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August 2019: What Is Facebook Libra and How Could It Affect Fundraising?

August 28, 2019 0 Comment

Okay, true confession: cryptocurrency donations was one of those topics I wanted to research but kept putting off. I think a lot of nonprofit professionals are in the same boat–we …

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July 2019: Trends in U.S. Arts Philanthropy

July 5, 2019 0 Comment

This month, the Philanthropologist will explore some of the interesting changes in arts philanthropy in the U.S. For further reading on the history of arts funding, I recommend the excellent …

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June 2019: Literature Review of Stewardship Research

June 14, 2019 0 Comment

by Amelia Aldred Hellos dear readers! Thank you for your patience with the pause in posts. To pull back the curtain a little: my job at the University of Chicago …

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December: 2018 Top Five List!

December 16, 2018 0 Comment

by Amelia Aldred Ah, December–that time of year full of end of year gifts from donors and a barrage of “year in review” and “best of” listicles from media platforms.  For …

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November 2018: Reexamining Assumptions about Our Donors, Volunteers, and Patrons

November 29, 2018 0 Comment

By Amelia Aldred This month the Philanthropologist features three pieces about assumptions nonprofits make regarding our supporters.  In the day-to-day grind of work, it is easy to fall into habitual …

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October 2018: A Treat for the Trick or Treat Season!

October 30, 2018 0 Comment

By Amelia Aldred Happy Halloween!  The Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement-Illinois Chapter (APRA-IL) put out a call for spooky short stories with a fundraising theme to be included in …

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September 2018: Takeaways from the Science of Philanthropy Initiative Conference

September 30, 2018 0 Comment

By Amelia Aldred Happy fall!  This month The Philanthropologist features a short review of the Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) conference. The Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) is an academic …

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August 2018: A Review of Recent Ethnographic-ish Studies on Philanthropy

August 29, 2018 0 Comment

By Amelia Aldred Welcome back to the Philanthropologist! For this month, we will review four different studies on philanthropy, all of which incorporate ethnographic interviewing and analysis in their research.  …

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July 2018: Guest Post on Helping Friends Learn How to Give

July 27, 2018 0 Comment

This month, The Philanthropologist features a guest post aimed at fundraising and grantmaking professionals who are struggling to answer questions about philanthropy from friends, family, and colleagues.  Our guest writer, …

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June 2018: The Great Lakes Prospect Development FORUM Recap

June 29, 2018 0 Comment

This month’s post is a recap of the Great Lakes Prospect Development FORUM, a conference for prospect development professionals that took place June 20-22.  The conference format is innovative–rather than …

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