clear to you, might not be clear to an outsider - make it obvious what your charity’s delivery looks like. Excited to see what day 2 of the conference brings tomorrow! Almost 1000 people logged onto today’s session 😯

Great interview about advocacy and Ocean conservation: we know what we have to do.

Philanthropic Foundations Canada / Fondations philanthropiques Canada is kicking off their research agenda with a inaugural landscape report, now available! Here are some key takeaways: Most foundations lack staff. This can lead to reduced engagement with invested communities and diminished focus on equity—an essential aspect of our sector. The philanthropic sector needs a unified vision. This can increase collaboration, enhanced policy and advocacy efforts, and greater public awareness and support. Endowed foundations remain dominant, but they're not the only option. Impact investing and ESG considerations are gaining traction, yet their adoption is slow. Investment approaches using capital in meaningful ways need more attention. Sector Data: Yup--need more of that! Especially to fully understand the state of equity in our sector—something many of you already know. PhiLab Dr. Michele Fugiel Gartner, CAP®

Season's Greetings! Learn more about giving to The Sonder Project who empowers impoverished communities through high-impact, sustainable development through this link: https://lnkd.in/eKYqgu3x

I just finished putting thoughts together on how the Learning & Evaluation team is applying the Equitable Evaluation Framework (EEF) and more at The Kresge Foundation. Now to organize the #placebased #evaluation conversation. Don't miss out. Sign up with this link https://bit.ly/3K3DuTu. These conversations are going to be awesome!

Trust and reconciliation take center stage in this conversation between our host Douglas Nelson, and Bruce W. J. Miller, Team Lead of Partnerships at the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund. As they explore the transformative power of Indigenous people’s resilience, Bruce W. J. Miller shares how restoring fractured relationships and addressing chronic underfunding can unlock opportunities for Indigenous communities. Together, they discuss trust-based philanthropy, cultural safety, and the practical steps needed to move from acknowledgment to action. Whether you're interested in philanthropy or building inclusive relationships, this episode offers inspiring insights and actionable ideas. Listen now to this great conversation! https://lnkd.in/gWyBu9zv December 18, 2024

Partners | Strengthening grassroots ministries in Turkey Recently, we had the privilege of spending time in Turkey, coming alongside four grassroots ministries to support them with financial management and stewardship training. In a country where Christians make up less than 100,000 of the 84 million population, these ministries face unique challenges in serving their communities. Often led by just one person or a small team, they rarely have access to the resources and training needed to grow into sustainable organisations. Says Mergon’s Etienne Piek, ‘Turkey holds an important place in our faith—it's where believers were first called Christians (Acts 11:19-30)—and yet, the resources available to support faith-based nonprofits are scarce. Together with the Nadace 3WFoundation, we’re piloting a project to support these ministries in building a foundation for long-term sustainability and impact. Our hope is that, as they grow stronger, funders will see their heart and potential, joining with them to bring about greater change.’

So.... first podcast for me! If you ever wondered what I do or what IPRF is about, this explains it in a very succinct way.