Fundraising
Scandal Alert: Is Your Consultant Operating Within the Law?
TL;DR:If you’re paying anyone outside your organization to help in any stage or manner of fundraising—like event planning, grant writing, sponsorships, or marketing—they are legally required to be registered with the Attorney General. This rule protects nonprofits and the public trust, so always check their registration before hiring! W2 employees and volunteers are exempt. What…
Read MoreThe Nonprofit Funding Freeze: Why We Must Invest in Fundraising to Weather the Storm
By Emily Barany & Katie Pearson TL;DR:Disruption in government grants has left nonprofits struggling for funds. Diversify your income, build strong donor relationships, and beef up your fundraising team. With inflation and layoffs, individual donors might give less, and funders are focusing on immediate needs issues instead of systemic changes. Stick to your existing funders,…
Read MoreFundraising in an Election Year Requires Strategic Planning
Fundraising in a presidential election year requires striking a delicate balance between aligning with hot-button issues and preserving an organization’s mission. At VISIONALITY, we’ve identified patterns in donor behavior during election cycles, revealing the profound impact of politically debated topics on fundraising dynamics. During a presidential election, organizations tied to contentious issues like gun control,…
Read MoreForging a DEIJ Partnership
For many years, VISIONALITY has faced a major hiring challenge: attracting talent from our local Latinx community. To exacerbate the problem, the more specified our job descriptions are to fundraising, the less likely we are to bring Latinx candidates to final-round interviews. This problem must be overcome. As nonprofit consultants who serve counties that are…
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