Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When they discuss it themselves, they are more bought in, and ready to make commitments. They are not definitive about what is expected or encouraging about giving. And be sure board members have a say in the expectations. Above all, board members should discuss and agree on the expectations themselves. And don't stop there.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 1, 2023

If you’re torn, you’ll definitely want to read these before -and- after LinkedIn articles about a young fundraiser named Kathleen. First, you have to ask yourself if you’re actually ready to leave. Or are you just ready for a change? And how can you do it gracefully, without burning any bridges?

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. What are some other signs that an organization is not ready to apply for federal grants? Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time.

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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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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

“We could definitely use a better presence online. That’s what makes it special. That’s what makes the relationship last.” ” Now that your Executive Director at Adopt-A-Classroom, is there an area you plan to focus on? Social media will also be key.

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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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Start Planning End-of-Year Giving Campaigns Immediately, Even If It’s A Fundraiser You’ve Done Before When it comes to fundraising, the early bird definitely gets the worm. Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

And plan out your year-end appeal so you’re ready to go the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. If you start now, you have plenty of time to warm up your biggest supporters so that when they receive your Fall appeal, they’re ready to give. Engage your Board.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Depending on your organizational culture, you may need to expand your definition of who is a major donor. Start by selecting a gift level and definition for major donor that aligns with your organization’s data and values. If your team isn’t ready to make the ask, have them start by being in the (Zoom) room. Build your team.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Are you ready? They are almost definitely not thinking about it in September, or counting down the days.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This is augmented with what was found was needed via interviews with the makers of digital solutions and what was learned from quantitative research on the readiness of civil society organizations to develop technology. The goal of a framework for building public good technology is not to evaluate the quality of technology.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), the definition of” mentor is a person who has the expertise to help another develop their career…” A mentee or protege is a person who is “under the wing” of the mentor to protect and help the mentee develop their skills or trade over time. Mentor/Mentee Defined I wish I had a mentor.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Updating our definition of racial equity to a changing world . Applying this broader definition of racial equity to the full set of grants on Candid’s racial equity site yields a more complete picture of how this funding has grown over the past decade. . arts, education, health) or use any number of approaches (e.g.,

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’re ready to make the good stuff happen, but how do you get started? Kelly is an excellent presenter, she was so well prepared, and her points were spot on – I DEFINITELY plan to take advantage of your and Kelly’s generous offers for a 20-minute consult regarding year-end fundraising plans.” ” FAQ.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Are you ready for grants? 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. These are key questions to help you make sure your organization has the best shot of winning more funding.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video. Setting up to record video takes time, whether it’s prepping the space or getting yourself camera-ready. There are a couple reasons why we do this.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, there are definite costs associated with operating at the state level, filing with the IRS, and registering for charitable solicitation. To prepare and gauge your readiness, check out our full article, What are the advantages/disadvantages of becoming a nonprofit organization? Whatever you decide, we’re here to help.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

You have a compelling case to make; chances are, the right people are ready to listen. This podcast is definitely worth a listen: How should you approach audience research? Here's my three-point strategy. Ask companies to step up and support you NOW. Its the smart way to stay ahead of future challenges. Marketing Your Cause 1.

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JUNE 6, 2011

When we finally asked when our waffles would be ready, the waitress, opened the waffle irons, saw the scorched waffles, then dumped them in the trash. Are you writing the letter at the moment you need it or do you have a letter ready to tweak and use whenever it’s needed? Make sure you thank them appropriately.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

6 Steps to Plan a Fundraiser Holding a fundraiser is definitely not a “build it and they will come” activity. You know how much you want to raise, you feel good that your fundraiser is a great way to represent your nonprofit, and you’re ready to go! Okay – you’ve set your goal! But wait – slow down, skipper! Now you need to plan.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Strange and Unusual Grant Funding Sources Let’s suppose that you’re not quite ready for grant funding for a moment. Local Sources Local sources, like your local chamber of commerce are, by its very definition, designed to support your area’s businesses. Where do you turn?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! From choosing your project to the day before launch, we’ll walk you through every step so you jump into your campaign confident and ready to raise some funds. You’re ready to go. Don’t despair.

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HSF House

JUNE 10, 2024

Transitioning from camp counselor from a camper is definitely something that has been a full-circle moment for me. The first week of having to wake up before the sun just to get ready was a tough transition but ultimately ended up being worth it.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

If you're contemplating a move to Office 365, definitely keep an eye out for one of these free events. Understand the basics : Are you ready for Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofits? Ready to make the leap? Office 365 Resources. Check your eligibility for Office 365 for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Are your final fundraising appeals ready to go? It's definitely not too late to send out a few more quick reminders to your supporters that there's still time to make a donation in 2012. At Network for Good, we're gearing up for the busiest time for year-end donations.

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MAY 11, 2023

You’re better off spending your time building a donor base and doing other kinds of fundraising while you get yourself ready for grants. Definitely don’t assume that you will get a grant again next year unless the funder tells you to expect it. So, if you aren’t ready to spend the money in the next year or so, don’t look for grants.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

All these great sessions have you ready to talk through the possibilities with your fellow grantmakers? And definitely don’t miss the main stage conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph. Check out their session, The Future of Grantmaking: Navigating AI Trends in Philanthropy.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s definitely not as many as we would like. Less is definitely more! If not…well, there’s more work to do on it before it’s ready to send out. But look: even if your open rate is only 25%, you are connecting with one quarter of your email list, and that’s significant. Still, we all want better open rates.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Definitely don’t assume that the money will somehow show up! When to Start Thinking About Getting Paid If you expect to have money coming in beyond what you need to cover program expenses during your budget’s fiscal year, you are ready to think about a nonprofit salary for yourself. If not, you need to focus on increasing your revenue.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Are you ready to really understand how to get the most actionable data out of your fund accounting system? And definitely don’t miss the main stage conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph. She will also highlight general best practices for basic design principles for data visualization to make your reports easier to understand.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Provide common definitions so everyone is grounded in what you are talking about. And when it’s ready, be sure to make it easy to access for all applicants. Make sure they understand how terms like intellectual property and third-party information relate to your AI tools.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

With a fundraising task, there definitely comes a point of diminishing returns. Are you ready? It means that sometimes, it’s better to call something finished than to spend lots of time with the niggly little things trying to make them perfect when in reality they’re already good enough. We launch next Friday!

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JULY 11, 2022

There are some definite “how to” steps you can follow, but success in getting corporate sponsors is about uncovering the specific company’s needs, interests, and expectations from their sponsor experience. Before you go after sponsors, have these ready: Sponsor packet or invitation detailing levels and benefits. Also be ready to share.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 27, 2023

Next time, they may be ready to go solo, or organize a team of their own! There Are No Losers, But We Definitely Won” Do not underestimate the power of a friendly competition. A positive team fundraising experience can be a great introduction to peer-to-peer fundraising. Once someone has tried it out with a group, who knows?

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JUNE 18, 2023

What Nonprofit Leadership Really Is By definition, a leader is someone in a position of authority with the responsibility to guide a group. Be ready to paint the picture of where you’re going and then motivate folks to join you for the journey. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams. Leading people.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

I’ve also included some short definitions and examples to keep you or other members of your team from getting confused on how to create great goals, objectives, and outcomes. I’m not a big fan of reinventing the wheel or wasting time, so I’ve created a tool to help you do this.

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