AEF Part 2: Contemporary Dynamics Of Fundraising

Question 1

Define philanthropy

Answer 1

Philanthropy comes from the Greek meaning love of humankind. Philanthropy is purposeful in both action and intention, seeking to improve the human condition and contribute to democracy to pluralism, community, and championing peoples rights.

Philanthropy is a social action that addresses human and civic mean. Philanthropy improves the welfare of others and in doing so improves one’s on life, providing multiple pathways for change and improvement.

Question 2

Motivators for philanthropic activities

Answer 2

Love of other persons, the beautiful, the good, the divine and wisdom, personal excellence, civic, virtue, or morality, rational, thinking, and understanding, moral sentiment, and goodwill, the pleasures of social interaction 

Question 3

Seven roles of philanthropy

Answer 3

Reducing human suffering, enhancing human potential, promoting equity injustice, building community, providing human fulfillment, supporting experimentation and change, and fostering pluralism 

Question 4

Digital Literacy

Answer 4

The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

Question 5

Leadership habits and crisis fundraising

Answer 5

Purpose, Power and perspective

Question 6

Note: Purpose is a touch Stone in crisis, and is a good reminder to first be generous and engaging potential donors and colleagues, but it is not only to others that want to be generous. Self-care is important for all as they pursue their purpose in the crisis. Self-care is not indulgent but necessary to be effective in helping others.

Question 7

Nonprofit Sectors - Religion
1. Supporters & Constituents
2. Issues That Fundraisers Should Consider

Answer 7

1. Giving to religion includes giving to congregations, missions, and religious media.
2. Online giving has changed religious giving patterns. Online donors gave more steadily and 67% of giving happened on other days than Sunday.

Congregations that frame charitable giving as a key aspect of religious identity and an important way to contribute to the overall mission of the church tend to have greater and more consistent levels of support than orgs that discuss charitable giving as a necessity to keep the institution running.

Question 8

Nonprofit Sectors - Education
1. Supporters & Constituents
2. Issues That Fundraisers Should Consider

Answer 8

1. Education includes independent and public schools, libraries, higher education and professional schools. A large percentage of high net worth donors give to education. Foundations are the largest source of support for higher education, followed by alumni, non-alumni, grants from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and other sources and corporations.
2. Schools have increased engagement with donors who sometimes are over looked such as alumni of color, members of LGBTQ+ community, and others. Research demonstrates that a sense of belonging is associated with greater alumni giving and that a diverse and culturally sensitive fundraising team can help grow and encourage fundraising from these groups.

Question 9

Nonprofit Sectors - Human Services
1. Supporters & Constituents
2. Issues That Fundraisers Should Consider

Answer 9

1. Human service organizations include food banks, homeless shelters, disaster relief, and youth-focused programs such as scouting and 4-H club. Giving to basic needs. Human services organizations have often formed partnerships with corporations that can provide in-kind donation, volunteer opportunities for employees, and gifts of cash.
2. The fluctuating nature of government budget funds makes it difficult to plan around these funds, increasing the need for philanthropic fundraising. Fewer donors are contributing larger amounts. Demonstrating stewardship and diversifying funding streams are good strategies for fundraisers.

Question 10

Nonprofit Sectors - Foundations
1. Supporters & Constituents
2. Issues That Fundraisers Should Consider

Answer 10

1. Foundations include private, corporate and community foundations.
   Private and corporate foundations are established with a large sum that serves as the endowment through which grants are then made.
   Private Foundations are established due to devotion to a particular cause or geographical area.
   Private Family foundations come from donor intent and family connections to an issue or region.
   Corporate foundations are a way for business to give back, and the primary source of the funds is the parent company.
   Community Foundations are supported primarily by local donors who are committed to giving locally and rely on the expertise of the foundation to direct funds.
2. Donors with a positive view of the community foundation had a higher likelihood of planning to give in the next five to ten years.

Question 11

Nonprofit Sectors - Public Society Benefit
1. Supporters & Constituents
2. Issues That Fundraisers Should Consider