Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The focus is different in fundraising This is a big difference that can cause friction in your organization. Fundraising communication is about the donor and the beneficiary. Your organization fades into the background. You’re a means to a meaningful end. That’s why “branding” is less important in fundraising. Yes, you need to build trust in […] The post Why fundraising communication is different appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity First, what is toxic productivity? Then, as your teams use technology more often for work, how might your practices be hurting the people who work with you? Finally, what are the better practices and policies? It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. (This … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 14, 2024: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity → Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I imagine many of you are working on your year-end fundraising campaign. You may have started working on your appeal letter, which is great, but how much time have you spent thinking about how you’ll thank your donors? Maybe not that much. If that’s the case, you’re making a mistake because it’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and are meant to support small organizations focused on women's mental and physical health. Lever for Change will manage the competition. By Alex Daniels Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Since resigning from the Gates Foundation in May, Melinda French Gates has shone a public spotlight on women’s issues by making a $1 billion commitment to nonprofits working to improve women’s health and increase their political sway.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The end of the year is just around the corner. As a nonprofit organization, this upcoming holiday season can be both stressful and exciting. Many people are inclined to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions that come with helping others and choose to make charitable donations during this time. One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Public Interest Registry (PIR) , the organization behind the.ORG domain, unveiled the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards last night at an annual celebration recognizing mission-driven individuals and organizations internationally. The seven winners, selected from more than 1,700 entries from more than 87 countries, were announced at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Joel Fleishman, who died September 30 at the age of 90, is rightly being remembered as a man who was, in the words of the New York Times, “an unparalleled […] The post Unmatched Influence: Remembering Joel Fleishman appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. By Leslie Lenkowsky Getty Images The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recruiting volunteers doesn't have to be difficult. Create your own recruitment process and engage your volunteers with tips from this amazing guide!

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The natural wonders of the world have piqued the interest of scientists, scholars, and artist throughout humanity’s history. Autumn inspires and invigorates us as we enjoy relief from the summer heat. Exploring national parks and the great outdoors for your health is a perfect way to enjoy adventures in the U.S. Research confirms that the healing power of nature and greenspaces is undeniable.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

To help major gift officers focus on donors instead of desk work, The Salvation Army Southern Territory has begun using Microsoft Power BI to build powerful dashboards for the organization’s major giving program. With 45 major gift officers and 26 planned giving officers—spanning from Maryland to Florida, west to Oklahoma and Texas—The Salvation Army needed to streamline workflows and improve lead generation for specific gift types and gift levels.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For the past several years, my colleagues and I at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have been working with donors who are choosing collaborative funds — those that pool […] The post How Collaboratives Can Advance Impact at Scale appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Drew Lindsay IStockphoto DAFs and other new giving vehicles promise anonymity for the busy and the privacy-minded. That's introducing new tensions to the nonprofit-donor relationship.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and changing the way many of us engage in our day-to-day work. Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Recent studies show that two-thirds of nonprofits report using either traditional or generative AI or both, most commonly for supportive work.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How do you access government grants for nonprofits? The fact is, a significant number of government grants are waiting for grant-seekers to apply. However, the challenge is how to locate these government grants and identify those that will be the right fit for your nonprofit. Fortunately, GrantWatch has an easy-to-use directory of government grants for nonprofits.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? Most people are motivated to join a board because they are passionate about the mission, not because they love to ask for money. In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. Despite fundraising reluctance—for some board members, it’s an outright refusal—you can put a strategy in place to help your board members become the best fundraisers they can be and, in the pr

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When I was approached by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) to serve on the advisory group for a research project on intermediary funders, I was immediately keen to participate. […] The post Knowing What We Don’t Know: Assessing Intermediaries’ Impact on Grantees appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country's divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make By Ben Gose Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette When Texas began busing migrants to Colorado, the Village Exchange Center faced a surge in people seeking services and delays in cash reimbursements from the state.

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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 14, 2024

No matter where you are in your career or with an organization, it's important to take a step back and evaluate. Here's how to do a gut check. The post Gut Check: Everyone Needs to Do It appeared first on Veritus Group.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As a legitimate and credible grant database, transparency and fraud prevention are very important to us. There are literally thousands and thousands of real grant opportunities designed to help businesses and nonprofits. Sadly, however, there are also many individuals looking to cheat honest people with fake grant funding. With the overwhelming volume of information available on the Internet, it can be challenging for nonprofits and businesses to sort through what is real and what is fake.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

GivingTuesday, which started in 2012, is a global giving day that inspires millions to support causes they care about. In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion in the U.S., highlighting just how impactful this one day can be for nonprofits. It’s a chance to connect with supporters, reach new audiences, and make a big difference—all within 24 hours.

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The year-end giving season is an opportunity for people to express their values by supporting their communities and the causes that matter most to them. It is also a crucial time for many nonprofit organizations to secure operational funding, committed volunteers, and advocates for their work. GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money. By Maria Di Mento Bank of America New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need talented professionals like you. In fact, they may need you even more than the for-profit world. Many experts who plateau in their careers turn to the nonprofit sector to rediscover meaning and fulfillment in their working lives. You see, nonprofits thrive when they can attract and retain not only dedicated volunteers, but skilled professionals as well.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton, officially a category 4 storm, is sweeping past Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with winds nearing 155 mph (250 km/h). It is expected to hit Florida’s southwestern coast late Wednesday night-early Thursday morning. It poses a severe threat and Floridians are bracing for impact. The Tampa Bay area, which hasn’t faced a direct hit from a major hurricane since 1921, is especially vulnerable.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I hate to say it, but a lot (really, a lot ) of nonprofit online giving pages are a hot mess. This is holding back those organizations. And as more and more giving migrates to the web, the problem is getting worse. But it’s completely fixable. Here’s a helpful post from the Engage Blog: How to Make Small Changes for Big Impact on Your Donation Form.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Season 4, Episode 10 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive deep into the critical role of CEOs and Executive Directors in leading successful capital campaigns. As the central figures, these leaders often feel overwhelmed by the complex, multi-faceted demands of a campaign, managing everything from program planning to board involvement, and campaign […] The post Podcast: Mastering Capital Campaign Leadership: A CEO and Executive Director’s Guide appeared first on C

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The organization that spearheaded the exhibit asked Muslim Americans nationwide to share personal stories of daily giving. There were nearly 200 submissions. By Jie Jenny Zou WF Fund Sasa Aakil and Kae Pershon, art designers for Inspired Generosity, review the exhibit at the Auburn Avenue Research Library ahead of the opening in Atlanta. By spotlighting everyday stories of generosity in the Muslim American community, the creators of a new exhibit hope to challenge harmful narratives Muslim Ameri

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Booster

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Incorporating playful and engaging activities can make learning leadership skills fun and exciting for students. Whether they’re taking charge during group games, helping out in the classroom, or teaming up on a project, students can start building the confidence and responsibility needed to become tomorrow’s leaders. So what activities are the most effective to start teaching your future leaders?

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We all know that grant-makers make philanthropic investments, but how do you know which funder to choose? With a little research on a grant funder, grant-seekers can get a leg up and ensure their grant proposal stands out to grant-makers during the review process. Does your cause need grant support? Utilizing the 990 Search Feature at GrantWatch allows grant-seekers to gain insight to a grant-maker’s donation trends.

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Fluxx

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Effective management of federal funding is of paramount importance in the maximization of governmental programs, especially when considering all the aspects of compliance with often complex regulations. With the variation of funding types right from grants to cooperative agreements, it is important to know how to manage such efficiently. In this blog we will look at the basics of federal funding, essential management tips, and how technology can simplify the process.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Even if you’ve spent years in the nonprofit world, you might still find the specialized language around campaigns confusing. If you’re wondering whether there’s a difference between a capital campaign and a comprehensive campaign, you’re not alone. Many factors — including the case for support, nature of gifts sought, and counting policies — help define […] The post Capital, Capacity, and Comprehensive Campaigns – What’s the Difference?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November. By Ben Gose Getty Images Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November.

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