NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2022

When it comes to your fundraising, don’t be like Othello. He loved “not wisely.” You should do the opposite. Love your donors wisely. And you do that by mailing and emailing them not necessarily more but smarter. Here’s what to do.

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Clairification

JANUARY 1, 2024

Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

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Clairification

JANUARY 29, 2024

Definitely a practice I’ll do every year. I felt like I was in 2nd grade with my glue stick and doilies, but the response has been amazing! Not only did my colleagues get in on the action, but I have received nothing but great comments via email and phone calls. And nothing is more worth celebrating than a holiday, and your donors!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

If so, you definitely want to engage with your donors first. So will sending shorter, more frequent updates. Spring forward to reach out to your donors March may be a slower time for you. Maybe you have a fundraising campaign or event planned this spring. As you’ll notice, I’ve made references to a bunch of March themes – St.

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Clairification

MARCH 9, 2023

I’m a night owl, so tacking on those extra hours of daylight when I’m awake is definitely a shot of dopamine. Daylight savings time begins this week-end where I live, and I’m pretty excited.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Just check out the definition: “language used by a particular group of people, especially in their work, and which most other people do not understand”. Yes, I guess you could call it a pet peeve. But, really, why would you ever use jargon if you wanted to truly communicate with someone? — Cambridge dictionary.

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Clairification

JULY 29, 2024

But there’s definitely art, and some science, involved. There’s a treasure trove of knowledge and research around major gift fundraising. What works well. What doesn’t work at all. What’s, at best, half-baked. It’s not rocket science. But, I’m pretty pragmatic.

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The “right” definition of “BIPOC-led” might depend on your purpose. While I’ve found that many advocates recommend a narrow definition (e.g., While I’ve found that many advocates recommend a narrow definition (e.g., For example, I spoke to one funder who shared that they purposefully used a broad definition (i.e.,

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Clairification

JUNE 15, 2023

They’re all terrific resources for you, and definitely worth your attention. Which is why I have some sponsors to help underwrite what is, mostly, a labor of love. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see who they are, and maybe click on their links to learn more about them.

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Clairification

MAY 20, 2024

Really, donors definitely want to rock and roll with you. You love me. I love you. Let’s hang out and rock! It brings them joy and meaning! Yet, I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s doubtful you’re rocking along with your donors unless you’re making robust use of your donor database for this purpose.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Apparently, there is more than one definition. After one reader told me the word “finagle” means “to obtain something by devious or dishonest means,” I sent an apologetic “Ruh Roh” email. I received a lot of forgiving feedback. Many of you kindly supported my initial use of the word “finagle.” finagle a day off work.

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Soapbox Exchange

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The fundraising world may be adapting but one strategy remains very effective: fundraising events. Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or hybrid, events are a great way to engage your community, inspire donors, and increase outreach. Our digital world makes it easier than ever for your community members to attend an event.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 8, 2021

The lessons of 2020 are definitely influencing plans for 2021. For many nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. Now it’s coming to a close, and we enter a new year that is hopefully one of recovery (though it hasn't looked up yet.). From fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 25, 2024

In other words, false, uninspiring, robotic, and most definitely not how I would communicate with a friend. Your contributions have allowed us to make significant strides in addressing pressing needs, supporting vital programs, and fostering positive change.

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Clairification

JULY 8, 2024

You may not know if the fight will win the war, but you’ll definitely lose if you don’t try. Fawning – trying to please someone to avoid conflict (common in cases of abuse) – can be downright dangerous, leading to loss of your own sense of identity. If something is an existential danger, you have to fight. And maybe you’ll win the battle.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Joan Garry In the nonprofit world, we often lack a shared definition of what diverse boards look like and how they should operate. We check boxes to meet the need for diversity on our boards. and we may not even be able to articulate why board diversity matters.

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Clairification

JULY 1, 2024

Apparently, there is more than one definition of finagle. After one reader told me the word “finagle” means “to obtain something by devious or dishonest means,” I sent an apologetic “Ruh Roh” email. I received a lot of forgiving (thank you!) Many kindly supported my initial use of the word “finagle.”

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Clairification

JUNE 13, 2024

So, after the first gift, you definitely want a plan in place to thank and cultivate this donor throughout the year. The value of a first-time donor (which often costs as much as $1.25 to generate $1.00) is not realized in that initial gift. Sustainable fundraising is all about donor lifetime value.

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Clairification

APRIL 10, 2023

After all, using a keyboard is definitely quicker. I’m talking about good old-fashioned handwriting. You know, that very human practice most of the world seems to have abandoned post digital revolution? It may seem practical and smart. But something critical gets lost in translation. Could keyboarding be causing you to disconnect?

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Purpose of Question Time Definitely come prepared with what you want (and need) to know to make a wise, informed decision. And, if you happen to be wearing the interviewer hat, you can use these tips to listen for important questions that will tell you a lot about your potential hire.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). I hope my previous blog offered a starting point for further discussion and crystallization of your definition of BIPOC-led.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2022

Recent donorCentrics Sustainer Benchmarking studies show that some 6% of monthly donors will make at least one extra gift a year when asked, so not asking is definitely leaving money on the table. Here's how to go about it.

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Clairification

JANUARY 30, 2023

Definitely a practice I’ll do every year. I felt like I was in 2nd grade with my glue stick and doilies, but the response has been amazing! Not only did my colleagues get in on the action, but I have received nothing but great comments via email and phone calls. And nothing is more worth celebrating than a holiday, and your donors!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Here are the definitions you need to know. By Emily Haynes Getty Images Cybersecurity is evolving quickly.

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Clairification

JUNE 26, 2023

So, definitely, perfectionism gets in the way. Yet this presumes there’s a filled box to be opened. When we’re in reactive or firefighter mode , we must open the box. The contents must be dealt with, generally with some urgency. There’s simply no time for it! But, what about when we’re in proactive mode, building our own projects?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2021

Social enterprise is a hot topic generating a lot of buzz but lacking clear definition.

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Clairification

AUGUST 26, 2024

Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 10, 2022

Some management systems call this a “ definition of done.” And to help yourself create a definition of “done” for your work – a role that will always have more to do. . “More” grinds us all, even the best fundraising professionals, to a pulp. Because “more” can never be reached.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 6, 2022

The definition of proactive is “to create or control a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.” As the definition implies, proactive fundraising means causing fundraising to happen rather waiting for fundraising to happen. What Does Proactive Fundraising Look Like?

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. reported for “informal helping.”

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

Lotteries – this calls for partial randomization, that is, after selecting the applications that will definitely be funded and excluding those that will definitely not be funded, the rest would be selected at random through a lottery drawing. This remains controversial.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

I would definitely send something by mail a few times a year. Keep thinking of other ways to thank your donors. You can repeat some of the ones listed above over the year. The tactics that work best are going to differ for each organization. Plus, people get an enormous amount of email and social media messages.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

AMA policy-makers also discussed increased enforcement on nonprofit hospitals that provide little or no community benefit.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 23, 2023

I would definitely recommend creating a personalized thank you video. Showcase your work with a video Videos are becoming a more popular way to connect. They can be used to show your programs in action, share an interview, give a behind-the-scenes look at your organization, or my favorite – thanking your donors. Short is key.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Definitely keep track of your hours. Definitely get an ergonomic keyboard and use voice recognition software. Potentially, you might find you may be more productive than if you were at the office. Nevertheless, I should warn you that implementing these techniques and strategies takes an enormous amount of discipline.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You should definitely thank your donors in your newsletters and other updates. Let your donors know the impact of their gifts The most common way to report back or update donors is with a newsletter. These can be print, electronic, or a combination of both. You can also ask for a donation.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

I would definitely send something by mail a few times a year. Keep thinking of other ways to thank your donors. You can repeat some of the ones listed above over the year. The tactics that work best are going to differ for each organization. I recommend surveying your donors to find out their communication preferences.

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