November, 2022

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Don’t Blow Your Post-Holiday Opportunity to Thank Your Nonprofit Supporters

Clairification

For good things once a year is not enough. Why do so many of us only eat turkey once a year? Or pumpkin pie? I’ve no idea! It’s surely not rational. These are special foods we value and take great delight in. Yet we get into a bad habit of thinking on auto pilot. If it’s not Thanksgiving, the idea of roasting a turkey or making cranberry sauce doesn’t even enter most or our heads.

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6 Tips to Create Fundraising Videos That Drive Donations

Wild Apricot

Fundraising videos build your case for support, providing viewers with an in-depth look at your organization and inspiring them to take action. It’s no surprise, then, that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to make a donation.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 14, 2022: Your Corporate Funding

Tony Martignetti

Lori Zoss Kraska: Your Corporate Funding In “The Boardroom Playbook,” Lori Zoss Kraska gives you step-by-step strategies—and healthy doses of encouragement—to improve your corporate funding process so you increase support and sponsorships. She’s with us to talk about her book. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsors!

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | 16 Last Minute #GivingTuesday Tips

Pamela Grow

It’s the day before #GivingTuesday. Have you done everything you could possibly do to maximize impact on the biggest giving day of the year? Carve out 30 minutes to watch 16 Last Minute #GivingTuesday Tips featuring one of the US’ leading digital fundraisers, and author of the guide for small nonprofits, The Digital Fundraising Blueprint: How to Raise More Money Online for Your Nonprofit and you’ll emerge with the tactics you need to rise above the fray.

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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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How to Engage Employees at Your Nonprofit

Not Your Father's Charity

Have you ever had a bad day at the office with your team? The answer is almost certainly yes if you spent a day in an office. It happens to the best of us. But what if you’re hitting roadblock after roadblock with your team? How can you get your team back on track? After all, learning how to engage employees is key to a successful nonprofit organization.

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13 Top Secrets of Donor Thank You Letters Revealed

Clairification

What do you spend more time on? Asking or thanking? The lion’s share of nonprofits spend more time asking. It’s a BIG mistake. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to shame or blame you. Of course you have to ask. The number one reason people don’t give is they aren’t asked. And … The number one reason donors don’t give again is they aren’t properly thanked!

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Why Your Organization Needs an Online Member Directory

Wild Apricot

Does trying to connect your organization’s members feel a little bit like herding cats? Then an online member directory is just what you need! One of the number one members’ benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network and connect.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 7, 2022: Align Your Money With Your Goals

Tony Martignetti

Sarah Olivieri: Align Your Money With Your Goals There’s a dimension to your budgeting you might be missing: Organizing your budget so you know what impact your money is achieving for you, and you know the costs connected to your goals. Sarah Olivieri returns to help you course correct. She’s the founder of PivotGround. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 7, 2022: Align Your Money With Your Goals → Sarah Olivieri: Align Your Money With Your Goals There’s a dimension to

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Lessons From MotivateMonday | Does a development plan lead to fundraising success?

Pamela Grow

Does a development plan lead to fundraising success? That was the question Barbara O’Reilly wanted answered. So, together with Dr. Adrian Sargeant and The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, they embarked on the first study of its kind to examine just how fundraising planning is undertaken — and what the impact on revenue raised really is. The answer?

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An Open Letter to Elon Musk: For the Sake of the Public Good, Turn Twitter Into a Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Andy Posner. By choosing the nonprofit route, Musk could burnish his legacy, improve societal discourse, and provide a powerful model for other wealthy innovators to follow.

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Does your nonprofit mission statement drive donations?

Candid

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization. It gets them excited about helping to achieve that mission.

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Giving Tuesday: Don’t Take the Money and Run

Clairification

The absolute worst thing you can do the day after Giving Tuesday is nothing. As tempting as it is to let out a sigh of relief that it’s over, resist that temptation. It’s not time to relax yet. Nothing comes of nothing. And a huge part of your goal with Giving Tuesday should be to strengthen your bonds with donors. That’s the real something you’re after.

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Nonprofit Marketing Plan: 8 Steps to Create A Strong Plan

Wild Apricot

Having worked with hundreds of nonprofits over the years, I can tell you that organizations that develop and follow a well-thought-out nonprofit marketing plan grow faster and make a bigger impact than those that don’t. A holistic marketing strategy.

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Customer Service for Nonprofits: 4 Ways to Retain Donors

NonProfit PRO

At their core, nonprofits are service-oriented. And while there are distinctions between the way for-profit and nonprofit entities run, the standards of customer service apply equally between the two.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 28, 2022: Thought Leadership & Content Strategy

Tony Martignetti

Peter Panepento & Antionette Kerr: Thought Leadership Peter Panapento and Antionette Kerr co-authored the book, “Modern Media Relations for Nonprofits.” They share their insights on how to build relationships with journalists so you get heard as the thought leader you are. Plus, other media strategies, like crisis communications. This was part of our coverage of … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 28, 2022: Thought Leadership & Content Strategy → Pe

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Nonprofits Consider Leaving Twitter Over Platform's Uncertain Future

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander. Some organizations have paused or reduced both advertising and communications over concerns about the changes that have occurred in the weeks since Elon Musk bought Twitter.

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Tweeting through uncertainty: Candid’s approach to nonprofit Twitter

Candid

Since Twitter’s new ownership took over in late October, the social media platform has experienced a significant decline in its userbase—a loss of over 1.3 million active users in one week. Candid’s Twitter account alone has lost over 1,000 followers in the same period, and we expect to see this negative trend continue. Additionally, rumors about paywalls , increases in hate speech , and chaos around the new paid verifications , have led to a lot of uncertainty, frustration, and confusion.

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Why Prompt, Personal Thank You’s are Nonprofit Donors’ Inalienable Right

Clairification

In 2018, WSJ columnist Christopher Mims observed: “Alongside life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, you can now add another inalienable right: two-day shipping on practically everything.”. ”Everything” includes a prompt expression of gratitude when someone makes a philanthropic gift to your organization. At least that’s what donors believe. And you better deliver – or else.

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How to Host a Member Appreciation Week (+ 10 More Ideas!)

Wild Apricot

Your members are the people who turn your mission into a reality—which is why it’s so essential to show member appreciation! Inspiring positive feelings in your members keeps them connected to your cause, and motivates them to keep giving.

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Informed Delivery: A Year-End Fundraising Strategy You May Have Overlooked

NonProfit PRO

Informed Delivery can increase the effectiveness of your direct mail fundraising campaign while decreasing your postage costs. With only two more months left to take advantage of its dual benefits, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions I get on this strategy.

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Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”?

Veritus Group

When you say "Thank you" to a donor, colleague, or friend, are you speaking from a place of authenticity? Here are 3 tips on thanking. The post Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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We Know That Bridging Deep Differences Is Possible. Our Organizations Do It Every Day.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sister Donna Markham , Suzanne McCormick, Eboo Patel, and Jonathan Reckford. A coordinated effort is needed in communities across the country to bring together people of different political parties, faith traditions, and racial and ethnic identities. A new undertaking from four major nonprofits aims to lead the way.

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Fundraising beyond GivingTuesday: 5 tips to maximize year end giving 

Candid

It’s that time of year again. The year-end giving season kicks off with a lot of hype around GivingTuesday, when nonprofits invest significant time, energy, and resources into launching campaigns for the special day. As nonprofit professionals, we wait and hope all day that this is the year our campaign will go viral and bring in millions of dollars in donations.

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How to Help Donors Give Astutely Before Year-End

Clairification

Do you want to risk not receiving generous gifts you could have otherwise received, just because you failed to go the extra mile to share relevant, useful and even critical information? Or because you just did the most basic things, failing to do what would have made your communications really stand out? The Genuine Job of the Philanthropy Facilitator.

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Nonprofit Software: 25+ Providers to Build Your Tech Stack

Wild Apricot

In the age of the internet, nonprofit success goes hand-in-hand with technology. Whether you’re building a smash website, updating your online member database or shining on social media, you’re going to want some tools to help you out.

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3 Ways the Corporate World Has Shaped Donor’s Online Expectations

NonProfit PRO

The corporate world has helped shape people’s online expectations of the brands and organizations they support. Here are a few examples of online expectations created by the corporate world and how nonprofits can meet them with their digital ecosystems.

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How to Stay Calm When Donors Get Anxious or Demanding in Tough Economic Times

Veritus Group

In times of economic uncertainty, donors become more discerning and careful with their giving. Here's what fundraisers need to know. The post How to Stay Calm When Donors Get Anxious or Demanding in Tough Economic Times appeared first on Veritus Group.

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10 Years In, GivingTuesday Has Become a Day Charities Can't Afford to Sit Out

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes. Getty Images. When #GivingTuesday debuted in 2012, some people didn't even know what a hashtag was. In the years since, the event asking donors to give online has grown in popularity so much it is now can't-miss day for charities.

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Telling the Story of Your Impact

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I was a keynote speaker at the Reimagine Communities Summit powered by Capital One recently, and one of the sessions during the event was a panel discussion with three large corporate funders. Who might you ask? Some BIG funders. Capital One. Toyota. Amazon. This felt like an unusual funder panel compared to those I am used to, where it is a panel of government funding agencies or a panel of private grantmakers from a specific geographic region.

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Clairity Click-it: Abundance of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Show Me the Data. The fictional LA detective, Joe Friday , was famous for saying “Just the facts, Ma’am.”. Similarly, in the tech and business worlds, “show me the data” has become a common refrain. As in, nothing really matters if there isn’t data to support it. Well, that’s great if you’re a middle manager with a lot of boxes to tick. But think back to the last time you saw a line go around the block, and ask yourself what the folks were waiting in line for.

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The Top 25 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Ad Grants

Wild Apricot

Did you know that nonprofits are eligible for a $10,000 monthly grant to spend on advertising space from Google? Through the Google Ad Grants program , Google strives to empower nonprofits to amplify their causes online and reach an audience searching.

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8 Easy Things to Do to Raise More Money for Year-End

NonProfit PRO

The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits is here. You’ve no doubt been working on the big things for year-end. Yet often it’s the little things that count and pack a surprising wallop. Here are eight simple efforts that could help your nonprofit raise more money before Dec. 31.

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A Roadmap for Fundraisers in Difficult Economic Times

Veritus Group

When the economy slows, here are the steps that fundraisers and leaders should follow so that their major gifts program continues to thrive. The post A Roadmap for Fundraisers in Difficult Economic Times appeared first on Veritus Group.