Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek SustainabilityKnight Foundation
A new report offers an in-depth view into the nonprofit news industry, revealing the significant progress that news organizations have made toward sustainability and the challenges they still face. The report, “Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” provides data and analysis on 18 nonprofit news organizations between 2010 and 2012.
A follow-up to the 2011 Knight study, “Getting Local: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” the new report takes a deeper look, expanding the number of nonprofit sites included in the research. It also broadens the focus of the study from just local, to state and national organizations. Find out more at www.knightfoundation.org/features/nonprofitnews.
In my Advertising and Promotions class we worked with Wells Fargo to create a marketing campaign for the opening of a new branch. Our tasks were to create a unique campaign that would raise awareness and draw in new households to the branch. By combining our marketing knowledge and previous experiences, we created a few noteworthy strategies allowing us to meet our objectives.
Crowdfunding - A disruptive financial innovation - Implication for the Caribbean. A look at crowdfunding for the Caribbean and the implication for securities law
Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek SustainabilityKnight Foundation
A new report offers an in-depth view into the nonprofit news industry, revealing the significant progress that news organizations have made toward sustainability and the challenges they still face. The report, “Finding a Foothold: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” provides data and analysis on 18 nonprofit news organizations between 2010 and 2012.
A follow-up to the 2011 Knight study, “Getting Local: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability,” the new report takes a deeper look, expanding the number of nonprofit sites included in the research. It also broadens the focus of the study from just local, to state and national organizations. Find out more at www.knightfoundation.org/features/nonprofitnews.
In my Advertising and Promotions class we worked with Wells Fargo to create a marketing campaign for the opening of a new branch. Our tasks were to create a unique campaign that would raise awareness and draw in new households to the branch. By combining our marketing knowledge and previous experiences, we created a few noteworthy strategies allowing us to meet our objectives.
Crowdfunding - A disruptive financial innovation - Implication for the Caribbean. A look at crowdfunding for the Caribbean and the implication for securities law
Presentation given at Atlanta Tech Angels event on 11/20/14 discussing the genesis of crowdfinance and illustrating ways to capitalize on emerging trends in crowdfinance
Explore the evolving trends in banking. Consumers’ values and expectations of their bank are evolving, stemming from a new generation of buyers and the rise of disruptive fintechs helping people to reimagine how banking could - and should - be.
Digital Donations mission is to continuously develop “Alternative Payments and Fundraising Solutions” that allow consumers to make small donations as part of a financial transaction. Our passion for helping nonprofits through non-traditional methods provides a platform for those who wish to make a difference in the communities where they transact business.
Silicon Valley Bank Startup Outlook 2012 Webinar PresentationSilicon Valley Bank
Startup Outlook 2012 is Silicon Valley Bank's annual survey of perceptions by startup CEOs in software, hardware, life science and cleantech sectors nationwide.
This is the slide deck from a Webinar offered on 5/16/12 to discuss the survey's findings.
The survey revealed that the tech sector in the U.S. is healthy, hiring, has great business qualities and that startups are optimistic. At the same time, entrepreneurs and startup managers questioned whether the network of policies that support the U.S. innovation economy is optimized for growth.
The role of bank branches is changing as traditional cash and check transactions decline. This presentation, from BAI Retail Delivery 2009, includes case studes from Citizens Bank, MidSouth Bank, and Coastal Federal Credit Union.
Bankings Biggest Problem: The Millennial Generation (Updated)George Samuel Samman
Millennials are the fastest growing demographic worldwide and they have unique characteristics which companies must tap into if they want to succeed in the coming decades. Fintech is seizing this opportunity and the banks are failing. There is a major opportunity here for those who win the millennials and the underbanked globally.
Fintech: The User Experience opportunityRaphael Ouzan
For years, banks have been banking on consumer friction and the lack of understanding from consumers to make money. But we are not ready to accept that anymore. Standards are changing and consumers learned to demand much more from services they use everyday. As consumers turn to tech companies to handle their finances, we're seeing a massive opportunity to reinvent the user experience of how we interact with our money.
Using BillGuard as a use case, this presentation goes through examples of carefully crafted mobile experiences to think about when reinventing consumer elements of finance.
A global study into 16 to 25 year olds and everyday banking looking at how banks can stay relevant for young people in the face of disruption in the financial services industry.
Presentation given at Atlanta Tech Angels event on 11/20/14 discussing the genesis of crowdfinance and illustrating ways to capitalize on emerging trends in crowdfinance
Explore the evolving trends in banking. Consumers’ values and expectations of their bank are evolving, stemming from a new generation of buyers and the rise of disruptive fintechs helping people to reimagine how banking could - and should - be.
Digital Donations mission is to continuously develop “Alternative Payments and Fundraising Solutions” that allow consumers to make small donations as part of a financial transaction. Our passion for helping nonprofits through non-traditional methods provides a platform for those who wish to make a difference in the communities where they transact business.
Silicon Valley Bank Startup Outlook 2012 Webinar PresentationSilicon Valley Bank
Startup Outlook 2012 is Silicon Valley Bank's annual survey of perceptions by startup CEOs in software, hardware, life science and cleantech sectors nationwide.
This is the slide deck from a Webinar offered on 5/16/12 to discuss the survey's findings.
The survey revealed that the tech sector in the U.S. is healthy, hiring, has great business qualities and that startups are optimistic. At the same time, entrepreneurs and startup managers questioned whether the network of policies that support the U.S. innovation economy is optimized for growth.
The role of bank branches is changing as traditional cash and check transactions decline. This presentation, from BAI Retail Delivery 2009, includes case studes from Citizens Bank, MidSouth Bank, and Coastal Federal Credit Union.
Bankings Biggest Problem: The Millennial Generation (Updated)George Samuel Samman
Millennials are the fastest growing demographic worldwide and they have unique characteristics which companies must tap into if they want to succeed in the coming decades. Fintech is seizing this opportunity and the banks are failing. There is a major opportunity here for those who win the millennials and the underbanked globally.
Fintech: The User Experience opportunityRaphael Ouzan
For years, banks have been banking on consumer friction and the lack of understanding from consumers to make money. But we are not ready to accept that anymore. Standards are changing and consumers learned to demand much more from services they use everyday. As consumers turn to tech companies to handle their finances, we're seeing a massive opportunity to reinvent the user experience of how we interact with our money.
Using BillGuard as a use case, this presentation goes through examples of carefully crafted mobile experiences to think about when reinventing consumer elements of finance.
A global study into 16 to 25 year olds and everyday banking looking at how banks can stay relevant for young people in the face of disruption in the financial services industry.
The Ultimate Guide to Fundraising Ideas for Schools" offers a treasure trove of creative and successful fundraising strategies. This free downloadable guide goes beyond the clichés, inspiring events, activities, and campaigns that will engage your entire school community and propel your fundraising efforts to new heights. To know more: https://bigfundraisingideas.com/school-fundraising-products
Top nonprofit trends every professional should know and watch for in 2020Donorbox
Digitalization and automation, for example, can help bridge the gap between limited resources (such as overworked staff or shoestring budgets) and their frequently ambitious goals.
We hope that by shining a light on some of the biggest 2020 nonprofit trends, nonprofit professionals and their investors will be equipped with useful information for decision making and planning.
Understanding what lies ahead can help nonprofit organizations remain at the forefront of their field — which is vital.
Overview of the latest thinking in marketing and audience development for the cultural sector. Developed and delivered by Heather Maitland in association with Audiences North East.
Explore "The Psychology of Giving" presentation. Dive deep into empathetic strategies that inspire generosity in donors. This resource equips fundraisers with techniques to authentically connect and drive impactful contributions for your philanthropic endeavors.
THE IMPACT INVESTOR’S HANDBOOK Lessons from the World of MicrofinanceIDIS
A CAF Venturesome: Market Insight Series Publication
February 2011, First Edition
The UK social investment market has now reached a critical juncture. Although there is some evidence of coordinated market-building efforts, the market remains
fragile. By reviewing the development of the global microfinance industry, this handbook aims to equip practitioners in the social investment market with some of
the analytical tools and insights for making the tactical and strategic decisions which may systematically advance our sector.
Crowdfunding and Nonprofits: Creating Successful CampaignsMegan Mcgowan
As crowdfunding platforms grown and nonprofit organizations look for new means of fundraising, it is essential that technology and support develop into a viable environment for nonprofit crowdfunding. The understanding of donor demographics, transactional trust, incentives, components of success and areas fro improvement are critical to improving the current landscape. Nonprofit organizations must realize their investor’s motivations, patterns, and demographics, so they can tailor campaigns. Trust needs to be developed between organizations and crowdfunding platforms, between donors and crowdfunding platforms and between donors and nonprofit organizations. There needs to be incentives for both nonprofits and donors to move from traditional means of online fundraising to crowdfunding platforms. Research into the components of a successful campaign are useful but have shown a lack of resources to develop funded projects. For nonprofit fundraising to be viable, these needs must be addressed.
Improving the Lives of Hundreds of Millions of
People in India by Accelerating the Growth of
BOP Markets in MedTech and Clean Energy. Presented at SOCAP/Europe.
2. Liquidnet is the premier global marketplace for institutional investors. Since 2007, the company has devoted a percentage of revenues to social causes through an award-winning corporate social engagement program called Liquidnet For Good .
3. Beyond its employee engagement efforts, sustainability programs, and signature project (a comprehensive residential community and high school for orphans in Rwanda), Liquidnet is leveraging its core competency— using technology and the power of collaboration to remove inefficiencies in a fragmented marketplace —to maximize social impact.
4. Markets for Good is Liquidnet’s effort focused on creating greater social impact throughout the social capital markets.
6. How might we make it easier and cheaper for nonprofits to raise money? CHALLENGE:
7. How might we make it easier for donors to find effective nonprofits to donate to? CHALLENGE:
8. How might we ensure that higher-performing nonprofits are receiving enough donations so that they can effectively meet their mission? CHALLENGE:
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11. TODAY: PHILANTHROPY How might we make it easier for donors to find effective nonprofits to donate to? How might we make it easier and cheaper for nonprofits to raise money and demonstrate performance ? How might we enable beneficiaries to provide feedback and have their voice heard ? Today, we do not have enough readily available, reliable, and universal information to support the philanthropic ecosystem—the giving markets.
12. FACTS ABOUT PHILANTHROPY In general, most giving comes from many donors , but goes to relatively few nonprofits . How might we provide tools for individuals to give more effectively? Source: 1. Figures come from the Foundation Center, the Urban Institute, the IRS, and other sources, via Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector , by Lucy Bernholz with Edward Skloot and Barry Varela
13. FACTS ABOUT PHILANTHROPY In general, most giving comes from many donors , but goes to relatively few nonprofits . Source: Giving USA Foundation (2007) Sources: Foundation Center, Slate, via Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector , by Lucy Bernholz with Edward Skloot and Barry Varela
14. FACTS ABOUT PHILANTHROPY In general, most giving comes from many donors , but goes to relatively few nonprofits . How might we provide sufficient information about all nonprofits?
15. FACTS ABOUT PHILANTHROPY In general, most giving comes from many donors , but goes to relatively few nonprofits . Source: Giving USA Foundation (2007) Sources: Foundation Center, Slate, via Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector , by Lucy Bernholz with Edward Skloot and Barry Varela
16. UNDERSTANDING DONORS If we understand the various motivations driving donors, we can more fully engage them in social investing. Source: Hope Consulting, Money for Good: The US Market for Impact Investments and Charitable Gifts from Individual Donors and Investors, May 2010 How might we reach all donors , regardless of the reasons why they give?
17. UNDERSTANDING DONORS While donors say they care about nonprofit performance, very few actively donate to the highest-performing nonprofits. How might we get people to act on their interest in nonprofit performance by doing some research ? How might we get people to care about social impact and other measures of performance? How might we get people to give to the top nonprofits , not just those that are ‘good enough’? Source: Hope Consulting, Money for Good: The US Market for Impact Investments and Charitable Gifts from Individual Donors and Investors, May 2010
18. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS To ensure that funding goes to the highest-performing nonprofits , traditional donors will need to become social investors . How might traditional donors become social investors who demand a high social return on their investment?
19. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS With enough demand from donors and sufficient supply of information about nonprofits , we might transform the philanthropic ecosystem into giving markets . TRANSACTION PLATFORM FOR INFORMATION & INVESTING RETURN: “ I demand a high social return on my investment and I know that I am making an impact .” RETURN: “ We can demonstrate that we are making a difference and are able to attract more funding to continue to do so.” RETURN: “ My needs are being met and I have a voice .”
20. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS With enough demand from donors and sufficient supply of information about nonprofits , we might transform the philanthropic ecosystem into giving markets .
21. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS A vision of how some components of a giving markets platform might correspond to the best practices of a successful retail market , providing a range of information to connect buyers and sellers.
22. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS EXISTING EXAMPLES: EXISTING EXAMPLES: A vision of how some components of a giving markets platform might correspond to the best practices of a successful retail market , providing a range of information to connect buyers and sellers. Easy-to-use financial transaction functionality provides a safe, reliable and efficient way to take action and donate. Seamless integration with social media, which builds on existing relationships and networks Ability to search, browse, or select organizations in a variety of ways, to make it easier for donors to find effective nonprofits to donate to. Objective information about the nonprofit, their theory of change, and why they need funding. Additional multimedia helps tell the nonprofit’s story and connect with their donors.
23. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS A vision of how some components of a giving markets platform might correspond to the best practices of a successful retail market , providing a range of information to connect buyers and sellers. Information about how others behaved, based on powerful sales analytics, offers insight into important market dynamics. Standardized data about the nonprofit allows comparison across organizations. EXISTING EXAMPLES: Expert reviews, “seals of approval,” and deep analysis of performance inform donation decisions. EXISTING EXAMPLES:
24. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS A vision of how some components of a giving markets platform might correspond to the best practices of a successful retail market , providing a range of information to connect buyers and sellers. Clear and simple visual rating system to quickly indicate nonprofit performance. EXISTING EXAMPLES: EXISTING EXAMPLES: Reviews from beneficiaries, volunteers, and other donors allow for transparent feedback.
25. TOMORROW: GIVING MARKETS A vision of how some components of a giving markets platform might correspond to the best practices of a successful retail market , providing a range of information to connect buyers and sellers. Organizations are intuitively categorized, making them easier to search. EXISTING EXAMPLES: