COVID-19

Giving up 7.6% – And None of This is Surprising During a Crisis

Americans are generous, and generosity is fortunately in abundance in America. Let me explain. Giving is a unique American tradition.  From the very beginning of our foundation as a country, Americans have responded to charitable needs and funded philanthropic missions to improve society. And it’s no different today.  As Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, a program of the Association…

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Fundraising for a Pandemic

A long term business survival strategy for your nonprofit Survival planning jumps to the forefront of our minds when considering the current pandemic; stockpiling supplies, social distancing, and self quarantining are all quickly becoming the new norm. Typically, nonprofit donations will slow dramatically during an economic crisis, which means now is a great time to think about your nonprofit contingency…

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Unpacking the Universal Charitable Deduction

Please join the 600 other people who have registered for “Unpacking the Impact of the Universal Charitable Deduction” with fellow panelists Ellen Bristol, & Alex Wilson tomorrow, Friday, April 23rd, at 2pm!! To register for this free webinar, just click here. We’ll be taking a closer look at what charitable tax provisions are in the C.A.R.E.S act for the Universal…

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COVID-19 Resources, Inspiration, & Advice

I’m highlighting some of the expert articles/links regarding COVID-19’s impact on fundraising that I’ve run across and why they are important: Brenda Asare, President & CEO of the Alford Group, a nonprofit consultancy based in Seattle, writes that during these times, it’s simply important to Stay in touch with your donors, Call your top donors and stakeholders, Ask board members…

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Missed it by that much…

After launching The Biedermann Group on February 23, 2020, it still took some time before it arrived. You know, COVID-19.   So…… how does that affect a start-up company like mine? Interestingly, not so much, and in some ways I’m even thankful,  Interested in knowing why?  Keep reading. I had a conversation earlier today with a young entrepreneur I’ve known…

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