Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. Use these tips to boost your text messaging strategy. By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. The best way to personalize your messages and create highly tailored donation appeals is to leverage donor data.

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Clairification

AUGUST 21, 2023

Actually, with the most awe-inspiring transformational journeys, you feel good before, during, when and after you arrive. Why? Because you’re following something that calls to you. The siren song of the calling stirs you, continually. You, your organization, your supporters… you’re all journeying forward on a quest that takes you each where you’re pulled to go.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 15, 2023

Summertime… and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’…and the cotton is high We all know that staying connected with your donors throughout the year is critical. How else to foster a sense of engagement and commitment that goes beyond a one-time donation? And summer offers a unique opportunity for you to rekindle connections with your donors.

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Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 8, 2023

Does your fundraising writing result in less than satisfying results? I’ll be honest: creating good donor communications is a constant learning experience. But you can do some things to help today. Here are some tips for you. Unmarry your “brand”. That is, unchain yourself from the collection of fonts, colors, and language being pushed at […] The post Just for you: quick tips to boost your fundraising writing appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Tony Martignetti

AUGUST 20, 2023

Cara Augspurger: The 5 A’s Of Awesome Fundraising It’s a valuable back-to-basics conversation with a bunch of tips you’ve probably never heard. Leading us through is Cara Augspurger from Donorbox. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsor! Donorbox: Powerful fundraising features made refreshingly easy. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for August 21, 2023: The 5 A’s Of Awesome Fundraising → Cara Augspurger: The 5 A’s Of Awesome Fundra

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Donor retention continues to be a problem. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help. If you don’t do a good job of thanking your donors, as well as building relationships throughout the year, you’ll have a hard time getting people to people to donate again.

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Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 8, 2023

We preach that grant writing is a process, a long-term investment in the financial stability of your nonprofit. Grant rejections can be common. The post How to turn a grant rejection into an acceptance appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! The numbers are down, but you’ve still got plenty of time to end the year ahead — far ahead — of your goals. Why end-of-year fundraising? Let the numbers guide you… 12% of all giving happens in the last three days of the year Nearly one-third of all annual giving occurs in December 28% of nonprofits raise between 26-50% of their annual fund via their year-end ask Volunteers are twice as li

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Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’m tired. I’m not sure if it’s a response to the last few years, or if I’m just busier than usual. But lately, I’ve just been finding myself wanting to crawl under the covers and hide for a while. (With a good book, of course.) I realized, too, that my fatigue is affecting my ability […] The post Are you as tired as I am? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

AUGUST 28, 2023

Congratulations! Whether you’re planning a stand-alone auction or adding an auction to an existing event, these fun-filled bidding extravaganzas serve multiple purposes. They’re hard work (after all, anything worth doing takes dedication, energy and time), but well worth the effort when done well. They can help you: Raise more money. Provide additional value and entertainment for your participants.

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Tony Martignetti

AUGUST 27, 2023

Courtenay Shipley: Employee Benefits, For Employees We’re examining benefits from the employee’s perspective. What does a minimum package look like? Which extras can you negotiate for? How valuable is your benefits package? Explaining it all is Courtenay Shipley, founder of Retirement Planology. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 23, 2023

Stories come in many forms. You can tell a story with words, pictures, and videos. I prefer written stories, but others are drawn to videos. Some people might not have the time or energy to look at anything but a photo or infographic. Your nonprofit organization needs to share stories using all these forms. Sharing stories will help you connect with your donors.

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Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 22, 2023

A letter of inquiry (LOI) is often the first step to opening a conversation with a grantmaker and — hopefully — receiving funding. The post What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI) appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s the grant application question you always dread… How will your organization sustain this program when the grant is complete? But the real answers to the sustainability question start long before keying in the first word on a grant application. After all, without grants, you’d be hard-pressed to fund new infrastructure, increase staffing, or expand programs and services.

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 17, 2023

Sometimes, you only understand how good a thing is when you look back on it. Such is the case with the boss in my very first job - Cliff Sanderlin. My first fundraising job was at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. What a great mission, what great healing, what changed lives! Harborview was (and still is) a Level I trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.

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Clairification

AUGUST 24, 2023

As you’re planning ahead, and readying your year-end fundraising initiatives, take a little time to think about your communication delivery mediums. Not to mention your message content. Are you reaching the right audiences, and making it easy for them? Are you sharing messaging that’s relevant, and authentically you? Take some inspiration from the inimitable Seth Godin: Little billboards On the West Side Highway in Manhattan, there’s currently a billboard for some sort of placebo supplement.

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Tony Martignetti

AUGUST 14, 2023

John Mark Vanderpool: Impact Metrics First, we resolve any confusion over impact versus outcomes and outputs. Then, John Mark Vanderpool continues by sharing how to measure your impact, and how to market your impact. He’s co-founder of Social Impact Solutions. They have a free quiz to see if you’re leaving money on the table. It’s … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for August 14, 2023: Impact Metrics → John Mark Vanderpool: Impact Metrics First, we resolve any confusion

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 9, 2023

A well-worded call-to-action (CTA) can encourage your nonprofit supporters to engage with your cause in a myriad of ways. Learn more about CTAs in this guide! By Ira Horowitz Your nonprofit exists because you’re seeking to enact positive change in your community, whether that means tutoring at-risk high school students, cleaning local beaches, or providing meals to unhoused people.

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Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 1, 2023

Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant. The post How grant writing works appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s been called Philanthropy’s Missing Trillions. We’re about to witness the largest wealth transfer in human history as the Baby Boomer generation passes its wealth on to the next generation. According to the Council of Nonprofits : Fewer than 6 percent of Americans include a charitable bequest in their will or estate plan— but one in three say they would consider doing so if asked.

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

One of the great joys I have, being a fundraiser, is meeting donors who are true fans of our mission. You may have had donors like that - they're supporters and they give regularly. They may attend events or volunteer. They talk about your work to others. You may not even realize how much of a fan they are. They may be the ones who you "know" you can count on for a gift - maybe $1,000, or $5,000 or even $25,000.

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Clairification

AUGUST 17, 2023

In Take Heed Nonprofits: The Sky is Not Falling, but it’s Cloudy we looked at trends in giving and how this might impact your strategic fundraising planning. Some of the data-based take-aways included: Less Donors and Dollars Overall Less Individual Donors — Shrinking Slice of Fundraising Pie More Foundation and Corporate Giving Focus of Giving Changed – or Did It?

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Tony Martignetti

AUGUST 6, 2023

Steve Johns: Leadership Lessons Steve Johns’ book is “Fearless.” He shares his philosophy of fearless leadership including building a service mindset and embracing a culture of curiosity; investing in yourself; talking without telling; understanding how “No mud, no lotus” can help you persevere; and a lot more. He’s CEO of OneCause. Listen to the … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for August 7, 2023: Leadership Lessons → Steve Johns: Leadership Lessons Steve Johns’ book is “Fearles

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 1, 2023

Last month, we talked about how you have to find the right number and the right fit of foundation funders to grow your organization’s grants. I often talk with clients who are doing one of two key mistakes in finding the right funders. Either they are: Not seeking funding from enough or the right funders. They need help identifying the right funders and submitting enough applications to be successful.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 31, 2023

Focus on achieving value for donors’ giving should be the guiding principle of every nonprofit. Philanthropic organizations should focus on how they can provide more services with their resources. This focus on need, and how to fulfill it, can lead to more efficiency and effectiveness.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

How does your nonprofit acknowledge memorial gifts? Thanking in-memoriam gift donors, and notifying the family of the deceased can be a tricky situation. Should you include gift amounts in the notification to the family? Can you solicit additional gifts from in-memoriam gift donors? For anyone who is confused about exactly how to steward these delicate gifts, Little Green Light’s Virginia Davidson came to the rescue with this thoughtful presentation.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 30, 2023

The bulk of unfilled jobs are frontline positions, but fundraisers and even top executives are in short supply. By Drew Lindsay The bulk of unfilled jobs are frontline positions, but fundraisers and even top executives are in short supply.

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Clairification

AUGUST 14, 2023

Philanthropic giving has been on a downswing for a while, but this past year’s data is notable due to distinct changes in donor behavior. I don’t want you throwing your hands up in despair. Rather, I want you to take a good hard look at the data so you can develop a plan with strategies that will give you the best chances for success in the current era.

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RBW Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2023

Navigating the Challenges of Federal Grant Writing: Strategies for Success Federal grants are vital in funding various programs and initiatives that drive positive societal change.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. How to tell if you’re burning out While burnout might seem like a buzzword, it’s also a concept backed by decades of research.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2023

Trends have shown both annual and major donors pulled back their charitable gifts last year due to economic uncertainty. Despite that, giving from donor-advised funds (DAFs) remained strong last year. And so far this year — or fiscal year for some DAF grantors — that remains true.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

How to boost your next fundraiser with a Wine Pull. What is a Wine Pull Fundraiser? A wine pull is a captivating auction game addition to your fundraising event that offers attendees the chance to contribute to your cause while also taking home a bottle of wine. Enhance Revenue with a Fixed Price Wine Pull A fixed-price wine pull presents a fantastic opportunity to generate more funds for your fundraiser.

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OneCause

AUGUST 21, 2023

If your nonprofit team is running an awareness campaign during a larger awareness day, week, or month, it can be hard to break through the noise. That’s why we’ve pulled together nine fail-safe steps to plan, implement, and execute your awareness campaign to maximize exposure, recognition, and success. Get the tips here.

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