We help not-for-profit organizations build a strong culture of philanthropy
https://youtu.be/m4nvbrYPG7M As we explore this idea of a Culture of Philanthropy, it’s important to talk about exactly what we mean when we say the word ‘philanthropy’. What comes to mind for many is the notion of the 1% - super wealthy individuals. While individuals with an abundance of money are welcome to be part of the philanthropic party, … [Read more...] about What do we mean by Philanthropy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd4lm5uurKU&list=PL9mtQ5X41oSgBJRGSuG7TmlYjOCOjIGkM What if there was an instruction manual for building a Culture of Philanthropy? What if you could remove the blocks your organization encounters in fund-raising and community engagement? Now we are announcing Choose Abundance: Powerful Fundraising for … [Read more...] about Choose Abundance Annoucement: Breaking News at Rainmaker Consulting
For those of you deeply engaged in running organizations in Covid19 times, the new normal is still new and far from normal. The following describes how one of our client groups faced their annual spring fundraising appeal. It will resonate with the many discussions your team has had recently as all nonprofits struggle with a changing world. What … [Read more...] about Good News in the World of Fundraising- Mid Covid-19
Moving from the very earliest stages of the COVID-19 crisis, we at Rainmaker Consulting have a picture of the impacts, challenges, and opportunities that nonprofit organizations are experiencing. As we navigate these very turbulent waters, along with our client agencies, we are consciously nurturing a Culture of Philanthropy to meet near-term … [Read more...] about 8 Actions to Take Right Now
You are invited to attend: Building & Sustaining a Culture of Philanthropy Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Long before it was a trending concept, Rainmaker Consulting was working with clients across the country to establish the concept of a “culture of philanthropy” that would exist across the entire … [Read more...] about You Are Invited: Building and Sustaining a Culture of Philanthropy
At Rainmaker we talk a lot about building a Culture of Philanthropy. Personally, I love talking about it, I love training people on it, and mostly I love the breakthroughs it provides to organizations who embrace it. But periodically people get stuck with the name. “What does this mean?” “I know what a philanthropist is, Bill Gates!! If I only knew … [Read more...] about I give up: Finding breakthroughs from breakdowns
The holy grail of fundraising is the elusive “Culture of Philanthropy.” A Culture of Philanthropy is when everyone (including the board, executive director and staff) is part of connecting the agency to individuals in the community who want to support the cause. When that happens, donors become part of the agency, instead of outsiders. The board … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Things a Board Can do to Create a Culture of Philanthropy
