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Global Generosity Network Newsletter August 2013
The Global Generosity Network Newsletter for August 2013. The cover letter together with the different articles are attached. The articles include a devotion by Richard Samuel, a profile of the Center for Biblical Stewardship in the Philippines, reports on consultationsRead more…
The ‘More Asking – Less Writing’ Approach to Grantseeking
When I moved from being a grantmaker to a fundraiser, my first thought was “Where am I going to find funders for our work?” Today, after raising over $200 million and working as a consultant, I find it’s still the mostRead more…
Next Gen Donors: Who are they?
There has been a shift towards discussing need and merits of specific programs rather than just supporting the overall mission among donors between 21-40 years. The attached blog gives a perspective on their thinking and has a link to anRead more…
Seminar on Indigenous Resource Mobilisation 2-3 October 2013 in Hyderabad, India
The Christian Institute of Management India (www.cimindia.in) is organising a 2 day seminar on indigenous resource mobilisation. This will take place from 2-3 October 2013 in Hyderabad. See the attachment for further information.
Mind the gap [Generous Connections]
This summer, my 90-year-old English mom wanted the boys of our third generation (now men) to see her homeland and connect with family. Tough duty, but I agreed to accompany Generation Three and we had a delightful adventure. My son,Read more…
‘Strategic Philanthropy’ Shifts Too Much Power to Donors
An interesting blog that argues that the unwillingness of foundations and big donors to realize they don’t have all the answers prevent them from solving social problems. Nonprofits should have a greater role in driving the agenda according to theRead more…
Where the Money Goes Private wealth for public good
This report analyses philanthropy in Australia. Key observations include: Since the global financial crisis there has been a reduction in the total monetary value of grants made by analysed foundations. Generally these foundations combine a few very large multi-year philanthropicRead more…
Will Millennials Shift How Money Flows to Social Change?
Millennials, the demographic group of people born between 1981 and 2000, are said to fundamentally change the world as we know it. They do it through for example the use of technology. This blog reflects on Millenial giving and whetherRead more…
The Art of Creating Online Communities
Kate Emanuel, senior vice president of nonprofit and government relations at the Ad Council, offers advise for organizations looking to create and/or leverage an online community: Think hard about whether you need an online community. Choose the right platform. Once youRead more…