16 Apps Your Nonprofit Needs: The Master List
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 1, 2024
Find the perfect nonprofit app to help you design your day, schedule your tasks, and more in this list.
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The 2024 NPTPower & Influence Top 50
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 1, 2024
Technology And New Ventures Had Top Executives Blazing New Paths In Guiding Their Organizations By Paul Clolery It is interesting that each year a trend is clear when the team submits initial ideas for The NPT Power & Influence Top 50 honorees. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery.
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Is Your Nonprofit Brat?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Harris campaign offers important lessons in how to use memes to draw attention to an issue and reach younger audiences. By Michael Bellavia John Bazemore/AP Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign turned an endorsement from pop star Charli XCX into a media phenomenon — complete with a new lime green color scheme for the KamalaHQ X account that matched the singer’s “Brat” album cover.
5 Ways Nonprofits Can Raise More Money Online
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 1, 2024
With digital fundraising, a simple “donate” button on your website won't cut it. Optimize your online presence with these tips and raise more.
AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use
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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.
Major Donors Drive Increased Giving; Fundraisers Express Job Satisfaction
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Plus, new reports find more advancement professionals are using A.I. By Rasheeda Childress Plus, new reports find more advancement professionals are using A.I.
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NRA Legal Judgment Bans LaPierre From Working There for a Decade
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 1, 2024
The decision could signal the end of the gun group’s fight with N.Y. authorities. By Elizabeth Schmidt Wayne LaPierre was an NRA leader for decades, and he stayed at the helm long after damaging allegations about his squandering of NRA funds came to light in 2019. The decision could signal the end of the gun group’s fight with N.Y. authorities.
Donor Communications Breed Loyalty
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 1, 2024
Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to donors enables fundraisers to steward it toward loyalty. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes. It’s such an honor to serve donors by inviting them to help solve a problem they have a passion to solve. In doing so, they get to champion a better life for beneficiaries, whether people, animals, the environment, or the social cause of their choice.
Living Organ Donors: Consciously Helping Others to Live
GrantNews
AUGUST 1, 2024
What are Living Organ Donors? They are truly a rare and amazing breed of people. It is hard to fathom the selfless act of someone willing to take potential health risks to donate an organ while still living. Most often these living organ donations are for a friend or family member. However, donors can also choose a stranger as the recipient. Offering to donate your organs as part of a Living Will is also an exceptional act.
How to Adjust Your Year-End Fundraising Strategy for Success
re:Charity
AUGUST 1, 2024
Year-end is the pinnacle of most organizations’ fundraising strategies. Donations come rolling in due to the joyous spirit and gratitude of the holiday season—and, of course, the annual December 31st. The post How to Adjust Your Year-End Fundraising Strategy for Success appeared first on re: charity.
Keeping the Spark Alive: How One Funder Invests in Grantee Well-Being
Center for Effective Philanthropy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Burnout within nonprofit organization staff is a growing concern within the sector, as seen in the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s new research, State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to […] The post Keeping the Spark Alive: How One Funder Invests in Grantee Well-Being appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Turning Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors: Pre-Event Strategies
Blackbaud
AUGUST 1, 2024
Long-term donors are invaluable assets for any organization, providing consistent support and creating a sustainable future. Cultivating these lasting relationships is crucial for long-term success. Finding long-term donors requires connecting with your community. Fundraising events play a crucial role in that. Turning event attendees into long-term donors starts well before the fundraising event itself.
What’s the Shelf Life of a Strong Nonprofit Brand?
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 1, 2024
Your brand can authentically showcase your organization’s differentiated position and impact in a simple and powerful way. Here's how.
Tips for Non-Cash Donations to Your Organization
Blackbaud
AUGUST 1, 2024
The average American has 9% of their net worth in cash. The other 91% is in non-cash assets. Yet 99% of all the efforts in cultivating charitable giving are chasing the 9%. This reality limits the potential of a nonprofit organization, higher education institution, or charity to achieve its mission and it robs the donor of the opportunity to have the greatest impact through their philanthropy.
Does Your Nonprofit Need a Financial Oversight Committee?
Grant Writer Team
AUGUST 1, 2024
Does your organization need a Financial Oversight Committee? The short answer is, yes! Nonprofits need financial oversight. And any committee formed should operate independently, to act as a system of checks and balances. Managing finances can be daunting for many nonprofit professionals, particularly those new to oversight roles within nonprofit organizations.
Finding & Keeping Exceptional Staff Members
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 1, 2024
The tightening labor market makes it more challenging than ever to find and retain exceptional team members. The issue is especially acute for nonprofits because having employees who will embrace your mission – and your passion – is critical. The primary focus of staff at nonprofits is on meeting the needs of their clients. But that can leave little time to find, recruit, and hire the outstanding people who will move your mission forward.
Top 5 blog posts of the month
Future Fundraising Now
AUGUST 1, 2024
Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of July: If you want donations, you have to ask for them How you can find innovation in fundraising 3 ways to make your thank-you message powerful [Book Review] How to get smart about legacy giving — fast How you can find innovation in fundraising Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?
Done for You: Auction Item Donation Request Letter Template
Greater Giving
AUGUST 1, 2024
Deep Dive: How to Write An Auction Item Donation Request Letter Procuring auction items can be a daunting task, even if you have a dedicated procurement chair. To make it as easy as possible for your event committee and volunteers we’re helping you get going with a done for you auction item Donation request letter template and tips. Know Your Audience Introduce Yourself Tell A Story Make A Clear Ask Highlight The Benefits Extend An Invitation Show Your Gratitude Write your Auction Item Don
Sending Renewal Appeals Early
Annual Giving Network
AUGUST 1, 2024
Inspiring donors to give each and every year is the basic purpose of annual giving programs. That’s one of the. The post Sending Renewal Appeals Early appeared first on AGN.
How to Maximize Matching Gifts for Giving Tuesday
OneCause
AUGUST 1, 2024
Discover how matching gifts can boost your nonprofit's funding without having to invest more resources for this upcoming Giving Tuesday.
Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy
Bonterra
AUGUST 1, 2024
Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy CSR software that powers corporate philanthropy Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your corporation and employees. Book a call cameron.patter… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 17:59 GET A PERSONALIZED DEMO X Which corporate giving software is right for you?
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