Clairification
JANUARY 9, 2023
For many nonprofits, the yearly annual report is often just another task on a very long to-do list. Most charities are juggling a lot—development, program maintenance, fundraising, and more—and the annual report can feel like yet another mandatory routine project. One that often gets handled at the last minute without much intentional care and effort.
Tony Martignetti
JANUARY 22, 2023
Sarah Sebastian & Steve Lausch: 2023 Fundraising Outlook OneCause’s research study includes insights to help you benchmark, plan, prioritize and improve your nonprofit’s fundraising this year. From OneCause, Sarah Sebastian and Steve Lausch talk us through. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsor! Turn Two … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 23, 2023: 2023 Fundraising Outlook → Sarah Sebastian & Steve Lausch: 2023 Fundraising Outl
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Pamela Grow
JANUARY 22, 2023
Did you know that the odds of increased revenue are 148% higher when your nonprofit has a written plan in place? Nothing will get you further faster than making a plan. Unless it’s implementing that plan! In this MotivateMonday session from January 16, Fundraiser extraordinaire, T. Clay Buck, CFRE led us through the eye-opening session, Uncharted Waters: A Fundraising Plan That Gets Results.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2023
After the rollercoaster ride of the last three years, you might be wondering how we can predict association trends for 2023. It makes sense to feel uncertain, but trust us when we say that we’re not completely in the dark! Anticipated trends.
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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.
Candid
JANUARY 24, 2023
By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. This is not groundbreaking news, yet many nonprofit organizations (Candid included) have hesitated to jump in for a variety of reasons. Despite the real and perceived challenges of creating short-form video, there are compelling and research-backed reasons to consider incorporating it into your social media strategy: 88% of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a pr
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Clairification
JANUARY 5, 2023
Take your writing into the stratosphere! Want your writing to take off more this year? Ann Wylie, editor, author, interviewer, teacher and more, is one of the folks I look to for writing tips. And recently she offered 8 tips I believe all nonprofits should take to heart. At least if you want to be persuasive and drive people to take the actions you desire.
Tony Martignetti
JANUARY 15, 2023
Erica Mills Barnhart: Overcome Common Communications Conundrums It’s time to change the way you think about marketing, says Erica Mills Barnhart. You’ll make it more successful, find your true believers, and have more fun. She’s CEO of Claxon. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsor! Turn … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 16, 2023: Overcome Common Communications Conundrums → Erica Mills Barnhart: Overcome Common Communications Conun
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 9, 2023
It’s that time of year – time to create your nonprofit annual report. Why? Because your donors like knowing what their donation made possible. They want to know they’re part of a winning team. An annual report is a great way to give both donors and the community an overview of what your nonprofit accomplished during the year. But donors don’t want to read a lot.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 27, 2023
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Candid
JANUARY 13, 2023
It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023. Although this year, perhaps more than others, we should maybe call it “Words to Avoid …and some other words to pause before using, do additional research, and then decide whether or not to use.” No? Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have. As always, this is not meant to be a definitive (or complete) list of dos and don’ts.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 31, 2023
As the demographics shift, younger generations require more personal and causal connections for their philanthropy. For this reason, Giving Tuesday has become ineffective. Here is how organizations can position themselves to encourage donors to give year-round.
Clairification
JANUARY 19, 2023
Annual reports don’t have to be dry as dust. In fact, the most effective ones are not financial reports; they’re a story with the donor at the center. And they inspire action. When you consider all the blood, sweat, tears and money that go into them, you want to assure they: Resonate with people emotionally. Paint a picture people want to jump into.
Tony Martignetti
JANUARY 29, 2023
Kumar Kannan: Spend Wisely As You Buy Let’s talk procurement. Odds are you can save big if you shop smartly. Consolidation. Group Purchasing Organizations. Negotiating. Payment terms. Warranty terms. These will all save you money. Kumar Kannan, from Procural LLC, educates us. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 30, 2023: Spend Wisely As You Buy → Kumar Kannan: Spend Wisely As You Buy Let’s talk procurement.
The Fundraising Coach
JANUARY 22, 2023
As the CEO, the leader of your nonprofit, how much time are you really giving to fundraising? As the top leaders, the organization will follow your lead. You should be involving all your direct reports in some aspect of fundraising. And an easy way to do that is if they see that fundraising is important enough for you to give it time every week. If you’re like most CEOs, you started last year with good intentions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 4, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress. Getty Images. To keep the money flowing, nonprofits will need to figure out how to attract much-needed fundraisers, respond to changing economic conditions, and learn how to talk to donors from different backgrounds.
Candid
JANUARY 30, 2023
Your nonprofit’s brand is an important tool for communicating your mission to supporters and earning their trust. Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 3, 2023
Whether your nonprofit is applying for a government grant or support from a private foundation, what reviewers are looking for in grant proposals can feel like a secret. So, to improve your grant applications and give funders what they want, here are five tips.
Clairification
JANUARY 26, 2023
“Overconfidence and AI Human beings are often more effective when we’re a bit self-effacing. “I think,” “Perhaps,” or “I might be missing something, but…” are fine ways to give our assertions a chance to be considered. The solar-powered LED calculator we used in school did no such thing. 6 x 7 is 42, no ifs, ands or buts. Part of the magic of Google search was that it was not only cocky, it was often correct.
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 2, 2023
Fundraising productivity is not just about how much you can get done to raise money. It’s about being strategic and focusing on the RIGHT activities. It’s also about creating effective systems and workflows so that you aren’t pushing through your day trying to get as much as possible done, because, yuck. The truth is that there will never be enough time to get everything done in a day.
Veritus Group
JANUARY 11, 2023
If you focus on just one thing this year: get to know your donors' passions and interests. Here's a story that shows the impact it can have. The post Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023 appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 23, 2023
By Sono Motoyama Lee Klafczynski for The Chronicle With community organizing and savvy advocacy, grassroots nonprofits in Birmingham, Ala., Oakland, Calif., and other cities are gaining recognition and financing for the community-based programs to reduce shootings.
Candid
JANUARY 5, 2023
Chantal Forster, Executive Director, TAG ( Technology Association of Grantmakers ). If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to the data conversation, this is it. Whether you’re a nonprofit, funder, or a consortium of both, fundamental questions are surfacing about social sector data that merit your attention. Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of co
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 26, 2023
Any engagement other than donor engagement is meaningless — at least if your purpose is to drive contributions. Why care about clicks if they result in nothing more than likes and follows? When cobbling together your fundraising strategy, consider how to get from awareness to interest to engagement to investment.
Clairification
JANUARY 30, 2023
M onterey Bay Aquarium shares the love with their donors. Last year, you posted about sending donors valentines, which I came across a bit too late in the game, so I sent emails. But, this year, I kept that idea and planned for it, and sent handmade valentines to my top level donors. I felt like I was in 2nd grade with my glue stick and doilies, but the response has been amazing!
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 31, 2023
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Veritus Group
JANUARY 16, 2023
There's a lot of talk about time management, but research shows that when you focus on your energy levels first, you'll get more done. The post Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2023
By Sarah Webber. George Santos said he founded a charity that rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats. Santos says Friends of Pets United rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats and that it trapped, neutered, and released over 3,000 cats. But no evidence has been presented publicly showing the charity ever existed.
Candid
JANUARY 11, 2023
The New Year is a time for new beginnings. It’s also a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and what you aspire to do differently in the year ahead. As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books c
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 30, 2023
As we move forward in a new year, nonprofits that work hard and work smart can boost gift income to enjoy record resource development years. I want to highlight 10 pragmatic ways that nonprofit leaders can more effectively ask for and secure gifts that will fuel their missions.
Clairification
JANUARY 12, 2023
There is more than one way to beat a flood. And when the problem at hand is a flood of ideas, products, strategies and what-not, it helps to have a way to focus and make decisions. And I know no better help-mate than the inimitable Seth Godin. Staring at decisions. “Soap is 85 cents a bar or two for a dollar. Which should you buy? It depends.
Ignited Fundraising
JANUARY 11, 2023
What happens when two master storytellers spend a few minutes together? They geek out about how to tell a powerful, engaging story. AND they agree on the fastest way to lose your audience when sharing a story. The wise, fun, brilliant, Jason Ellinger , founder of Beard and Bowler, a nonprofit storytelling and video production company, generously spent time with me this week.
Veritus Group
JANUARY 30, 2023
Here are three ways you can partner with your direct response team to build personalized mid-level touch points. The post How Mid-Level Can Partner with Direct Response appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 10, 2023
By Jim Rendon. Jenna Schoenefeld FOR THE CHRONICLE. Charity workers want better pay, benefits, and equity, but contract talks can be contentious. Is there another way? Plus: See the rest of our January issue , posted online today.
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