Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Donor motivations are the “why” that drives their support of your nonprofit. By Ryan Carpenter For the last several years, nonprofits have struggled to make ends meet due to falling revenue, rising inflation, and an increase in community needs. Learn how to uncover those motivations and inspire more support in this guide.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2024

They’re loyal to your mission, dedicated to your success, and willing to rally to help you achieve your goals. One of the best ways to identify your most enthusiastic donors is by looking closely at demographics. For example, if many of your donors are runners, organize a fun run to benefit your nonprofit.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On February 14, Candid launched Demographics via Candid, a campaign through which we partner with organizations across the social sector to encourage demographic data sharing. In line with that goal, Candid recently made refinements to the way we collect data about race and ethnicity. What’s changed?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal. If you aren’t sure where to start with organizing your nonprofit’s auction, you’ve come to the right place!

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give. Year-End Fundraising Campaign Goal Planning Set specific goals for year-end fundraising and donor engagement.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

Question: Is your nonprofit ready for a rebrand? Sometimes, a nonprofit needs to reevaluate what is or isn’t working. Small changes can go a long way in revamping a nonprofit’s image. Direction – Maybe the nonprofit was founded with a mission that has evolved over time.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. SMART Goals for the Year : Focus on long-term achievements.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. The post Removing cost as a barrier to nonprofit training appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As a membership organization that educates, connects, and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) looks to sites like Candid’s GuideStar for data to support their nonprofit programs and recruitment. An updated Candid Profile checks all those boxes. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

Together, we are reducing the reporting burden on nonprofits and supporting the sector to better track funding disparities discernible in relation to race/ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and ability status. The largest environmental nonprofits are slower to diversify their leadership demographics compared to large nonprofits in general.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started! Read Blackbaud’s recent report from The Resilient Nonprofit that highlights fundraising giving trends and outcomes. Recurring donations can provide nonprofits with steady income, improving long-term financial stability.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

There’s a sentence that every communications professional at a nonprofit has heard (and if you’re like me, dreads): “We need a toolkit for that launch.” Why it doesn’t work In nonprofits, marketing, communications, and fundraising functions often overlap. So why were we expecting our partners to do so?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

A target audience is developed with demographics and there are some vital elements you need. Demographics includes hundreds of attributes, such as age, gender, education, and socioeconomic factors. The most critical milestone in the framework is the annual goal, such as revenue and donor retention.

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Candid

JANUARY 18, 2022

This year, as part of our commitment to bring greater value to nonprofits, we’re launching Candid Seals of Transparency with a fresh, new look. Claim your free Candid nonprofit profile and earn a Seal today to: . Manage your organization’s online identity : Choose what tens of millions of potential donors see about your nonprofit. .

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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. Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 26, 2023

No matter what kind of nonprofit you run, the annual fund is always important. The more money you can raise, the better your chances are at achieving your organization’s goals. Why is it important for your nonprofit? There are many reasons why an Annual Fund is important for your nonprofit.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again: it’s time to disprove the overhead myth for nonprofits. Not quite.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. However, finding the right employees is a multi-step process and can sometimes lead your nonprofit to the wrong answer. The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

From recruitment to training to stewardship, volunteer management helps your organization keep an effective and devoted staff of volunteers ready to aid your nonprofit with events, daily tasks, marketing, and more. Training After you’ve recruited people to help your nonprofit, they need to know what they’re going to be doing for you.

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amplifi

APRIL 18, 2024

According to Nonprofits Source , 55 percent of people who engage with nonprofits on social media take some sort of follow-up action. READ MORE: Is your nonprofit suffering from boring storytelling? And certain platforms appeal to some demographics more than others. And that’s just scratching the surface! It depends!

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Despite annual donations decreasing the 2023 CauseVox Giving Study found that individuals, especially the younger demographic, remain steadfast in their commitment to philanthropic endeavors. Campaign planning is the ideal way to ensure your campaign goals align with your organization’s goals.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. In this guide, we’ll walk through common event formats and considerations to help your nonprofit plan events that supporters will want to attend again and again.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Remember that marketing for nonprofit organizations is not only about fundraising. These can be quarterly or annual goals. Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 8, 2024

Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu Building an effective nonprofit outreach strategy must be approached thinking about everyone your organization touches: recipients, donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, board, and employees of the organization. How to build a nonprofit outreach strategy: Identify your goals.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of creating a meaningful message when a nonprofit wants to engage with their donors. With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. The Brand Story.

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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2021

But, when you re-imagine donation pledges to be optimized for the digital space, donation pledges arise as a huge opportunity and can provide serious benefits for your nonprofit. If you use the CauseVox fundraising thermometer, donors can see your progress and the amount of time left for you to reach your goals. Who And When To Ask.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This was a considerable commitment, but many in the sector saw a need to measure the impact and effectiveness of such funding—specifically, whether the funds were going to nonprofits led by communities of color or to more traditional, white-led institutions. In 2015, we began asking all grantseekers to provide demographic data.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 5, 2021

Video: , [link] [link] Four Horsemen of the Nonprofit board Apocalypse: Failure to understand and/or adopt nonprofit best practices Poor board diversity (e.g.,

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 2, 2024

Text-to-Donate As we approach the new year, it's the perfect time to strategize how your organization will achieve its goals. Read The 4 ‘Hows’ of “How Many Messages Should Nonprofits Send?”. Recurring donations provide a stable revenue stream, utilized by 45% of nonprofits. Not sure how many texts your organization should send?

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