Tony Martignetti

APRIL 24, 2023

Maureen Wallbeoff: Technology Governance Sounds boring. In anyone else’s hands, it might be. But Maureen Wallbeoff brings her energy and lightness to help us understand the symptoms of unmanaged tech; the value of a technology governance group; and strategies for easing common technology pain points. Maureen is The Nonprofit Accidental Techie. (This continues our coverage … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 24, 2023: Technology Governance → Maureen Wallbeoff: Technology Go

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Clairification

APRIL 20, 2023

This week’s borrowed wisdom: “ Boundaries are levers And assertions are maps. Which means that: Budgets Timelines Plans Decision trees and projections are nothing to be afraid of. They’re a gift. They give us the chance to act as if, to describe a possible future and then to lean against them as we work to create the place we seek to be.” — Seth Godin My wish is this issue of the Clairity Click-it helps you find one or more resources to help you define some boundaries you can use as levers

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

The latest numbers are out and it’s not looking good. According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Their latest report showed the number of donors dropping by full 10% in 2022. And new donor contributions decreased by 8.7% overall. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 29, 2023

The post 15 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit With Word-of-Mouth Marketing appeared first on WildApricot.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2023

Your nonprofit probably spends a great deal of time on fundraising. So, how can you raise more dollars without adding yet another campaign or event to the calendar? Let’s look at four effective ways to optimize your fundraising results.

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 30, 2023

Patty Breech: Best & Worst Of Newsletters Patty Breech returns with the most common email marketing mistakes and how to make your print or digital newsletter stand out. She’s CEO of The Purpose Collective. Amy Frame: Digital Self-Care Here’s help to identify the digital spaces that bring you stress and joy, and realization of … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 1, 2023: Best & Worst Of Newsletters & Digital Self-Care → Patty Breech: Best & Worst Of Newsletters

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Clairification

APRIL 6, 2023

This week’s borrowed wisdom: “The Ukrainian army is a present-day example of the power of adaptability, creativity, and resilience. And the Ukraine war , one of the latest examples of the weaknesses of rigid leadership. Russian decision-making is highly centralized. Commander’s intent is seldom revealed, and innovation and initiative are severely punished.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 5, 2023

The winner in this year’s Super Bowl Commercial contest? Hands down it was The Farmer’s Dog’s ad. If you’re a dog owner, you know. You want them to live forever. To provide their unconditional love. Forever. The commercial “tells the story of a human , Ava, and her Labrador retriever, Bear, as they grow up. In a single minute, it captures an arc that’s specific, but likely familiar to many people with dogs: a beloved pup is part of and witness to most of the important moments in his

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 6, 2023

The post How To Write Effective Meeting Minutes (with Templates and Samples) appeared first on WildApricot.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 10, 2023

What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 14, 2023

By M.J. Prest Carla Taylor, Greenpeace Greenpeace USA announced Ebony Twilley Martin as executive director. She is the first Black woman executive director for a national legacy environmental organization. Also, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation has named its next CEO, and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan will install a new chief operating officer in July.

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 2, 2023

Gene Takagi: OK Boomer, Move Over In only two years, Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce. Along with Gen Z, these will soon be the majority of your workers, your donors, your volunteers. Think sustainability. Are you engaging them now? Are they fully represented on your board? Gene Takagi talks us through … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 3, 2023: OK Boomer, Move Over → Gene Takagi: OK Boomer, Move Over In only two years, Millennials will make up 75% of

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Clairification

APRIL 24, 2023

I’ve been getting nervous emails from colleagues who attended the 2023 AFP ICON conference in New Orleans, all bemoaning the fact not just donors but also donations are down. You see, information was presented from the full 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report, and the results were sadder than usual. I want to share this with you, because you need to know.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t. It’s pretty simple. This means you can’t just slap anything on a page, send it to a donor, and expect great results. Maybe you’ve experienced this with a fundraising letter that performed so poorly you called it a failure and didn’t want to try it again.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2023

The post The Best Online Payment Service Providers in 2023 appeared first on WildApricot.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2023

A new California law aims to bring more transparency to digital fundraising as a whole. Let’s explore the aspects of the California law, how it impacts social media platforms, the implications for nonprofits that land on a block list and the steps a nonprofit needs to take to avoid non-compliance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 27, 2023

By Alex Daniels Courtesy of Melissa Sandoval Melissa Sandoval, who was a social worker before becoming a lawyer, is a board member at an addiction-treatment nonprofit — the only Latina on the board. A study of cities with large numbers of Latinos found a mismatch between the number of Hispanic residents and charity board members.

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 9, 2023

Matt Scott: The High Growth Nonprofit Matt Scott returns to talk us through his new book, “The High Growth Nonprofit.” He urges you to shed the 5% growth mindset and plan for exponential growth with your rapid growth plan. Matt is CEO of CauseMic. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 10, 2023: The High Growth Nonprofit → Matt Scott: The High Growth Nonprofit Matt Scott returns to talk us through his new book, “The Hi

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Clairification

APRIL 17, 2023

Sustain the positive energy of love and connection Are you throwing your former board members out like yesterday’s trash? This may not be your intention, but you’re kind of guilty of this if you don’t continue to (1) let them know how special they are, and (2) build personal relationships with them. After all, one of the foundations of Penelope Burk’s groundbreaking work in Donor-Centered Fundraising is the finding donors want one thing first and foremost: “ Show me that you know me.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. You spell their name correctly and thank them promptly.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 28, 2023

The post The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation appeared first on WildApricot.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

The secret to successful year-round fundraising for nonprofits is hiding in plain sight. As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. This means that there is no day like today to begin. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 13, 2023

By Heather Templeton Dill, Kathleen Enright, Sam Gill, Brian Hooks, Darren Walker, and Elise Westhoff Six philanthropy leaders with differing views about how to address societal problems say it’s time to stand up for the importance of diversity in philanthropic giving and ideas — and against the notion that only one perspective is valid or worthy.

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 18, 2023

Amy Sample Ward: #23NTC! Amy Sample Ward kicks off our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. They cover the Conference details, and delve into weighing the benefits and risks of the fast-moving technology, artificial intelligence. They are the CEO of NTEN and our technology and social media contributor. Renee … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 17, 2023: #23NTC & Building An Inclusive Board Culture → Amy Sample Ward: #23NTC!

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Clairification

APRIL 3, 2023

You are known by the company you keep. No nonprofit stands alone. It may be born alone, or die alone, but it stands together. That’s because it’s not about “I,” but about “we” and “us.” Your nonprofit not only fulfills a demonstrated need, but it addresses problems other folks agree need addressing. All of you are “in” on addressing the problem and making the community and world a better place.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

Y’all. Have you ever met someone, and loved what they were sharing so much, that you could just sit back and listen to their stories for hours? That is exactly how I felt when Julie Boll joined the Fundraising HayDay podcast. I knew I would love the conversation the second I learned she attended Dr. Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead training, but I didn’t know that Julie had her own experiences that I related to.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 10, 2023

The post How to Get Sponsorships: The Complete Guide appeared first on WildApricot.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated. Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 6, 2023

By Alex Daniels iStock The first comprehensive study to measure public attitudes on foundations and nonprofits shows Americans have little knowledge of the difference organizations make in their lives. Just a third say they make a lot of difference to society.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. It’s human. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. However, in today’s online world, it’s easy to get lost in the digital noise.

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Clairification

APRIL 10, 2023

Among other benefits handwriting triggers critical neural pathways that boost emotional connection and offer psychological benefits. Do you write anymore? I don’t mean do you type. I’m talking about good old-fashioned handwriting. You know, that very human practice most of the world seems to have abandoned post digital revolution? It may seem practical and smart.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

Writing a nonprofit mission statement can feel like an intimidating task. How do you sum up your organization’s work in a single sentence? Well, good news! A nonprofit mission statement isn’t supposed to include everything you do. The goal is to capture the essence of your organization’s work. You see, your mission statement is your organization’s soul in the form of a strong action verb and few other carefully chosen words.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 17, 2023

The post How to Write a Sponsorship Letter (+ 7 Templates) appeared first on WildApricot.

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