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Five Steps for Winning Conversations with Donors
Laura Fredricks, a fundraising consultant, say she has noticed a disturbing trend. Too often fundraisers use the same formula to seek a gift, whether they are asking for $10,000 or $50,000, instead of tailoring each interaction with a potential donor to the person’s interests and values. That practice wastes time and ensure poor results, she…
Read MoreGiving Back in 2012: Celebrities Hire Philanthropy Consultants to Help Guide Their Giving
In 2010, Harriett Ryan of the Los Angeles Times wrote: An increasing number of celebrities are paying charity experts for advice. Some celebs want to give back but aren’t sure where to start. Some want to give more strategically and, yes, some may just want some good PR. Ryan also noted that more and more…
Read MoreBehavior Change and Corporate Responsibility
“We have to start thinking about and working with the private sector.” That’s the counsel from John Bromely, director of the National Social Marketing Centre (NSMC) to participants at NSMC’s Behavior Change and Corporate Responsibility conference in London this week. Some 70 plus participants from the public and private sectors are considering the benefits, values,…
Read MoreLCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless dedication to helping individuals and families in southeast Fairfax County through her volunteer efforts with LCAC. On March 10 at LCAC’s annual fundraising gala, the LCAC Board of Directors presented Mrs. Rizer with…
Read MoreWhy Companies who Emulate the Fairy Tale Nature of GKTW’s Work Environment will Improve their Employee Engagement Initiatives.
I recently spoke at The 2012 ACCP Annual Conference on Corporate Contributions In Orlando, Florida. ACCP (Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals) is a nonprofit advocacy and continued education organization dedicated to helping corporations identify and adopt best practices in the field of corporate philanthropy. They provide professionals with education and training; develop and share benchmarking…
Read MoreHow to Write a Perfect Donor Thank-You: A Template and Example
The Network for Good recognized Community First member A Wider Circle (AWC) in a recent blog posting. They praised AWC for their ability to write a perfect donor thank-you. The blog shows AWC’s thank you as an example and also provides a template for writing your own.
Read MoreEnsure More Big Victories for Animals in 2012
2011 was year of big accomplishments for animals. Ensure more victories in 2012 by supporting The Humane Society Of The United States.
Read MoreLCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
Lorton, VA – Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless dedication to helping individuals and families in southeast Fairfax County through her volunteer efforts with LCAC. On March 10 at LCAC’s annual fundraising gala, the LCAC Board of Directors presented…
Read More2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
This is the PowerPoint presentation from the 3/15 Member Orientation and 3/19 webinar. 2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
Read MoreCity of Orlando Employees Raise More than $445,000 Through Workplace Giving
Through the City of Orlando’s Workplace Giving Campaign, more than $445,000 in donations was distributed to 464 charity organizations at the City Council meeting Monday. [Local contributions included donations to several America’s Charities members such as, Orlando’s Hospice of the Comforter, SPCA, and Give Kids the World.] More than 1,200 City employees participated in the…
Read MoreFeatured Charity: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
Did you know more than 65% of people served by UCP have disabilities OTHER than Cerebral Palsy? From disabilities evidenced from birth to traumatic brain injury from a car accident, UCP and its affiliates are committed to creating a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities. What does your organization do? An…
Read MorePet Therapy: How Children’s Inn at NIH is Using Animals And Humans to Heal Each Other
Those of us who own pets know they make us happy. But a growing body of scientific research is showing that our pets can also make us healthy, or healthier. That helps explain the increasing use of animals — dogs and cats mostly, but also birds, fish, and even horses — in settings ranging from…
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