Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Take a look at your website. Would it encourage you to donate? If the answer is no, your potential donors probably feel the same way. Think of your website as your personal assistant. Once set up properly to receive donations, it makes it easy for.
Joe Garecht Fundraising
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Nearly every non-profit uses fundraising letters to raise money. They do that for one simple reason: fundraising letters work. Whether you’re using a snail mail letter sent with a stamp or an e-mail sent with a “donate now!” link, chances are your non-profit is sending fundraising letters to your donors on a regular basis. The truth is, though, that most fundraisers I know worry about writing those letters… they worry that there’s some secret sauce they’re not privy to, or that they need years
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Dr. Richard Huysmans
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Four tips for writing faster and better: Summarise using sentences. Write as if no one is reading. Write, just write. Join a writing group. Transcript: Good day, bakers, writers, and rock stars! Each week I host a writing program.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The supply chain issue in the U.S. and abroad is something that affects all of us. However, it has ramifications for your nonprofit beyond what you may think. Sure, if you’re an organization reliant on providing things to people you serve, it could be an incredible challenge.
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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
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
One of the most common questions Candid’s team of expert librarians get on our Ask Us page is “how do I get a grant?” To help answer this question, we’ve created a short (two-minute) video with some quick tips for nonprofits seeking grants. In it, you’ll hear three top tips about how to: demonstrate your nonprofit’s credibility, find a funder that’s likely to be interested in the work you do, and tailor your approach to speak to a funder’s interests.
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Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
This is a blog post by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, and Andrea Kihlstedt, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Toolkit. Are you worried that if you ask for big campaign gifts, donors won’t give smaller amounts towards your annual appeals? Having nightmares.
The Fundraising Coach
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
I've said for years that fundraising is all about leadership. And we all have leadership opportunities, even if we don't have leadership titles. One of the best ways to grow in our ability to lead is to get clear on our values. Both personally and organizationally. When we know what we value, it makes it easy to figure out why some people, places, or practices are stressful to us.
Dr. Richard Huysmans
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Want to master the writing process? I’m not actually sure that is possible…But you can get better at it. Faster too. Tip 1 – Summarise paragraphs into sentences (and vice versa) Take each paragraph you have written and summarise it in a sentence. Do that for all paragraphs. What are you saying?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Giving Tuesday is the global day of giving that results in significant revenue raised. But, it is just one day. How can you better leverage your nonprofit's success after Giving Tuesday?
Candid
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies.
Get Fully Funded
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Online donations are a great way to maximize your nonprofit’s time and resources while having a larger impact. However, with the volume of online content growing, capturing attention and keeping it is more difficult than ever. To help you grab.
OneCause
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities?
Dr. Richard Huysmans
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Four tips for writing faster and better: Summarise using sentences. Write as if no one is reading. Write, just write. Join a writing group.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!
Candid
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Your website’s visual elements define your organization, helping to draw visitors in and explain your nonprofit’s mission before they read a single word. This is why a strong visual brand matters: the first images visitors see shape their impression of your organization and can determine if they continue interacting with your content. . However, just because a visual is bold and eye-catching doesn’t mean it’s right for your nonprofit.
Get Fully Funded
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. If it’s done well, you’ll get a gift. If it’s too long, boring, or confusing, you won’t. Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
One of the best things you can offer to your association members is the opportunity to network. After all, they join your association in order to grow professionally and advance in their careers. What better way to do that than to meet people who work.
Qgiv
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The last year and a half has been difficult. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, a divisive political landscape, and more, sometimes it can be difficult to believe we’re actually approaching 2022. The stress of the last year and a half has impacted everyone in different ways, and we’ve seen heightened fatigue among fundraising and nonprofit professionals.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
We often get questions from our readers about whether a nonprofit organization must pay taxes, or whether individuals working at a nonprofit must pay taxes. While there are lots of details to get into depending on the situation, here’s a summary about nonprofits and the taxes they may or may not have to pay! Do […]. The post Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.
Candid
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
For many nonprofits, 29% of annual donations happen between #GivingTuesday (November 30 this year) and December 31, and a shocking 11% of annual donations were reported to come in during the last three days of the year. In addition, many reports* show giving was at an all-time high in 2020, so don’t miss out on the season of generosity that is quickly approaching.
Get Fully Funded
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Remember Captain Obvious? He was a character invented not long ago to sell bookings on Hotels.com. If he was on television today, he’d be telling us, “In 2020, the world changed.” No kidding! But what a lot of people are expecting (really, hoping) is that after a while, we’ll go back to normal. Not so fast. The world has changed a lot, and it’s not likely to get back to the old normal.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Feeling like you're doing too many tasks by hand? That's because you probably are. Although nonprofits are often resistant to technological change, there are many software solutions that can solve any manual task your nonprofit is doing right now.
Greater Giving
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. At Greater Giving, we learn a lot from our clients’ successes—and we can tell when something is working for them! The recent trend in inclusive “hybrid” events ticks most of the boxes.
Bonterra
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The end-of-year season is upon us, and we’ve got a few fundraising software tips to help you end 2021 strong and get a jump start on those 2022 activities. You’ll find all these tips (and more) in our End of Year Strategy Guide for 2021 , which is available as a free download now!
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Let's highlight each generation and its use of social media. And after sharing some insights, I'll include a pro tip to ensure your nonprofit leverages each generation well.
Double the Donation
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
PatronManager – Patron Technology’s powerful ticketing and CRM solution – and Double the Donation are proud to launch a matching gift integration between PatronManager donation forms and 360MatchPro, the leading matching gifts automation provider by Double the Donation. The new integration allows nonprofit organizations to identify more matching gift opportunities during the donation process and drive more matching gifts to completion. . “Matching gifts are a key element of the
The Fundraising Coach
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
With 4 weeks left in the calendar year, staying focused is more important than ever. Rather than feeling like you're living out a well planned fundraising year, these last four weeks can often feel like you're missing out on everything. That you're falling short everywhere. The 2 Things To Avoid In Year End Fundraising. It would seem that the last four weeks of the year provide a clarity for fundraising.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
"I want to create a subscription website where people pay to get access to my community, resources, and publications.” That's what Lily, a stay-at-home mom who ran her local Library Association, wanted to accomplish. When she began to Google.
Greater Giving
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Online giving is the future of fundraising, but not all nonprofits are prepared for it. Shouldn’t you be capitalizing on the potential of e-giving, too? Online giving has been an important branch of fundraising for more than a decade now—but the pandemic has made the ability to accept donations digitally an absolute necessity. Donations made through online donation platforms climbed dramatically in 2020, even though the average amount of gifts has decreased.
Bonterra
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Relationships are built on trust, and when people trust your message, they’re more likely to engage with your nonprofit. You build trust when people feel a connection to your message, and when they understand the work that you do helps accomplish their own goals. Personalizing your messages is a key tenet of proper donor management and an important function for every organization to master.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
For too long, nonprofits have desired to make social impact while often neglecting to center diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for their staff. But as our national conversation about the impact of race in every facet of America continues, employees are seeking inclusive workplaces that allow for them to show up authentically, bringing their passions and desire to make a social impact into their day-to-day work.
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