Clairification

JUNE 20, 2024

In “ Why Our Definition of Nonprofits Restricts Problem Solving ,” I suggest six ways nonprofits limit their growth and, even worse, their ability to repair the world in all the ways they set out to do so when they first were founded. But did they result in sustainable organizations? Not so much.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Having these 4 tactics under your sleeve will help grow your nonprofit email list in no time.

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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

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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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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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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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

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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HSF House

JUNE 28, 2024

I think the biggest divide between staffers is definitely our motivations for being at camp: teenagers who are just looking for summer work, and adults, some including teachers, who need the money to sustain themselves and their families. I would also like to use my CapStone to also talk about where I want to go next with my camp experience.

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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

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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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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HSF House

AUGUST 19, 2024

Going into fall there is a definite emphasis on focusing on my potential HITM, focusing on the disabled community. It shifted to a the disabled community, one that is not very prominent in Nepal. The women I taught showed me to look at the bigger picture and I believe that’s (hopefully) what I have done.

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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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Soapbox Exchange

AUGUST 26, 2024

This Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising has all the tips, insights, and strategies you need to incorporate each of these components into your online fundraising strategy. Online fundraising has many facets and dynamics. Effective online fundraising can be broken down into three components: storytelling, relationships, and optimization.

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HSF House

AUGUST 19, 2024

I feel so lucky that these women are the first people I get to teach, I am definitely undeserving of them. My summer experience has been incredible. I am in such awe of my students, their effort, their dedication, and their kindness. This experience gave me a snippet of a society I have never thought about.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When researching nonprofit capacity building, the definitions you find may seem a bit vague. ” The truth is that many definitions of nonprofit capacity building […]

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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

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

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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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

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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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In the wake of the huge number of donations given to Haiti earthquake relief via text mesage, MobileActive has published Texting for Charitable Dollars: The Definitive Guide. It describes the process of raising funds via SMS from the donors' and the nonprofits' perspectives, including costs and tips for getting started. read more.

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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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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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Annual Giving Network

MARCH 1, 2024

For most annual giving professionals, the answer is a definite YES. Do you like a good challenge? Over the past. The post Constructing a Successful Challenge appeared first on AGN.

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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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Annual Giving Network

MARCH 1, 2024

For most annual giving professionals, the answer is a definite YES. Do you like a good challenge? Over the past. The post 7 Characteristics of a Successful Challenge appeared first on AGN.

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HSF House

JULY 19, 2024

I feel as though I definitely was welcomed with open arms into this new community of mine. This experience definitely shaped my understanding of community, because it is not only the people in a place that defines what community is, but it is how they come together when one member has fallen that shows who your community is.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This article provides a clear definition of nonprofit development, explains its significance, and offers practical strategies for effective implementation. Unsure about the nuances of nonprofit development versus fundraising?

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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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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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Goals Fundraising Budget Management 93

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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Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This article provides a clear definition of nonprofit development, explains its significance, and offers practical strategies for effective implementation. Unsure about the nuances of nonprofit development versus fundraising?

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, one of our partners, Matt Hugg, details twelve questions you should definitely ask your organization before you start writing your next grant. Are you ready for grants? These are key questions to help you make sure your organization has the best shot of winning more funding.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 23, 2024

Some dictionaries now give a new definition for the word literally ! Here’s how Merriam-Webster puts it, at Did We Change the Definition of ‘Literally’? The horror! The entire planet is literally going up in flames! Something like, “not really, but in an emphatic way.”

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 1997, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised its standards on federal race and ethnicity definitions. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step. Census Bureau, report data uniformly and consistently.

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