Clairification

OCTOBER 30, 2023

People keep telling you to add more text messaging to your communications strategy, right? It’s a mobile world, and you need to reach people where they are. But how do you actually get people to opt in to text messages and grow your contact list? Let’s explore five ways to get your supporters to consent to receiving texts. It’s a Mobile World After All You already have an inkling why your nonprofit needs to be texting.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. Even as overall giving slumps, this increase is significant because it means that more organizations are receiving reliable funding on a monthly basis. To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt. By Sara Herschander Allison Bailey, NurPhoto, AP Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The traditional approach of giving board seats to individuals with a long history of significant donations disqualifies younger professionals. It's time to rethink what qualifies someone to be a board member. Here are some tips on how to attract and engage the next generation of board members.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This step-by-step guide to covers absolutely everything you need to know about how to start an association in the USA.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 30, 2023

BryteBridge announced a new BryteBridge Connect membership program to help nonprofits meet state and federal compliance requirements. A BryteBridge Connect membership offers organizational compliance, nonprofit education, and support.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Season 3, Episode 31 In this episode, co-hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the intricate world of fundraising campaigns. They explore the key differences between capital campaigns and comprehensive campaigns, helping you understand which one might be the right choice for your organization. Amy and Andrea discuss the pros and cons of each […] The post Podcast: Choosing the Right Fundraising Campaign: Capital vs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Northrup- and GM-turnaround agent Kent Kresa is giving the money to the California Science Center, which houses and displays historically important spacecraft and aircraft in a new facility and offers programs for the public. By Maria Di Mento California Science Center Foundation Kent Kresa and daughter Kiren Kresa-Reahl at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On the opening day of CEP’s first conference in four years, what a joy it was to welcome so many leaders in philanthropy to CEP2023.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Learn how balancing creativity with structure can help your nonprofit foster innovation — without compromising your mission and goals. The post 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If your organization is planning a capital campaign, it’s likely that you’re discussing whether to hire external help. However, that’s usually the wrong question. The question you should ask yourself is this: What support do we really need to make our campaign a success — internally and externally? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Each organization is […] The post Hire a Capital Campaign Consultant vs.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. Here grant professionals worry about wearing orange jumpsuits because they wrote the report that said everything was fine when in reality it wasn’t.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Issue 170 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! And Happy Halloween! It’s the spookiest Fundraising Weekly of the year! Is it just the ghosts and ghouls that are giving you a scare this season? Or is the impending year-end fundraising rush giving the skeletons and spiders a run for their money? Fear not. Download this year-end fundraising checklist to keep yourself on track!

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Curious on how to write a nonprofit strategic plan? Read our step-by-step guide to discover three different planning models, prevent common mistakes, and learn from the best examples of strategic plans.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit. These areas include marketing, contracts, compensation, and writing for more than one client.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What causes your employees to clock into work every day? The obvious answer is their compensation. But what causes them to strive to do their best work, go the extra mile to complete projects, and expand their skills to create more value at your business? The answer is engagement!

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Know Before You Go This year, GrantSummit is bringing all the grant pros to our hometown, Kansas City, Missouri! Assel Grant Services (AGS) is based here in the Heartland Chapter with staff spanning Kansas to Virginia and from Ohio down to Kentucky. If this is your first time in Kansas City, keep reading for insider tips on restaurants and things to see.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As we near the end of another extraordinary year, the Double the Donation team is thrilled to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve taken in our 2023 Year in Review. Throughout these last twelve months, we’ve seen remarkable growth, exciting developments, and forward-thinking strategies emerge.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethics: The Ethics of Program Design: Plans and Partners Session 5 of the Ethics Series Creating a high-quality grant proposal can be challenging when organizations may also be designing the program at the same time. Alignment to the mission of the organization and its strategic plan versus chasing funding can lead to ethical questions. This can become even more complicated when adding community partners to a grant project.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the symbiotic relationship between technology and grant funding offers positive change within communities worldwide. This means the ability to leverage technological advancements is bringing about a seismic shift in how grant funding is accessed, managed, and utilized. Furthermore, it seems to be ushering in a new era of empowerment and efficiency for community service initiatives.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. This can make the creation of grant budgets a very speculative process. In addition, agencies may not know when they write the grant exactly how they will sustain the program after the federal grant is finished.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant makers are often reluctant to support the risky work of grass-roots groups struggling to build peace in the Middle East and elsewhere. But they need us now more than ever. By Perry Cammack Mohammed Zaanoun A reporter with +972 Magazine, a grantee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, shot this photo in Gaza City on Oct. 10, 2023, following Israeli airstrikes.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. Here grant professionals worry about wearing orange jumpsuits because they wrote the report that said everything was fine when in reality it wasn’t.

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