A Culture of Philanthropy is a set of organizational values, beliefs, and practices that emphasize generosity, charitable giving, and social change within a company or nonprofit organization. It goes beyond just occasional philanthropic initiatives and becomes ingrained in the organizational culture, influencing the actions of all employees from top to bottom.

Find below our articles about developing a Culture of Philanthropy best practices.

Seven Misconceptions About Fundraising Holding Your Organization Back

7 Fundraising Misconceptions Holding Your Organization Back

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As we all know, fundraising can be a wildly misunderstood activity.  Many nonprofit CEOs and board members bring their own personal misconceptions about fundraising when they walk in the door of a nonprofit. Some think fundraising is awkward…
Want to Develop a Culture of Philanthropy

Want to Develop a Culture of Philanthropy? Take This Simple Quiz

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Many organizations seek to develop a culture of philanthropy. So you might ask, why would this be so important? Consider the internal culture of your organization. What's it like?  How do people "feel" about fundraising? What are their…

Why You Should Invest in Your Organization’s Infrastructure

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What exactly do we mean by infrastructure? And how important is it to your institution's health? Just consider: infrastructure is the fuel that makes everything run. If you are trying to educate kids, heal the sick, feed the hungry, or help…
How Board Members Can Help Increase Donations by 39%

How Board Members Can Help Increase Donations by 39%

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If you are serving as a nonprofit board member, I'm sure you are often asked to help in fundraising. Here's how you and your fellow board members can help increase donations to your organization by 39% - without having to do any "asking." To…
Redefine "Fundraising" and You Can Build a Culture of Philanthropy

Build a Culture of Philanthropy & Redefine “Fundraising”

As we all know, a culture of philanthropy lays the foundation for excellent fundraising results. So the true question to ask is: Does your institution have a true culture of philanthropy? Diving deeper, the real question is: Is there really…

A Look at Post-COVID Fundraising for 2021

What is the outlook for post-COVID fundraising? There's good news to share! Giving is up - right now - across the board. What’s more, the outlook for charitable giving in the next year or two is also looking very good. We predicted a…

Three Things Your CFO Needs to Know About Fundraising

1 Fundraising is predictable. 2. Fundraising is built on relationships with people who are donors.  3. Donors are not ATMs. Right now, our fundraising community is feeling tremendous pressure and getting many conflicting messages.  Where…

How Your Data Can Cut Off Your Fundraising Revenue at the Knees

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Here's a post by my colleague Dr. Kathryn Gamble, our data expert: Are you walking away from future fundraising revenue?   Try this test. Can you easily pull a list of individual donors who have given year to date including amount,…

Don’t Carry Out Your Mission on the Backs of Your Staff

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Julian was a superstar young staffer on our client’s Annual Fund team. He doubled his area's contributions in his first year. Using his social and digital skills, he ramped up donor engagement and gifts.  In only six weeks, Julian…

How to Appreciate Your Fundraising Team

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In the nonprofit sector, it seems many people doing the hard work are not often thanked or appreciated. The fundraising team lavishes attention on supporters. But who remembers those hardworking staffers themselves? Many great fundraisers…

Why Are We Facing a Fundraiser Exodus?

Are fundraisers ready to leave their jobs? Are we really facing a future fundraiser exodus This week’s big news is a new survey of fundraisers conducted by the Harris Poll for AFP and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The survey found that…

Rule #2 for Board Members: Know Your Fundraising Roles and Responsibilities

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What are the fundraising responsibilities of nonprofit board members? This post outlines Rule #2 in The Board Member's Guide to Fundraising: 10 Rules for Success Every Board Member Must Know Know Your Roles and Responsibilities in Fundraising This…

How to Get Your Whole Organization Behind Major Gift Fundraising

What would be possible if your whole organization supported a full-scale major gift fundraising program? You’d be able to raise tons of money to fund important projects and urgent expenses at your organization. You’d have a cadre…

The New Paradigm: From “Fundraising” to “Philanthropy”

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There’s a new way of thinking coming along - one that is shaping the future of fundraising. It’s a move AWAY from the narrow idea of simple "fundraising" that focuses on "money." It’s a move TOWARD a much broader, more holistic notion…