The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. Generally speaking, there are two types of software you need to conduct prospect research: databases and AI fundraising solutions. Let’s dive in!

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

AI to the Rescue: Streamlining Thank You’s for More Donor Love As fundraisers, we understand the power of a well-crafted thank-you note. BOTTOM LINE: By ethically using AI, we can free up time and energy to focus on what matters most – those personal conversations and building lasting connections with our donors.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

Once upon a time, a fundraiser was super busy. How to Spot a Great Story Sometimes even the most skilled fundraisers find it hard to spot a story that’s going to spur donors to give. But fundraisers who work in medium-sized organizations may need to consult their program staff for story details. What should she write?

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As the author of this paper – British fundraising consultant Dr Ashley Scott – says: “If you are thinking ‘I really don’t see how grappling with abstract notions of postmodernity is going to enhance my ability as a professional fundraiser’, you’d probably be right.” So what’s the point of it?

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Try a consultant with no guardrails. Little did I know that a consultant was overseeing the celebratory event and saw it as “her baby.” It turns out that the consultant not only never followed up with me about greenlighting the document — it never went out. Months later, the consultant again went catatonic for about six weeks.

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

Takes over from the current chair, Heather Hill, who has been in the role since 2019 Vision to “reshape fundraising to make it more inclusive, ethical and impactful” Damian Chapman – the director of fundraising and communications at the Charity for Civil Servants, in the UK – has become the new chair of Rogare – The Fundraising Think Tank.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. It is also in contrast to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit fundraising. You get it - a savvy grant writer can make all the difference.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I have to admit that the venerable Association of Fundraising Professionals website was one of the last places I looked to find fresh interesting coverage of fundraising technology, but I have mended my ways. The Association of Fundraising Professionals. AFP) is a 54 year-old trade association of fundraising professionals.

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

As he takes over as the new chair of the fundraising think tank Rogare, Damian Chapman emphasises the need for equitable pathways into the fundraising profession. John aspired to be a doctor, while Louis dreamed of becoming a fundraiser. In contrast, Lewis’s journey to becoming a fundraiser was less defined.

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

For me, I had the incredibly good fortune to be in a session on fundraising ethics at the International Fundraising Congress in 2015, where I was introduced to Rogare. The ‘I am a critical fundraiser’ manifesto – just one of the Rogare projects (there were many) to which Heather Hill contributed.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

AI to the Rescue: Streamlining Thank You’s for More Donor Love As fundraisers, we understand the power of a well-crafted thank-you note. BOTTOM LINE: By ethically using AI, we can free up time and energy to focus on what matters most – those personal conversations and building lasting connections with our donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 13, 2010

As a consultant to nonprofits, my blood just boils when I am asked by executive directors or board members, “So, we are thinking about hiring a development officer, how long it will take before this person is raising more money than the salary we pay them?” I recently asked a group of fundraising professionals about their biggest challenge.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They don’t understand their fiscal or legal responsibility nor their ethical responsibility. Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It was also refreshing and encouraging to hear Ms Kenneally cite the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) and its Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, known as the FIA Code , and acknowledging that professional fundraisers who have the skills, track record, experience and who operate by this Code, are scarce.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

As a Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud, I have the privilege of working closely with many leaders in higher education who are navigating the ever-changing waters of fundraising. So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. It has changed everything. “I

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Fundraising HayDay

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Season 1, Episode 1 of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast. Learn what grants are and are not, along with how consultants should ethically charge and be paid in the grant professional field. Season 1, Episode 1 of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast.

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Critical Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. Why do we talk about ‘ethical fundraising’ as if unethical fundraising were the norm?

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

As a busy fundraiser, I kept putting off learning about AI. Ask yourself, “Is it accurate, current, inclusive, unbiased, ethical? This may produce fear of dire outcomes – such as, “there’s no more need for us”. But as the buzz about AI became increasingly loud, I was impelled to listen. I was struck by the consistent message.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the past year, I have been asked to present on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than any other topic. The biggest takeaways I have isthat the prompt you use matters considerably, that the ethics of AI rest on the user, and that many share myconcern about the responsible use of AI.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. Fundraising events can also attract new, first-time donors if you hold them in public spaces or encourage attendees to bring friends and family. Which fundraising events require waivers?

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Offer individual consultations to help donors explore which options might be best for their situation. Encourage donors to consult with their own legal and financial advisors as well. Balance your planned giving focus with other fundraising efforts to meet immediate needs while building for the future.

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Sharpshooter Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

To achieve excellence, our commodities will consistently have few or no errors, conform to the appropriate style, be completed before deadlines, follow best practices in the field of fundraising, exhibit creativity and reflect the client’s brand. When you're shopping for a grant writer or fundraising consultant, ask for their values.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Arguably one of the best professional development opportunities in philanthropy, for 4,500+ members, we’ve witnessed 26 years of innovative grant resources from GPA making it THE place for ethical standards in grantsmanship. Dr. Brandi is a trainer and speaker for Candid, Grant Professionals Association, and Georgia Center for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. and the globe.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

In my work with nonprofit organizations, I’ve found that while few are using AI, many are not -- citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. Embracing AI for fundraising and grant writing means leveraging its capabilities as a helpful assistant. Question: How do you use generative AI in your work?

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

AI tools can offer a cost-effective alternative to hiring additional staff or consultants. Ethical and Data Privacy Concerns Using AI involves handling sensitive data, including details about your nonprofit’s operations and financials. Ensuring that AI tools comply with data privacy regulations and ethical standards is crucial.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Hes very brown, very Mexican-looking, and owns a funny-sounding company, said Armando Enrique Zumaya, founder of Somos El Poder, an Alameda, California-based consultancy that advises Latino nonprofits on fundraising. The requests come by mail. The suggested donation is just $100. The algorithm biases are not the only barriers.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? This includes understanding legal requirements, ethical standards, and best practices in grant management. Mayer Consulting. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Remember to protect and ensure the individual’s story and privacy while maintaining accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and ethical guidelines. As a former capital campaign fundraiser, I intentionally craft messaging so an organization is not the story’s hero. Stories are often better at changing hearts, as well as a funding decision!

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Certifications help uplift the profession by establishing a level of knowledge and ethical practices and acknowledging experience and expertise within an industry. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) The CFRE equips professionals with a solid foundation of what today’s fundraising professionals need to succeed.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Simply having enough fundraising revenue isn’t enough to gauge if your nonprofit’s financially healthy. For instance, if 75% of your fundraising revenue comes from one-time donors, you should probably look into expanding other revenue streams such as corporate partnerships to build a more reliable support base. Expense efficiency.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sessions included both practical how-to demonstrations of emerging tools and thoughtful debate on the theoretical and ethical implications of the oncoming digital apocalypse…oops…sorry…I mean, the brave new world of AI and how it will make our lives better. Inaccuracies and Plagiarism I was recently playing with Canva’s AI image creator.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

Again, Grantable works best when the source material you give it is high-quality, which means it may still make sense to consult with grant professionals to make sure your foundational content is in good shape. As grant pros, we need to consider ethics, so this is a big issue. What about plagiarism? Want to learn more?

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DoJiggy

JULY 23, 2024

These boards are usually composed of volunteers who are not compensated for their governance roles and have fundraising responsibilities. The board oversees the organization’s financial practices, ensures ethical management, and maintains fiscal responsibility. Administrative Costs include general management and office expenses.

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Fundraising HayDay

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For grant and fundraising professionals, groups like the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Association of Fundraising Professionals, and National Grant Management Association, are organizations that offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn how you can join a committee or board today.

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