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The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today.

But St. Elmo Lewis created the donor funnel in 1898 to help sell cash registers door to door, Andrew Davis shared at the NIO Summit last week.

“A lot has changed since 1898, but fundamentally we're using the same exact tool we've always used to build our strategies,” Davis said. I think we need something different. I think maybe it's time for a new model.”

M+R found that just 29% of one-time donors were retained last year, but Davis noted that, in the consumer world, the equivalent measurement is 70%.

Related story: R.I.P. Donor Pyramid?

“We have some work to do, and it's because consumer-packaged goods and consumer brands are really good at crafting great experiences,” he said. “All we have to do is stop telling people we make a difference and start showing them they make the difference by inspiring them.”

So, in place of pyramids and funnels, he recommends following the Loyalty Loop. Here’s a look at what that entails.

The loyalty loop is not linear, but a series of four interlocking loops. To explain the model, Davis walked through the car-buying process in his session, “Loyalty Loop — How Small Things Add Up to Big Business.” In this scenario, think of the buyer as the donor, and the car brands and dealerships as nonprofits.

The first loop represents the moment of inspiration. It might start when someone sorts through their mail. In Davis’ example, a letter from Nissan’s finance department arrived to remind him that his lease will expire in 30 days.

“30 days, he said. “We have to buy a car in 30 days? What kind of car am I going to buy? I don't know, maybe a Nissan?

The first thing that happened after reading the piece of mail was a moment of inspiration.

“A moment of inspiration is an instant in time that sends you on a journey you never expected,” Davis said. “And these happen to us all the time. Right there, I didn't expect that we'd be going on a journey to buy a car. I was just opening the mail. I forgot our lease is expiring, and now we have to buy a car in 30 days.”

For nonprofits, maybe that moment is an appeal explaining your cause or need; a postcard reminding the donor they haven’t donated in a while; a social media post from your friend participating in a peer-to-peer fundraiser for an upcoming charity race; or an email announcing the launch of a capital campaign.

Now, a moment of inspiration results in two other things — a trigger question and prime brand.

The first thing to happen after a moment of inspiration is a trigger question, or the first question a person asks themself subconsciously as a result of a moment of inspiration

“In this case, we've just been sent on this journey and we're immediately subconsciously asking, ‘Oh my gosh, we have to buy a car in 30 days? What kind of car are we going to buy?’ My brain asks that question without me having to verbalize it. That happens every single time,” Davis said.

Your prospect or donor should be asking questions like, Read more...

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With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. Cincinnati Animal CARE is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation for its Fall National "Empty the Shelters." From October 1 - 15, BISSELL will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $50 or less. CAC will participate at 3949 Colerain Ave in Northside, 4210 Dane Ave in Northside, and 3262 Highland Ave in Pleasant Ridge, offering Name Your Price adoption fees for all animals six months and older.

The Millstone Fund has awarded Easterseals Redwood a $46,000 grant to purchase assistive technology devices featuring the latest technology and to grow the Assistive Technology Resource Center.

The beloved Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market is back, BIGGER and better than ever, for its 23^rd annual show, November 9-12, at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

The Warren County Foundation has awarded discretionary grants to Catholic Charities of SW Ohio, Crayons to Classrooms, Elizabeth New Life Center, Heritage at Miami Bluff's Men's Club, Lebanon Christmas for Tots, and Women Walking West.

1N5 was awarded $50,000 from the Millstone Fund to expand its Building Resiliency in Youth K-12 school programing to deliver mental health education, stigma reduction and suicide prevention programs to students, educators, and caregivers.

Talbert House is excited to announce a $20,000 grant from the Joe Burrow Foundation. This impactful “Do Good” grant will support Talbert House’s Wraparound Client Assistance Program, making a significant impact on children and families in need.

Join Green Umbrella’s Annual Meeting, Wednesday, October 18, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Learn about new member benefits and how Green Umbrella will be significantly expanding their reach in 2024. Find more information and registration here.

For the sixth consecutive year, The Summit Country Day School has been named the top Catholic high school in the state of Ohio, as ranked by niche.com.

Cincinnati Health Network announces that it will operate under the name NeighborHub Health. Founded in 1986, the organization annually serves more than 10,000 clients in need of medical attention, dental services, behavioral treatment and HIV support services. The organization is committed to helping neighbors experiencing homelessness by providing a hub of comprehensive resources to serve their health needs.

With support from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Green Umbrella, and Cincinnati Green Schoolyards Action Network, the Common Orchard Project will install 5 new orchards in local school greenspaces this year. These orchards will serve as ongoing educational spaces and provide outdoor learning opportunities for years to come.

Millstone Fund supports the greater Cincinnati community in the areas of Health, Education and Arts. With a strong focus on supporting the mental health of our community and increasing access to educational and art opportunities for all people, Millstone Fund is currently accepting LOI’s until October 1^st for their next round of funding. To learn more about Millstone Fund’s priority areas, grant types, eligibility requirements and application process, visit their website.

The Power of Music (POM®) seeks to improve the lives of people who are isolated or detached from the broader community – e.g., people seeking food, shelter or medical care and people in group homes or senior and transitional living facilities – by connecting with them and bringing them the warmth and proven health benefits of live, in-person music performed by high school students. Interested in bringing the joy of music to your clients? Learn more and/or request a free performance here.

The Warren County Foundation is accepting applications for grant programs this fall including Impact Grants, Women's Fund, Mary Ann Klingling Trust, Discretionary Grants and the Warren County Environmental Forum. Grant Information: Warren County Foundation

The Reimagining Communities Match Program doubles donations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents or BIPOC-led groups who crowdfund for projects that reimagine public spaces and infrastructure. This match program supports BIPOC residents and BIPOC-led unincorporated groups or small nonprofits (with budgets under $250,000) to crowdfund for projects that will radically reimagine public space or support the implementation of public infrastructure investment in their communities. More information and details on eligibility requirements can be found here.      

A competitive grant from the Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency in nonprofit facilities was recently announced. Faith communities may qualify for funding for energy efficiency improvements to their house of worship building, provided they own their building. Find more details about Faith Communities Go Green here. 

2023 Southwest Ohio GiveCamp non-profit applications are now open. GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, database administrators, project managers and creative professionals donate their time to create software and web-based applications for non-profit organizations. The first step is to fill out an Interest Form. Projects that are within the mission and scope of GiveCamp will receive a more detailed application.

The Warren County Environmental Forum, in collaboration with the Warren County Foundation, is focused on developing and growing conservation funding support for individuals and businesses. Grant proposals are being accepted by the Warren County Foundation that demonstrate a positive environmental change or a conservation minded practice.

Interact for Health opened its first-round of 2023 grant applications. The $2.6M in funding are directly tied to the foundation’s new strategic plan, which will prioritize mental health and well-being with a strong focus on youth mental health, investments in policy and systems change, and building community power. For more information about funding opportunities and Interact for Health’s new strategic plan, visit their website.

Bethany Legacy Foundation grant application portal is launched and ready to receive applications. Non-profit organizations who serve youth, adults, and seniors in need are encouraged to develop initiatives and to apply for grants that fall within their funding priorities. Information can be found on their website or email bethany@bethanylegacy.org.

Join the Instrumentl team October 11 at 1pm EST for an inspiring and informative webinar, "How to Organize Your Team to Win More Grants Together," where we’ll reveal the secrets to achieving grant success through effective teamwork. Click here for more information and to register.

Seats are still available for the 2023 EXCEL leadership program. Offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Institute of Greater Cincinnati (NLIGC), a partnership between Talbert House and OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, EXCEL is Greater Cincinnati's premier leadership skills and professional development program for the region's nonprofit "C-Suite". EXCEL is uniquely designed to enrich the capabilities of those individuals leading or preparing to lead nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati region Reserve your spot today or contact peter.landesman@nligc.com for more information.

The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is looking for dynamic, talented people to help with this year’s festival, October 21 and 22, 2023, Cincinnati Music Hall. Key to our success are our wonderful volunteers. We need your help to make the event run smoothly. Volunteers get free entry to the Cincinnati Coffee Festival on the day they volunteer. Sign up here and find more information.

Price Hill Will is looking for volunteers on October 19^th, 9:00am – 1:00pm, at ARCO. They will be painting the fence and finishing picnic tables and benches. Free pizza lunch will be provided. Learn more and sign up here.

Reviv is looking for some special elves who would like to help with Christmas gift collections or our Christmas party. We are also looking for volunteers to adopt a family in need for Christmas. We have almost 200 families in need so please consider adopting one for Christmas today. If you would like to adopt a family for Christmas or help with gift collections this year, please email alicia@revivfamilysupport.org. 

Reviv is searching for five volunteers to assist families that have a child with a life-altering diagnosis. Opportunities and time commitments vary according to need. Please email athena@revivfamilysupport.org for more information.

Ruling on affirmative action could affect hiring A recent legal analysis by the conservative-leaning Philanthropy Roundtable argues that the Supreme Court ruling barring affirmative action in college and university admissions could have far-reaching consequences for race-conscious hiring practices in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

The risk of self-effacement? "Self-erasement" Leaders are often told to be “humble,” but this can actually work against women who are trying to get into leadership. Why? Not because humility isn’t a virtue, but because some women use it to mask a lack of confidence and virtually disappear as a result.

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Children’s Services Worker, Job and Family Services (Part-time Intake, Non-Field–Day Hours) Are you interested in serving our community and helping to protect our county’s most vulnerable children? At Hamilton County Children’s Services, this is what we do every day. We are looking for compassionate, tenacious workers who are dedicated to engaging families and ensuring that children are safe. Learn more…

Senior Program Manager, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 10/5/2023) United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) has an immediate opening for Senior Program Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving and managing cross-functional initiatives to further our mission. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of projects, assessing capacity issues, and improving processes across the organization. Learn more…

Children’s Services Worker, Job and Family Services (Part-time Intake Worker After Hours) This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. This role may be a good fit if you excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment. Learn more…  

Outpatient Therapist, DCCH Center for Children and Families (Posted 10/5/2023) DCCH is nationally accredited and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. In addition, we promote Trauma Informed principles in all we do. We work as a team and support our staff so they can provide the best services possible to our clients. The therapist shall be sensitive and responsive to cultural differences, which are present in the organization’s service population. In addition, this person must promote and support principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) throughout the agency. Learn more…

Director of Development, American Sign Museum (Posted 10/5/2023) The American Sign Museum (ASM) is seeking an experienced, results-oriented fundraiser with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for a Director of Development leadership position. This detail-oriented self-starter will be responsible for building and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy while cultivating the Museum’s next generation of donors. Learn more…

Children’s Services Caseworker, Job and Family Services (Posted 10/5/2023) In this full-time role you will support children and families by keeping children safe and advocating for families. We offer a comprehensive training program for all new hires, including classroom training, shadowing, virtual reality experience, coaching, and engagement with our regional training center. This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. Learn more…

Service Unit Director, The Salvation Army (Posted 10/5/2023) Provide leadership, direction, assistance, and guidance in the development and implementation of the day-to-day operations of the service units; responsible for securing necessary resources through the management of development-related activities; goal achievement as outlined and mutually agreed upon. Learn more…

Chief Accountant, The Salvation Army (Posted 10/5/2023) Responsible to the Divisional Finance Secretary for all phases of the Divisional Accounting System and the Divisional Payroll System. Supervises the Payroll Administrator, Cincinnati City Accountant, DHQ Accountant II, Divisional Accountant/Serenic Administrator, Corps Serenic Administrator, DHQ EDP Electronic Data Processing Operator, and Finance Clerk. Learn more…

Finance Clerk, Abilities First Foundation (Posted 10/5/2023) Abilities First Foundation empowers children and families living with differing abilities to discover and fulfill their unique potential within their communities. The Finance Clerk works in collaboration with the Finance team and performs a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of account records, billing and invoices for Abilities First clients. Learn more…

Executive Administrative Assistant, BAWAC, Inc. (Posted 10/5/2023) The Executive Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative support to the leadership team of the organization. The role will require supporting the President & Directors of BAWAC in drafting documents and files, including but not limited to legal, contracts, and corporate filings. Learn more…

Vice President of Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Dress for Success Cincinnati (Posted 10/5/2023) Dress for Success Cincinnati is a busy place where we like to have fun while digging into the business of helping women reach self-defined success. As the VP of Programs & Strategic Initiatives, you will work hard and manage competing priorities, while leading the strategy and all aspects of the organizations’ programs and client services, to ensure maximum impact in the lives of women. You will have the exciting opportunity to think strategically and act tactically to meet the challenges of working with a variety of internal and external groups. Learn more…

Strategic Director, Family & Community Services, 4C for Children (Posted 10/5/2023) As the Strategic Director, Family & Community Services, you will oversee the teams dedicated to helping struggling families within our community by providing child care education, training, and support. You will help 4C reach even more families by developing and overseeing new outreach strategies. Additionally, the Strategic Director, Family & Community Services, will provide community, program and process insight that will directly impact the improvement and implementation of both existing and new services/programs. Learn more…

Director of Youth Housing Opportunities, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services (Posted 9/28/2023) This position is responsible for the effective and safe operations of the program. Through Lighthouse Youth Housing Opportunities, young adults master essential life skills while living in safe, furnished apartments. Lighthouse provides each young adult with a furnished apartment and basic household supplies. There is a range of housing options, including supervised living in agency owned buildings and scattered site apartments. Learn more…

Team Coordinator/Senior Administrative Assistant, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/28/2023) We have an immediate opening for a Team Coordinator / Senior Administrative Assistant to perform a wide range of administrative duties. Administers programs, projects and/or processes when initiative and judgment are often required in absence of specific directions. Learn more...

Medical Case Manager - Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Caracole (Posted 9/28/2023) This is a hybrid position; in a 5 day workweek, the employee typically works 2 or 3 days in the office and 2 or 3 days remote from home. This position provides medical case management services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more…

Common Good Store Director, OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence (Posted 9/21/2023) As the Common Good Store Director, you'll have the autonomy to make a meaningful difference in the nonprofit sector. Reporting directly to the CEO, this full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and grow our existing operations, ensuring that OneSource Center continues to thrive and fulfill its mission. Learn more…

Medical-Legal Partnerships Legal Services Coordinator, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/21/2023) The Legal Aid Society seeks candidates interested in improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities by working closely with a team of attorneys and paralegal advocates at Legal Aid to help families resolve “social determinants of health.” The MLP Coordinator is responsible for interviewing clients referred through Legal Aid’s Health Law Partnerships, assigning cases in coordination with protocols, and communicating with health care partners to coordinate efficient services. Learn more…

Eviction Prevention Project Coordinator, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/21/2023) Legal Aid is hiring a full-time Eviction Prevention Project Coordinator who will work with Legal Aid attorneys and community partners such as United Way, Community Action Agency, Strategies to End Homelessness, and other nonprofit partners to help families prevent the loss of housing. The focus of the position is to coordinate Legal Aid’s services with a variety of program partners, and to help manage related grant reporting. Learn more…

Director of Administration and Client Services, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/21/2023) Legal Aid is seeking a Director of Administration and Client Services to manage general office operations, staff recruitment, client services access, and administrative support. This position offers a committed, hardworking professional the opportunity to apply skills and talents in an organization that helps over 10,000 families each year. Learn more…

Guest Services Coordinator, Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Posted 9/21/2023) CCAC seeks a friendly, detail-oriented, reliable self-starter who is committed to community building and believes in the power of art and culture to bring people together. CCAC is hiring a Guest Services Coordinator - a role that combines tasks typical of a receptionist, volunteer coordinator, administrative assistant and office coordinator – and is crucial to the success of CCAC. Learn more…

Event Sales Manager, Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Posted 9/21/2023) The Clifton Cultural Arts Center seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented, experienced self-starter who is committed to the arts and community building, and would like to take a key role in our fun, fast-paced environment as the Event Sales Manager. This role will allow an entrepreneurial individual the opportunity to be involved in the growth of a rare and remarkable organization. Learn more…

Manager, Non-Profit Services, Ignite Philanthropy (Posted 9/14/2023 )The Manager is a pivotal role supporting Ignite Philanthropy’s Non-Profit Services Division and is responsible for managing fundraising for a portfolio of leading non-profits primarily located in the Cincinnati region. The Manager position is a unique opportunity to deepen your awareness and knowledge of the non-profit and philanthropic sectors while helping to make signature community projects happen. Learn more…

Executive Director, Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship (Posted 9/14/2023) CTRH is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization and help shape the future growth. This is a full-time salaried position reporting to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be responsible for overall operations, management, programs, and fundraising activities of CTRH. A passion for the mission of CTRH to serve the special needs community through equine-assisted activities is essential. Learn more…

Program Manager, Faith Communities Go Green (Posted 9/14/2023) FCGG has an opportunity for an Independent Contractor to assist FCGG with Energy Efficiency programs for faith community facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. The focus will be on faith facilities in the underserved and minority neighborhoods plus other faith communities interested in upgrading their facility with energy efficiency. Relationship building and understanding what the congregations care about will be a key aspect of the role. Learn more…

Manager of Development, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven, intellectually-curious, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned professional to become part of a vibrant team and lead our fundraising with strategic thinking and executional excellence - one who has the internal discipline to work effectively within the freedom and autonomy of a start-up entity to achieve extraordinary results. The successful candidate is a bold visionary who can rise above the day-to-day demands of the job to take a holistic approach to program development, using data to make decisions, forecast trends, anticipate challenges and execute a strategic response. Learn more…

Marketing & Community Engagement Associate Director, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven, intellectually-curious, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned marketing and communications expert to become part of a vibrant team and lead the Marketing and Community Engagement Department with the objective of winning the hearts, minds and the hands of our community. This person will have the internal discipline to work effectively within the freedom and autonomy of a start-up entity to achieve extraordinary results. Learn more…

Community Support & Placement Associate Director, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven, intellectually-curious, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned professional to become part of a vibrant team and lead the Community Support and Placement Department with strong strategic thinking and executional excellence - one who has the internal discipline to work effectively within the freedom and autonomy of a start-up entity to achieve extraordinary results. Learn more…

Associate Director, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) The Associate Director will be responsible for setting the short- and long-term strategy and identifying key performance measures of the collective Animal Care program. This person must be able to “build the plane while flying it”. Program oversight will include the logistics related to animal population, standards of care, length of stay, lifesaving and public safety. Learn more…

Medical Operations Manager, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is an opportunity for a results-driven, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned veterinary professional to become part of a vibrant team and lead a team of veterinary staff with strategic thinking and executional excellence. The successful candidate has fluency in contemporary, best-practice shelter medicine and understands the role shelter medicine plays in the larger shelter landscape. Learn more…

Chief Financial Officer, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Posted 9/7/2023) Seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join this prestigious community foundation as a key member of the executive leadership team. As the CFO, you will play a critical role in overseeing all financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance to support the mission of making a positive impact on the communities we serve. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned financial professional who is passionate about social responsibility and committed to driving meaningful change through effective financial management. Learn more…

Payroll and Benefits Specialist, ArtWorks (Posted 9/7/2023) Seeking a person responsible for 1) overseeing and directing payroll procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and tax, 2) assisting employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices and 3) managing a small-scale safety program including training, policies and procedures. Learn more…

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