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Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?

Hands-On Fundraising

“Yay Us!” Be honest… is that what your donor communications read like? First, I want you to know that I’m pulling for you. And if you’re lucky enough to work for a nonprofit whose work you absolutely love and believe in, I’m thrilled for you. Seriously. Not everyone is so fortunate. But you know your […] The post Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?

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Extra! Knight Taps News Veteran to Lead Its Plan to Revitalize Local News

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has named Maribel Perez Wadsworth to be its next president, making the Cuban-American news veteran the foundation's first woman leader. By Alex Daniels Gesi Schilling Longtime Gannett executive Maribel Perez Wadsworth will be the next president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The John S. and James L.

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The Case for Direct Mail in the Digital Age

NonProfit PRO

As digital marketing grew from its nascency to sheer dominance over the past quarter century in relation to overall marketing spend, its century-old cousin, direct mail, was all but declared dead and supposedly relegated to the annals of history.

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ChatGPT Poses Ethical Quandaries for Nonprofits. Here’s How to Confront Them.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. By Kenna Barrett Getty Images When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

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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Focus on Your Staff to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Technology Strategy

NonProfit PRO

When you think about optimizing the use of technology for your nonprofit, you probably consider what mix of products you need to have in place. While the specific software choices you make are important, there’s another aspect of nonprofit technology that’s just as important — the people.

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Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective Launches New Cohort of Dial Fellows

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits can overlook the importance of communications. The Emerson Collective program seeks to change that. By Sara Herschander Barb Kinney Marie Zemler Wu, executive director of the nonprofit Foster America, at the Dial Fellows Summit last year. Nonprofits can overlook the importance of communications. The Emerson Collective program seeks to change that.

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Online Will Planners: Should Your Nonprofit Have One?

Planned Giving

Online will makers are everywhere you look these days. From Freewill, Rocket Lawyer, Trust & Will and GivingDocs to the comprehensive LegacyPlanner , it feels like everyone is offering their own version. And sometimes it seems like they all just appeared overnight, too. But the truth is, the industry has been around for decades — both US Legal Wills and LegalZoom had online versions more than 20 years ago.

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Giving Is Down — Except for DAFs, Says New Report

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Contributions to donor-advised funds defied 2022's downturn in giving, even outpacing gifts to foundations by nearly $30 billion. By Drew Lindsay Illustration by The Chronicle Defying the 2022 decline in giving, contributions to donor-advised funds climbed to new heights last year, albeit at a slower pace than usual, according to a new report.

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Vanguard Charitable Launches MyGiving, a Fresh Way to Help Donors Capitalize on Charitable Giving Patterns

NonProfit PRO

Designed to align values with giving strategies, MyGiving empowers donors to be thoughtful, effective, and consistent in their charitable giving.

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Deploying Funding for Scale: Four Lessons from Funders

Center for Effective Philanthropy

The conversation was focused on how investors and funders can adopt practices and mindsets that drive impactful solutions to scale.

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Turn your season of giving into a season of gratitude 

Candid

It’s true. People are more generous at the end of the year. So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record.

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Integration: The Ultimate Solution for Nonprofit Data Silos

Blackbaud

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. The challenge is due in part to data silos , or groups of raw data isolated from different departments. Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases.

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What You Can Expect from a Full Scale Major Gift Program

Gail Perry Group

What would happen if your team could expand into a full-scale major gifts program? Let's look at the results you'd achieve for your institution: Most of all - you guessed it - new funding would start flowing in. Your organization will identify more and better major gift prospects. Who would not want a cluster of high-net-worth donors on hand, ready to support your cause?

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How to Make a Forum on Your Nonprofit Website: 13 Steps + Best Software

Wild Apricot

Online forums are the perfect space to generate conversation between your members!

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Mastering the Art of Building Effective Relationships with Funders

Think and Ink Grants

In the world of nonprofit organizations, establishing meaningful connections with funders is paramount to success. The ability to secure funding often hinges on the strength of these relationships. Clarity in Communication: The Foundation of Trust One of the cornerstones highlighted below is the importance of clear and transparent communication. Effectively conveying your organization's mission, objectives, and the real-world impact of your projects lays the groundwork for a strong relationship

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3 Traps to Avoid in Year-End Fundraising

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Chris Maddocks Anxiety and uncertainty can lead to questionable online fundraising tactics. Don't adopt these practices, which yield only short-term gains.

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Federal Agency Series: National Endowment for the Arts

Assel Grant Services

NEA – National Endowment for the Arts Session 10 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the NEA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. We’ll then discuss the different centers which administer these different opportunities, including the financial information about each of these centers, block grants, and discretionary grants.

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How to use Storytelling to get more Donations on GivingTuesday

Greater Giving

Some tips and tricks for how to tell a compelling story and get more donations on GivingTuesday Recently we were joined by Victoria Leonhardt from GivingTuesday to talk about the power of GivingTuesday and how to harness it for your organization. Set Your GivingTuesday Goal Not every nonprofit will be using GivingTuesday to raise more funds. It’s also a great opportunity to find new donors, recruit volunteers, and raise awareness about your cause.

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9 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Elementary Schools

Big Fundraising Ideas

9 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Elementary Schools: Sparking Success and Community Support! Enhance community involvement in fundraising initiatives for your school. Fundraising serves as a cornerstone for the growth and development of elementary schools, enabling them to provide enriching experiences and resources for their students. It plays a vital role in bridging the gap between limited school budgets and the need for educational programs, extracurricular activities, and essential resource

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A Great Strategy to Assist Your ED with Daunting Capital Campaign Tasks

Capital Campaign Pro

Have trouble getting your Executive Director to make their calls, schedule appointments with major donors, and other capital campaign-related tasks? You’re not alone. Executive Directors Often Mean Well, But… I recently spoke with Marlene, a campaign director, whose Executive Director (Don) is wonderful in most every way, except — and this is a big exception […] The post A Great Strategy to Assist Your ED with Daunting Capital Campaign Tasks appeared first on Capital Camp

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How to Create Effective Fundraising Raffle Flyers

DoJiggy

Raffle fundraisers are a fantastic way to raise money and create excitement within a community. However, the success of your raffle largely depends on how effectively you promote it. This is where raffle flyers (fliers) come in. So download our raffle flyer examples or review the complete guide to help you design a raffle fundraiser flyer that’s engaging and drives participation.