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News and Notes Why you want team members to criticize you Specific yet open-ended questions such as What could I have done better? can help teammates and reports give you honest feedback provided you reward constructive criticism, writes Radical Candor author Kim Scott. Remind yourself going in that no matter how unfair the criticism, your first job is to listen with the intent to understand, not to defend yourself, Scott writes.Full Story: Radical Candor blog3 Tips to Create Unforgettable Moments for DonorsWhat kind of memorable and meaningful experiences are you creating for your donors right now? How can you construct unexpected and unforgettable moments like the Magic Castle does? Read more  from Rachel Muir, CFRE7 ways to effectively praise your team for good work Make staff recognition meaningful by making it timely, specific, sincere, positive and frequent, says Bob Nelson. I like to think of ways you can work it into your daily pattern, for instance, at a staff meeting Monday morning, that type of thing, he says.Full Story: Chief Executive (7/21)  The Nonprofit Guide to Email Personalization Email is by far the most popular and effective way for nonprofits to engage supporters. But at scale, emails can lose the things that make them personal, human, and authentic. Download this guide to explore how those traits and techniques can be restored and scaled to help nonprofits grow.Walker: Philanthropic Band-Aids aren t cutting it The voices of women from all walks of life have been ignored for too long, and philanthropy can change that by listening and investing in their communities with a focus on justice, not generosity, says Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. I think for too long we have focused on Band-Aids on charity, generosity which is all admirable and necessary but insufficient to do the transformational work that needs to be done to change culture, to change systems and structures, says Walker.Full Story: The Associated PressBoardSource s Leading with Intent: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Findings As a companion report to our most recent Leading with Intent: BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices report, we took a look at the findings related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to understand to what extent boards are reflective of the communities they are seeking to serve, how boards are thinking about racial inequity in relation to the organization s mission and programmatic outcomes, and board practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more.Nonprofit employment improved more than 8% in June Nonprofit employment increased by more than 8%, or an estimated 60,000 jobs, from May to June and expanded in every segment except health care, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies. While this is a hopeful sign, the volatility in the health care sector the single largest field of nonprofit employment makes it difficult to predict when nonprofit jobs will return to their pre-pandemic levels, said CCSS officials.Full Story: The NonProfit Times (Morris Plains, N.J.)Considerations for nonprofit leaders in times of crisis Nonprofit leaders must be prepared to lead through events that affect single organizations and other crises that affect society at large, such as a pandemic or natural disaster, writes Alex Counts, who is affiliated with the University of Maryland and its Do Good Institute. Counts discusses how leaders can equip their organizations for success during a crisis, including approaching fundraising and partnerships relentlessly even when times are good.Full Story: Stanford Social Innovation ReviewHow to keep your anxiety from affecting the team When feeling anxious, pause to recognize your emotions, deliberately interrupt your negative thought pattern and change locations, such as with a walk, to clear your head, writes Know Your Team CEO Claire Lew. We literally must stop and slow down as a leader, if we are to truly lead well when we re experiencing leadership anxiety, Lew writes.Full Story: Know Your TeamGiving USA: Americans donated a record $471B in 2020 Full Story: The Associated Press Charitable giving in the US rose to a record $471 billion in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic and the movement for racial justice, reports Giving USA. Many wealthier households were more insulated from the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing economic shock, and they may have had greater capacity to give charitably than households and communities that were disproportionately affected and struggled financially, said Amir Pasic of Indiana University s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.5 characteristics of a healthy work environment It s a manager s job to build a work environment where everyone knows the rules, where they fit in the larger picture and understand the many ways feedback should flow, writes Art Petty. Unfortunately, most environments have no guiding values or expectations to help people navigate the sticky parts, which usually involve people and differences of opinion, he writes.Full Story: SmartBrief/LeadershipBeyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Digital Strategy More and more, philanthropic dollars are coming through and across the digital transom. It’s how donors find you, connect with you, and even how many will invest with you.Read more  from Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFREThe 10 Biggest In-Person Ask BlundersHere’s my list of 10 no-no’s when soliciting gifts from individuals with an in-person ask — or virtually.Read more from Jim EskinWhy leadership is not one-size-fits-all Leadership is a series of context-specific skills for succeeding in one-on-one situations, with teams or in broader contexts, writes Susan Fowler. Lacking awareness of the context you re leading and not having the skills to lead in it can be dangerous to you, those you lead and the organization, she writes.Full Story: SmartBrief/LeadershipMake room for quiet as you reopen offices Millions of people who worked remotely during the pandemic have discovered the benefits of a little extra quiet and space to think, and any return-to-offices plan should look to infuse those benefits into how offices function, what meetings are held and how teams communicate, David Dye writes. What did you stop doing that doesn t need to come back? he asks.Full Story: Let s Grow LeadersSay no to office politics really Few of us are savvy and agile enough to successfully navigate office politics and gossip, whereas working hard and staying out of the fray can actually earn you more esteem, recognition and situational power, writes Keith Danko, founder of Witherspoon Partners and a former CEO. That said, if you re at a company where the office politics start at the very top and are completely infused throughout the business, you d best head for the exits.Full Story: SmartBrief/LeadershipNonprofit Communications Plan: How to Package Your Message Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling.Read more from Madison GonzalezHow to Facilitate the Discovery Step of the Donor-Centered ApproachWith the right set of donor discovery questions, you will be able to determine the donor’s needs. Your goal is to find out what’s important to them.Read more from Sabrina Walker HernandezWhat do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Read more Decisions need a clear decision-maker Decision-making is more effective when the desired outcomes are clear and it s known who makes the final decision, write Karin Hurt and David Dye. You also empower your people to be more influential because when they know who owns the decision, they also know how to share their information, they write.Full Story: Let s Grow LeadersWhy good leaders communicate how much they care Successful leaders listen twice as much as they talk and talk more in terms of we and us than about themselves, writes Steve Keating. Authentic Leaders want the people who work with them to believe they can accomplish anything, even one day surpassing the leader, he writes.Full Story: LeadToday  How to rekindle your passion when you re burned out Whether you re feeling burned out or just a little singed, some ways to cope include exercise, in-person connections with vaccinated friends, journaling and helping others, writes Scott Eblin. One of the primary antidotes to burnout is to shift your perspective from the micro annoyances that are right in front of you to the bigger picture perspective and how you fit into it, he writes.Full Story: Eblin Group   Being thankful is good to do and keeps employees around Expressing gratitude for employees efforts, whether through personal notes or some other display, helps people feel better about their efforts and can keep them from leaving, says Chester Elton, who shares examples from interviews with leaders. Gratitude in a business sense is an emotional affirmation that what you did mattered and by extension that you matter, Elton says.Full Story: Chief Executive Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?You must do everything within your power to make philanthropy flow. And it’s not an individual sport. It takes a village. Read more: from Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE Va. Red Carpet Inn purchased to ease homelessnessA Red Carpet Inn in Charlottesville, Va., found a buyer recently not a company but rather a coalition of local nonprofits that will use the property to house and otherwise assist homeless people whose plight has been worsened by the pandemic. The strange silver lining of the COVID era is that it has brought new resources to the problem of homelessness, says Sunshine Mathon of the Piedmont Housing Alliance, which received a $4.25 million grant for the purchase.Full Story: Charlottesville Tomorrow (Va.)Stand for Your Mission Board Member Discussion GuideIt is a fact of life that decisions get made every day that have a profound impact on our missions. Sometimes those decisions are based on ignorance, indifference, or bias. All too often, we are not at the table. So we are forced to pick up the pieces after flawed decisions are made. Our work suffers. Our progress gets delayed. Our missions get compromised. Our missions deserve better. When we are at the table, we can ensure that our priorities are heard, that our communities are represented, that good ideas are funded, and that failing policies are questioned. We can help set the stage for real and lasting success for the people and issues we serve. Read more.Leveling up your major gifts programWhether you’re just starting a major gifts program or want to take your current program to the next level, these tips can help your organization get the resources needed to support an equitable pandemic recovery for all. Read moreCreating Story-Worthy Nonprofit Content: Do Something Good to Share Something Good Sometimes in order to stand out in our messaging and have a story worth sharing, we need to create a story worth sharing.Read more: from Madison GonzalezConsider These Questions Before Reopening the OfficeReopening offices successfully will require ongoing communication, better use of technology and an understanding that culture has changed during the pandemic, writes James daSilva. Even the fairest process will force some people to change their situation, so also show how you ll support the transition and how you ll hold people accountable, he writes.Full Story: SmartBrief/LeadershipNonprofit Content Creation: Back-To-The Basics of the Writing ProcessWhenever you are writing your stories, whether it be for a newsletter, for a speech, for an appeal letter, or for a Facebook post, considering going through the following 5 steps:Read more: from Madison GonzalezTips To Attract Retain Skilled Volunteers That Grow Your Nonprofit There are a multitude of factors motivating anyone to become your supporter, and a person’s time and expertise is an incredibly valuable resource and not to be squandered. Read more: from Nick Wood As of April 1, 2021Back-To-The-Basic Techniques for Social Media: How-To Use Social Media to Spread Your Mission and Message Here are a few back-to-the-basics tips and techniques for social media and getting the most out of your presence and efforts. Read more from Madison Gonzalez4 Strategies to Tweak Major Donor Approaches to Raise More Money While some donors care about public recognition, they found most respondents care more about solving problems. Specific ones.Read more  from Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFREHow do households make giving decisions? This report explores charitable giving decision-making in the general population. It analyzes the first new data on this topic for 15 years, and finds that household giving dynamics are changing, with fewer couples making decisions jointly. Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Women’s Philanthropy Institute5 Phases of Strategic Planning Strategic planning often unfolds in a series of five phases, with each phase building on the one that came before. When beginning a new phase of strategic planning, it is important to keep a few key questions in mind. This members-only resource includes the five steps to employ while strategic planning, from planning to plan to monitoring your progress. Read moreThis is how to create a culture of employee happiness Employees who feel they re contributing to the world through their work, have a connection with teammates and know mistakes won t be held against them are happier and more productive, writes Manick Bhan. [O]rganizations that make an effort to think about the impact of their brand beyond profits are more primed to keep their employees happy and successful for the long term, Bhan writes.Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership As of March 1, 2021Want to know how someone feels? Watch their feetWhen a person s feet are pointed toward you or are in a V shape, they are likely interested in what you re saying, but when their feet point away from you, you ve probably lost them, writes Vanessa Van Edwards. An anxious person will often shuffle their feet, she writes, while crossed feet may signal defensiveness.Full Story: Science of People (1/6)Nonprofit Board Orientation ChecklistEnsure you are providing new board members with the necessary materials and information during the orientation process. Based on information from The Board Building Cycle and Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, this nonprofit board orientation checklist includes important information such as:materials to share with new board membersgeneral expectations of board membersan outline of the information to provide new board members about the organization Read more.Opinion: Philanthropy indispensable during the pandemicThe philanthropic sector provided essential relief during the pandemic, making a huge difference in the lives of many people in the absence of federal action, writes Patrice Lee Onwuka, a senior policy analyst at Independent Women s Forum. As we begin this new year, the pandemic presents a lesson for all Americans: when a crisis strikes, we should not wait for government, but be the first to step up and help each other, Onwuka writes. Full Story: InsideSources (1/6)What Do You Do in a Period of Philanthropy Triage? You likely don’t know your donor’s minds and hearts as well as you did a year ago. It doesn’t mean they won’t still give to you. But you have to make your case anew.Read more from Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFREIs Your Nonprofit Board Bored? How-to Keep Board Members Engaged in a Digital Era – How do we stay motivated and connected and keep board members engaged in a time when we’re all burned out on the computer? Here are three basic, but sometimes overlooked, tips:Read more from Madison GonzalezDoing This One Thing Will Help Your Nonprofit Secure Government FundingWhile federal grants tend to be complex and are highly competitive, learning how to prepare for and conduct a government funding search can yield positive results and lead to successfully funded projects.Read more from Maddie Zeigler, M.Ed.When, Who, How (And How Often) to Ask for Monthly GiftsHaving a successful monthly giving program is more than just offering the option to ‘make your gift monthly’ on your donation form. Read more from Rachel Muir, CFRE2020 proved how adaptable we can be as fundraisersWomen and underrepresented people are quickly becoming the world s majority, which is why it s important for nonprofits to adjust their fundraising tactics to reach these segments, writes Kathleen Loehr of Aspen Leadership. Loehr discusses methods for reaching underrepresented donors and points out how rapidly fundraising techniques changed once the pandemic set in.Full Story: The NonProfit Times (Morris Plains, N.J.) (1/21)Giving has manifested itself in unique ways this yearAmericans have responded to the pandemic with generosity, including moving up their year-end giving and donating in different ways, says Una Osili of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Trumpet player Mark Rapp organized online concerts after losing scheduled work opportunities and used the money raised to help other musicians who were out of work.Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (1/22)No longer optional: Your digital strategy in 2021You say you were dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century? Try these tips to make your peace with technology, because it’s here to stay. Read moreFundraising Lessons from 2020 You can’t make a plan about where you’re going to go without examining your performance the past twelve months.Read more from Rachel Muir, CFRE3 Tips to Hook Your Nonprofit Audience’s Attention from the BeginningOur minds are curious things and the more you can pique that curiosity quickly, the more likely it is that your audience will want to engage.Read more from Madison Gonzalez ▪ Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI) in collaboration with the Adventist Learning Community(ALC) has produced a series of five integrated courses, “Understanding and Implementing Fundraising—Essential Principles and Practical Applications.”▪ This self-paced set of learning tools is accompanied by readings. The learner can take each course individually or the set as a whole, with continuing education credits available.▪ Learn the best information and practices in raising funds for your Church and projects! Now you no longer have to say, when fundraising is needed for your Church or related organization, “Where was I supposed to learn that?!” The answers are here, along with assistance available from PSI▪ Open the ALC website (www.adventistlearningcommunity.com) and search PSI to find the courses: Understanding and Implementing Fundraising: PSI Essential Principles and Practical Applications, Courses 1-5.▪ We look forward to hearing from you, and check out our website: www.philanthropicservice.com or general phone line and e-mail address: 800-622-1662; helpdesk@philanthropicservice.com. The Philanthropic Approach:  What Nonprofits Accomplish that Government  Funding Never Can By Eddie ThompsonLast month’s article was about donors’ decisions to invest their social capital  (contributions to community and society) by means of estate gifts to charity rather  than the government in the form of taxes. This month I want to move on from the question of EFFICIENCY to say a few words  about the potential EFFECTIVENESS of philanthropy to solve systemic problems. I  discuss some of the reasons that government is either unable, ill-equipped, or simply  unmotivated to effectively address the biggest social problems of our day. I will also  share a few thoughts about the best practices of highly successful fundraisers.Read More Click here for Advice from the Expert archivesWe're Here to HelpWe invite you to contact PSI any time you feel you need a consultant, at any stage of your fundraising efforts. We are here for any type of help, and we can even share carefully-selected consultant names or firms.ResourcesThe PSI resource centerhas an array of documents, samples, articles, books, and other materials that will aid your professional activity and practice. Explore ResourcesBooks and ResourcesSuccessful Fundraising Are you planning a building project—a new church, addition, school building, or Community Service building? Do you wonder how you should go about getting the funds? Does it seem like your campaign for funds goes on forever? Are your members or constituents tired of talking about money? If you have these questions and probably many others, Successful Fundraising is for you. Explore the options below to see which edition is right for you. Written by Lilya Wagner, EdD, CFREA one size fits all strategy is not effective when it comes to philanthropy and fundraising in today s diversified environment. This book enables nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and volunteers of nonprofit organizations to better reach diverse populations and incorporate perspectives that increase success by surveying the cultural context for philanthropic action. In the PSI Library or offered on Amazon in both Print and Kindle: Order on Amazon | View Praeger Publishers listing Where do I begin?” is the question most often asked when a new alumni or development director is hired at a Seventh-day Adventist academy. This handbook, created by Charlotte Henderson, answers that question by taking you through the steps to building and maintaining a successful alumni program.Topics include:BudgetsAlumni database and communicationsVolunteersRecognitionAlumni weekend and special eventsCreating an alumni constitutionResponsibilities of board membersAnd More.Please look up this special issue at AdventSource. Your Futurein Fundraising, byDr.Lilya Wagner, is now available as a free download here:

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