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November 28, 2024



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Beyond Year-End Fundraising: Keep Asking

by Claire Axelrad


You asked. They responded. When donors make a year-end philanthropic gift, they feel joyful. I cannot tell you how many times donors have told me they received more than they gave. It’s your job to keep them feeling this way.


As counterintuitive as this may seem at first blush, ongoing asks could sustain joyful feelings.


MRI-based research has found when people give — or even contemplate giving — their brains light up in a super good way. They receive a feel-good shot of dopamine that goes straight to the brain’s pleasure center — the very same thing that happens when people eat chocolate. It’s called the "warm glow" effect, and it’s powerful. 


You see, dopamine is what’s known as a neurotransmitter. When someone eats chocolate or takes an addictive drug, their nerve cells release dopamine, which transmits a feeling of joy rewarding them for their act. It feels so good, they’ll do it again and again.


It turns out the human brain is wired for generosity. The joy of giving is so strong we prefer to give money away than to receive it


Be Proactive to Give Donors Generosity-Triggered Joy

If you want donors to continue feeling joyful about their affiliation with your organization, you must do something proactive to continue to engage them — immediately after the gift and then multiple times throughout the year.


Sadly, the glow doesn’t last long. We talk a lot about the importance of prompt, personal and powerful thank yous — and ongoing re-enforcement through grateful emails, texts, phone calls, impact reports, events and all that good stuff. By all means, do this! But, gratitude and cultivation are but one way to give joy. The other, most under-appreciated, way to give donors joy is to ask them to give. Because it starts up the feel-good-shot-of-dopamine process.


Once you’ve got donors on board, it’s your job to keep them on the love train. Definitely thank and cultivate, but don’t forget asking — offering an opportunity for purposeful engagement — is also a gift.


Don’t listen to whoever tells you “it’s too soon to ask again.” As long as you’ve said “thank you,” and reported on impact, you’re good to go. Those most likely to give are those still feeling some “glow,” who’ve given within the past three months. Some call this the “honeymoon phase.”


If you ask in a way that puts your donor front and center, you never need to worry. As long as you’re presenting donors with opportunities to add meaning and purpose to their lives, you’re golden. The “ask” triggers contemplation, which brings joy. Donors can always say ‘no’ to more active engagement or investment. I think of it like receiving an invitation to an event you don’t really want to attend. You still feel good to have been invited. And maybe you’ll attend the next time.


Invite Donors to Experience the Joy of Giving Year-Round

Most nonprofits simply don’t ask enough. Data backs up the fact fewer donors today are giving solely in December. Since 2012, the percentage of giving that happens in December has decreased. And since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, fewer Americans itemize their deductions, so the rationale for giving before the end of the tax year is not as true as it once was.


Don’t shy away from continuing to fundraise throughout the year. And if someone gives in January or February, don’t wait until next November or December to ask again! Remember, recency is a prime indicator of likelihood to give again. 


Now is the time to develop your integrated cultivation and solicitation strategy for the rest of the year. Think about what will make it emotionally fulfilling for donors to engage and invest with you all year long. Review your donors — segment by segment — and consider how they may be moved to give again. Or persuaded to give even more.


1. Consider How Many Donors May Be Giving Habitual Gifts

Spontaneous or habitual gifts are typically gifts from donors’ heads. Not a lot of emotion or thought goes into them. Consequently, they tend not to be the most passionate gifts these donors can make. They’re more transactional. Folks who make these tend to manifest as: read more...




PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Zonta Club of Cincinnati had the great pleasure to install a new Board of Director's Secretary, Sophie Skinner. Pictured is Lt. Governor Connie Kingsbury, Club President Jane Wiehe and new Board Secretary Sophie Skinner.

Taisha Rojas-Parker has been named Executive Director of Public Allies Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announced that Jonathan Martin will formally step down on February 16, following a seven-year tenure at the top of the organization.

Best Buddies Ohio has brought on Casey Goldman-Davis as Area Director for Southwest Ohio.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Zonta Club of Cincinnati was honored to install three new members (Erin Tobergta, Ashley Pinnell and Shawnee Turne) on Thursday November 14. These three new members will help our club and Zonta Clubs worldwide create a better future for women and girls. 


Springer School and Center is grateful to the Charles H. Dater Foundation for their support of tutoring services through the new Springer Diagnostic Center. Their grant of $25,000 has provided financial assistance to 16% of tutoring clients across 131 tutoring sessions. Thank you for helping more tri-state families access tutoring services to help their students regain confidence and learning success.


The family of Greg Lawton has established the Gregory E. Lawton Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center to advance research with the goal of improving patient outcomes. This generous gift honors the memory of the former Cincinnati resident and Procter & Gamble vice president. The Lawtons are grateful for the care Greg received following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, specifically, an early-phase clinical study credited with extending his life.


Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) was honored to host educators from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) on Monday, November 18. The event served as both a celebration of upcoming graduates and a networking opportunity, highlighting the important efforts within the EHS program to support literacy development in Cincinnati. Additionally, the College of EHS organized a book drive, collecting over 1,400 books to donate to the QCBB to community partners, families, children, and teachers.


People Working Cooperatively has announced that it is the recipient of nine grants, six of which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Farmer Family Foundation. The grants include Butler Foundation Helping Hands Program ($2,500), CenterPoint Energy Foundation ($25,000), and DeWalt Grow the Trades (in-kind donation of tools worth $10,000). Farmer Family Foundation Matching Grants: Barry F. Smith Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation ($27,500), the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation ($20,000), Millstone Fund ($50,000), Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation ($1,500), Rolfes Family Fund at Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky ($25,000), Thornwell Family Foundation ($25,000).


Visit Save the Animals Foundation on Sunday, December 8th for the Holiday Open House, 2:00pm-5:00pm, 4011 Red Bank Rd. The community is invited to tour the shelter and meet our dog and cat residents.

Thanks so much to all those who participated in CABVI's 8th Annual Dining in the Dark – A Night of Pure Imagination. With generous, enthusiastic support from the community, CABVI raised nearly $260,000 to help individuals adapt to vision loss.


Jagtar "Jay" Chaudhry, CEAS '82, '83, Bus '86, and P. Jyoti Chaudhry, Bus '87, have established the Chaudhry Family Scholarship Fund with a $4 million gift to the University of Cincinnati. It will support first-generation, Pell-eligible students in UC's Gen-1 1MPACT House, a residential community.


The popular Charm at the Farm Vintage Market in Lebanon, Ohio concluded its eighth year of successful markets by giving back to an important local cause. One dollar of every Charm at the Farm market ticket purchased at Charm’s three 2024 markets was donated to The Centurion Project, a non-profit that provides mental health support to active-duty military, veterans and their families grappling with military trauma. This year’s donation totaled $14,665.


Central Clinic Behavioral Health is pleased to announce that it has received grants totaling $105,000 from a trio of private organizations within the Greater Cincinnati Foundation: Thomas J. Emery Memorial, Andrew Jergens Foundation, and Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation. The grants will support young children and youths through CCBH's Ready to Learn school-based services and Young Child Institute's mission to treat early childhood mental health.


Panorama Apartments is grateful for its recent $15,000 grant from the Sutphin Family Foundation. This grant will support the independent living rental housing and associated support services for senior citizens in Covington and Florence.


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is thrilled to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Millstone Foundation for their generous grant of $25,000 in support of our Community-Based Mentoring programs.


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is excited to share that it received a generous grant of $35,000 in support of our Site-Based Mentoring programs. 


Community Matters thanks its many sponsors, partners, friends, neighbors, and guests who supported The Big Shindig on November 16. In addition to reflecting on the impact of their work in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood over the past decade, they raised more than $60,000 to continue these efforts in the coming year.


Best Point Education and Behavioral Health is proud to announce Colleen Hanycz, Ph.D., President of Xavier University as Honorary Chair for the 2024 Help Us Give Smiles (HUGS) campaign.


It is with gratitude that the American Sign Museum announces it has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Elsa Sule Foundation to support its School and Youth Group Visit Program.



Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton is grateful to receive recent grants from the PNC Foundation, the Sutphin Family Foundation, and Christ Church Cathedral. These grants are supporting the organization's transitional and permanent housing program in Hamilton for low-income households.




FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

Impact 100 invites interested non-profit organizations to submit a Letter of Intent for its 2025 grant cycle. Nonprofits providing services within the 10-county Greater Cincinnati region may apply for a $100,000 grant in the focus areas of Culture, Education, Environment, Family, or Health & Wellness. The online Letter of Intent (LOI) application is now available and is due December 12, 2024. Access the online LOI form and learn more about the process on the Impact 100 website. Two information sessions for applicants were recently completed, and recordings of those can also be found on the website.



As part of his commitment to ensuring all Ohio children have the opportunity to build strong foundations for success, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara B. Wente today announced the availability of $5 million in grant funding to support training for teachers at early care and education programs on how to harness the Science of Reading to enrich their young students’ literacy skills from an early age. To learn more about DCY and its priorities, visit here


Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization providing equity-free funding to startups across the Tri-State region, is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Launch It: Cincy summer program for undergraduate students. In its fourth year, the program provides undergraduate entrepreneurs the opportunity to spend the summer living and working in Cincinnati, connections with other student founders, access to office space, mentoring, finance support, and other resources to help build and grow their ideas.


Could you use marketing help? If so, apply to participate in AMA Agency - a community outreach program that matches nonprofits and startups with experienced marketing professionals for 6-month marketing projects. The mission of the program is to help grow our local economy and build community resilience. Find more information and apply here


Aviatra Accelerators announces the launch of its Capital-Ready Women (CRW) program, the only fundability assessment and guided program in the U.S. that is not government-affiliated or associated with a financial institution. This program is specifically designed to help women in non-tech industries prepare to successfully access capital through loans or investments. Look here for more information about Aviatra's Capital-Ready Women program or to apply.




PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) for its next Eggs 'N Issues, On The Move: A Look at Regional Transportation Developments, Tuesday, December 3, 7:30am – 9:00am at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South. Mark Policinski, CEO at Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), and Robert "Bob" Yeager, Chief Engineer at Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6, will speak about and provide updates for key infrastructure projects.



MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries is grateful for all the work their volunteers do to fulfill their mission in supporting and empowering disadvantaged women and seniors. There are many opportunities available for groups and individuals. Call MNM at 513.751.2500, ext. 231 for more information. 



 

3 key areas for reframing fundraising In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. 


How nonprofits should prepare for federal investigations in the Trump administration The second Trump administration will likely take an aggressive stance to investigate and dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies both in and outside of the federal government.

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