Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. It grew naturally out of my experiences working as a frontline development director for 30 years.

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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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Clairification

MAY 18, 2023

This blew my mind: Seth Godin wrote people are really making good use of the free AI on his blog – and so far, it’s pretty trustworthy. It then gave me links to five blog posts if I wanted to know what Seth actually said. I gave it a try, and these were the results. I asked “How do you choose a good vacation spot?”

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Participate in cross-blogging. Cross-blogging opportunities require your nonprofit to partner with similar organizations to write posts for their online blog audiences. Outline the mutual benefits of this opportunity—by writing posts for your nonprofit’s blog, your partners will also be able to reach a new audience.

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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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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Discover effective donor retention strategies for nonprofits with our comprehensive blog. Learn how to build lasting relationships, increase donor loyalty and enhance your fundraising efforts through proven techniques and expert insights.

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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

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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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Generate blog content: Consistent blog content can keep community members tapped into your organization and eager to sign up for your upcoming events. For example, a dance studio might collect testimonials from students, parents, and alumni to show the value in signing up for classes.

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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

The same holds true for blog posts and social media shares. And appeal letters aren’t the only communications that benefit from setting an intention. Everything benefits from thoughtfulness. Don’t just send out a newsletter without a purpose in mind.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Incorporate your unique knowledge into valuable website content such as: Downloadable resources Blog posts Toolkits Quizzes Multimedia stories Make some of this content freely available on your website and turn other content into gated resources that require an email address to unlock. Leverage retargeting campaigns.

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Clairification

MAY 4, 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

APRIL 6, 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

AUGUST 8, 2024

For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, exclusive monthly tips, bonus e-guides, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts. I am deeply appreciative for your support!

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Clairification

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As I wrote in this week’s blog post on Clairification: Don’t Blow Your Post-Holiday Opportunity to Thank Your Nonprofit Supporters. . — Seth Godin Of course, I led with that sage advice because now is the time for channeling as much gratitude as you can muster. All those year-end donations you received?

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, exclusive monthly tips, bonus e-guides, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts. I am deeply appreciative for your support!

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CharityHowTo

JANUARY 21, 2025

Drawing from insights shared by Jeremy Haselwood during his recent webinar, "Todays Digital Fundraising Trends, and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit," this blog distills key strategies, benchmarks, and tips to help your organization maximize its impact in 2025.

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Clairification

APRIL 13, 2023

Your blog posts. This One Word, ‘Personal,’ Should Become Your Mantra Let it underscore everything you think about and do. Your annual appeal writing. Your special events. Your newsletters. Your proposals. Your reports. Your social media. Your donor cultivation.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I try to stay away from “politics,” because I know that’s not why you read my blog. I had a pure strategic fundraising post all ready to launch today, but I just couldn’t quite do it. The world seems wildly out of whack right now. I can’t pretend it’s business as usual. However, we live in a political world.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 29, 2025

We'll share what overstepping looks like, what to do when it happens and how to prevent it in this blog. Having trouble with your board members?

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

Your blog or website to split the difference between the two strategies and show off your community to new and prospective donors. Your email newsletter to keep recognition focused on and within your nonprofit’s community.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Welcome to “Grammar Kerfuffles,” a blog series from DH Leonard Consulting that you will see here on the semi-regular. If you like “fun” and “grammar” being next to each other in the previous sentence, this blog series is for you. We will explore fun grammar insights that elevate the power of the written word in grant writing.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

This blog post will equip you with ten creative live auction ideas perfect for small nonprofits. The post Big Impact, Small Budget: Live Auction Ideas for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. But for smaller nonprofits, securing high-priced items can feel daunting.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

While your focus is rightfully on securing the resources you need to deliver your organizations mission, you can also strengthen relationships with your stakeholders by engaging them in this process, whether through an interactive approach like a virtual roundtable, or sharing through a blog post.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This Whats In My Inbox blog post from a few years ago sheds light on how to do it. Email signatures (a.k.a. sig lines) are powerful, low-cost, high-return marketing tools (a virtual business card or ad) for your foundation or organization. Your Thank You Email and Redirect Page Redo your year-end thank you email.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Subscribe to our blog for year-round insights on fundraising! The post 2024 Year-End Recap: Evaluating Fundraising Events appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. By focusing on key metrics, celebrating wins, and addressing challenges, you can create more impactful and efficient fundraising events in 2025. Looking for more expert tips?

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

And that's why we're excited to launch an upcoming 6-part blog series, dedicated to capital campaign preparation. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog series, where we'll take a deep dive into each of these areas. At the Gail Perry Group, we've helped countless organizations navigate the complexities of capital campaigns.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 23, 2023

Use them in your appeals, thank you letters, newsletters, updates, impact (annual) reports, website, blog, and other types of social media. Use different stories for different types of communication Create a story bank to help you organize all your stories. You want to use stories as much as possible.

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CharityHowTo

JANUARY 23, 2025

Drawing from Brian Sabers webinar, The Awesome Ask, this blog dives into proven strategies for making meaningful one-on-one asks that drive results. Face-to-face solicitations remain one of the most effective ways to cultivate relationships and secure significant gifts for nonprofits.

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Clairification

JANUARY 2, 2023

This is an oldie but goodie; one that’s been picked up by numerous other blogs over the years. Here how I explore different ways to be flexible and keep more fundraisers (and other staff) longer. 4 More Magic Words that Increase Charitable Donations. Last Minute Strategic Year-End Email Appeal Tips.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The post Infographic | Insights on Creating Irresistible Event Sponsorships appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Download our Auction Planner for tools, checklists, and expert advice to simplify your event planning and maximize sponsorship impact.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

If you need a primer on AI, check out this blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it? Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Help me develop a clear and concise project description for my grant proposal on [insert your project] in 200 words or less.” The post Practical Ways to Use AI For Grants appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Are you a new development director or executive director and feeling a bit lost on how to learn exactly what motivates your donors? Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Weave storytelling through different aspects of your website, such as your blog, donation page, about page, and community testimonials page. The words you choose for your website’s calls to action (CTAs), blog posts, and other appeals can make a major difference in whether someone chooses to support your mission.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And for more on effective funder stewardship, visit our popular blog post here. Toensure that your relationship with funders will stand the test of time, weve put together some of our top tips. (

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Check out the instructive and inspiring blog posts on fundraising from the experts at Blackbaud. The post Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. As you grow, you’ll gain skills and refine your strategies along the way. Ready to learn more?

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