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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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

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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Clairification

DECEMBER 2, 2024

If you have board members who aren’t giving a monetary gift… If you have board members who are just seeing what they can “get away with” … If you have board members who could definitely make a larger gift… If you’ve got board members telling you their service is their gift… You’ve got a problem.

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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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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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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

9495, putting the bill through “regular order” by being granted a Rule from the House Rules Committee, which the bill will definitely get at today’s Rules Committee meeting, according to Mark Micali, vice president of Government Affairs at The Nonprofit Alliance in Washington, D.C. House Rules Committee will consider H.R Section 4 of H.R.9495

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And definitely go out of your way to Google and look for new funding sources regularly. You don’t want to pull an all-nighter to write an important grant proposal and you definitely don’t want to wait until the last minute to hit ‘Submit’. I’ve listed only some of the function of GSuite so definitely check it out.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Grants definitely have their place in a healthy fundraising plan. You should certainly do the research to find out what grant opportunities are a good fit for you and do the work to get ready to go after grants. If you build it, they will come” is definitely not applicable to fundraising! grants to fund their operations.

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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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Planned Giving

APRIL 19, 2024

” To explain planned giving, let’s start with a definition: Planned giving is any major gift, made during a lifetime or at death, as part of a donor’s overall financial and estate planning. If you’re ready to move the needle to help this world, act big. Unfortunately, only 1% of all nonprofits “get this.”

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

First, the traditional definition of increasing capacity to get closer to solving a given problem. Second, the innovative definition of changing the system in which the problem exists to reduce the size of the problem. The report authors offer two criteria for achieving scale.

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MARCH 6, 2023

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! Choose the right fundraising events for your small nonprofit and get ready to put your organization’s face out there in the community, attract new donors, and raise lots of money!

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Smaller nonprofits can definitely benefit from #GivingTuesday. Get Ready for #GivingTuesday. There's lots of room for the 2 million plus charities in the world to try it out. So far, mostly large charities are benefiting from #GivingTuesday. Smaller organizations have remained at 5 percent of all the online donations.

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JULY 9, 2023

You’ve outgrown your space, and you’re ready for your first capital campaign! First Things First…Are You Really Ready for Your First Capital Campaign? This is definitely NOT a “build it and they will come” activity, meaning just because you post a Facebook fundraiser asking for $750,000 that you’ll get it. It’s a big deal!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2014

” 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? Understand the basics : Are You Ready for Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofits? Ready to make the leap?

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APRIL 23, 2023

There is actually never a good time to use Dear friend that I can think of, but definitely don’t do it here! If they’re involved with your nonprofit, definitely thank them for both their donation and their service with something like “ Thank you Jane for always giving and for serving on the gala committee.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

Here are some more resources to help you manage remote staff effectively: Robert Moskowitz's "Are You Ready to Telecommute" is an objective checklist to help you decide if your organization is ready for telecommuting. The Citrix free kit on How to Build Your Workshifting Strategy is definitely worth checking out.

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