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Driven by Cause

Laurence Pagnoni, NYU Professor, Author, and Founder of LAPA Fundraising, shares why an Anti-Inflation Message is necessary right now and how you can do the same to combat this difficult economy and raise more for your cause! Listen to how he is guiding organizations to face inflation head-on, hear the struggles and successes with donors in an Anti-Inflation Message.

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Should Fundraising Be Apolitical?

If we say that the nonprofit called “The NRA” is grotesque, and should not have a charitable designation, would you remove my blog posts from your feed? If we say that the storied nonprofit immigration rights groups the International Rescue Committee has not done enough (or done too much!) to fight the backlash against immigrants, would you think I was partisan? Tune in to hear Laurence A. Pagnoni, LAPA’s Founder & Thought Leader and colleague Jay Frost address this topic on a webinar hosted by Donor Search. Topics for Discussion Include: Do we stay silent, or speak-up? How do we speak from a

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Advancing Prospect Research

Advanced prospect research uses donor data to create a roadmap to higher level giving available to your nonprofit. It can also help your nonprofit enhance its racial equity efforts! We will be exploring the latest trends in the prospect research field including donor confidentiality issues, our projections for what the next decade holds, and the limitations of donor data. Topics for Discussion Include: What are the latest trends in Prospect Research?  How do you know if the donor data is any good?  How do you uncover leads, and find your donors?  Tips for working with the Major Gift Officer.  What

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Advancing Prospect Research

In this webinar we explore the latest trends in the field including donor confidentiality, projections for what the next decade holds, and the limitations of donor data.

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Our Well-Being At Work: Keeping Your Fundraising Flame Burning Bright

How do you keep your flame burning bright while raising more revenue than ever before? This webinar is for fundraisers and nonprofit professionals who need a safe space to talk about their work-related well-being, mental health, and spirit. This online gathering is a conversation between Laurence Pagnoni, MPA — Founder of LAPA Fundraising — and particular audience members, one at a time.

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Advancing Your Board of Directors Fundraising Culture

Most webinars about boards focus on their overall governance role, but say little about the Board member’s role in advancing the organization’s fundraising. This webinar is different. Instead, you’ll hear from two trustees who are leaders in cultivating a deeper understanding of the fundraising process. How did they do it? How did they navigate the change process, and what have been the results? You’ll also hear from two seasoned fundraisers who have raised billions for their nonprofits about what it takes to help and guide a board to infuse advanced fundraising thinking into the board culture.

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Unleashing the Power of Women in Philanthropy

There are nearly 47,000 nonprofits in the United States dedicated to serving women and girls. Yet they receive only 1.6% of all charitable giving, causing significant disparities amid a pandemic that has disproportionately affected women. How can we fight for equality if organizations lack access to the resources they need? At the same, women are a growing force in philanthropy, and research demonstrates that women are more likely to donate than men. From mega-philanthropists such as MacKenzie Scott to board leaders and community activists, women have transformative power in the nonprofit sector. This dynamic panel shines a light on women

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How to Re-engage and Bring Back Lapsed Donors

Sound the alarms: lapsed donors can be revitalized! In fact, lapsed donors are more likely to donate than someone who doesn’t know your organization… and with the right strategy, you can bring them back into the fold. Nonprofits that focus on receiving a second donation naturally increase their average donor retention rate by about threefold! In this webinar, LAPA Fundraising Founder Laurence A. Pagnoni, MPA and Director of Campaigns & Major Gifts Alyssa Greengrass, MA will show you how to secure repeat gifts at increasing levels from lapsed donors. From identifying methods to retain and upgrade donors based on the

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Equity in Fundraising

As fundraisers, we can play a powerful role in advancing equity. Our messages influence our communities. Our language can shape policy.  In this webinar, Daniel Blakemore, CFRE and Laurence A. Pagnoni, MPA will break down how to center your nonprofit in the tenets of equity — and why they are essential to advanced fundraising. Topics: •How to talk with funders about supporting equity in your community with their investments. •How to incorporate the experiences of BIPOC donors into your fundraising strategy. •How to better support fundraisers of color. •What intentional marketing approaches best capture diversity and represent BIPOC communities. • How allies

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What You Need to Know to Raise Funds in the United States

The US philanthropic market is the largest in the world—worth close to $500 billion. How do fundraisers outside of the US get access to it? The King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS) enables US donors to support their favorite causes and organizations overseas, and provides European and African nonprofits with cost-effective solutions to raise funds in the United States. In this webinar, KBFUS Deputy Director Ellena Fotinatos, MIA and LAPA Fundraising Founder Laurence A. Pagnoni, MPA will break down everything you need to know about fundraising in the US, international giving, and the steps your nonprofit can take to maximize

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