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Association News
Innovation: Creating Culturally Responsive Fundraising Campaigns
By Rachel Branaman, Talem Consulting, as published in Advancing Philanthropy
The United States is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. According to Pew Research Center’s 2019 American Trends Panel, the majority of Americans say this is very good (57 percent) or somewhat good (20 percent) for our country.
As we enter a Census year, it is important to note that Census data indicates that the year 2030 will be a demographic turning point for the United States.
How to (Quickly) Mobilize Volunteers to Maximize Nonprofit Fundraising During COVID-19
Contributed by Barb Maduell and Kate Banta-Green, Breakthrough Fundraising Group
Staff bandwidth is on overload at every level of nonprofit organizations throughout our region. In addition to the urgent work of serving clients, many cancelled and future events are burdening budgets when they can least afford it. Here are five quick tips for mobilizing some of your most committed champions: volunteers.