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Check out Scott Walter’s latest column on Philanthropy Daily.   Philanthropy Daily provides authentic diversity of opinion and perspectives on the most important issues, persons, and ideas in the world of philanthropy. Published by American Philanthropic, LLC.

New Online Community for Prospect Researchers

Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, just announced the launch of ProspectResearch.com, a site designed specifically for prospect researchers and fundraising professionals. The site will focus on fostering new ideas for research practices and promoting the benefits of prospect research in fundraising. The company is also announcing its involvement with the Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement (APRA) at the 23rd Annual International Conference being held in Anaheim, California on July 21 to 24.

Discover the magic of storytelling…

It’s amazing how you can use storytelling to achieve certain goals.
            Whether you want to make a compelling case for financial support, attract volunteers, make the public more aware of your organization’s vital programs and services or whatever…storytelling is a valuable tool.
            Join us Wednesday, July 28, for the 90-minute Webinar, Nonprofit Storytelling: Using Stories to Attract and Engage Supporters, presented by Elizabeth Turnbull, founder of Turnbull Marketing Group.

Let your constituents know they’re associated with a winner!

Everyone likes knowing their connected with a winning organization: customers, former customers, donors, volunteers, board members, community leaders and more.
            So whenever you realize an achievement – big or small – be prepared to share it with anyone and everyone!
            For more on how to recognize and tout your organization’s accomplishments check out this article from a recent issue of Nonprofit Communications Report.

Nonprofit and association jobs

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Stevenson, Inc Launches Blog

It’s official! Stevenson, Inc. has a blog up and running! Why, you ask? So we can share a few professional tips, ideas and have some fun together while we’re at it.

Major Gifts – Prospect Identification

Taking advantage of today’s research tools to identify your most likely major gift prospects?

According to a May 18 article from Smart Money magazine, Are Charity Fundraisers Spying on You?, “Elizabeth Crabtree, director of prospect development at Brown University, says six out of 10 donors who made a major gift ($100,000 or more) in its current campaign were initially identified using predictive analytics and data mining.”

            By the way, to hone your research skills, make plans to attend APRA’s (Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement) 23^rd Annual International Conference scheduled for July 21-24 (Anaheim, CA). To register or for more information, visit their website.

Volunteering in America

Despite difficult economic times, the number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Get the full scoop.

Teach Fellow Employees How They Can Help Fund Development Efforts

What are you doing to get your organization’s employees involved with fund development? Anything you can do to educate them about your fundraising efforts will not only contribute to what you’re attempting to achieve, it will also contribute to employees’ understanding of your work.

            For more on what you can do to engage employees in fund development, check out this article from Successful Fund Raising.

Website Savvy

It’s absolutely amazing how difficult some nonprofit organizations make it to find information about GIVING on their websites. And once you’re able to “uncover” it, try finding contact information – that’s a whole new challenge! Whether you call it Giving or Support or Get Involved or whatever… make it simple as pie for website visitors to find out giving and gift opportunities on your website. Include contact information for staff and, most importantly, visibly list your organization’s name, address, city, state, zip and phone and fax numbers.

Grants for Volunteerism

The Cities of Service Leadership Grants, just announced for 10 cities across the country, are being funded jointly by the Rockefeller Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies.