Clairification

JANUARY 29, 2024

M onterey Bay Aquarium shares the love with their donors. Last year, you posted about sending donors valentines, which I came across a bit too late in the game, so I sent emails. But, this year, I kept that idea and planned for it, and sent handmade valentines to my top level donors. I felt like I was in 2nd grade with my glue stick and doilies, but the response has been amazing!

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 29, 2024

I was honored to be invited to give the opening keynote at Food for the Poor. I had the good fortune to work with Barbara Mari in the past and her new role at Food for the Poor is Senior Director Major & Regional Giving. One of the questions that was asked afterwards was, "When we call donors who have been giving and they say they can't give or give less this year.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

No nonprofit would fulfill its mission without creating an annual plan. Here is some guidance for creating a successful annual plan.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 29, 2024

Roy and Diana Vagelos are giving a boost to the School of Arts & Sciences at the embattled Ivy By Maria Di Mento David DeBalko Diana and Roy Vagelos are longtime donors to higher education, medicine, and science. Plus, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, McCombs School, CUNY’s journalism school, and Dickinson College all got big gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

DonorDrive partnered with Chariot to use its DAFpay solution, enabling DonorDrive clients to accept DAF payments through existing forms.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 29, 2024

Season 3, Episode 43 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt discuss what to do when your feasibility study results are disappointing. They emphasize the importance of not letting fear of disappointing results deter you from conducting a feasibility study, as it provides crucial data for making informed decisions. They share insights on how […] The post Podcast: Navigating Disappointing Feasibility Study Results for a Successful Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campa

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

Even the most generous donors may tire of repeated asks for gifts. Here are five tips to engage donors and raise the funds you need.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 29, 2024

Curiosity, transparency, diversity, vulnerability, and collaboration. At PEAK Grantmaking , these qualities and practices of emergent learning are an everyday endeavor that the team embraces in their work and advocates to members. Unlike traditional, linear modes of learning, emergent learning organizations like PEAK are dedicated to continually learning, sharing, and evolving , which is one of their guiding Principles.

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OneCause

JANUARY 29, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful revenue-boosting strategy. Explore this list of the top peer-to-peer fundraising platforms to streamline your campaigns.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ask anyone who's used a hotspot — odds are they'll tell you how convenient it is to be able to connect to the Internet from practically anywhere. TechSoup works with Mobile Beacon to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to nonprofits and libraries, and our members use them in myriad ways. Interested in using some in your work? Here are a few ideas for what you can do with them.

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re:Charity

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the United States, the number of college applications is trending upward. For the 2023-2024 academic year, more than 1.2 million prospective students submitted applications using the Common Application, and each student. The post 5 Key Software Features for College Application Management appeared first on re: charity.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 29, 2024

I believe in giving donors a chance to self-select as a way of engaging them in your cause. The approach outlined in this post is easy, it provides great information, and it helps you create a list of people who self-select as being interested in what you’re doing. When Donors Self-Select, Good Things Happen When […] The post Engage Campaign Donors by Inviting Them to Self-Select appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2024

Among the lessons we learned from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is that when we take bold steps to stave off financial catastrophe for families who face it, we can substantially reduce child poverty. The Annie E. Casey Foundation ’s 2024 Race for Results report suggests that continued efforts are needed to address persistent disparities in child well-being.

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Soapbox Exchange

JANUARY 29, 2024

Issue 183 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Wondering how you can boost nonprofit donations by using popups? Attend this free webinar on February 15 to learn how to drive traffic to your donations pages, encourage site visitors to subscribe to your newsletters, and more! Scroll on down for curated fundraising content related to AI fundraising, recurring donations, and nonprofit industry trends!

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, acquiring funds to power your mission is one of your biggest responsibilities. With over $300 billion in fundraising revenue donated in 2023 alone, finding reliable revenue sources might seem simple.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 29, 2024

Stuck in a funding rut? We all know the drill – grants feel like endless paperwork, donations trickle in like a leaky faucet, and your board keeps asking, "Have we tried bake sales yet?" You're not alone. Many nonprofits feel stuck in a funding rut, relying heavily on a single source that doesn't quite cut it. It's time to break free and unlock a vibrant ecosystem of diverse funding possibilities.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an opportunity for companies to give back to the communities they operate in and boost their reputations at the same time. From creating matching gift programs to improving your company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, there are several ways to get involved.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2024

The City of Los Angeles recently announced plans to “renovate” the Hollywood Walk of Fame , the world-famous 1.3-mile section of Hollywood Boulevard centered on the Chinese Theater. Pretty much every tourist who first visits Los Angeles walks along Hollywood Boulevard trying to figure out who Charles Bickford was (hint: great character actor with two stars, one for movies and one for TV, but largely forgotten except for folks like me who love classic films and Turner Classic Movies)

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Every nonprofit professional’s dream is to cultivate a donor community full of lifelong supporters. However, achieving this goal requires lots of long-term strategic moves and outreach from your team. These activities represent donor development, a critical process for nonprofits looking to establish a foothold in their community.

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