Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you're working for a small non-profit… one that is raising less than $1 million per year… then I have some bad news and some good news for you. First, let me give you the bad news: much of the information that is available online on how to raise more money does NOT apply for your organization. If you've taken webinars and classes and read e-books and thought to yourself, “We could never do that – we would have to hire 3 more fundraisers or spend $100,000 more on devel

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 22, 2024

We humans are quirky. You know fundraising is never as simple as asking for donations. Behind your ask is a world of study. We think about our language. We consider exactly what we’re asking for and why. And we keep the language clear and simple. We’re straightforward about the need and use stories to illustrate […] The post 12 human quirks you can use to fundraise better appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

JANUARY 22, 2024

Not as much as you might think. Yet people tell me all the time how much they’re afraid to ask wealthy people for major gifts. If you share those fears, it’s time for a little “Charity Clairity :” Contrary to what your gut may be telling you, NOT asking is not making would-be donors feel good. Quite the opposite, in fact. In this article, I’ll let you in on: Three major donor truths.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 22, 2024

Mostly, we get the Asking on lock. We get around to the Thank at some point (great thanks can really set your nonprofit apart and BOOSTS your fundraising results). And we Report - sometimes we just lump it in with a newsletter or annual report and call it good - but offering a tailored report back on gifts helps connect donors more deeply to the causes they love and values they express.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 22, 2024

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2024

By Philip Hackney Robert Alexander/Getty Images Volunteers register voters in Santa Fe, N.M. Congress needs to assess whether any cure it seeks to implement will be better or worse than the disease that it thinks afflicts the U.S. electoral system.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Download the report to glean insights from 939 fundraising professionals, benchmark your nonprofit's success, see where other nonprofits plan to invest their budget, learn how the nonprofit sector feels about AI, and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2024

The gift from Ronda Stryker follows a Lilly Endowment grant to UNCF to boost endowments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. By Maria Di Mento Spelman College Spelman College students celebrate a $100 million gift from Ronda Stryker and William Johnston at a ceremony commemorating the gift. The donation from Ronda Stryker follows a Lilly Endowment grant to UNCF to boost endowments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Here are five things you should do in the first six months of the year to make your digital ecosystem work better for your mission.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 22, 2024

Season 3, Episode 42 In this episode, hosts Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein dive deep into the world of soliciting major gifts, particularly focusing on the top 10 to 20 donors. Discover the strategic complexity behind soliciting these substantial gifts and why they can make or break your campaign’s success. The hosts emphasize the importance […] The post Podcast: Unlocking Major Gifts: The Art of Soliciting Top Donors appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Here are five things you should do in the first six months of the year to make your digital ecosystem work better for your mission.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

More Perfect released its "State Innovations in National Service & Volunteering" report, highlighting the case for volunteerism.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 22, 2024

The relationship between superstition and society’s decisions has been long standing. When a society believes in harmful superstitions, it can have a major impact on spending habits. And macroeconomic superstitions are quietly hard at work, right now! As we catapult into a technology-driven future, our current economy is subject to the effects of new and emerging superstitions.

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Soapbox Exchange

JANUARY 22, 2024

Issue 181 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Are you looking to plan some engaging fundraising events in 2024? Do you have events management software that fits your needs? Join us this Thursday to learn about the incredible features of the Soapbox Engage Events app , including a new release that allows event attendees and registrants to view and manage their own reservations via a user portal!

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Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 22, 2024

We recently invited people to tell us their most pressing campaign challenges and concerns. Some campaign challenges came up again and again. Capital Campaign Challenge: A Stalled Campaign Here’s an email we received from Barbara, a development director, about her the campaign challenge she is facing. I’ve changed her name, but her story is real […] The post A Cautionary Tale: The Stalled Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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re:Charity

JANUARY 22, 2024

When most nonprofit professionals think of soliciting sponsorships, they think of big companies with a long history of generosity through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Due to their size and success, The post Small Business Sponsors: 3 Tips for Acquiring Partnerships appeared first on re: charity.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 22, 2024

Mandatory Volunteering: Unique Tips for Boosting Impact Whether it’s a sorority, a food bank, or a socially responsible business, some organizations require their members to volunteer to build their skill sets and give back to their communities.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2024

Executive Directors are responsible for A LOT at a nonprofit organization. From managing staff to liaising with the board and vetting vendors to leading the fundraising, marketing, and mission delivery staff, Executive Directors play a significant role in the day-to-day operations and long-term success of their nonprofits. An Executive Director’s effective leadership is tethered to achieving an organization’s short and long-term goals.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Note: this is the first post written by our new Associate, Liz Rego (erego@seliger.com). Some federal agencies, like the Department of Education and the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA), but not all, publish forecasts of when certain funding opportunities will be issued, usually before the start of the federal fiscal year on October 1.

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