Candid
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. As founder and CEO of Altruist Partners LLC, creator of the Altruist Accelerator, I have almost 20 years of experience working in the social impact sector.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Segmenting your donors makes sense on every level. If you’re running a campaign, you can send different letters to different types of donors or segment by gift amount and encourage them to upgrade. You can also create a new donor welcome series, a special thank you mailing for monthly donors, or reach out to lapsed donors. Your donors are not the same.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
By M.J. Prest iStockphoto Bequests and other legacy gifts are "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
This is the third and final post in a series in which I revisit some of the big questions for philanthropy I discussed in a post published in the fall of […] The post Revisiting Big Questions for Philanthropy: When to Bridge and When to Fight appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization's own book circle. By Rasheeda Childress Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Mónica Guzmán, left, discusses her book I Never Thought of it That Way during a Book Circle hosted by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in 2023.
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2024
OneCause opened applications for its 2025 grant program. The program is intended to support nonprofits' missions through fundraising tech.
GrantNews
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Nonprofits are critical to survival for many underserved individuals and communities. Today, GrantWatch focuses our lens on those nonprofits that support teens and young adults facing housing instability. Homelessness and housing instability come in many forms. For example, sleeping in vehicles, couch surfing, and occupying abandoned buildings are all signs of housing instability.
Blackbaud
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Nonprofits and grantmaking organizations are typically not known for being on the forefront of technology. But when you are a lean staff and a tool comes along that can act as an unpaid intern, it’s no surprise that the philanthropic industry has jumped on AI adoption, even more than for-profit businesses. According to a research report by Twilio, 58% of nonprofits are using AI as part of their communication, compared with 47% of B2C for-profit businesses.
The NonProfit Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
By Niely Shams As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the way nonprofits engage with their donors is fundamentally changing. At the heart of this transformation lies identity resolution—a powerful tool that allows you to create a unified view of your supporters across multiple touchpoints. With the deprecation of third-party cookies, the rise of privacy regulations, and the increasing complexity of donor interactions, the need to effectively harness identity resolution is more critical th
Future Fundraising Now
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Wouldn’t it be fun and refreshing to get a new brand for your organization? Maybe. But don’t count on it. While there may be good or even urgent reasons to create a “new brand,” doing so by itself will not improve fundraising results. Branding is not something created by marketing departments or brand experts. It’s not a color palette or a positioning statement.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
By M.J. Prest Stacie Kinney John Hoich, vice president of the Charles E. Lakin Foundation, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds during the announcement of the Lakin Foundation’s $165 million effort to revitalize southwest Iowa. Plus, the Barr Foundation awarded $34.5 million to 92 community-based organizations across Massachusetts, and the Duke Endowment committed $15 million for Hurricane Helene relief.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 16, 2024
When nonprofits set out to serve their communities, technology is not always at the forefront of their minds. Their main focus, instead, may be providing hunger relief, being a voice for the overlooked and unprotected, or ensuring fair accessibility. For organizations in these spaces and many more, technology is a means to an end to bring about change for the causes that they have committed to.
DonorSnap
OCTOBER 16, 2024
As the giving season approaches, fundraisers are busy preparing for the most important part of their year. If the months have flown by and you haven’t connected with your donors as much as you’d like, now is the perfect moment to re-engage. The lead-up to year-end is an ideal time to warm up your donor base. While many organizations plan major events to build excitement, even smaller gestures can help foster connections.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2024
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.
Fluxx
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Effective grant management helps government agencies ease the complexity of the application, ensure compliance, and efficiently disburse money. While some grant management free tools exist, most will not be able to meet the high demands placed by most government agencies. This blog will review some of the best free grant management options, their advantages and disadvantages, and why investing in a powerful platform like Fluxx is worth considering for the long term.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Planning next year’s event can be overwhelming. By breaking down the process, you can use the off-season to reimagine your event.
Grant Writer Team
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Do you own a small business, or are you an entrepreneur looking to start one up? Funding concerns are always at the forefront of any business endeavor. It is simple, you have to have funding to open a business. But where do you look? Most entrepreneurs seek investors and apply for loans to get their projects off the ground. However, grants provide a source of funding that is often overlooked.
The NonProfit Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
More than one-third of fundraising stories on the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform in the United States shared experiences of medical financial hardships and health-related social needs (HRSNs). The fundraising stories included hardships such as housing and food insecurities, transportation barriers, income loss, lack of sick leave, and disruptions to both work and school.
Double the Donation
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In today’s digital age, text messaging has emerged as one of the most powerful and effective ways to connect with supporters—especially when it comes to matching gifts. However, many donors remain unaware of these opportunities, resulting in missed revenue for nonprofits. Lucky for you, that’s where matching gift text marketing comes into play!
The NonProfit Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A rebrand of Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) , the 44-year-old advocacy group based in Irving, Texas, was unveiled, including a new logo and tagline Impaired Driving Ends Here. The rebrand is intended to resonate with all generations and backgrounds to make safer choices on roads and waterways. The logo moves away from the martini glass and car keys image.
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