NonProfit PRO

MARCH 24, 2025

NonProfit PRO is set to co-present the third annual BridgeTECH to provide nonprofit professionals with the latest fundraising insights.

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The Fundraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While prepping a small feast during the holiday season, I thought about how similar fundraising is to cooking. Planning— A well-considered plan always provides the best result for fundraising or cooking. But sometimes, as a fundraiser—and as a cook—you need to be nimble and whip something up at the moment.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Brown Bag today to hear me, Joanna MacDonald and Dan Curtin , General Manager of Zipcar Boston , talk about cause marketing. As promised, here are my slides from the presentation (at least the most relevant ones). Cause Marketing Forum. The future is free.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 3, 2022

Recently, I presented at the Faith and Fundraising Conference in Milwaukee for about 400 in-person attendees. It was so wonderful to see people I hadn’t seen in a few years.

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Greater Giving

JULY 6, 2022

In the absence of in-person events, fundraising was challenging, particularly engaging donors without face-to-face meetings and stewardship events. Most of all, it exposed growing weaknesses when it comes to effectively using fundraising technology. Rethink Your Online Fundraising With the help of Technology. Online Giving.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend occasional nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Selfish Giving

JULY 11, 2013

On Tuesday I wrote a post for Razoo.com on summer reading for fundraisers. But then I remembered that reading was just one of the things fundraisers – and cause marketers – should be doing this summer. Watch the Keynote Presentations from the CMF Conference. Here are five more ideas for the dog days of summer.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I’m writing this post in Kansas City where I presented at the Philanthropy Midwest Conference on How Mobile is Changing Nonprofit Fundraising and Marketing. I put a lot of work into this presentation, as I really wanted to share some useful advice with my listeners on how to get started with mobile.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? They’re the best!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 9, 2023

Years ago, the Grant Professionals Association started the Conference Navigators Program as part of their annual conference. They pair regular attendees with first-timers a month or two before the conference. It was a no brainer to ask Karen Norris, Principal and Subject Matter Expert at Kanoco, to join us.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Your job, as a frontline fundraiser, is to put yourself in a position to meet as many new donors as possible… preferably with a warm introduction or in a situation where you are meeting the donor alongside others who already know, trust, and support your organization. 3 Keys for Networking Event Success.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

If you weren't able to join us in San Francisco last week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we've got a recap of some of the happenings here on our blog. Several of us from TechSoup Global were there to present, participate, and network, and we don't want you to have missed out on a thing!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. These letters are particularly impactful during nonprofit giving days like GivingTuesday and targeted fundraising campaigns, providing a personal touch that can resonate with recipients.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Calling all nonprofit leaders and #FearlessFundraisers, this is a conference you WON’T want to miss! Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. RAISE is part interactive learning + part crowd-sourcing = and 100% FUNdraising!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. The day-long conference was also tweeted by many attendees, capturing quotes, tips, and useful resources.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

While some nonprofits are considering cuts, the smart ones invest in their fundraising and partnership teams. Third, I'm again excited to join the Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC25) . And this is the only truly international conference on corporate partnerships. I'll be delivering a new presentation.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

MarketingProfs , an online marketing resource center, is presenting a free virtual conference on online marketing. The keynote presentation by David Plouffe, Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign Manager, is titled The Art of the Possible: Online Branding Strategies and Tactics. Tools Web 2.0

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our standard narrative of the history of modern fundraising is simplistic and doesn’t contain as many truths as it could do. Marina Jones explains why we need more complexity in our study of fundraising history. Fundraisers and historians have at least one thing in common. They both love a story. We want a narrative arc.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Now they are considered an indispensable part of your organization's marketing and fundraising strategy. Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Sessions on digital storytelling abounded, and the verdict came in clear: video, pictures, and sound are everything.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at the Ohio Habitat for Humanity conference. I presented several sessions, and there were definitely some themes among the info I shared. The success in fundraising happens when you use best practice fundraising techniques with a positive outlook, and you expect good things to happen.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2010

Last Thursday, I had the honor of presenting at the AFP North Carolina Conference on Philanthropy in Charlotte. My session was called “4 Simple Steps to Building Donor Relationships and Fully Funding Your Mission Using Donor-Based Fundraising.&#. Fundraising is not only easy, it’s fun! Tell your story.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2010

Last Thursday, I had the honor of presenting at the AFP North Carolina Conference on Philanthropy in Charlotte. My session was called “4 Simple Steps to Building Donor Relationships and Fully Funding Your Mission Using Donor-Based Fundraising.&#. Fundraising is not only easy, it’s fun! Tell your story.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. Social-benefit organizations can learn a lot from the preceding examples and those that follow to harness the power of technology and social media for fundraising. Four Strategies for Online Fundraising Campaigns : SocialBrite offers four approaches for online fundraising.

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our standard narrative of the history of modern fundraising is simplistic and doesn’t contain as many truths as it could do. Marina Jones explains why we need more complexity in our study of fundraising history. Fundraisers and historians have at least one thing in common. They both love a story. We want a narrative arc.

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

A few we’ve been keeping tabs on are the Philanthropy Australia conference held in Adelaide last month, the launch of She Gives and the release of the Future Foundations for Giving final report by the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission. Presentation by National Strategy Director, Zac Reimers.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Russell's thoughts on Content Marketing World this year where he delivered a presentation on purpose-driven content marketing. The force of purpose was strong at this year's conference! How long have they been at the intersection of purpose and content marketing? What were the key takeaways from CMW? Is Upstanders cause marketing?

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 13, 2024

This is why fundraisers like grant professionals exist. Develop a presentation about the role of grants at the organization. Use the presentation as your first of many opportunities to tell program staff members exactly how they can help and why their support matters.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For 15 years and counting, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine has invited local leaders to participate in their annual Swan Derby fundraiser. What makes this fundraiser unique—aside from the racing of swan-shaped paddle boats—is that 100% of LVIM’s fundraising participants raise money.

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Critical Fundraising

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this blog he considers various aspects of that trip: Rogare’s ethics of school fundraising project The implications of this project being conducted in Australasia Alternative conceptualisation of a fundraising profession Māori philanthropy and fundraising.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We were up in a New York City office tower, gathered in a big conference room, surrounded by smart, thoughtful board members. We had run the numbers on their potential from major gift donors, and we presented what would be possible if they invested in their major gifts program. Wish you could have been there. 10 per dollar raised.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From acting as peer-to-peer fundraisers, committee members, day-of-event support, skilled work, and board members, volunteers eagerly contribute their time and talent to support your mission. So much of fundraising is cyclical. Where would your nonprofit be without its volunteers? With a volunteer hour being valued at $33.49

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2010

I’m here for the AFP Conference (which starts today!) and will be speaking on Tuesday about fundraising with blogs. I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit blogs to share in my presentation and along the way, I’ve noticed something that I want to share with you. Hello from sunny Baltimore!

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

He teamed up with Jason Samuels to set up all of the collaborative note-taking at the latest NTC conference. He is an avid participant and presenter at Edgar Means’ Do Good Data Conference. Holly Wagg – she very keenly understands digital fundraising and is super knowledgeable. Silicon Valley North.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. Fundraisers are braver and bolder than ever.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at the Ohio Habitat for Humanity conference. I presented several sessions, and there were definitely some themes among the info I shared. The success in fundraising happens when you use best practice fundraising techniques with a positive outlook, and you expect good things to happen.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. The good folks at Williams Whittle created this graphic during my presentation. That leads to a conference on health and well being for women.

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