By Kirby Messinger, Communications Specialist on behalf of Fablanthropy You likely know how important gift planning is to your organization's philanthropic success. But are you limiting your communication to just once or twice a year? The truth is, effective gift planning requires consistent and year-round communication to truly thrive and make a lasting impact.Marketing experts… Continue reading The Gift That Keeps on Giving: the Importance of Year-Round GIft Planning Communication
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The intersection of fabulous and philanthropy.
Embrace the unexpected
I’ve shared before the importance of breaks to rest and recharge. This quarter, I decided to return to my first love, the beach. I have fond memories of my time as a beach baby growing up along the Gulf Coast, and trips to Alabama and Florida are vivid among these. What was different about this… Continue reading Embrace the unexpected
Getaway to gain insight
As we are about to dive back into the grind of a new year, I have a challenge for you: schedule time off. I know many of us just came off a holiday, but I promise you by making time away from the day-to-day a priority, you'll be sure you stay refreshed the whole year… Continue reading Getaway to gain insight
Mind the GAP – how gift acceptance policies make you the superhero
By Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, Gift Planning Specialist on behalf of Fablanthropy Imagine getting a phone call that starts out with a well-meaning donor saying, “I have a deal for you!” Perhaps they want to donate their time share or a cemetery plot. Maybe they want to give you the apartment building… Continue reading Mind the GAP – how gift acceptance policies make you the superhero
In memory of our mascot, Ava Lynn
Ava's official glamour shot on the wall at Zeus's Place It’s hard to believe a month ago today, I said goodbye to my sweet Ava Lynn. She was my sidekick through everything in life, and I'm especially glad she was by my side as I launched a business in the middle of a pandemic after… Continue reading In memory of our mascot, Ava Lynn
Hurricane Ida relief efforts
This is a collection of relief efforts in Southeast Louisiana as organized by clients and colleagues of Fablanthropy (listed in ABC order). If you're looking for somewhere to make an impact, please consider giving to one of these worthy causes. Post will be updated as additional efforts are announced/needs are assessed in the coming weeks… Continue reading Hurricane Ida relief efforts
Self-care is not an option
Ask any fundraiser why they chose this line of work, and it's likely due to the desire to help others ... to make the community a better place. The motivation typically does not come from a desire to personally benefit from their life's work. But is all this selflessness putting a shelf life on our… Continue reading Self-care is not an option
Bringing back the Fab
It's been a little quiet here on the Fablanthropy site. Certainly not for lack of activity, as I've been on the road quite a bit in the past year. The last year also had me firmly in capital campaign mode, and I was lucky to see the project I was working on make it to… Continue reading Bringing back the Fab
#sm4events on 4/20 #fundchat!
Want to learn more about incorporating social media into your special events? Join #fundchat on Twitter from 12-1 Eastern on Wednesday 4/20. Josh Hirsch and I will be co-moderating the conversation. Want a peek at what we will discuss? Here's our chat questions!
#sm4events recap: Questions from the #AFPFC session
Last week at the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Fundraising Conference in Boston, Mass., Josh Hirsch and I presented a session on social media strategies for special events. During that session, we used a tool Sli.Do, which allowed audience members to submit questions as well as vote on polls related to the presentation. Below are… Continue reading #sm4events recap: Questions from the #AFPFC session