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What if your next great hire is already sitting at one of your tables? Restaurant operators spend a lot of time thinking about where to find…
What if your next great hire is already sitting at one of your tables? Restaurant operators spend a lot of time thinking about where to find…
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We’re excited to welcome Mukul Arora, Global Cybersecurity Leader | Cloud Security, Privacy & AI Governance and GRC Practice | Author & Inventor of…
We’re excited to welcome Mukul Arora, Global Cybersecurity Leader | Cloud Security, Privacy & AI Governance and GRC Practice | Author & Inventor of…
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We’re excited to welcome Boris Kulakhmetov, Head of AI Incubator of AI Digital, to Forbes Technology Council! Boris brings a wealth of experience in…
We’re excited to welcome Boris Kulakhmetov, Head of AI Incubator of AI Digital, to Forbes Technology Council! Boris brings a wealth of experience in…
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Experience & Education
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Community.co
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Volunteer Experience
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Mentor
Junior Achievement USA
- Present 13 years
Education
Junior Achievement USA (JA) and YEC partnered to launch of the largest peer-to-peer entrepreneurship effort in the nation to match Millennial entrepreneurs as volunteers and mentors for students through JA's high school programs.
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Fundraiser, Dancer, and Supporter
Penn State Dance Marathon
- Present 22 years
Health
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON, is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $127 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
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Superconnector
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I’m pleased to share that my article was selected for the Forbes Councils Editor’s Choice for July 2026. Thank you to Forbes Finance Council for the…
I’m pleased to share that my article was selected for the Forbes Councils Editor’s Choice for July 2026. Thank you to Forbes Finance Council for the…
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You have all the data donors need to see. Impact metrics, success rates and lives changed. Yet your funding numbers are not moving. Here's the problem: you're giving donors information when what they actually need is a reason to care. Data alone doesn't make people reach for their wallets however stories do. The best fundraisers know how to take numbers and turn them into narratives that stick. Here's how you do it: 1. Know Your Audience ✅ Understand Their Why: Different donors care about different things, so tailor your story to match what matters most to them. ✅ Speak Their Language: A corporate sponsor needs a different messaging than an individual donor who's personally connected to your cause. 2. Start with a Strong Hook ✅ Open with a powerful fact, a striking quote, or a moment that makes them stop scrolling and pay attention. ✅ Your opening should make them want to know what happens next, not just inform them of what you did. 3. Use Real Stories ✅ Share Real Stories: Instead of saying "we served 200 families," introduce one family and let donors see what that support actually meant in someone's life. ✅ Make It Personal: Testimonials and case studies turn abstract impact into something donors can picture and feel. 4. Create a Narrative Arc ✅ Start With the Problem: Show donors what was broken or missing before your work began. ✅ Share the Effort: Explain what you did and why it mattered. ✅ End With the Win: Celebrate the outcome and show how donor support made that transformation possible. 5. Tell Them What to Do Next ✅ Clear Call to Action: Don't assume donors know how to help. Tell them exactly what you need and what their contribution will accomplish. ✅ Make It Easy: Remove barriers between interest and action so they can give immediately while they're still moved. 6. Keep the Conversation Going ✅ Invite Their Voice: Ask donors for their thoughts, questions, or feedback after sharing your story. ✅ Build Relationship: Engagement deepens investment, turning one-time givers into long-term partners. Data shows you're credible. Stories show you're worth supporting. The fundraisers raising the most money aren't just collecting better statistics. They're telling better stories with the data they already have. So look at your last appeal or impact report. Did you just list what you accomplished, or did you show donors why it mattered to someone real? What's one story you could tell right now that would help donors see your impact differently? ♻️ Repost this if you know a fundraiser who needs to hear it. Follow Azice Foundation for more practical fundraising strategies that work. #Fundraising #Nonprofit #Storytelling #DonorEngagement #ImpactStories #NonprofitStrategy #DonorRetention #SocialImpact #FundraisingTips #NonprofitMarketing #Share #Azice
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Donors don’t just want stories anymore. They want proof. Today’s supporters expect transparency, personalization, and real-time visibility into the impact they’re funding. AI-powered impact reporting is helping nonprofits deliver timely, data-driven updates that show measurable outcomes without adding strain to teams. When donors can clearly see progress and understand their role in driving change, trust grows and relationships deepen. Modern donor expectations are already here. Read more at the link in the comments. How is your organization evolving its impact reporting strategy? #NonprofitLeadership #Fundraising #AI #ImpactReporting #DonorEngagement
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