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At Rainmaker we are committed to your dreams. Today we are challenging you to consider what Breakthrough Fundraising Goal would be for Your Organization? Webster's Dictionary In our course, the Choose Abundance Intensive, one of the first things we do is have teams set a goal for themselves. Let’s take a moment right now and … [Read more...] about A Breakthrough in Fundraising; Budget VS. Mission Inspired Goals!
Recently we shared a report: Choose Abundance: A Proven Sector-Based Approach to Building a Culture of Philanthropy The Choose Abundance Report put data to the transformative impact of a program designed to create breakthroughs in fundraising for nonprofits. This independent study showed that organizations that completed the Culture of … [Read more...] about The Choose Abundance Report
John D. Bidwell | Sept 23, 2022 I was discussing a Culture of philanthropy with a colleague. Specifically, we were talking about being aware of and changing one’s own prejudices, attitudes, and mindset around money, and how personal feelings of scarcity and money will seep into, and limit, one’s fundraising work. “Awareness is … [Read more...] about Changing Your Mindset Around Money
Scarcity Mindset is Cultural One of the privileges of being a consultant to social profit organizations is that staff members feel comfortable sharing their vulnerabilities with us. Recently, a client and development professional shared her fears about a “major donor ask”, indicating to me a scarcity mentality. This gift had high stakes; some of … [Read more...] about Scarcity Pathology
This is blog number 3 in a five-part series. As a refresher, we are examining each of the 5 Points of Possibility and how you can implement them in your organization. The third point is about intentionally cultivating and maintaining deep donor relationships and partnerships. When carried out well, Point of Possibility 3 leads to more authentic, … [Read more...] about Point of Possibility 3: We Build and Maintain Deep Donor Relationships and Partnerships
This is blog number 2 in a 5-part series on The 5 Points of Possibility and how you can implement them in your organization. Today I will expand on Point 2, "everyone shares some responsibility for a Culture of Philanthropy". The 5 Points of Possibility Culture of Philanthropy Is Integral to Our Mission Everyone Shares Some Responsibility … [Read more...] about Point of Possibility 2 Everyone Shares Some Responsibility for a Culture of Philanthropy
As Choose Abundance gets out in the world and into more hands, Laurie is sharing the work and wisdom that helped her write the book. Listen to her interview on the Soft Serve Podcast, also available your favorite podcast apps. … [Read more...] about Laurie’s interview on the Soft Serve Podcast
The 5 Points of Possibility This is part 1 of a 5-part blog. The 5 Points of Possibility are a key component of my model for building and sustaining a Culture of Philanthropy, and are a central theme in my book Choose Abundance. These points began to emerge after the first course I co-led for development professionals. At the end of the … [Read more...] about Using the 5 Points of Possibility to Build and Sustain a Culture of Philanthropy
Follow this link to watch Laurie's Choose Abundance Interview by Monte Belmonte on 93.9 The … [Read more...] about Choose Abundance interview on 93.9 The River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjWOW4bYgc8&list=PL9mtQ5X41oSgBJRGSuG7TmlYjOCOjIGkM&index=16 I was hired to consult with Riverside Industries, an agency that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live rich, full lives. The Executive Director, Char, was all in and embraced the importance of everyone being a … [Read more...] about The Power of Mission Moments for Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Philanthropy
