As an undergraduate arts management major, I observed an intriguing pattern when speaking with nonprofit leaders visiting my classes. When asked about how their boards contributed to philanthropic work at their organizations, these professionals shared a sense of apprehension surrounding the popular board fundraising mechanism of “give-get policies.” These practitioners were concerned that requiring board… Read more »
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To Fundraise or Not To Fundraise: Which Nonprofit Boards Are More Engaged?
When you think of the Red Cross, the Boys & Girls Club, and Girls Who Code, what do they have in common? They are all nonprofits organizations that rely on fundraising as part of their revenue to accomplish their missions. In the United States, about 50% of nonprofit revenue is donated or granted. Many organizations… Read more »
Utilizing Philanthropy Circles to Diversify and Remediate Higher Education and Philanthropy
Philanthropy Circles Philanthropy circles are a relatively new identity-based fundraising model emerging in higher education institution settings that form collective identities and shared commitments to raise money and unify identity-based higher education constituents in a way that remediates the historic and systemic inequalities associated with philanthropy and higher education. Philanthropy circles create a welcoming space… Read more »