NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Start your new year off right with this essential resource for 2023 success!

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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”. The post How Jargon Destroys Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing appeared first on Clairification. Yes, I guess you could call it a pet peeve. — Cambridge dictionary.

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Clairification

JUNE 13, 2024

Sustainable fundraising is all about donor lifetime value. So, after the first gift, you definitely want a plan in place to thank and cultivate this donor throughout the year. Why Do Fundraisers Who Should Know Better Keep Committing These Sins? The value of a first-time donor (which often costs as much as $1.25

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 8, 2021

The lessons of 2020 are definitely influencing plans for 2021. From fundraising. 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.).

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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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Clairification

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

My focus was on fundraising jobs, but it’s a paradigm you can use for any time you’re trying to make a persuasive case for yourself. The Purpose of Question Time Definitely come prepared with what you want (and need) to know to make a wise, informed decision. In my last article I talked about how to pitch yourself for a new job.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 6, 2022

Most non-profit fundraisers are both passive and reactive in their fundraising. That’s why so many fundraisers mention the need for new donors at a board meeting, then wait for referrals that never come. In fact, I would go so far as to say that the non-profit fundraising world is plagued by passive, reactive fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Net assets.

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Soapbox Exchange

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Issue 223 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! November is here and we are just weeks away from the busiest part of the fundraising year. To keep yourself on track, you can check out these top 10 tips for holiday fundraising success. You can download the Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising at any time.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

You need more than luck to keep your donors Building relationships with your donors is one of the most important components of fundraising. One-and-done fundraising is just March Madness In NCCA men’s college basketball, players are eligible for the NBA draft after playing one season. This is known as one-and-done.

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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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The Fundraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is the last in a three-part series on why fundraisers need grit , grace and gratitude. Not only fundraisers, but everyone. Here are the reasons I believe we fundraisers need gratitude: Nonprofit work is challenging. The work of fundraising is emotional. Fundraisers work in an emotional zone.

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Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Want to become a better fundraiser? Then you’ll definitely need good negotiation skills. The bottom line is this: If you want to be successful at fundraising, at life, at just about anything, you need good negotiation skills. It’s just like the many people in this sector who don’t like to hear that fundraising is sales.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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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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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 10, 2022

Nonprofit leaders need to set actual fundraising goals. Rather than setting a clear goal, leaders pressure fundraising professionals to raise more. “More” grinds us all, even the best fundraising professionals, to a pulp. Some management systems call this a “ definition of done.”

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

Last month, I shared some ideas on fundraising in an age of the Covid-19 coronavirus. What is a nonprofit fundraiser to do? In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? It’s definitely not as many as we would like. So, what can you do to get more people to open and respond to your fundraising emails? If you’re using email as a fundraising and donor communications tool, you can’t afford to send anything dull.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Unless the donors send a note of outrage in the comments section of your donation form, you might not have definitive proof that theirs is a rage gift. But you do have evidence in your fundraising CRM. How can you pinpoint a rage donor among your many first-time spontaneous givers ?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and then treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. It’s not only important when you’re running a fundraising campaign, but also during the “between times.”

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Definition and Purpose Capital grants are funds specifically designated for the acquisition, construction, or renovation of physical assets. Definition and Purpose Program grants are allocated to support specific programs or projects within a nonprofit organization. Capital Grants 1.1 Program Grants 2.1 Operating Grants 3.1

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. But COVID-19 has definitely changed some people’s tastes.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

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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. Even this invitation reads like a personal note from a dear friend.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. But COVID-19 has definitely changed some people’s tastes.

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Clairification

JULY 8, 2024

Today I’m writing about something that’s not fundraising or nonprofit marketing strategy per se. You may not know if the fight will win the war, but you’ll definitely lose if you don’t try. It’s more about how to have hope – and take action – during times that may feel hopeless. For a host of reasons. And maybe you’ll win the battle.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. keeping the lights on”), and invest in fundraising innovations that can result in raising more funding toward the mission. How can you maintain fundraising transparency and convey the importance of overhead spending?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. You see, you can host any fundraiser and make money. Where do you even begin? Set a Goal.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. So, you found yourself sidelined while you tried to figure out fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Facebook fundraising makes it easy for supporters to show their support of your mission with a quick donation. Facebook fundraising tools are designed to keep people on the site rather than send them to a crowdfunding platform or other website. Despite the downsides, Facebook can be a powerful fundraising tool.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. But COVID-19 has definitely changed some people’s tastes.

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OneCause

AUGUST 18, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. But COVID-19 has definitely changed some people’s tastes.

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The Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2019

It definitely helped that he sent me the physical book. There's a big fundraising lesson in there for any of you who think you can raise funds 100% online!). The book "10 Simple Fundraising Lessons". Jim's book distills a long experience of successful fundraising and a commitment to life-long learning.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 30, 2024

They won’t help with fundraising.” But the good news is, I’ve also figured out how to help them become a fundraiser voluntarily. So let’s pull back the curtain and take a look at the 5 steps I follow to create a fundraising Board. On a scale of 1 to 10, how willing are they to help with fundraising in some way?

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Board members know that their cash contributions lend vital credibility to your fundraising efforts. Create an environment of abundance, rather than scarcity, in your handling of board work in the fundraising and financial area. They are not definitive about what is expected or encouraging about giving.

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