Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 13, 2024

Every nonprofit needs money, but most people are uncomfortable asking for it and would rather not go into exhaustive detail about how they spend it. This is why fundraisers like grant professionals exist. We understand that most nonprofits’ critical work would be impossible without an endless stream of private and government funding.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

Ladies and gentlemen, Storymakers 2016 is here. For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Civil Society, Advocacy, and Fundraising. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. What Can You Do?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

10 Best Cause Marketing Promotions of 2016 from Selfish Giving Welcome to my annual 10 Best Cause Marketing Promotions of 2016. Second, the fundraiser was a huge success, raising $18 million dollars through the sale of over 12 million red noses at Walgreens stores. As always, it was a great year for cause marketing.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

Ladies and gentlemen, Storymakers 2016 is here. For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Civil Society, Advocacy, and Fundraising. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Learn more.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fundraising is both an art and a science. To make fundraising a little easier for nonprofits, we put together this list of nonprofit fundraising best practices. Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. Read on to learn more!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

Fundraising is all about understanding human psychology. Fundraising is much more than asking for donations. Since CauseMatch began in 2016, we’ve isolated four four key principles to harness the power of human nature to achieve remarkable fundraising success. The nonprofit leader, in response, expressed concern.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Social Media and Fundraising. However, another trend that is emerging is that we'll be discovering the limitations of social media in fundraising. Communications and Marketing.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

The nonprofit community’s ongoing trend of fewer donors providing increasing amounts of funding and volunteer hours is disturbing. Between 2000 and 2016 some 20 million households moved away from giving roles. A key aspect of this effort will necessitate nonprofit leaders reconsidering the nature of individuals’ contributions.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, this upcoming holiday season can be both stressful and exciting. This means your nonprofit faces an excellent opportunity to engage with donors through your year-end giving fundraiser and gain more support. The end of the year is just around the corner. Understand Target Demographics In the U.S.,

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

But, even before the virtual shift, this approach was creating significant barriers for smaller nonprofits as well as wear-and-tear on traveling major gift officers. Named a top-25 fundraising consultant by Philanthropy Media in 2016, Diane Remin, MBA, is the President of MajorDonors.com. About your Speaker.

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Grant Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Is your nonprofit organization making a difference? How Nonprofit Programs Impact the Community Are you wondering if there’s still good in the world? Look at nonprofits’ work to help restore your faith in humanity. Catalysts Nonprofit missions are effective because they often begin at the grassroots level.

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Planned Giving

MAY 15, 2024

In 1999, PlannedGiving.Com (then VirtualGiving.Com) saw the future of philanthropy and became the first to offer nonprofits a planned giving website. Donors expect their favorite nonprofits to not just have a planned giving program, but also a planned giving website — and we know those websites work. Even our TVs are “smart.”

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

Your organization has just made a compelling fundraising ask to your potential donors. We’ll unpack a few items that are crucial to take into account when you take steps to optimize your donor’s giving experience, such as: Understanding how nonprofit payment processing works for you. Choosing software that best suits your needs.

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

Knowing what inspires each generation to give to your nonprofit is important to ensuring your financial stability as an organization. While Baby Boomers and Generation X are the majority of donors today, Millennial and Gen Z donors will need to be stewarded for the future prosperity of your nonprofit.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2023

Has your nonprofit accepted gifts of stock? It’s also easier to begin pursuing and accepting gifts of stock than you might initially assume if it’s a new undertaking for your nonprofit. The stock of publicly traded companies is most commonly donated to nonprofit organizations. Why should nonprofits accept stock donations?

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

With the election in 2016 with the pandemic in 2020 I said the same thing: "It won't be so bad." While I'm not cutting the cord on my social media accounts, I am recommending that nonprofits - and more specifically partnership teams - spend less time focusing on social and more time on email and building their email list(s).

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

But there are millions of nonprofit staffers who don't have the skills to use technology to do more good. You can help your tech-shy NGO friends cross the digital divide by bringing them to a nonprofit tech meetup. Monday, July 4, 2016. Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Thursday, July 7, 2016.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Thursday, June 2, 2016.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

Our Favorite Fundraising Platforms for GoFundMe Charity Users. As GoFundMe moves to officially sunset the GoFundMe Charity solution, you may be on the lookout to transition to a new fundraising platform. Download “10 Steps to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Success” Guide. The best part? Don’t have 360MatchPro yet?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. They also invite our supporters and donors to be more deeply involved in our fundraising campaigns. What previous fundraising campaigns worked best and why?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Topics include the latest storytelling tools, fundraising strategies, and a video 101 seminar. Kisumu, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kisumu.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 17, 2018

As managing director of CMN’s signature dance marathon program, she and her team are stewards of the fastest growing peer-to-peer fundraiser in the country! In 2017, dance marathon fundraisers collectively raised a whopping $38 million dollars for CMN and its children hospital affiliates across North America. That was 2016.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In 2016, he received the CFRE designation. Ryan loves working in small groups and has been in fundraising since his career started in 2002. This phenomenon demonstrates a long-term concern regarding the loss of donors fundraising professionals have seen across the country. So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

TechSoup's network of nonprofit technology meetups has been growing. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Vancouver, British Columbia: Nonprofit Technology Show and Tell. Wednesday, February 3, 2016.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

What can small businesses and nonprofits learn from Upstanders ? How could nonprofits "Causejack" Upstanders ? Is it better than Race Together ? Russell: "The path to engagement is paved with purpose." What's the takeaway for an organization that has the desire but not the unlimited budget and resources?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2017

A recent study published in May 2017 by digital tool provider EveryAction reported that over 18 percent of nonprofit fundraising emails ended up in junk folders in 2016. That number jumped to 36 percent during #GivingTuesday , seriously hindering fundraising campaigns during the biggest giving season of the year.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 25, 2016

In my own work with nonprofits of various sizes, I'm seeing email readership rates of 40 percent from mobile devices. Nonprofits of all sizes must consider the impact and the opportunity to better engage with their supporters, donors, and fans through smartphones with small screens or tablet devices.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2017

Whether you manage a nonprofit organization, an educational institution, or a government agency, there is one truth that is self-evident. Clearly articulating the objectives — the outcomes — you expect from your grantseeking efforts is a critical component of your overall fundraising plan.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2016

On May 3, 2016, right in the middle of Give Local America day, the online fundraising company Kimbia's donation processing platform stopped working. Last year, more than 9,000 nonprofits participated, and Kimbia processed over $68 million in donations. " Nonprofit Community Reactions. Kimbia's Statement.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Imagine this scenario—your nonprofit wants to diversify its fundraising streams , specifically with planned giving. Why is it more beneficial for your nonprofit than an immediate gift of cash? Understand your fundraisers’ role in the process and the best practices for how to talk about it: Don’t mention death.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 20, 2017

You're Missing a YUGGEEE Opportunity I talk to nonprofits all the time that want to raise more money from businesses. The 73 fundraisers in this report are just the tip of the iceberg. Here are two local fundraisers to inspire you. The Lazy Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Six Figures This Fall 2. Not Doing Checkout Charity?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Older Gen Zers would likely have voted in 2020; some might have voted in the 2016 elections. For a nonprofit organization, these non-revenue resources can be incredibly valuable over the lifetime of a Gen Z supporter. My advice to other nonprofits to connect with Gen Z audiences is to be engaging. They are joining the workforce.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Diane was named a top-25 fundraising consultant by Philanthropy Media in 2016. She is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Planned Giving Group of New England. Dialing down to a specific amount is one of the most widely used, tried-and-true fundraising techniques.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Here’s how you can acknowledge the month and what nonprofits you can support in their fight against breast cancer and their quest to find a cure. Do your research before you buy and make sure you’re purchasing from companies that are truly dedicated to breast cancer awareness and fundraising. Participate in a fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Talk to anyone associated with a nonprofit organization, and they will tell you that there isn't enough grant money. Fifty-four percent of organizations with budgets of $25 million or more participated in collaborative grantseeking in the last six months of 2016. percent in 2017 and by 6.0 percent in 2018.

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