Hands-On Fundraising
JULY 16, 2024
First, why does donor retention matter? Ah, donor retention. We talk about it often. But why does it matter? Acquiring new donors is hard and often expensive. (You still need to do it.) So not doing all you can to keep the donors you have is like tossing money out the window. Prioritize retention! Also… […] The post Your donor retention how-to appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
JULY 16, 2024
It’s summer! I hope you’ll get a chance to take a vacation or just some time off. It may be quieter at your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors. Summer is a great time to do some relationship building. You should communicate with your donors at least once a month and that includes the summer months. Don’t make the mistake of taking a vacation from your donor communication.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 16, 2024
The right’s politicized calls to “follow the money” speak to a very real need for donor transparency and nonprofit oversight. By Benjamin Soskis iStockphoto The right’s politicized calls to “follow the money” speak to a very real need for donor transparency and nonprofit oversight.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
JULY 16, 2024
At the heart of the Latino Community Foundation’s (LCF) mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos are our most passionate advocates: the members of our Latino Giving […] The post How Giving Circles Have Shaped the Latino Community Foundation’s Grantmaking — And What Comes Next appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 16, 2024
While nonprofit and mutual aid organizations have honed their disaster services in a city frequently battered by severe weather, some now find themselves drained by repeat deadly events. By James Pollard, Associated Press HOUSTON Annie Mulligan, AP photo Meals on Wheels employees prepare bags of food for clients on July 12 in Houston. Staff deliver hot meals as well as shelf-stable items to clients daily, many of whom are still without power after Hurricane Beryl.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 16, 2024
The goal of the investment is to produce sustainable jobs and a shift toward clean energy and away from carbon intensive industries in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Senegal, Malaysia and Indonesia. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press Open Society Foundations made its first new commitment after a years-long internal reorganization, pledging $400 million over eight years to support green economic development.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 16, 2024
Want to diversify your organization's fundraising streams? Add corporate philanthropy to the mix to help achieve your long-term goals.
Strategic Grants
JULY 16, 2024
When we think of due diligence in fundraising and philanthropy, often the focus is on the donor conducting due diligence on the beneficiary organisation. While it is important that for-purpose organisations demonstrate they are a good fit and a good investment for prospective funders, it is equally important to ensure those you are seeking donations and grants from: Align with your organisation’s values; Do not pose a reputational risk; and, Comply with relevant laws and the FIA Code for accepti
Blue Avocado
JULY 16, 2024
Improve how your nonprofit evaluates, recognizes, and motivates its employees. Previous articles on Blue Avocado have discussed the challenges organizations face when designing performance appraisal systems. How often should they be done? What should be measured? Should they be tied to pay increases? These are just a few of the questions you will need to answer when designing or enhancing your performance appraisal process.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 16, 2024
Data Axle unveiled its AI-ready data, multi-touch attribution, advanced predictive modeling, and natural language processing capabilities.
GrantNews
JULY 16, 2024
How important is Alcohol Abuse Awareness to you and your family? It’s vital that we expand awareness to better meet the challenges of identifying and treating this disease. In fact, improving our alcohol abuse awareness helps us better understand the problem. What’s more, it helps us to know how and where to get the necessary resources and treatment directly to individuals and families suffering with this addiction.
Candid
JULY 16, 2024
We’re hearing from many nonprofit fundraisers that it’s harder than ever to drive revenue growth. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , in 2023, the number of donors was down three years in a row, while Giving USA found that total individual giving fell 2.4%, adjusted for inflation. To add to the challenges of rising costs and tepid donor response, election campaigns in 2024 are driving media saturation and higher advertising costs.
re:Charity
JULY 16, 2024
It’s a well-known fact that major donors play a significant role in driving nonprofit missions forward. 88% of fundraising revenue comes from 12% of donors, meaning a small percentage of dedicated major. The post How to Retain Your Nonprofit’s Major Donors: 4 Strategies appeared first on re: charity.
Blackbaud
JULY 16, 2024
Annual funds are crucial to the success of a nonprofit. They’re an incredible pool of unrestricted funds that can support your mission, keep the lights on, and pay your staff. But how do we as nonprofit fundraisers go about getting those coveted unrestricted dollars? Here’s how targeted appeals are working for us: Promoting matching gifts Focusing on a theme Experimenting with AI I am the Development Manager for After School Matters (ASM), a medium-large nonprofit that provides after-school prog
re:Charity
JULY 16, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving corporate environment, implementing smart methods of employee engagement is more crucial than ever. Engaged employees are not only more productive and motivated, but they also. The post 14 Innovative Methods of Employee Engagement to Consider appeared first on re: charity.
Center for Major Gifts
JULY 16, 2024
Does Your Nonprofit Measure Up? Download printer-friendly version of the above chart. The post 7 Pillars of Nonprofit Marketing Success appeared first on Center for Major Gifts.
Just Write Grants
JULY 16, 2024
I know firsthand the juggling act that grant writing can be. Deadlines feel like they're constantly looming; crafting a winning narrative requires creativity and focus, and let's face it, staying fueled for the long haul is crucial. But over the years, I've discovered some amazing tools and tricks that have transformed my workday. These are the products of late nights fueled by caffeine, brainstorming sessions fueled by colorful pens, and a real desire to find ways to stay focuse
HSF House
JULY 16, 2024
As I have continued to create sculptural products that are meant to address philosophical questions, I am seeing how my work may contribute to important contemporary conversations in my own fields and new discourse in other disciplines. The conceptual art movement gained momentum in the 20th century, and the focuses of participating artists can be generalized as creating art objects not with the explicit goal of creating aesthetic beauty, but rather as leveraging aesthetic qualities of material
The NonProfit Times
JULY 16, 2024
Experience management and direct response fundraising firm Moore has released its Moore Audience-Centric Testing Suite (ACTS), a packaged suite of testing tools designed to enhance the effectiveness of fundraising creative and communications across all marketing channels. According to the firm, Moore ACTS brings together psychometric research from the Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab , data insights from SimioCloud , a Moore company, generative AI techniques, and omnichannel analytics.
HSF House
JULY 16, 2024
During this summer semester, I have been conducting my scholarly research which is based in Thomasville Georgia. The focus of my study is to determine whether there were racial disparities in the adjudication of judges in Thomas County, Georgia. This topic most definitely contributes a larger voice in the field in political science. Studying the judicial process in Thomas county, Georgia illustrates the inequalities within the justice system, and provides more insight into broader societal dispa
Qgiv
JULY 16, 2024
Knowing your donors is essential to more effective fundraising! And at the heart of successful fundraising lies one key element—data. Managing your fundraising data can help engage your donors, reach your goals, and maximize your organization’s impact. But where do you start? This guide will walk you through the ins and outs of fundraising data management, providing practical tips and strategies to optimize your efforts.
HSF House
JULY 16, 2024
Art is one of the most powerful conduits for reflection, empathy, and change. My project, which examines an interplay between identity and safety through the everyday contents of women’s handbags, stands at the intersection of art and social consciousness. Throughout my series of paintings, I aim to illuminate broader themes of personal identity and societal pressures, particularly in the context of violence against women.
DoJiggy
JULY 16, 2024
Creating an annual report for your nonprofit organization is more than a mere obligation—it’s an opportunity to highlight your achievements, demonstrate transparency, and inspire continued support from donors and stakeholders. This guide will walk you through the essentials of crafting an impactful nonprofit annual report. What We’ll Cover What Is a Nonprofit Annual Report?
Instrumentl
JULY 16, 2024
There are many grant search databases on the market, but two of the most well-known are FoundationSearch and GrantHub. In this article, we’ll walk you through the features of FoundationSearch vs. GrantHub, their pricing, customer reviews, and another alternative to consider.
GiveSmart
JULY 16, 2024
From transforming administrative work to improving inefficiencies, artificial intelligence (AI) can do it all and has several features that could benefit nonprofits. There are several free AI tools nonprofits can use today to improve operations and gain more time to focus on their mission and impact. Two main types of AI are in use today: generative AI and predictive AI.
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