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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Make sure to get your team together well before your next fundraising campaign so you’re ready to roll when the donations come in. Make sure they’re ready to go as soon as the donations come in. I would definitely send something by mail a few times a year. Find board members, staff, and volunteers to help you with this.

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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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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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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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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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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

Make sure to get your team together well before your next fundraising campaign so you’re ready to go when the donations come in. Make sure they’re ready to go as soon as the donations come in. I would definitely send something by mail a few times a year. Find board members, staff, and volunteers to help you with this.

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Greater Giving

JULY 11, 2024

Revenue Streams Sponsorships The most important thing about sponsorships is having a packet and letter ready to go. You will definitely meet your fundraising goal if you can manage that. Then you’ll definitely hit your fundraising goal! Try to raise 60-70% of your paddle raise total before the event.

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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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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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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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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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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

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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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. This report means the auditor thought they couldn’t issue a definitive opinion on the nonprofit. However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Why Do I Need an Audit?

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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

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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Get Fully Funded

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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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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Get Fully Funded

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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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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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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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

I'm ready to give back!) This donation drive happens outside businesses, so it's definitely cause marketing, in my opinion. Stacy's Pita Chips is selling apple pies with a small cutout representing the tiny sliver of startup funding going to women founders. (I I wonder if they need someone to eat all these tiny slices? ??

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Get Fully Funded

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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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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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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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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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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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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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Donors like giving to a project that has been thought through and is ready to launch. While fundraising types and needs may differ, the practices used to boost potential have a definite overlap. Plan and share precisely what you will do with funds earned. Is School Fundraising the Same as Nonprofit Fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

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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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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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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Get Fully Funded

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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Just Write Grants

APRIL 8, 2024

If you answered B or C, you're definitely not alone. So, get ready to unleash your inner design whiz with these best practices! Does wrangling content for your nonprofit's newsletter feel most like: a) A walk in the park with a basket full of adorable puppies? b) Chasing butterflies through a hurricane? The good news?

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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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