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Strategic Insights: Building Success in Your Non-Profit

RBW Strategy

Strategic Insights: Building Success in Your Non-Profit In the dynamic world of non-profit organizations, success is often measured by the impact they make on their chosen cause.

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My Organization Nixed Trust-Based Philanthropy. Here's What We Discovered.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise. By Dan Goldenberg Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise.

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5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Managing Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

While volunteers are great, managing them isn’t the same as managing staff. Here are five things to avoid when managing volunteers.

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Create a Smart Annual Outreach Plan to Keep Donors Close — and Boost Giving

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl Veteran fundraisers and consultants share detailed guidance for how to keep supporters close — and hit fundraising goals — in a complicated year.

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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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How to Engage and Retain DAF Donors

NonProfit PRO

With no signs of slowing down, DAF donors are a big source of donations for nonprofits. Here are eight ways to engage and retain DAF donors.

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Product Update: CauseVox Giving Days

CauseVox

It only takes one day of collective giving to transform entire communities. CauseVox giving days hold powerful potential to generate impact that extends beyond the 24-hour window. While you may be acquainted with GivingTuesday’s impressive global giving stats, don’t feel limited to run a giving day only once a year! Whether it’s a small community affair or a bigger, more widespread initiative, your organization can boost donations in a short time frame any time throughout the year.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys. 1 While all of these are useful tools for program development and planning, there is another strategy that provides consistent access to community input while also routinely bu

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Skills for grants success  

Strategic Grants

It’s a new year, which means new goals, updated strategies and fresh professional development opportunities. In our conversations with clients, we often hear how challenging it can be finding the right professional development opportunities as they relate to grants for non-profit employees, or recruiting new team members with the exact skill set they are looking for.

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Embrace the Spirit of Civic Pride

GrantNews

Embrace the spirit of civic pride. Sounds like the perfect catchphrase, doesn’t it? However, turning that spirit into action is where the real magic has to begin. After all, a community is made up of people, businesses, schools, public works, and a million other elements, all of which (in a perfect world) come together to form something cohesive and thriving.

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12 Types of Sponsorship Letters and How to Write Them

Fundly

Well-positioned sponsorships can transform any nonprofit event into a must-attend, memorable occasion. They can also help you fund a specific need or explore meaningful partnership opportunities that can expand your mission. However, many nonprofits struggle to find the right partners to support their goals. The first step in successfully recruiting more sponsors is to write a compelling sponsorship letter that explains your cause and why the recipient is the perfect fit to support you.

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10 Ideas For Grant Seeking To Identify Funders Faster | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover 10 actionable strategies to expedite your grant prospecting efforts and streamline the path to finding funders.

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CFRE Certification for Your Fundraising Career

Greater Giving

Why is a CFRE certification important for fundraising professionals, and how can it elevate your career? What is a CFRE certification? The CFRE certification is an accredited credential designed specifically for fundraising professionals. Having a CFRE certification shows you have proficiency in nonprofit fundraising at the highest possible level, and understand ethical best practices in the industry.

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Understanding Sponsorship Levels For Nonprofits | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover what nonprofit sponsorship levels are, why they are essential, and master the 5-step process to create successful sponsorship levels [with examples].

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15 Winter School Fundraising Ideas that Get Great Results

Big Fundraising Ideas

15 Whimsical Winter Fundraising Ideas to Heat Your Campaigns Explore creative ideas to engage your supporters this winter season. ’Twas the night before the winter fundraising season, when all through your organization, your staff members were stirring, hoping to come up with the right winter fundraising ideas that would put a twinkle in your supporters’ eyes!

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Stages Of Grant Research Nonprofits Go Through As They Grow | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Navigate the evolving stages of grant prospect research with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to address challenges and use the right tools for each stage.

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Kickstart a successful fundraising year with Candid Seals of Transparency 

Candid

In this digital age, effective fundraising requires more than a strong proposal. Nonprofit organizations need a robust online presence to ensure that they’re discoverable by potential funders and donors. However, many nonprofits are constrained by limited resources and struggle to prioritize marketing and communications efforts to increase their visibility.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Absolutely Evaluate a Grant Funder Before Applying to Their Grant | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Unlock the potential of funder evaluation to enhance your grant proposals and boost your chances of securing funding. Explore 7 compelling reasons why it's a crucial step in the grant application process.

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The Power of Photo Fundraisers

DoJiggy

Photo fundraisers are stepping into the limelight as a dynamic and engaging way to support worthy causes. Whether you’re a nonprofit, school, or community group, hosting a photography fundraiser can be a fun and creative way to generate revenue. So, let’s dive into what a photo fundraiser is, some unique and creative photo fundraiser ideas, plus a few tips on how to promote your fundraising event to maximize its success.