Philanthropy has changed overnight. Hug and release philanthropy is dead. COVID-19 killed it. Welcome to the world of Embrace and Empower Philanthropy (my words). And it is a better way.
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When dedicated donors and savvy business owners invest in local charities, communities improve... Our communities!
If you didn’t have a plan to deal with the Ask before COVID-19 (and let’s be honest, you probably don’t), it definitely cost your salespeople time and productivity and probably made you look like a jerk on more than one occasion. But if you are trying to keep your doors open – or even thrive during self-distancing, that lousy plan, will alienate the very same customer base you’re hoping will save your business. There's a better way.
It's a basic accounting problem that makes small charities look less efficient than larger charities and it's choking our communities.
Small charities can help your business, local municipalities, and even larger charities improve their bottom line while improving their communities. Here are five things we can do to support local nonprofits today that will protect our tomorrow.
Hippotherapy: Therapeutic horseback riding...and then some.
If you’ve ever questioned your purpose as I have, you may have heard the adage “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” This is a story of laughing right along and finding purpose.
Did you ever wonder what's the best charity to donate to?Or if there are any non profits near you worth supporting? It's not where to look, it's how to look that can make all the difference.
Do you know where and how your numbers are being used? Can you collect those numbers so they are clearly reflect on your business?
All charities on Donate Smarter are actual 501c3 organizations, and we all are authorized to solicit donations in the states in which we operate. The tracking mechanisms provide a method to calculate our reach, and monitor our funds raised by project. Theses features have significantly simplified our workload.
7 Tips for a Better Community this Holiday Season
