Hands-On Fundraising
AUGUST 20, 2024
It’s been a long time, but I remember when I first began writing appeals. This was before we had access to the internet and a huge amount of information at our fingertips. I was smart enough to subscribe to Jerry Huntsinger’s newsletter, though. (On paper, mailed to me!) As I mentioned recently, I took my […] The post Beginner? How to write appeals that work appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
AUGUST 20, 2024
Stories come in many forms. You can tell a story with words, pictures, and videos. I prefer written stories, but others are drawn to videos. Some people might not have the time or energy to look at anything but a photo or infographic. Your nonprofit organization needs to share stories using all these forms. Sharing stories will help you connect with your donors and improve your engagement.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
The Grateful Dead offers nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision. By Eboo Patel TNS John Mayer and Bob Weir are shown during Dead & Company’s opening night at the Sphere, in Las Vegas, on May 16. The Grateful Dead offer nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 20, 2024
While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.
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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.
Candid
AUGUST 20, 2024
A new generation of philanthropic leaders are pressing forward to develop more ways to make a greater impact on the communities and issues to which they are dedicated. Today, more than ever, grantees need greater capacity and more predictable long-term funding streams to ensure they have the infrastructure resources to sustain themselves and their work of advancing economic and social progress.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
By David L. Wheeler iStockphoto 5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers.
Blackbaud
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. But one of our favorites is right around the corner: bbcon 2024! Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
In an experiment, asking donors to give a unit of charitable good, such as a month of meals for a refugee child, got bigger donations than asking for cash.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
This post originally appeared on The Art of Association blog. It is challenging for philanthropic funders to get started and stay focused when it comes to strengthening democracy. The vagaries […] The post A Framework for Democracy Philanthropy appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 20, 2024
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Community Benefits Grant.
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 20, 2024
Five things that nonprofits should consider doing to facilitate donations. Imagine you’re the head of a small charity: Without a full-scale development team behind you, you’re probably very pleased to have developed any plan to solicit donations. With some help from your friends, you’ve created an attractive website that makes a powerful statement about the good things that you’ll accomplish with any gifts.
Future Fundraising Now
AUGUST 20, 2024
A quick way to turn a good offer into a bad one is to over-complicate it. The quick way to make a bad offer good is to make it simpler. To state your fundraising offer in one sentence. One sentence that contains no professional jargon. One sentence of simple, colloquial language. One sentence that focuses on the outcome of the activity, not the process.
Grant Professionals Association
AUGUST 20, 2024
As a Grants Professional you steer clear of acronyms. Why then has the industry let “LOI” remain in use? Do you even know what LOI is short for? Confusion exists because LOI has three commonly referenced meanings. Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent. Honestly, it’s been left to stand as LOI because the two terms, Introduction and Inquiry are used interchangeably.
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 20, 2024
Nonprofit workers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at their jobs, but their reactions to its value and hazards are decidedly mixed. While some are reaping its benefits, others believe they do not have the knowledge or training needed to realize the benefits. Some workers expressed that data protection and programming bias concerns, according to information in new report from GivingTuesday’s Generosity AI Working Group titled “ AI Readiness and Adoption in the Nonprofit Secto
CauseVox
AUGUST 20, 2024
Explore seven innovative fundraising strategies to overcome common challenges and elevate your nonprofit’s success. In today’s ever-evolving landscape, traditional fundraising methods are no longer enough. Lyn Wineman, President and Chief Strategist at KidGlov, shares actionable insights and cutting-edge strategies designed to empower your organization, streamline your fundraising efforts, and remove the roadblocks that prevent you from achieving your goals.
Grant Professionals Association
AUGUST 20, 2024
With an awareness of my limited capacity to take a deep dive into every social problem, I now believe one of the ways I can truly help people is declining an opportunity to partner with a nonprofit when they would be better served by another grant professional. That seems straightforward enough, but my path to being an advocate for referring to others was years in the making.
GiveSmart
AUGUST 20, 2024
A great donor experience is the winning formula for keeping and attracting supporters. Donor experience is the journey and feelings a donor has when giving to a cause. It includes how easy it is to donate, personalized messages, clear updates, and the joy and satisfaction they feel from making a difference. When donors feel like rockstars, they keep coming back and bringing their friends, leading to bigger donations.
Greater Giving
AUGUST 20, 2024
Imagine you’re an entry-level nonprofit employee. What workplace culture would you want to be immersed in every day? Workplace A’s Culture: Each day starts on a positive note at this workplace, because everyone feels welcome and valued. All employees share the same vision and similar values, and individual contributions are celebrated. Workplace B’s Culture : Employees feel disconnected from the organization’s goals.
Big Fundraising Ideas
AUGUST 20, 2024
What Makes Our Cookie Dough Fundraising Programs Better? Blog Summary: This article explores the key reasons our cookie dough fundraisers are superior, including popular and appealing products, high profit margins, versatile usage, and proven success. With quality gourmet cookie dough in various flavors, competitive profit margins, and supportive fundraising assistants, our programs offer an exceptional fundraising solution.
DoJiggy
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hybrid fundraisers, combining traditional in-person events with digital experiences, are becoming increasingly popular, and raffles are no exception. Hybrid raffles, which blend online and in-person elements, offer a dynamic and versatile way to engage participants, maximize reach, and boost fundraising efforts. Whether you’re a seasoned event organizer or a nonprofit looking to innovate, understanding how to integrate these two formats can help you create successful raffles.
OneCause
AUGUST 20, 2024
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