Clairification
JULY 10, 2023
From time to time, I host guest posts from professionals with niche expertise. There are just some things others know a lot more about than do I, especially when it comes to technology. Today’s article is one of those, from someone who really understands the ins and outs of text messaging and fundraising. Here’s what he has to say. Nonprofits today face many challenges.
Tony Martignetti
JULY 23, 2023
Claire Meyerhoff, Kate Martignetti, Scott Stein, Gene Takagi, Amy Sample Ward & Jena Lynch: 650th Show! It’s Nonprofit Radio’s 650th show and 13th Anniversary. To celebrate, co-host Claire Meyerhoff shares her “13 Pro Tips & Top Tactics for Nonprofit Podcasts.” We have our associate producer, Kate Martignetti, live music from Scott Stein, and our … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 24, 2023: 650th Show!
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Hands-On Fundraising
JULY 25, 2023
Guest post from Sonia Urlando Virtual events are now normal additions to organizations’ calendars, and that’s great! They offer your donors and members increased convenience, and they offer you increased flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Virtual events allow more people worldwide to attend events. This includes people who wouldn’t be able to attend if it was in […] The post 5 Reliable Ways to Improve Virtual Event Engagement appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Lightning Fast Grant Writing
JULY 24, 2023
Federal grants are highly competitive. These grants can become quite technical and your ability to win may depend on the last-minute relationships you build with people who have very specialized expertise. Below, I will give you a peek at the techniques I use to manage these temporary but very important relationships. Since I do not do academic research full-time anymore, I find I am now more dependent on the goodwill and understanding of national-level research/evaluation consultants.
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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.
The Fundraiser Coach
JULY 17, 2023
"So if you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other persons will enjoy answering. Encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments. ” This quote from Dale Carnegie holds profound wisdom, especially for fundraisers. Active listening, being interested and asking interesting questions should be top of the list for any successful fundraiser.
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Clairification
JULY 6, 2023
Here comes my occasional “Do’s vs. Don’ts” feature, where I share with you something arriving in my mailbox that seems a good ‘teaching opportunity.’ Today we’re going to review a fundraising campaign thank you email. It’s very simple, which is why I’ve selected it. Because simple can be deceptive. So much so, in fact, that putting it together may seem unworthy of a strategic approach.
Tony Martignetti
JULY 30, 2023
Sara Lomelin: Giving Circles What are giving circles, when did they begin, how do they work, why do they shift power dynamics, and where’s their value for your nonprofit? Sara Lomelin has made these spread throughout the world as CEO of Philanthropy Together. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 31, 2023: Giving Circles → Sara Lomelin: Giving Circles What are giving circles, when did they begin, how do they wor
Hands-On Fundraising
JULY 11, 2023
Let’s talk about donors. We fundraisers seem to have complex feelings about donors. Are they your boss? Do you need to worry about a “savior complex”? Or are they a source from which you extract money? Are they friend or foe? People are people… and donors are people, too. To borrow from Depeche Mode, donors […] The post People are people… even donors appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Lightning Fast Grant Writing
JULY 19, 2023
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – The new Tom Cruise thriller, Dead Reckoning Part One , will be in theaters in July 2023. The return of Ethan Hunt reminds us that one of the most important secrets of success for grant writers is to blow away the funder. After funders have read your application, they should be in awe of your charity. This is particularly true when you are writing grants for a new charity that lacks the built-in credibility of older charities.
The Fundraiser Coach
JULY 10, 2023
As a fundraiser, I've come to realize that I'm more than a connector to charitable gifts. I'm a catalyst for change. As fundraisers, we take the hopes and aspirations of supporters and prospects - their desire for a better world - and connect them to the life-changing missions we serve. I firmly believe that our roles - this capacity to empower individuals to effect change - is one of our greatest gifts and also a privilege.
RBW Strategy
JULY 18, 2023
Elevate Your Fundraising Efforts: Unlocking the Potential of Effective Grants and Fundraising In today’s competitive nonprofit landscape, securing grants and optimizing fundraising efforts are vital for organizations to achieve their…
Clairification
JULY 3, 2023
Ready to declare your independence from the pandemic of overloaditis ? It’s a highly contagious epidemic, from which no one is immune. Are you showing any symptoms? Consider which of the following are true for you: I feel like: I’m working all the time, but not getting that much accomplished. I’m working on 10 projects at once, but none get finished.
Tony Martignetti
JULY 9, 2023
Rosalind Zavras & Julia Toepfer: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Relationships; storytelling; thanks; impact; consistency; and more. Rosalind Zavras and Julia Toepfer share tactics you can use right away to increase your fundraising impact without busting your fundraising budget. Rosalind is CEO of Aropa Consulting and Julia is from … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 10, 2023: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget & Personalized Fundraising
Millionaire Grant Lady
JULY 13, 2023
For the second time in three years , Millionaire Grant Lady has won a $1.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) to help a Texas-based organization respond to the opioid crisis. Only 14 grants were awarded during this cycle of funding, which will be awarded over a three-year period in $500,000 increments by SAMHSA’s Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids program, which exists to develop and implement alternatives to opioids for pain man
Lightning Fast Grant Writing
JULY 5, 2023
As a political scientist, I am always interested in how political consultants used direct mail to raise money and advertise their political candidates. As a grant writing consultant, I have adopted a lot of these same techniques to benefit the non-profit clients we serve at Lightning Fast Grant Writing. Many of the political consultant’s best ideas were the result of early eye-tracking experiments.
The Fundraiser Coach
JULY 3, 2023
I believe that the most effective fundraising is connection-based fundraising. Sure, you can "get donations in the door" with simple transactions. But most nonprofits are in it for the long haul, to create lasting, positive change in the world. So you want lasting donor relationships. Have you noticed that every time we make an Ask that we assure donors that they are investing in change?
RBW Strategy
JULY 5, 2023
Strong Communication Skills: The Foundation for Non-Profit Success In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, effective communication plays a pivotal role in driving positive change.
Clairification
JULY 31, 2023
How can I make the biggest impact on the future? Have you ever wondered how major donors think about philanthropy? To a large extent, they think about it the same way as anyone else. They just have more money. It’s good to remember major donors are, first and foremost, just people. And like all human beings, they are on a continual quest for meaning.
Tony Martignetti
JULY 16, 2023
Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively. They’re the principals and founders of Cause Craft Consulting. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 17, 2023: Communications & Development Teams Working Better Together → Mist
Millionaire Grant Lady
JULY 3, 2023
One of the hardest elements of grant fundraising is finding the right funder prospects. Unfortunately, most funders don’t have websites. In fact, according to Candid , the new organization formed with the merger of Guidestar and The Foundation Center: “Since 90% of U.S. foundations do not have websites, the insights you need to find funders will not be discovered via standard search engines.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 10, 2023
By Sara Herschander Nonprofits are still struggling to recruit workers and are being hit with higher-than-normal prices, despite signs that inflation is easing and the labor market is cooling down.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 10, 2023
With the cost of postage increasing July 9 — for the second time this year, it is imperative that nonprofits find a way to save on their direct mail campaigns. Here are some tips on how to save.
Grant Training Center
JULY 31, 2023
The NIH closely scrutinizes the Data Management Plan (DMP) as a fundamental part of the grant application, for it demonstrates how data will be handled and generated during the research project. A well-crafted DMP reveals that the researcher has considered the full life cycle of the research data and is committed to sharing valuable resources with the scientific community, which enhances the impact and reproducibility of the research.
Clairification
JULY 27, 2023
Wherever you are, here’s hoping you’re managing to keep cool! And I don’t mean just physically. As we begin to ramp up for the busiest part of the fundraising year, try to let cooler heads prevail. Hopefully, some of the wisdom you find in this newsletter will help you with great ideas to lessen your stress. First, this week’s bit of wisdom… Discernment in creativity The hard part isn’t good ideas.
Get Fully Funded
JULY 30, 2023
Here we are in the heat of the summer, and I’m thinking about the cool temperatures of Fall. And how to raise more money this Fall. It’s closer than you think and will be here before you know it. If you’re a Last-Minute Lucy or Larry, and usually wait until it’s time to send something to even start writing it, then this is for you. You see, great fundraising takes planning and preparation.
Greater Giving
JULY 18, 2023
Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. With the rise of online donor engagement , data collection is a natural part of modern fundraising.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 10, 2023
By Deepak Bhargava and Barbara Picower Central Florida Jobs With Justice Organizations like JPB grantee Jobs with Justice have fostered intersectional visions and are trying to build a mass base and power. Philanthropy can do much to help them change oppressive systems through community and worker organizing. Outdated strategies and lack of money for the infrastructure of community-organizing groups are limiting their effectiveness just at a moment when we need to fight profound threats – especi
NonProfit PRO
JULY 6, 2023
Because charitable giving is on the decline, nonprofits are looking for ways to increase impact while decreasing costs. Here are four ways that a cloud-powered digital strategy can help nonprofits do more with less.
Wild Apricot
JULY 13, 2023
Planning to redesign your website? We've handpicked the top 50 nonprofit websites from organizations large and small to help you create the best possible website.
Veritus Group
JULY 17, 2023
In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff explain how Veritus approaches setting goals for mid-level programs. The post Question of the Month: How do you set goals for mid-level? appeared first on Veritus Group.
Get Fully Funded
JULY 23, 2023
Using social media for fundraising isn’t a new strategy. Almost everyone is on Facebook. And most nonprofits use Facebook for fundraising, especially around the holidays. But social media is only a tool. It’s not an ATM. And like any tool, you have to know how to use it. Simply showing up occasionally on Facebook and asking for money doesn’t cut it.
Qgiv
JULY 17, 2023
As engagement in DEI work deepens, it becomes clear that well-intentioned pledges of commitment to incorporate core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 10, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK George Soros’s Open Society Foundations is undergoing changes as his son, Alex, takes over the leadership. The organization employs about 800 staff members and maintains offices in more than 20 countries.
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