Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As a fundraiser, you likely spend much of your time promoting your cause, organizing campaigns, and soliciting new gifts. But what happens after a gift has been made? Is the work over? Far from it. This is where donor stewardship begins. Ideally, you’ll.
ProposalPRO
DECEMBER 30, 2021
4 Ways that Grant-Writing Can Ruin Your Personality I’ve written nearly 1,000 government grants over the past 25 years, so if I have a bad personality, you know why. But if you also are writing grants, and especially if you’re writing government grants, you are at risk of suffering the same occupational hazard. Don’t say you weren’t warned! Warning Signs #1.
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Cain Nonprofit Solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Article by Robyn Zimmann I know, you’re thinking “Jeez Louise, I’m barely through with 2021’s giving season, can I please take a break?” No. No, you cannot take a break. Or, let’s just say your break depends on how you answer this little handful of questions I have for you. What’s going on with your organizations thank-you letters right now? The donations have been pouring in (hopefully!
Joe Garecht Fundraising
DECEMBER 12, 2021
When it comes to fundraising, sometimes the small things make a big difference. This is certainly true of your non-profit’s donation receipt. When donors make a gift, the donation receipt is one of the first things they will see, and it will set the tone for how they feel about having made the gift. Donor stewardship is extremely important for your non-profit.
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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.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 21, 2021
What's happened is that we live at a time of immense transparency and authenticity because of the way data is consumed. Donors could hold nonprofits and their leaders accountable if they realize something isn't quite right. Therefore, in this time of easy communications, you want to ensure quality and value marketing and social media.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 23, 2021
One of the best ways to improve your members’ experience is to provide them with membership cards. Creating them may seem like a fairly straightforward process, but believe it or not, how you design and distribute your membership cards can have.
The Fundraising Coach
DECEMBER 15, 2021
I've been doing LOTS of trainings in the last few months. And getting a lot of the same types of questions. They generally sound like: "How do I know when a right time to ask so-and-so?". "How do I know if that asking amount is too much?". "This is what happened during the ask. I haven't heard back in weeks. Do you think I offended her?". Perhaps you have asked some of these yourself.
Candid
DECEMBER 23, 2021
In a difficult year, in which the world struggled to break free from the grip of Covid-19, only to be set back by a new variant, the news of Franklin Thomas’ death came like a sock to the gut. Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor.
Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Last week it was the secret formula for storytelling success according to Marvel Comics. This week it's why you should use pets in your nonprofit marketing.????? I'm not sure why, but a publisher recently sent me a new book called Pet Nation: The Inside Story of How Companion Animals are Transforming Our Homes, Culture, and Economy. It's a fascinating read.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 22, 2021
NonProfit PRO asked two of its board members for their best advice on 2022 priorities. Here's what from Craig H. Shelley, CFRE, managing director at Orr Group; and Ashley Thompson, managing director of Blackbaud Institute shared.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Your nonprofit’s donation forms are the most important tools you have. There are all kinds of ways to build appeals, create new events, and launch creative marketing campaigns , but each of those strategies requires a solid donation form. A good donation form will help your donors give quickly and easily without getting distracted. Understanding what elements of your donation form help (or hinder!
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 20, 2021
This is a blog post by Christina Tomlinson, VP of Marketing & Events at Pathable. When it comes to successfully hosting a virtual event, one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face is engaging your audience. In fact, according to this survey.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 29, 2021
With a rapidly changing industry, nonprofit marketers and organizations have needed to become more effective and efficient in their strategy and implementation. Changes are occurring so quickly that 89 percent of nonprofit marketers have already changed their digital engagement strategy in the last year.
Bonterra
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Whether your organization is large or small, there is a fundraising software package that can help you communicate with and process donations from all your existing donors and future supporters.
Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Per usual, Andy Crestodina over at Orbit Media Studios has written another outstanding post, this one on Formats & The Funnel: How 17 Content Marketing Formats Align with Lead Generation. Smahht partnership teams understand that they need specific content to move prospects from Awareness ? Consideration ? Action. At the top of the funnel is the AWARENESS stage when it's all about getting the attention of your target prospect.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 17, 2021
December is not the time to pull back your energy and efforts. Most people are in the spirit of giving now and you need to tap their brief feeling for total success to occur.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 14, 2021
We’re excited to share that Qgiv has been named a Gold winner for “Customer Service Department of the Year” and Bronze winner for “Best Technology to Combat and Reduce the Impacts of COVID-19” in the 13th Annual 2021 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards ! The Golden Bridge Awards program recognizes and honors the world’s best businesses in organizational performance, products and services, innovations, and more, from every major industry in the world.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 6, 2021
If you run a professional association, you know that one of the best member benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network. Now, in-person association networking events can be a bit of a hassle to organize. Not to mention, sometimes they’re.
Greater Giving
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Bring this nonprofit’s hybrid event success to your benefit gala—during and after the pandemic. Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have posed novel challenges to nonprofits over the last year and a half, forcing them to adjust on the fly as new guidance becomes available. Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. ( Read the full client story here to explore
Bonterra
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Giving Tuesday 2021 has come and gone and early signs are pointing to another banner year for nonprofits in the United States! Some organizations are still raising funds (as recommended in the Salsa Giving Tuesday 2021 Guide) and wrapping efforts into their end-of-year giving campaigns, so we expect data to continue rolling in for a few more days.
CauseVox
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Yet, giving a donation just doesn’t seem like enough sometimes. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. Thankfully, there is actually another way (a great way) for you to help a charity you love —you can fundraise for them !
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Data gets compromised and put at risk of being stolen or misused, including by nonprofits who haven't invested in cybersecurity. In short, we've reached a moment where the privacy lights are blinking red, and nonprofits must invest in cybersecurity. Protecting donor data is no longer just something nice to do.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Want to bring your fundraising to the next level? Enlist in Boot Camp. Small churches play a big role in their community. Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Small churches do big things. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The holidays are fast approaching, which means ‘tis the season. for nonprofits to launch their year-end giving campaigns. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 20, 2021
There is no denying that the past two years have reshaped the event landscape. Home workstations have replaced traditional offices, Zoom calls have replaced team meetings, and virtual and hybrid events have largely replaced in-person ones.
Candid
DECEMBER 14, 2021
As COVID-19 continued to dominate world headlines in 2021, Candid’s blog readers looked to us for guidance on fundraising in a largely digital world, along with related news and trends in the social sector. Here we share the most-read blogs of the year, in descending order, with readers gravitating toward fundraising tips and best practices. . 10. Top fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2021.
CauseVox
DECEMBER 13, 2021
For the past few years, the Fiver Children’s Foundation has used CauseVox to grow their fundraising efforts. In particular, they have a track record of running incredible #GivingTuesday campaigns, exceeding their goal year after year. To provide some background, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that builds off of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the overall spirit of generosity during the holiday season.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Board recruitment is important as you must find leaders who have the right perspectives that align with your organizational strategies, goals and needs. It is not about recruiting one person. It is about building a diverse group over time that can take your organization to the next level.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Giving Tuesday 2021 was our eighth consecutive record breaking Giving Tuesday! Our nonprofit clients and their supporters showed up in an incredible way. Following a year of 108% growth, Qgiv clients sustained giving momentum in 2021 and raised even more this year, increasing the total by another 2.5%. By the numbers… The total number of nonprofit organizations using Qgiv for their Giving Tuesday fundraising campaigns increased 6% from 2020. 40,537 individual donations were made.
OneCause
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The post Give Your Participants a Voice: Virtual Attendee Engagement appeared first on OneCause.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Microsoft 365 is an all-in-one solution that includes Office applications and features to help you collaborate more effectively and keep your systems secure. To keep you more informed, we created a short, helpful video about this powerful subscription that's available through TechSoup.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 27, 2021
It’s been a long year in so many ways, but before it’s done, let’s take a look at the top fundraising articles of the year. These fundraising articles have been popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. Our mission is to provide you with practical ideas that you can use right away.
CauseVox
DECEMBER 21, 2021
It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to send some year-end fundraising emails! Or else it’s time to look blankly at the page while you try to plan your year-end fundraising email campaign because you’re not sure how many emails is too many or what your emails should include. Deep breaths. If that’s you, we’ve got just what you need: a practical list of the types of emails that are great for year end, suggested timelines, and a template for building your own year-end email fundraising
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