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Proactive CEO engagement is much more than an appearance at the foundation gala or saying a few words about philanthropy at a public event. The CEO lends gravitas to fund development efforts, signaling to donors their contributions are valued and impactful. By leveraging position and influence, the CEO can open doors, forge strategic partnerships and mobilize resources to advance the organization’s goals. In essence, the CEO is not just a leader but a catalyst for change—a staunch ally in the noble pursuit of raising charitable funds to support and strengthen health care initiatives. Beyond the valuable donor-facing role of the CEO, the CEO has other uniquely important internal roles. Read more from Accordant CEO Betsy Chapin Taylor, FAHP, to learn about the important ways CEOs can enhance philanthropy: https://ow.ly/c4l450SgXPb #healthcare #philanthropy #leadership

Health foundations have a significant opportunity to harness the influence and involvement of board members as great allies in advancing the mission. Too often, however, board members begin their tenure with a significant disadvantage in that their roles and responsibilities have been poorly or shallowly defined and explained. Board members generally come to nonprofit organizations with the desire to affect positive change. They wish to leverage their unique skills, insights and influence to move the mission forward. Yet, many board members will confide they were thwarted in their intentions to contribute by not having access to the information needed to be successful. Given the competitive advantage board members can bring to the organization, it is essential to start and to continue supporting a high value relationship with each board member through access to information and tools. Read more from Accordant CEO Betsy Chapin Taylor, FAHP, on how to take your board from good to great: https://ow.ly/INmi50Rh5gX Check out Accordant's Boards + Governance service: https://ow.ly/OfbK50Rh5gV #healthcare #philanthropy #boards #governance

Introducing Data for Societal Good panelist Casey Castillo! 🙌 Casey was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank in 2022, after serving more than 14 years in leadership roles for the hunger-relief nonprofit. He has implemented new major fundraising initiatives and overseen multi-million dollar infrastructure improvements, all to increase the food bank’s ability to feed the now more than 400,000+ people who need its services each month. Casey holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University, an MBA from California State University, San Bernardino, and is an alumnus of LEAD San Diego’s Impact Program. He currently serves on the Sharp Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the California Association of Food Bank’s Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Farm to Family Committee. Learn from and network with Casey at our event on May 2 - get your tickets now! ⬇️ https://ow.ly/N7rr50R8IJJ . . . . . . #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityService #SocialImpact #FoodInsecurity #HungerRelief #SanDiegoFoodBank #SocietalGood #Fundraising #NonProfit #CommunityService #NetworkingEvent #Leadership #EndHunger #FoodRescue #SanDiego #NetworkingOpportunity #Networking #Students #College #Professional #ProfessionalDevelopment #DataScience #BigData #DataEthics

Communicating with #donors and prospects during a comprehensive or capital #fundraising campaign needs to change as your campaign evolves. At #Weiswood Strategies, we approach campaigns in six phases: 1. Planning/Feasibility 2. Quiet/Leadership 3. Public Launch Preparation 4. Public 5. Closing  6. Post-Close Last month, we published a series of blog posts breaking down by phase the communications strategies and deliverables that will best advance your engagement, cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship efforts. My friend and colleague Ann Figueredo, partner at Momentem Consulting Group, read the whole series and sent back an email that read: “This series has been a gift. Substantive, concise, and spot on. I have forwarded it to all clients for whom it is timely and relevant—most! I especially applaud the post-close communication as this is a critical and vulnerable chapter in the journey for donors. Your best donor is your existing donor if you get this right. So few do. After the hoopla and pressure of the campaign, everyone collapses, and donors feel ignored.” If you’re not on our email list, you likely missed this series. But it lives on our website, and I encourage you to read it—not because Robert Alford, PhD and I wrote it, but because campaigns are complicated. Campaign communications, even more so. We hope the series benefits you and your organization as much as it’s helping Ann help her clients. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/dkTCJzEh — 👉 Your turn: If you’ve been through a campaign, which phase was the greatest challenge for you or your team? — Hi, I’m Emily. I partner with fundraisers at colleges, universities, and other nonprofits on communications strategies that increase contributions and deepen donor relationships. #philanthropy #MajorGifts #DevelopmentCommunications

How do we create the next generation of health equity communicators? Cara W. and Mallory Bersi, MPH of Boston University School of Public Health are coming to ComNet24 in Kansas City, MO to provide some answers! Learn more about our full schedule at the link in the comments 🔗 #communications #nonprofit #philanthropy #leadership #learning #community #leadershipdevelopment #storytelling #comms4good #networking #professionaldevelopment #conference #ComNet24

Navigating philanthropy in uncertain times is akin to a surfer riding waves. One must adapt to the current conditions, innovate when the conditions are not cooperating and use the waves to create momentum—ultimately propelling the program to the next large wave, initiative and impact. By skillfully riding the waves of change, organizations can sustain their missions, make a lasting impact on those they serve and emerge stronger. Check out this piece from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan, to learn about the benefits of campaigning in times of uncertainty and financial challenges: https://ow.ly/pUw750SOW7B #healthcare #philanthropy #campaigns #strategy

In this week's Media Tracker, we dive into nonprofits continuing to push dollars towards newsletter sponsorships but also adding on-site ad buys into their media mix to drive further awareness: https://lnkd.in/eS6BBFmN

🌟 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🌟 Are you ready to turn every member of your team into a powerful advocate for your cause? Join us for a transformative webinar that will change the way you think about fundraising and advocacy within your organization! 📆 Date: Wednesday, April 17th ⏰ Time: Noon Central 🎤 Speaker: Matt Rosebrock from Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission & board member of the National Association of Park Foundations In this session, led by NAPF board member Matt Rosebrock, we'll dive into how to engage your entire staff—not just those in development roles—in supporting your mission. Learn to cultivate a culture of philanthropy that empowers your team to act as effective ambassadors for your cause. What You'll Gain: Effective communication strategies for full staff engagement. Tips on aligning fundraising efforts with your mission. Insights into transforming your team into passionate advocates. Success stories of team mobilization. Who Should Join: Nonprofit employees, especially outside development. Executive directors, board members, and community advocates. Anyone eager to amplify their contribution to their organization's mission. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make every team member a key player in your organization's success! 🔗 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gv8z6wQa Join the conversation and spread the word! Let’s make philanthropy the heart of our operations. See you there! 🌿💼 #PhilanthropyCulture #Empowerment #NonprofitWebinar #Fundraising #Advocacy #NonprofitExcellence #TeamEmpowerment #MissionDriven

I chatted with Gabrielle Chew , VP of Public Affairs at ETR, and you should watch! We explored the strategies and trends shaping the nonprofit landscape, and how to amplify your organization's impact in today's dynamic environment. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion! #Nonprofit #Marketing #Messaging

In moments of crisis, it is important for philanthropy to shift and support the strategic priorities of movement. Our previous blog, "Finding Purpose in Philanthropy" reminds of us this. In the blog, our Director of Programs & Movement Support, Shavaun Evans states, "I’m often seeking out opportunities to connect and learn from other values-aligned folk in the field. By values aligned, I mean people who are unlearning what traditional philanthropy teaches us (short-term, donor-dictated transactions) and shifting their practices towards ones that intentionally make space for grassroots voices to guide and lead their work." Check out this thought piece dedicated to finding purpose inside of philanthropy! https://lnkd.in/g_CmmCUV