Wed.Nov 29, 2023

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5 Year-End Fundraising Emails That Are Sure to Increase Donations

Wild Apricot

Sending more year-end fundraising emails without burning out your list sounds like a dream come true, right? Here are the five emails you need to send to build relationships with your donors and increase donations.

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GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year. By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress United Way Bay Area BMO Financial Group volunteers put together more than 1,000 personal-care kits on GivingTuesday at United Way Bay Area. The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.

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The Satisfaction of Unclogging a Drain and What That Has to Do with Your Donor Pipeline

Veritus Group

If you're not carefully managing it, it's likely that your donor pipeline has a clog at a certain giving level where donors are getting stuck. The post The Satisfaction of Unclogging a Drain and What That Has to Do with Your Donor Pipeline appeared first on Veritus Group.

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A Nonprofit Mentoring Crisis Threatens Future Leadership of the Field

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector. By Eboo Patel Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector.

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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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GiveSmart Again Honored by Annual TrustRadius Best of Awards

GiveSmart

GiveSmart has been recognized by the 2023 TrustRadius Awards as a Best of product in the Feature Set , Relationship , and Value for Price categories. The TrustRadius Best of Awards is a leading award program spotlighting the best in B2B technology products. The awards recognize the most highly rated digital platforms and tools as chosen by the businesses and professionals who use them, empowering customers’ voices and centering users’ experiences.

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Building a culture of nonprofit compliance at Candid

Candid

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle.

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Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Awards $117.6 Million to Help Homeless Families

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Crossroads Rhode Island A mother and her children benefiting from the support of Crossroads Rhode Island, a recipient of a Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grant. Also, the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions commit to $50 million for clean water; and a $30 million grant for a cancer center at Health Crown Point hospital, in Indiana.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in California: 18 Key Steps & Essential Forms

Wild Apricot

Learn how to start a nonprofit in California with this beginner-friendly guide. Top tips, links to essential forms, typical timelines, costs and more!

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A Grant Professional’s Gift Guide by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

I do not know what it is about curated lists of themed items, but I am a sucker for a good gift guide. Do I need more cozy socks? What about a trio of scented candles? If you are gift-giving for fellow writers or want to send a subtle hint to someone, here is a list of items to surround yourself with to create the perfect grant-writing atmosphere. Ember Mug, a temperature control smart mug A mug that keeps your beverage of choice warm all morning…or all night!

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Creating a Strong Voice in Nonprofit Website Content: 4 Tips

Soapbox Exchange

Whether you’re focused on animal welfare, children’s healthcare, environmental conservation, or historic home preservation, your nonprofit is unique in its cause, how it approaches its work, and who it impacts. And, whether you know it or not, your nonprofit has a unique brand voice! Your brand voice encompasses how you communicate your cause, your values, and your organization’s personality.

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5 Time-Saving Tips to Boost Your Grants Productivity with Tiffany Nobles | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Tiffany Nobles, owner of T. Nobles Grant Consulting​, LLC, will share with you the 5 time-saving tips she uses in her grants consultancy to improve productivity. Tips will include ways to use Instrumentl to save time on prospecting and sharing info with clients.

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Why is it Important to Import Fundraising Data into Accounting Software?

GiveSmart

Planning nonprofit events and initiatives can be challenging without data. How do you know if your previous campaign worked? How do you improve your next endeavor? Accurate data and insights like fundraising growth, return on investment, cost of acquisition, and financial health are integral components of planning successful fundraising. Integrating your fundraising data into accounting software allows you to make better investments and meet your organizational objectives.

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How To Find Supporters: Best Donor Database For Small Nonprofits | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Explore the world of nonprofit donor databases. Learn what they are, why your organization needs one, and how to choose the right one. Boost your fundraising efforts with data-driven insights.

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Nonprofit Endowment Essentials

Qgiv

Are you looking for a way to provide your organization with a sustainable, long-term fundraising solution? Nonprofit endowments are a great option to support the continued success of your mission rather than only relying on fundraising to maintain your immediate needs. While endowments may be more commonly used in larger organizations, smaller organizations can benefit from endowments as well.

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5 Time-Saving Tips to Boost Your Grants Productivity with Tiffany Nobles | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Tiffany Nobles, owner of T. Nobles Grant Consulting​, LLC, will share with you the 5 time-saving tips she uses in her grants consultancy to improve productivity. Tips will include ways to use Instrumentl to save time on prospecting and sharing info with clients.

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Newsletter: How to Sell Partnerships at Trade Shows ; 25 Testimonial Statistics You Should Know ? ; ?Is Bill Gates ?Really a Billionaire Doing Good??

Selfish Giving

Who's had success recruiting new corporate partners at events like trade shows? Anyone? Anyone? It's not something I'm an expert on. That's why I'm glad I came across this interview with Brian D'Erario , a partnership expert who's worked with several well-known publications, including Morning Brew. He offered some solid advice we can use at the next trade show we attend. ?

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What comes after GivingTuesday: Year-End Fundraising

Greater Giving

Turning One Day of Generosity into Year-End Fundraising with Long-Term Impact The end of the year is a crucial time for nonprofit organizations, especially for those new to fundraising. After the buzz of GivingTuesday, the challenge is to maintain the momentum and keep your supporters engaged throughout the holiday season. In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to turn one-time donors into long-term supporters and ensure your organization’s impact lasts well beyond the