Clairification
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In my last article I talked about how to pitch yourself for a new job. My focus was on fundraising jobs, but it’s a paradigm you can use for any time you’re trying to make a persuasive case for yourself. Today I’d like to get to the part where you’ve transitioned from “selling” to the interviewer, and have arrived at the part where they sell to you.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Time for a quick quiz (don’t worry it should be easy). What’s the problem with “annual reports”? A. They’re too long B. They’re boring C. They focus too much on the organization and not on the donors D. They require a lot of time and effort from staff and there’s no guarantee donors will even look at them E. All of the above If you answered E, you would be right!
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street. By Theodore Wagenaar Getty Images Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Volunteers are superheroes! They are your advocates, champions, ambassadors, and worker bees. They fill many roles in different capacities, bringing diverse skills as board members, committee leads, exhibit guides, ushers, admins, and more. It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills.
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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.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact. Download this guide now to receive thank you letter templates for direct mail, email, phone calls, social media, and text messages, guaranteed to make your donors feel appreciated while also supporting your donor retention and acquisition efforts.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Every dollar counts when it comes to fundraising. Your organization must have the tools to efficiently collect donations, manage transactions, and ensure the security of donor information. For nonprofits, processing payments without a hitch is essential in “normal” times, and it can be lifesaving in a crisis. If your social impact organization is still trying to cobble together a reliable payments solution with an expensive credit-card processing provider, an end-to-end payment platform could he
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative released a study that answers some of the most pressing questions about donor-advised funds.
amplifi
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
It’s not hard to address someone by their first name. Jake from State Farm can do that! Your school needs to do more than the electric company or an insurance provider when you apply the personal touch to your school’s fundraising outreach! Your appeals and other outreach materials need to be much more than a solicitation. You need to make someone feel like part of your community and drive them to support your educational and financial goals.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Here are the top three strategies that every nonprofit should implement to overcome donor fatigue and keep their audience engaged.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Several media outlets have seen success with different models. By Rodney Benson and Victor Pickard Recent layoffs at the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post are more evidence that wealthy owners can’t change these inhospitable market dynamics. But several media outlets have seen success with different models.
GrantNews
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. With that in mind, it seems appropriate that we take a moment and reach out to our friends and loved ones to increase community awareness and help encourage efforts to reduce the key preventable causes of cancer. GrantNews wants to make sure readers are aware of the importance of cancer prevention. Toward this end, GrantWatch has listed many grants and other funding opportunities to aid in helping to reach the overall goal of cancer prevention in its
Grant Writer Team
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Crafting effective grant proposals can be a daunting prospect. It’s often confusing and overwhelming for newcomers. However, the good news is that grant writing can be learned with dedication and perseverance. Good grant writers need skills beyond strong grammar and punctuation. Think about what makes your proposal unique. What will set your application apart from others?
Grant Professionals Association
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
International Grant Professionals Day (IGPD) is a day that has become one of my favorite professional days of the year. A day originally started by Danny Blitch, GPC and a peer group of passionate grant professionals working with the Grant Professionals Association , it has become so much more than a day on the calendar (although, it is amazing that it has been accepted as an official “Day of the Year” starting in 2024!).
Greater Giving
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Calling all Pickleball Enthusiasts and Fundraising Champions! Our survey revealed that 62% of nonprofits host between 2-6 events per year. Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? A pickleball tournament fundraiser might just be the perfect ace you’ve been serving up. But planning a successful event takes more than just setting up nets and slinging dinks.
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Whether you’re new to the fundraising world or a seasoned veteran, one thing is clear—volunteers are key to a nonprofit’s success. In the world of charitable organizations, money is often tight, and organizations frequently operate with the bare minimum of employees. Without the help of volunteers’ donated time, many nonprofits simply couldn’t function.
Gail Perry Group
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Creating successful fundraising teams is essential for Major Gift success. Learn how to form & manage teams to maximize their success!
Planned Giving
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Summary AI might look enticing, but when you strip away all the hype it’s a ticking time bomb. AI-created content has created some serious problems for its early adopters. Do you really want to lose donations over an easier way to write a caption? These days it seems like AI is everything, everywhere, all at once. It’s in the news. It’s driving the stock market.
Gail Perry Group
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Find out how to get board members involved in fundraising. Let these simple strategies to maximize success in nonprofit fundraising.
Gail Perry Group
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Empowering your team to ask the right questions will maximize your major gift fundraising success.
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