The goal of fundraising is to raise money for good causes. In our effort to do “good work”, might we also be causing harm? In this session, we will think more deeply about who we approach for fundraising and how, and how- without an understanding of power and privilege- we might be upholding and maintaining old systems of oppression.
December Professional Development AFP Webinar: Is Prospect Development Donor-Centered? Yes! The Ethics and Process of Donor-Centered Prospect Development & Data Privacy In the wake of data scandals, security concerns and a growing number of new data privacy laws, is traditional prospect research still relevant and appropriate for fundraising? How does this ever-changing landscape affect how we fundraise and manage our donors’ data? What are the ethical implications in managing information and using publicly available data? This session will explore the new realities in research and data, discuss the ethics surrounding them and how best to ensure your [...]
February Professional Development (Rescheduled from January) Thanking Donors - a Six Month Update of the Impact of COVID on Donor Relations The Heurista team has compiled a list of suggested reading which can be found HERE. You can access the recording of the program HERE. Heurista and Eleven Fifty Seven collaborated in March 2020 to survey donor relations professionals to identify the immediate effects of the COVID-19 stay-at-home regulations on the work of thanking donors and to forecast anticipated changes in donor relations practice. The survey questions explore the role of technology with regards to team function, communication with [...]
