We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 134. Philanthropy Trends: Breaking Down the Giving USA 2021 Report - Elizabeth Abel
Meet Elizabeth. She's answering the questions we've all been wondering the past year: what happened to philanthropy in 2020? This seasoned fundraising pro is breaking down the 2021 Giving USA Report on Philanthropy, which dropped last week. Beyond the headlines and major takeaways, she's giving us some actionable steps to provide focus - no matter the size of your fundraising shop. Tune in and to hear where the sector is moving and how you can level up your preparedness.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Elizabeth’s story and journey to where she is today (2:45)
- Today’s philanthropic landscape and the 2021 Giving USA Report (6:00)
- Individual donors and their role in driving philanthropy (10:00)
- The donor journey and building authentic relationships (15:00)
- CCS 2021 Philanthropic Landscape Report (16:15)
- 3 actionable insights: after hearing the data, learn what to do today! (17:20)
- The importance of refining your case for support and your messaging to reflect the current environment
- The importance of engaging and activating your volunteer leaders and board members as fundraising ambassadors
- Cultivating an organizational culture that's focused on community, empathy, and inclusion
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Elizabeth’s life (27:20)
- Elizabeth’s One Good Thing: Be hyper-organized, and discover your strike method. (34:00)
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