Looking to Engage Employee Volunteers? Lead with Program Impact
For many corporate social responsibility (CSR) practitioners, engaging employees is a key responsibility. In particular, employee awareness of – and participation in – volunteer programs are often KPIs used to gauge overall workforce engagement and employee satisfaction. While such stats are important for measuring volunteer program success, an over-emphasis on participation can overshadow the community […]
Four Key Trends and Tips for Arts & Culture Nonprofits to Know in 2024
Among the many lessons reinforced over the past few years is the critical role our cultural institutions – from our museums and parks to science centers and the performing arts – play in American life. Together, these institutions help shape our collective identity and foster a more creative and compassionate society by preserving, interpreting, and […]
Building Deep Donor Relationships: Fundamentals for Health and Research Fundraisers
A perspective for fundraisers in health and research, or anyone who wants to build deeper relationships with their donors when outcomes aren’t immediate or even guaranteed. Many of us in the fundraising profession envy our colleagues who work at nonprofits with clear, assured outcomes; an input of X will get us to Y. But what […]
From Strategy to Storytelling: Getting Social Impact Communications Right
Now more than ever, effective social impact storytelling is a powerful way for companies to connect with stakeholders, inspire action across their employee base and demonstrate the positive contributions they are making in their communities. Yet we know first-hand that many corporate social impact professionals regularly face challenges when thinking about their communications strategies. They […]
Forging Meaningful Connections: The Art of Networking for Fundraising Success
Good fundraisers know one of the most (if not the most) essential strategies is having the right person make the ask. This is because fundraising success is built on creating meaningful relationships. Much like fundraising, networking is also centered around building relationships. Networking offers opportunities to engage with clients, partners, professional peers, and industry leaders, […]
Engaging Internal Stakeholders to Design a Successful Volunteer Program
UNDERSTANDING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Have you ever volunteered in a way that didn’t seem to be meeting an actual need in the community? Or perhaps you’ve been tasked with facilitating a volunteer activity that’s been met with disinterest from your employee base. If you’re familiar with scenarios such as these, chances are you’ve encountered a volunteer […]
Webinar: Straight Talk on the 2023 Giving USA Report
In this webinar event hosted by AWS for Nonprofits, Changing Our World and DonorSearch Ai, Brian Crimmins, Nathan Chappell and Kelley Hecht explore the current state of philanthropy in America and what the 2022 data means for nonprofit leaders.
Webinar: The Evolving Philanthropic Landscape and What it Means for Corporate Funders
Shana Hayes, Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Philanthropy at Northern Trust sits down with Brian Crimmins to talk about the company’s approach to strategic corporate giving and the changing nature of corporate philanthropy today. Speakers: Brian Crimmins, CEO,Changing Our World Shana HayesSenior Vice President,Director of […]
Webinar: A Conversation with a Leader of Leaders
William A. Keyers IV, PhD, President, Institute for Responsible Citizenship, sits down with Brian Crimmins to talk about the work of the Institute and its commitment to preparing the nation’s best and brightest African America male college students to use their talents to serve others. Speakers: Brian Crimmins, […]
Webinar: The Promise and Perils of ChatGPT for the Nonprofit Sector
Nathan Chappel, Senior Vice President, Donor Search Ai, sits down with Brian Crimmins to provide an overview of the ChatGPT platform and how nonprofit organizations can utilize it for good. Speakers: Brian Crimmins, CEO,Changing Our World Nathan ChappelSenior Vice President,DonorSearch AI