Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. It grew naturally out of my experiences working as a frontline development director for 30 years.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

Our world is packed with information, too much at times. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. It’s a lot! How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? You need to communicate regularly with your donors and you need to do it well.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 22, 2024

These are the major organization blocks you must deal with to create powerful donor offers so that your donors can give more. The post Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 22, 2024

What Do You Do When There’s No Signed Commitment? Imagine this situation: A donor makes a verbal promise to include a planned gift for your organization in their will, but they never send you a signed intention form. Then the donor dies. How do you ask the family if the donor’s estate plan included the gift ? This type of situation happens frequently.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

The 2024 Responsive Nonprofit Summit lineup is incredible and the full program is live! 75+ speakers. 36 sessions. Absolutely FREE for nonprofit teams. You're invited to 3 days of innovative strategies and methodologies presented by the leading hearts and minds in our sector. It's all happening Tuesday, May 7th - Thursday, May 9th.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to thousands affected by the disaster. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo The bulk of $60 million raised by the Entertainment Industry Foundation appears to have come from the Rock and Oprah. The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to more than 8,000 affected by the disaster.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

Gen Z is poised to be exceptionally generous. Here are five ways fundraisers can capture the passion and attention of these donors.

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2024

Up until today, GrantWatch exclusively featured “currently available grants” Through interactions with grant-seekers like you, we realized that valuable lead time was slipping away for grants that were on the horizon but not yet ready to accept applications. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest enhancement: the color-coded yellow tab status of “Upcoming Grant” on GrantWatch.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

Salesforce introduced a series of new initiatives designed to foster a more sustainable and equitable future through the use of AI.

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Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 22, 2024

Issue 195 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s that time of the week once more! Time to level up on your fundraising skills and learn from industry experts. Want to improve your donor qualification process? Need to find ways to make your nonprofit standout in a world packed with information and causes? Or is it time to develop a strategy focused on Gen Z, the next generation of donors?

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Elevate

APRIL 22, 2024

If you’re a grant seeker, you’ve likely encountered these scenarios. Scenario 1: You have an existing, positive relationship with a funder. You’ve submitted a proposal for an expanded or new initiative you thought would interest them, but you received a polite decline. Scenario 2: You identified a perfect new funding prospect.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

Join us as we look at the integration of Splunk's advanced analytics, AWS' cloud computing capabilities and their free resources available to nonprofits. Through real-world use cases, attendees will gain valuable insights into how Splunk and AWS can enhance operational efficiency, mature cybersecurity, and enable data-driven decision-making within your nonprofit.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

The great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more.

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Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 22, 2024

Donor fatigue is an understandable concern. How can your campaign succeed if your donors are tired of being asked to give? The good news is people often don’t behave in the way you might think — especially when it comes to capital campaigns. If fundraising was only about the money, of course donors would get […] The post How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in Your Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2024

In recent years, data has become an important asset, and it shapes the way organizations of all sizes make decisions. But there's a wide gap between possessing data and using it to its its full potential. This is particularly true for today’s nonprofits, which deal with siloed departments, evolving donor behaviors, and a competitive landscape.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 22, 2024

Careful fundraiser event planning can help you grow your nonprofit and raise awareness of your cause. Before the big day, you’ll want to determine your organization’s primary goals, secure sponsors, sell tickets, and set up your venue for success. Here’s how to host a fundraiser, including steps for securing sponsorships and using digital fundraiser tools to your advantage.

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Instrumentl

APRIL 22, 2024

Want to learn how to use partnerships to win more grants? Then this free grant training is for you! In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig in with Maryn Boess to discuss how partnerships can win you more grants and turbocharge your grants success.

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HSF House

APRIL 22, 2024

Hello everyone! My name is Audrey Lendvay, and I am a second year studio art student at Florida State University, and I now have the exciting honor to introduce you all to my upcoming IDEA Grant research for summer 2024. Audrey Lendvay, Studio Art major My project takes a particular interest in the ways in which we participate in physical and virtual spaces, and with how virtual worlds might be capable of connecting participants to their own lives and enriching their own sense of place and mindf

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Booster

APRIL 22, 2024

Earth Day is an annual holiday created to support environmental conservation efforts. Each year on April 22nd, people across the globe celebrate in a variety of ways with activities that help the environment. For schools, Earth Day is an opportunity to empower your students by teaching them about how they can personally make a difference. From reducing plastic use to composting in your lunch room, showing your students how small changes can make a big impact on the environment is a powerful less

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HSF House

APRIL 22, 2024

Hello! My name is Emmie Bryson. I am a multimedia artist pursuing a degree in the BFA Program for Studio Art and a minor in Art History. But most recently, I am the recipient of an IDEA Grant! As an artist (and overall human being), I would describe myself as a storyteller obsessed with the past. My choice of media: drawing, painting, sculpture, performance, and fibers reflect this, with materials that act as artifacts or inspiration for these ideas.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission.

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HSF House

APRIL 22, 2024

My name is Alyssa Croft, and I am a junior at Florida State University. I am majoring in public relations and minoring in business. Originally from Seminole, Florida, I decided that I wanted to join the Nole family after visiting a friend and falling in love with the school. Not knowing what I wanted to do in my future yet, I started off as an exploratory major.

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OneCause

APRIL 22, 2024

A peer-to-peer fundraising campaign taps your loyal supporters to raise funds on your behalf. Use this complete guide to activate social giving at scale.

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HSF House

APRIL 22, 2024

I’m Sophia Jusino a Bachelor of Fine Arts student at Florida State University, focusing on digital and print art, I hold a minor in advertising. With aspirations in Graphic Design, I am dedicated to honing my skills and making a meaningful contribution to the field through this grant. Sophia Jusino, Fine Arts major Surveillance and commodification are pressing issues in contemporary society, with manipulative advertising tactics exacerbating consumer culture’s grip and encroaching on pers

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 22, 2024

From a very early age, we are taught to multitask. It seems embedded in the American culture of go-go-go and do-do-do. You may be eating lunch and socializing with friends, or watching a sporting event while taking a business call, or cooking dinner while helping your kids with homework. You probably do not even catch yourself multitasking, because it happens so frequently.

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