Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 2, 2025

Here are the posts readers of this blog clicking on most in 2024: Wacky envelopes work in fundraising 5 serious fundraising mistakes that you might be making Tools to make your digital content inclusive (and effective) Good fundraising is much more than well-written copy If you want donations, you have to ask for them Donors give to make something (..)

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Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 7, 2024

That’s why I love Roger Dooley’s blog. Maybe a little neuropsychology will help. But first, I’m not a scientist. But as a fundraiser, I think neuromarketing is fascinating.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

The author of Everybody Writes (2nd Edition): Your New and Improved Go-to Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content and Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business , not to mention a founder of MarketingProfs , Ann knows engaging writing.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the most popular Greater Giving fundraising blog articles that inspired, educated, and empowered fundraising professionals throughout the year. Lets countdown the top four blog articles that stole the spotlight! What were your favorite takeaways from this years blog content?

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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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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This is a blog post by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, and Andrea Kihlstedt, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Toolkit. Are you worried that if you ask for big campaign gifts, donors won’t give smaller amounts towards your annual appeals? Having nightmares.

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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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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

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 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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Use these tried and true best practices to turn your website into a fundraising tool you can count on year-round: Optimize your donation page Streamline your navigation Create an engaging blog Before you dive into these tips, ensure that you’re working with the best tech stack possible to bring your web design dreams to life.

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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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We tie our videos to our blog posts. This can mean creating a video that gets expanded into a blog or shortening a blog into a video script. We later expanded it into a blog post. The post Tips for nonprofits from Candid’s year of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts appeared first on Candid Blog.

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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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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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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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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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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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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. To get ahead of potential issues, check out our blog 7 red flags for funders in your grant proposal to see some of the most common and biggest issues found in grant proposals.

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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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Clairification

JULY 27, 2023

For a modest $100/year you get all my new blog articles, monthly tips (July’s are now live!), 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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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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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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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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Clairification

AUGUST 10, 2023

For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, monthly tips (July’s are now live!), 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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