Clairification

JULY 18, 2024

While you no doubt want more donors of all sizes, you especially want loyal donors who make above average size gifts. Because that’s where you’ll get the greatest return on your investment. Today, let’s talk about major donors. Why? They account for the lion’s share of all contributed income. Studies show over 88% of all funds raised come from just 12% of donors.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 18, 2024

Want more event attendees? Who doesn't? Here are common reasons for low attendance and tactics you can use to boost it starting today.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

While making medical school free is a worthy endeavor, to truly transform health care, Bloomberg needs to think bigger. By Amy Schiller Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University Michael Bloomberg’s $1 billion gift to Johns Hopkins Medical School guarantees the money goes where it’s needed most, but it also ensures education remains a commodity. Students are still consumers paying for a service.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

As the old saying goes “Victory has a thousand fathers.” And few victories come as close to that claim as the successes wrought by funders and their grantees. It takes […] The post Four ‘T’s for Better Funding Relationships and Healthier Nonprofits appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2024

Imagine the impact your nonprofit could achieve if your stories captivated more hearts and inspired more actions. Great news: with the right storytelling techniques, this is entirely within reach. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you master the art of storytelling for your nonprofit. By following these steps, you can craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, drive engagement, and amplify your mission.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 18, 2024

[link] Year-end giving campaigns are a foundation of fundraising programs everywhere. Many nonprofits - both large and small alike - struggle to get them right. Sometimes the appeal letters are off the mark because they have the wrong tone. Even worse, committees try to “group think” their appeal letter resulting in watered-down pablum. Some organizations neglect their donors during the year, and are disappointed by lackluster giving from a list that has grown cool or even cold.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2024

PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected, or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.

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Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2024

Donor profiles are not reserved only for large nonprofits with thousands of donors and prospects. In five easy steps, even small shops can make a donor profile that provides powerful insights using data from just a few donors. Plan how you’ll use the donor profile Identify who you will analyze Select the type of data you want to collect Pinpoint where you’ll get the data Look for and use patterns in the data What Is a Donor Profile?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2024

Market research is part of the secret sauce for nonprofits' success. Here's how it can help your organization amplify its impact.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 18, 2024

[link] Year-end giving campaigns are a foundation of fundraising programs everywhere. Many nonprofits - both large and small alike - struggle to get them right. Sometimes the appeal letters are off the mark because they have the wrong tone. Even worse, committees try to “group think” their appeal letter resulting in watered-down pablum. Some organizations neglect their donors during the year, and are disappointed by lackluster giving from a list that has grown cool or even cold.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2024

SureImpact Nonprofit is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace to enhance nonprofits' efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

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GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Marketing, it’s the engine that powers nonprofit growth. If you are part of a nonprofit, we cannot stress enough, how essential it is to have a solid marketing strategy. To succeed, you must spread the word about your programs, attract volunteers, and rally supporters. In this age of rapidly advancing technology, this means that smart nonprofits are shifting to more online marketing content.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 18, 2024

One of the most common questions you’ll encounter is, “Do I need to hire a grant writer?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, this question is fundamental for every grant seeker embarking on their funding journey. GrantWriterTeam.com is going to let you in on a little secret: it’s entirely up to you and your organization. We understand that the decision to hire a grant writer depends on various factors unique to each grant seeker; the most important of which is what’s best for the s

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Future Fundraising Now

JULY 18, 2024

Everyone wants innovation. Because things could be better. And every innovation creates the need for more innovation. Fall asleep on the job, and you could find yourself caught in a trap. I recently came across a wonderful article in Mental Floss that tells us a thing or two about real-world innovation: The History of CTRL + ALT + DELETE. In the spring of 1981, a programmer named David Bradley was working on IBM’s personal computer project.

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Fluxx

JULY 18, 2024

Discover what a grant management system is, how it works, and why it's essential for organizations managing grants. Learn about the benefits and key features of grant management software.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2024

Improving Your Nonprofit’s Internal Culture: A Mini Guide Imagine you’re an entry-level nonprofit employee. What workplace culture would you want to be immersed in every day? Workplace A’s Culture: Each day starts on a positive note at this workplace, because everyone feels welcome and valued. All employees share the same vision and similar values, and individual contributions are celebrated.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

In the wake of the shooting at Saturday's Trump rally, Tim Dixon talks about the work of More in Common, which he co-founded after the murder of British politician Jo Cox, a close friend. By Drew Lindsay Dan Kitwood, Getty Images A memorial event at London’s Trafalger Square for Jo Cox, a member of British Parliament murdered in 2016 a week before Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

The tax treatment of private foundations and endowments, long relegated to the wastelands of Washington policy debate, is poised to gain visibility through the Republican vice presidential nominee. By Alex Daniels Carolyn Kaster/AP Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio has made his opposition to endowed wealth and the power wielded by progressive philanthropies a part of his political identity.

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