Stop asking the general question “Can you help me find board members?” Make intentional time to sit down and think about what gaps in skills, expertise, competencies, and attributes are—then start casting for those roles: ...
Four Good Resources for Nonprofit Leaders and Philanthropists
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Donor Advised Funds Are Different
Study shows that the biggest differences between overall giving and Donor Advised Fund giving are in the areas of religion (DAF is less) and education (DAF is more): https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2018/02/28/donor-advised-fund-giving-reflects-overall-us-philanthropy-patterns-mostly/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=f42e98a167-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-f42e98a167-12442753
Why, Not How
The groups that often have the greatest success connecting with donors, motivating activists, or getting media attention do not spend much time talking about their programs and services—instead, they are adept at articulating why they do what they do: https://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2018/02/22/communicate-purpose-understanding-power/?inf_contact_key=7798a19e792f99e3e3c8246886ada884f6287dbd55e931df7b990e8c97ff0fbd
Foundations and Diversity
Foundations have little racial or ethnic diversity on their boards, yet typically don’t view that as troubling, according to a report released Wednesday: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Foundations-Show-Little/242653?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elqTrackId=75f6e2ac76f94062abb2820a0d99e31a&elq=aac9fce4c22a4ffe8d1072efe346fd04&elqaid=18011&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7997
Philanthropy in the South
Only 20 percent of Atlanta’s philanthropic dollars go to low- and middle-income communities, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ people and other underserved communities: https://mailchi.mp/ncrp/oahhy895dl-410245?e=6137eb29e1