Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 21, 2024

In my last post, I wrote about potential missed opportunities for donor engagement. You may think you’re practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and an e-newsletter, but is the content actually engaging? It’s often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. In these letters, they never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge they’re a monthly donor.

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Clairification

MARCH 18, 2024

That’s right. Loyalty. Not wealth. Not money. Not even attention. Because merely grabbing the attention of someone with either capacity or inclination to give is no guarantee philanthropy will follow. Today I’d like to illuminate: Truths about what drives philanthropy, Challenges nonprofits have developing and implementing strategies that take these truths into account, and Suggestions for moving forward with a new paradigm to generate increased philanthropy.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Or an invitation to your organization’s latest event. Or maybe you’ve finally decided to work on your email welcome series. Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related).

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 5, 2024

You know taking care of your donors is one of the most important things you can do I’ve recently written about thank you letters and donor retention. Yes, they’re very much connected. But it’s now that time of year… tax season. And your donors are likely going through the drudgery of pulling together their records, […] The post Can we talk about donor care?

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 10, 2024

Gene Takagi: Election Year Activities In this presidential election year, everything related to politics is prohibited, right? Not so fast. It’s not that simple. There are actions you can take, including lobbying on ballot measures. As long as you follow the rules. There’s no one better to explain those rules than Gene Takagi, our … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 11, 2024: Election Year Activities → Gene Takagi: Election Year Activities In this presidential election yea

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, although in the Boston area it doesn’t feel like it right now. A lot of people use this time of the year to do some spring cleaning. I envy the people who do that because usually I’m not one of them. I know I should do more. As much as I dislike cleaning and organizing, I’m happy once it gets done. Often getting started is the hardest part.

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Clairification

MARCH 11, 2024

What gets donors going? The heart, not the head. “ People do not give to the most urgent needs, but rather they support causes that mean something to them.” This is the finding from a report done by the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy at the University of Kent: “ How Donor Choose Charities.” They begin their study from the widely-accepted premise that charities exist primarily to help needy people and the desire to meet needs is a key criterion in the selection of charitable benef

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit’s digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating engaging campaigns to standing out in donors’ inboxes. But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Your real test lies in converting these opens into donations.

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 12, 2024

Do your donor communications need a few quick tips? Improve your donor communications… I know. I just wrote about this. But there’s a bit more… and if you’re like me, more ideas are hard to resist. You’ve probably heard you should write fast and edit slowly. And so you should. But how do you turn […] The post 7 more quick tips to improve your donor communications appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 3, 2024

Stephanie Chandler: Publish Your Book, Thought Leader Thought leadership can be valuable to you, your nonprofit, or both. Publishing a nonfiction book is one way to become a thought leader or expand your credentials. From outlining and writing to publishing and marketing, Stephanie Chandler shares her personal experiences and professional wisdom. She’s CEO of … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 4, 2024: Publish Your Book, Thought Leader → Stephanie Chandler: Publish Your B

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 19, 2024

Create a foolproof donor cultivation plan with the help of these 14 trusted strategies! From small to major donors, there's an idea for everyone.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend all this time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume and don’t seem to be concerned that they’re churning through different donors year after year. Just like the flowers and plants in your garden, you need to give them care and attention.

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Clairification

MARCH 14, 2024

Wondering where fundraising is heading in our highly networked, overly saturated, noisy-as-all-get-out post-digital revolution world? A world that’s really a jungle, with so much competition for attention — for-profits, other nonprofits, socially conscious businesses, political campaigns, friends, and family? Your mantra can no longer simply be about “creating awareness.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2024

By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon Calla Kessler, The New York Times, Redux Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg contributed $3 billion last year to support the arts, education, environment, public health, and programs aimed at improving city governments around the world. The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9 billion.

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Every fundraising professional wants to maximize support for their organization’s cause. Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference. Matching gifts offer a unique opportunity to take donors’ impact further and create a lasting impact. Through matching gift programs, […] The post How To Communicate With Donors About Matching Gifts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Veritus Group

MARCH 4, 2024

When you allow yourself to do one small thing for you from a place of love, it can shift your whole perspective. The post Do One Small Thing With Love appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 28, 2024

Board meetings are wildly important because they are your board members’ principal point of contact with your organization. You want the meetings to be great experiences for your board members. Are the meetings boring? If so, it’s time to liven things up. Use these tips to create a meeting worth attending - one that will engage your board members’ enthusiasm and deepen their commitment!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2024

I recently finished tallying last year’s donations for our taxes. Always a fun task. Going through all the donation letters and emails triggered a few insights I’d like to share. Chances are, you’re missing out on opportunities to engage with your donors. Sending a yearly donation summary is very helpful Most of the gifts I make are monthly donations and organizations that sent a summary of all those gifts made it so much easier for me.

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Clairification

MARCH 28, 2024

You must invite your donor into the story. Take yourself out of the equation. Donors don’t care about you, but about what they can do through you. Stop talking about your good work. Talk, instead, about the good work your donor wants to do. How? 5-Step Strategy to Illuminate the Donor’s Role in Repairing the World 1.Tell a quick story about a specific project.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 19, 2024

The billionaire philanthropist announced 361 winners — and $640 million in giving. By Nicole Wallace The billionaire philanthropist announced 361 winners — and $640 million in giving.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 18, 2024

The following is a guest post written by Mark Cole, Vice President of Strategy at Parisleaf, a company that specializes in branding capital and comprehensive campaigns. In the realm of fundraising, few endeavors hold as much potential for transformative impact as a capital campaign. Whether aiming to construct a new building, renovate an existing space, […] The post Building Bridges: The Art of Branding a Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Veritus Group

MARCH 1, 2024

When fundraisers leave your organization every year or two, that turnover means lost revenue. Here's how to set them up for success so they'll be more likely to stay. The post Keep Your Fundraisers, or Lose Revenue appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 28, 2024

Corporate social responsibility has evolved. Here's how nonprofits can embrace corporate social responsibility instead of fighting it.

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AmpliFund

MARCH 20, 2024

In our recent webinar, I shared tips and best practices on how to report on the performance of your grant programs in a way that drives impact and demonstrates results. After seeing the number of attendees and questions during the session, I felt it would be beneficial to post here, in our blog, some of the key insights I covered. I also encourage you to view the recording as I explain these and other best practices in more detail.

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Clairification

MARCH 20, 2024

The Clairity Click-it exists to bring you a range of voices from across the nonprofit world so you can resource, learn and digest at your own pace, and come up with new and better ways to do your job of changing the world. Seth Godin wants to help you too! How to change the world All successful cultural change (books, movies, public health), has a super-simple two-step loop: AWARENESS TENSION –>Loop<– It’s easy to focus on awareness.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2024

Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible. By Craig Kennedy Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

Dear Experienced Grant Writer: I’ve been developing my grant writing business for about a year and a half. I still have challenges with clients not getting information to me on time, resulting in some last-minute panic. You seem like someone who has worked out a solution for this. I’m wondering if you have a resource you can pass along? Thanks so much!

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Veritus Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Here are some questions to help you measure how effectively your organization is moving donors through the major gift pipeline. The post Measure Something Meaningful appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 21, 2024

During the 2023 #GrantSummit hosted by the Grant Professionals Association, our cohosts interviewed a variety of leaders in the grant field. They shared their experiences, insights, and words of wisdom related to a number of themes ranging from giving back to the profession, leadership, philanthropy, professionalism, volunteering, professional development, and more.

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re:Charity

MARCH 21, 2024

When it comes to really connecting with potential supporters and future advocates, there’s nothing quite like an in-person event. Conferences, exhibits, workshops, and trade shows all give you a chance to. The post Event Lead Retrieval: What It Is and Why It’s Important appeared first on re: charity.

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Clairification

MARCH 7, 2024

This week I feel like letting you just dive right in to all the great content I’ve collected over the past two weeks. There are lots of eye-opening articles plus plenty of webinars and podcasts for you to enjoy. [Okay, I do have a bit of Seth Godin wisdom to share, but this time it’s to be found below under “Articles/Events.” So, scroll down.] As always, a big thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the hours of time hunting, gathering and choosing the resou

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2024

Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seek to help. By Eboo Patel Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seeks to help.

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CharityHowTo

MARCH 12, 2024

Wondering what 2024 will bring for your nonprofit? Our friends at Charitable Allies have outlined three things you need to know in 2024 to ensure your nonprofit thrives. 1. Nonprofit Leader Tip #1: Having multiple sources of income for your nonprofit is more important than ever. It’s no secret: many nonprofits have struggled to have stable sources of funding after the pandemic.

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