Category Archive for : ‘Hyper-Philanthropy™’

“Location, Location, Location” is a common phrase often used to stress that the location of an organization is often critical to its success. But have you thought about the importance of the location of your development team? In the field...

Since the social justice protests of 2020, corporations have pledged $340 billion toward DEI efforts. Unfortunately, we are learning those dollars are not living up to the rhetoric of those companies promising the funds. THG is proud to have not...

Endowments Can Ignite Hyper-Philanthropy As you may know, we at THG define Hyper-Philanthropy™️ as “the acceleration of giving through joy.” Our trademarked methodology aligns the four pillars of Strategic Vision; Culture; Behavioral Economics; and, Communication. When these respectively and collectively...

Rural Philanthropy Keeps America Strong The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates approximately 14% of Americans live in rural areas – over 46 million people. We have been privileged to serve many of them over the years. In fact, we are...

Another Super Bowl is in the books, and what a game it was. Fans on both sides got to witness successful drives toward achieved goals. While this metaphor can be applied to many things, we at THG would be remiss...

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As a values-driven organization, THG recognizes the importance of providing educational opportunities to our team members. Recently, I completed the Principles and Techniques of Fundraising course offered through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.   While there are...

The Hodge Group uses a term with our clients called the “philanthropic stack.” This refers to all the income sources for a given project (i.e. new market tax credits, in-kind contributions, government investment, socially responsible lenders, and of course philanthropy)....

Language is Key to Inclusion  Increasingly, I’ve observed the language used by development professionals has become more and more industry-specific. From CRM (client relationship management) to DAF (donor advised fund), my colleagues are becoming comfortable using jargon with donors and...

Thirty-six years ago, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day. The purpose of the day is to recognize the impact of philanthropy and those who are active in the philanthropic community. Simply put, philanthropy is an act of...

Over the past 35 years, THG has worked with small and large nonprofit organizations throughout the country. From libraries and mental-health facilities to social services organizations and institutions of higher education, it has been our privilege to work with each...

Melissa Berman, the outgoing president and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, recently stated that trust-based philanthropy represents the future of our field. We couldn’t agree more. Whether it’s the rise of crowdfunding through social-media platforms or the growing popularity of...

Less than half of American households donated to charity in 2018, according to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy – that is down from two-thirds of households in 2000. This and other data points, such as the fact that grassroots...

THG has advised multiple organizations on their staffing structure, specifically drafting job descriptions, recruiting candidates, and providing training. We deliver this to establish the organization as a Hyper-Philanthropic partner within its community. Every organization is different with regard to its...

Though it’s been over thirty months since the stay-at-home orders were first issued in March 2020, the experience of virtual meetings has persisted. In fact, THG finds more clients than ever are requesting a blended model of service. Here are...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in everything these days. Alexa, Google Maps, Chatbots, and even banking assistants to help you invest your resources wisely. So, it only makes sense that AI should be a tool offered to the passionate organization...

In over thirty years of practice, THG has identified tools that are important to have when considering the relationship your philanthropic project has to the architectural firm that oversees its design and development. When retaining a firm, it's critical to...

There are several articles exploring the concept of Mutualism in the September 2022 issue of Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine. Merriam-Webster defines mutualism as the doctrine or practice of mutual dependence as the condition of individual and social welfare. Philanthropy is also...

Bringing Hyper-Philanthropy™️ to Rural America THG has practiced regularly in rural America. Although when we think about philanthropy, we may not imagine this part of the country, having grown up in a town in western Nebraska, I’ve observed the unique role...

Hyper-Philanthropy is all about the acceleration of giving through joy. For over 30 years, The Hodge Group has had the privilege of serving communities across America which embody that spirit. These communities are primed to develop sustainable income through philanthropy...

Libraries are often public-private partnerships, combining tax dollars with private philanthropy to generate a Hyper-Philanthropic™ response that benefits the entire community. Hyper-Philanthropy is all about the acceleration of giving through joy, and there are four pillars to creating that type...

By: Russ Hodge, CFRE Experts tell us that the face of philanthropy is changing rapidly. The Giving Institute’s data reveals that individual giving makes up less than 70% of our $400 billion industry for the first time ever, and online/mobile...

As we all continue to work from home amidst this new normal, we at The Hodge Group feel it's important to celebrate the great successes we're seeing around the country, and there are many. Despite all the bad news on...

By: Kim Horton, MA, CFRE The Hodge Group leads organizations towards the strongest philanthropic response possible by tying that response directly to an organization’s strategic plan. Furthermore, we coordinate that plan with the strategic alignment of resources, messaging, and outreach,...

By: Bharat Krishnan, MBA The Hodge Group recognizes the urgency of the philanthropic sector to address the continued issues of income inequality and racism facing America. Philanthropy has always tried to ameliorate these issues, but in recent years the community...