Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Does wading into a room full of strangers terrify you? Are you sure you’ll have nothing to say? Afraid you’ll embarrass yourself with your tied-up tongue? Never fear. I’m an introvert who likes people, but I find the idea of glad-handing, networking or otherwise behaving like my extroverted colleagues intimidating. And I’ve been doing this […] The post 5 Donor relations tips for shy people appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Attract and hire talented candidates from LinkedIn’s pool of 24+ million nonprofit professionals. Eligible nonprofits get a discount. Learn more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The progressive social sector needs to take a hard look at the gap between its views on identity and those of the people it claims to represent. By Eboo Patel Illustration by Elizabeth Haugh, The Chronicle of Philanthropy; Photos by iStock The progressive social sector needs to take a hard look at the gap between its views on identity and those of the people it claims to represent.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today is Giving Tuesday 2024! As many of us begin our holiday shopping and meal preparations, it is also a time to reflect on the season’s true spirit of kindness. Spending time with family and friends, attending parties, enjoying shows, going to events, traveling, and exchanging gifts often define our holidays. It’s easy to get swept up in the festivities and forget to pause and reflect on what the season truly means.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress. By Jie Jenny Zou Courtesy of Mallory Erickson Mallory Erickson says fundraising should be rooted in deepening connections and belonging. Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

By Paul Clolery and Richard H. Levey GivingTuesday 2024 appears to be off to a solid start, aided by the push many charities began days before the actual GivingTuesday of December 3. “Yesterday (the pre-push) was really strong for our NPOs, which was encouraging to see,” said a spokesperson for platforms GoFundMe and Classy. The Classy platform data was showing organizations are “generally holding strong compared to last year, and we are seeing an uptick in big gifts coming online,” according to

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There may be a lot of pressure to hit fundraising goals. After all, your nonprofit depends on that revenue to continue its mission's work. But all that pressure doesn't have to feel so intense.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Data privacy is a critical issue for businesses and organizations of all sizes, including nonprofits. As charitable organizations rely heavily on donor support, ensuring the security of donor data is paramount. Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At age 13, when most young people are figuring out how to navigate middle school, Shrusti Amula started the Rise N Shine Foundation. By Stephanie Beasley L’Oreal Paris USA Shrusti Amula, right, with COO Vayun Amula, assemble emergency food packages at Rise N Shine, an organization that Shrusti founded to reduce food waste through composting and food-recovery.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An estimated $84 trillion wealth transfer to the next generation has begun, and early signs show that inheritors aren’t using their wealth like their parents and grandparents did. “NextGen” is gaining opportunities to spend, save, invest, and, importantly, give in their way. According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in cha

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Fiverr today launched its first-ever Nonprofit Hub, Fiverr for Nonprofits, offering discounts to nonprofits using the Fiverr platform, spotlighting specialized freelance talent, providing helpful resources and case studies, and supporting organizations as they navigate their growth plans in 2025 and beyond.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Jose Luis Magana/AP Through her giving and advocacy, Melinda French Gates has championed paid family leave, support for caregivers, and making child care less expensive. The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. Staff who collaborate with board members to find the unique strengths and connections of each person are enriching their organization.

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The Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Whether it’s a group of volunteers frustrating staff by not taking their roles seriously or a new political campaign manager stepping on the toes of the volunteers who’ve been running things for weeks, conflict between volunteers and staff is all too common. Communication lapses, tension builds, and sometimes, sparks fly. It’s natural, and solving these conflicts is part of every volunteer manager’s job.

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Future Fundraising Now

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A ten-week series on things you should know about fundraising. Trust knowledge, not instinct. It doesn’t matter how smart you are — your instinct about how fundraising should be is untrustworthy. Three main reasons for this: You are not your donor. Demographically (probably), psychographically (almost surely). What works for you is unlikely to work for them.

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Fluxx

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tata Trusts Medical Grants offer financial aid for medical treatments. Learn how to apply, eligibility criteria, and how Fluxx simplifies the grant management process.

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