The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Here's what our readers cared about this year — and what might be looming in the year ahead. By Chronicle Staff Giving is down, leading a nonprofit has become nearly impossible, and A.I. looms on the horizon: Here are the stories that philanthropy and nonprofits cared about in 2023.

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Clairification

MAY 13, 2024

In this last article of a three-part series on event planning we’ll look specifically at how to make the event “stick” emotionally. In Part 1 we looked at establishing event goals and objectives; then determining if an event was the most efficient and effective way to achieve desired outcomes.

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Clairification

JUNE 15, 2023

I search assiduously, read every single article before sharing with you, and only select trusted resources for webinars, podcasts, white papers, reports and the like. That’s 260 issues (whoa!), all chock full of resources I hand select for you from across the web. And nothing I select will cost you a dime! They can subscribe here for free.

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Clairification

MARCH 7, 2024

There are lots of eye-opening articles plus plenty of webinars and podcasts for you to enjoy. Okay, I do have a bit of Seth Godin wisdom to share, but this time it’s to be found below under “Articles/Events.” This week I feel like letting you just dive right in to all the great content I’ve collected over the past two weeks.

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Clairification

MARCH 14, 2024

I’m going to talk about this more in an article focusing on “connection” next week.] It can’t be primarily about going after money. It has to be about giving, and receiving, love. If you do it the right way, money will follow as a natural outgrowth. Of course, sometimes it’s easier said than done.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this surprisingly valuable document by checking out the link at the end of this article. The grant innovator form is a simple document I use to organize an agency as it seeks grants. By asking your colleagues to fill it out, you will tactfully motivate them to help you get grant funding.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It is my honor to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you access to all my webinars, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! . Thank you for doing your vital work, and helping make our world a better place, Claire. claire@clairification.com. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject. The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. We copy from our predecessors.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

So, as I sat down to write today’s article, I thought about what you actually have within your power to do. And what a dreary, grave, cobwebby period it’s been. We’ve got a lot to clean up, reorganize and rethink. So much, in fact, it’s downright overwhelming. And all throughout the coming months.

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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 19, 2023

An article in Slate summarizes the information contained in the […] The post Saving the world, losing your mind appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. The Association of Fundraising Professionals says 75% of fundraisers are women. Speed reading?

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Clairification

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I recently ran across an article on the CNBC Make It blog by Kathy and Ross Petras , and want to share it because it rings so true for me. Negative self-talk can really mess you up. So say behavioral scientists, psychologists and researchers. And I hope for you as well. Our control lies fundamentally in how we approach the problem.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With 2024 winding down, we took a look at the NonProfit PRO content that interested you most this year. Here's what was top of mind in 2024.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 7, 2020

In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit. Want to start using Facebook to fundraise?

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Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

The post Try These Nonprofit Donor Retention Tweaks with BIG, Happy Outcomes appeared first on Clairification.

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Clairification

MAY 9, 2024

In my last article (Part 1 of a three-part event planning series) I offered a compendium of common sense event planning advice. Hopefully you read the previous article, determined an event was your best strategic option to reach your primary end goal, and now you’re ready to get to work! 4 Top Planning Tips to Invite and Ignite 1.

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Clairification

JANUARY 26, 2023

I published an article on this topic earlier this week, and I love what Seth Godin has to say here. This is why my articles are generally undergirded by research, data, opinions for other experts and the like; it’s not just me pontificating.] Until you can learn more, and confirm.

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Clairification

JANUARY 1, 2024

So, I want to share my thoughts with you in this article. I’d just never taken time to actively consider how these concepts are different. Now I have, and I think it matters in the times we’re in. Hope is Active; Optimism is Passive Optimism and hope are often used interchangeably; they’re not.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With 2024 winding down, we took a look at the NonProfit PRO content that interested you most this year. Here's what was top of mind in 2024.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It is my honor to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you access to all my webinars, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! . Thank you for doing your vital work, and making our world a better place, Claire. claire@clairification.com. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In fact, if you want to do something really helpful, STOP reading this article, convene a few colleagues, and do a little group brainstorming. Go do this now; come back to this article later.] Ideally, get your answers up on a whiteboard or other group memory so you can piggyback off of each other’s ideas. [Go

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Clairification

APRIL 20, 2023

Thank you for doing your vital work, and making our world a better place, Claire claire@clairification.com P.S. Please consider getting access to all my blog articles, monthly tips, webinars, podcasts, bonuses and other content via enrollment in ‘Clairification School.’ I am deeply appreciative for your support!

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Clairification

MARCH 13, 2023

In my last article, It’s Fundraising Malpractice Not to Build Future Reserves , I introduced the subject of having both an organizational checking and savings account so you don’t risk going belly up when people rely on you. I talked about building a case for endowment and bringing your board on board.

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Clairification

MARCH 4, 2024

Some years ago I happened on an article in the New York Times where the author, David Pogue, asked readers for their very best ‘life advice.’ If you happen to have a NYT subscription, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading the full article. There was so much great stuff in there!

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Clairification

MARCH 23, 2023

Thank you for doing your vital work, and making our world a better place, Claire claire@clairification.com P.S. Please consider getting access to all my blog articles, monthly tips, webinars, podcasts, bonuses and other content via enrollment in ‘Clairification School.’ I am deeply appreciative for your support!

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Clairification

JULY 10, 2023

Today’s article is one of those, from someone who really understands the ins and outs of text messaging and fundraising. From time to time, I host guest posts from professionals with niche expertise. There are just some things others know a lot more about than do I, especially when it comes to technology. Here’s what he has to say.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It is my honor to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you access to all my webinars, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! . Thank you for doing your vital work, and making our world a better place, Claire. claire@clairification.com. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It is my honor to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you on-demand access to all my webinars and archived articles, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! Your support via enrollment in ‘Clairification School’ means a lot, and I am deeply appreciative.

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Clairification

JANUARY 22, 2024

In this article, I’ll let you in on: Three major donor truths. If you share those fears, it’s time for a little “Charity Clairity :” Contrary to what your gut may be telling you, NOT asking is not making would-be donors feel good. Quite the opposite, in fact.

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Clairification

MARCH 9, 2023

It is my honor to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you access to all my webinars, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post Saving Time Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification.

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Clairification

JUNE 1, 2023

For a modest $100/year you get all my new blog articles, monthly tips, bonus tips, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts. Please scroll down to see all my Clairification School sponsors who enable me to offer enrollment in ‘Clairification School at an affordable price.

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Preeta Nayak and Lindsey Waldron, both from The Bridgespan Group, talk through their article, “How Nonprofit Leadership Development Sustains Organizations and Their Teams.” … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 20, 2023: Talent Development →

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Clairification

MAY 2, 2024

This is what enables me to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you access to all my webinars, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! I am deeply appreciative to all who enroll in Clairification School.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It is my honor to deliver original articles direct to your in-box every week, give you access to all my webinars, and offer up exclusive monthly tips, bonuses and more! . Thank you for doing your vital work, and helping make our world a better place, Claire. claire@clairification.com. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

MAY 30, 2024

For a modest $100/year you get all my new blog articles, monthly tips, bonus tips, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts. Please scroll down to see all my Clairification School sponsors who enable me to offer enrollment in ‘Clairification School at an affordable price.

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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

Years ago I happened on a Forbes article describing 5 Ways to Make a Killer First Impression. LIke a bolt of lightning, it struck me: It’s not only prospective employers or online matches who form an instant opinion of you! It’s also true for prospective philanthropic supporters. You should be dating your donors!

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Clairification

MAY 18, 2023

For a modest $100/year you get all my new blog articles, monthly tips, bonus tips, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts. Please scroll down to see all my Clairification School sponsors who enable me to offer enrollment in ‘Clairification School at an affordable price.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For the purposes of this article, I’m going to assume you’re like most nonprofits. Or you may be part of a bifurcated organization where there is more than one board with different purposes (e.g., governance; foundation; advocacy), so your part can perhaps afford to be less engaged with fundraising. Or already experienced fundraisers.

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