Bette Lawrence-Water

This diagnostic turns nonprofit complexity into clarity. Strong volunteer engagement and program efficiency are offset by rising cost per beneficiary and fragile donor retention. That is not a failure. It is an operating model under pressure. The value is not the score. It is seeing where to adjust staffing, service design, and stewardship without compromising care. This is what decision intelligence should deliver for mission-driven organizations.

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Nonprofits: Your mission deserves clear, measurable data. Are you struggling to connect donor dollars to program outcomes? Guidance: Leverage the NPSP's Program Management Module (PMM). It allows you to declaratively structure your programs, track attendance, and link services to contacts. Show your funders the real impact of their investment. #NonprofitTech #ProgramManagement #NPSP #SalesforceForGood

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A must-read if you've ever worked on a merger or thought about proposing one. Having done the former, it is a deeply involved process that requires everyone, at all levels of the organizations, to come together in a thoughtful and careful process.

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I’m thrilled to share the news of the PAN Foundation's strategic merger with Patient Advocate Foundation. Together, we’re creating the nation’s most comprehensive nonprofit dedicated to helping patients navigate, access, and afford care, while improving the healthcare system for those that need it most.    By joining forces, we are creating something greater than the sum of our parts—a single, trusted destination for patients who need financial help, guidance, and a clear path through a complex healthcare system. This merger allows us to reach more people, offer more services, and increase our capacity to work with healthcare partners and other mission-aligned nonprofit organizations.     Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_tgS_qH

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📊 Still guessing at donor capacity? Let’s fix that. The Capacity Ratings Course is your step-by-step guide to understanding, calculating, and applying capacity ratings with confidence. 🎯 In this course, you’ll learn: What capacity ratings really measure How to calculate them using real-world data When (and when not) to rely on them How to communicate your findings effectively Whether you're new to prospect research or ready to refine your approach, this course gives you the tools to make smarter, data-informed decisions. 🧠 Self-paced. Practical. Immediately applicable. 🔗 Enroll now: https://lnkd.in/deThY5qn #ProspectResearch #CapacityRatings #FundraisingStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Your fundraising team is growing. A new kind of colleague is already at work—managing donor portfolios, building trust, and advancing your mission through personalized, strategic engagement. This is Autonomous Fundraising, powered by a digital workforce purpose-built for relationships at scale: • A Virtual Engagement Officer cultivating donors with care and intention • A Virtual Stewardship Officer deepening connection between every gift • A Virtual Planned Giving Officer expanding your legacy pipeline with proactive cultivation They’re scaling what your team already does best—without sacrificing the personal touch. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEa44qHW

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Email and text messaging shouldn’t operate in silos — especially in digital fundraising. When thoughtfully integrated, email can provide depth and storytelling, while text reinforces urgency and drives timely action. This article outlines practical strategies for aligning both channels to strengthen donor engagement and improve campaign performance. If your organization is refining its digital outreach strategy, this is a valuable read. 👉 Explore the full article: https://lnkd.in/eUHE5TUC #NonprofitFundraising #DigitalStrategy #EmailMarketing #SMSMarketing #DonorEngagement #Fundraising #TateConsults

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📢 Exciting news for patients! Across the United States, rising out-of-pocket costs, changing coverage, and healthcare access issues are affecting patients at unprecedented levels. The Patient Advocate Foundation is simplifying the patient experience through comprehensive patient assistance programs, and patient-first initiatives in education, research, and advocacy. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eJwsMUhs

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Health foundation board and development council members play a vital role in advancing philanthropy—but many lack the resources to maximize their impact. Accordant’s 2025 Foundation Board Member Handbook provides the latest governance insights, best practices and key trends to help board members lead with confidence. Packed with actionable strategies informed by current research, this resource is designed to strengthen board leadership, volunteer engagement and philanthropic success. Get ahead of the curve—order your copy today: https://ow.ly/eiJm50VqfMg #healthcare #philanthropy #boards #governance

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NASHP is launching a new learning community focused on improving access to primary care, with an emphasis on the unique challenges facing rural communities. Building on momentum from the Rural Health Transformation program, the Rural Primary Care Learning Network will provide a forum for cross‑state learning on strategies to strengthen rural primary care systems. 🔗 Fill out the interest form to learn more https://loom.ly/luz5zUU

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"Systems change is undeniably hard work that takes time." Check out my newest blog post that highlights our newest report and explores how funders can support systems change. #PartnersinPossibility

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Communities are shaping the future of maternal care. Local leaders and front-line workers are creating solutions that reflect real needs and lived experiences. When care is designed by those who know it best, it becomes more trusted, effective, and inclusive. See how community-led approaches are improving maternal health worldwide 👇 dvx.cm/MaternityMatters #Sponsored by MSD for Mothers #MaternityMatters #EndMaternalMortality #BetterBirths

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In healthcare philanthropy, growth rarely comes from dramatic spikes. It comes from disciplined strategy, smart segmentation, and consistent execution. Kettering Health Foundation applied that approach to scale its End-of-Year Grateful Patient giving by 169%. Join Matt L. Wahrhaftig, CFRE, Director of Philanthropy at Kettering Health, and Cherian Koshy, VP at Kindsight for a practical walkthrough of Kettering’s strategy —and how it can translate to results in your own program. In this session, we’ll explore: ⭐ How Kettering expanded volume without sacrificing discipline ⭐ Where screening fits in the Grateful Patient workflow ⭐ Why attribution between channels is complex—and how to measure holistically 📍Capture The Gratitude Window: How Kettering Health Scaled End-Of-Year Grateful Patient Giving by 169% with iWave’s GPP Solution 🗓️ March 19 | 10am PT / 1pm ET Save your spot → https://lnkd.in/eWqmwAhr

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Behind every Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) is an organization that chose to invest in its people. And that investment shows up in stronger leadership, deeper impact, and a better future for our sector. Want your staff to earn the nationally recognized CNP credential? The next six month facilitator-led cohort begins April 20th, and with only four cohorts offered each year, now is the time to get started ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEXTiTYs

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Trusted community leaders play a critical role in advancing health equity. The Memory & Thought Conversations initiative encourages early brain health discussions and reduces stigma in Black and Latino communities. Watch and share the Memory & Thought Conversations to help amplify trusted voices. Visit www.AlzInColor.com for additional resources and tools. #MemoryAndThought #HealthEquity #BrainHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzInColor

PRO TIP: When every team has visibility into the same performance indicators, you create a culture of shared accountability—one that empowers departments to collaborate on solving challenges, optimizing donor engagement, and driving mission outcomes. Leadership must model this alignment by integrating data reviews into executive and board-level decision-making.

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I’m excited to share that Movement is Life’s Annual Health Summit will be hosted in Detroit this year — bringing together leaders across healthcare, public health, policy, and community practice to advance solutions that improve mobility, reduce chronic disease burden, and strengthen outcomes for women and girls. As Executive Director, I have the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary network of clinicians, advocates, and community leaders who are committed to translating research into action and driving meaningful systems change. Due to strong interest, we extended our Call for Speakers and Workshop Presenters through March 30 to ensure we continue to elevate diverse voices and innovative approaches shaping the future of health. If you or your organization are leading impactful work in community health, policy, innovation, movement science, or health equity, I encourage you to learn more and consider applying. This summit is designed to move beyond conversation and catalyze collaboration, leadership, and real-world impact. 🔗 Learn more / apply below #MovementIsLife #WomensHealth #PublicHealth #HealthcareLeadership #Detroit #HealthInnovation

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