Ann Green's Nonprofit
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Year-end fundraising is in full swing. I hope your campaign is going well so far. Perhaps you also participated in Giving Tuesday. The latter often brings in new donors, which you never want to take for granted. These donors saw a need and found a connection to your cause. Or maybe they were drawn into whatever Giving Tuesday promotion you initiated, but I like to think they wanted to help you make a difference.
Hands-On Fundraising
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Fundraising is about using your heart as well as your head. And maybe fundraising isnt really about money at all. In the long run, successful fundraising focuses on relationships. And good fundraisers use their hearts as much as their heads. Does that mean every one of your donors needs to be someone you know personally? […] The post You can put more heart into your fundraising today appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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Clairification
DECEMBER 30, 2024
For good things once a year is not enough. Why do so many of us only eat turkey once a year? Or pumpkin pie? Ive no idea! Its 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.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Advertising for your nonprofit doesn't have to be expensive. This guide will cover the basics of advertising for nonprofits, show you how to create nonprofit ad campaigns and provide real-world examples to help you make the most of your advertising budget and broaden your reach.
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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.
Pamela Grow
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Your donors arent just names in your nonprofits CRM. Theyre partners in your mission and vital threads in the fabric of your community. The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors.
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Ann Green's Nonprofit
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. By Ira Horowitz Your nonprofits website is more than just a hub for your online presenceits a versatile platform that can help you connect with supporters, amplify your mission, and make a lasting impact.
Hands-On Fundraising
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Does wading into a room full of strangers terrify you? Are you sure you’ll have nothing to say? Afraid you’ll embarrass yourself with your tied-up tongue? Never fear. I’m an introvert who likes people, but I find the idea of glad-handing, networking or otherwise behaving like my extroverted colleagues intimidating. And I’ve been doing this […] The post 5 Donor relations tips for shy people appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Clairification
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The more publicly people commit, the more resistant they are to changing their minds This relates to one of Robert Cialdinis principles of influence and persuasion : commitment and consistency. The main point is this: Once we make a decision, and strongly attach ourselves to an idea by agreeing orally or in writing, its more likely well stick with that decision than change our minds.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Stay in the know about what nonprofit trends you can anticipate in 2025, from fundraising to marketing to partnerships!
Pamela Grow
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Every one of you Ive talked to recently every last one has told me that your year-end campaign went out late. Hey, it happens. Its been a year. But have no fear. if youre behind on your goals, you can still do plenty between now and December 31. 1. A Home Page Takeover Consider a home page takeoverlike this. You know that yes, online giving isgrowing because of how accessible and easy it is (or how easy and accessible itssupposedto be).So how easy are you making it for your donors to give onli
GrantNews
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Let’s talk about women-led businesses. Did you know there are over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S.? That accounts for 42% of all businesses in the country! Together, they generate over $3.9 trillion in annual revenue. And the number of women-led businesses continues to grow each day! Now, let’s focus on grants for women-led businesses.
Candid
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In May 2024, Melinda French Gates emailed 12 people including meoffering each $20 million to spend on gender equality initiatives. All of us were surprised, but I doubt any were as surprised as I wasbecause I work on behalf of boys and men. I felt this was an important moment for philanthropy. While French Gates continues to focus most of her giving on women and girls, she also recognizes the need to help boys and men.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so its easy to follow and easy to use.
Clairification
DECEMBER 12, 2024
As we enter the season of light, and you move into full-steam-ahead year-end fundraising mode, theres something I want to remind you about your messaging. “Oh, by the way, its not about you. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking your organization is the story. People arent buying your organization. When someone asks: What do you do? theyre not interested in your organization so much as what your organization accomplishes.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Nonprofit burnout is more rampant than ever. So how do you protect your organization? What about staying on top of your own burnout? Here's are some things you might be doing that will inevitably lead to you burning out, and what to do instead.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By Ben Gose A new incentive for giving is one bright spot on a congressional slate filled with peril for philanthropy.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Looking for kickstarter grants to jumpstart your business? Finding and applying for business grants can be challenging for both new and established businesses. Startup grants, in particular, can be tough to locate, and the application process often feels long and tedious. To make things easier, GrantWatch has compiled a list of 10 kickstarter grants for startup businesses, carefully curated from our nearly 200 Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants.
Candid
DECEMBER 24, 2024
What do nonprofit staff wish for most for their organizations this holiday season? To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, c
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By Richard H. Levey A class action complaint against three top American Red Cross leaders, the boards of directors of both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross and unnamed associated individuals accuses the defendants of being “poverty pimps” who allegedly diverted more than $500 million in Haitian relief funds for “personal gain and administrative overhead.
Clairification
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Lets begin with this weeks bit of wisdom Generosity and gratitude A gift doesnt diminish the giver. Sharing creates connection, possibility and energy. And the magic of gratitude is that it improves everything it touches, especially the person who offered it in the first place. So, what holds us back? Fear. Fear of connection, of change, of seeing what is possible.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 12, 2024
April is National Volunteer Month, but how do you celebrate all the amazing things volunteers do for your mission? Here are some ideas.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 20, 2024
With $73.5 million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence. By Sara Herschander Moor Studio, Getty Images With $73.5 million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 31, 2024
We are on the cusp of a bright new year, and GrantWatch has the top grants to apply for in 2025! The new year presents the opportunity for a fresh start brimming with possibilities. Indeed, it’s a chance for growth, innovation, and positive change. And, with the right grant funding, nonprofits can expand their programs and businesses can begin new ventures.
Candid
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. In the United States, Helene and Milton stand out among the most significant, with damages in the billions. It will take the affected communities years to recover. Hurricane Milton: Implications of repeated storms Milton was the third storm to hit Florida in three months and the second to hit in two weeks.
Blackbaud
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As a nonprofit organization, which factor do you believe best showcases the success of your mission? Overhead to program expense ratio Having money left over to reinvest at the end of the year Programmatic statistics related to mission impact As with many multiple-choice tests, there is only one answer here that makes sense: programmatic statistics related to mission impact.
Clairification
DECEMBER 5, 2024
if you do nothing proactive to make them want to stay. You’re working hard to bring in as many donations as possible this year. And you’re being successful. Yay you! But, wait. There’s an “uh oh” looming around the corner. Today were going to take a look at why many of your donors may decide to leave. And what you can do to keep them.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Creating a volunteer engagement strategy can not only improve your volunteer's experience, but your entire organizational atmosphere. This is the guide to engaging volunteers from start to finish!
CauseVox
DECEMBER 5, 2024
There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa. Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Some of the most important work done by nonprofits and other organizations is protecting our natural environment and the animals who share our planet. In fact, wildlife conservation projects help protect the incredible biodiversity that sustains all life on Earth. Initiatives that safeguard endangered species, preserve natural habitats, and work to restore fragile ecosystems all share the same goal: to make a lasting impact.
Candid
DECEMBER 9, 2024
One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Lets take a look at what our latest report shows. Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.
Greater Giving
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. By analyzing what worked and what didnt, you can refine your strategies for 2025 to maximize engagement, revenue, and donor retention. Whether your events included auctions, galas, or virtual campaigns, understanding key metrics and takeaways will set you up for even greater success next year.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 29, 2024
(Photo Courtesy of Habitat For Hunanity) Nonprofit leaders reacted to the death James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39 th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, with sadness and fond memories of his tireless work for people around the world. Carter, 100, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was longest-lived president in U.S. history.
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