Clairification

MAY 15, 2023

Have you been struggling with whether – and how – to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI; ChatGPT) into your work? Or perhaps you’ve been worrying your job will soon be obsolete? You’re not alone. Honestly, the whole AI thing scares the you-know-what out of me on most days. But, let’s consider the encouraging present rather than worry so much about the possibility of a bleak future (as in destruction of humanity?!).

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RBW Strategy

MAY 17, 2023

The Power of Critical Thinking in Nonprofit Organizations In today’s complex world, nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges.

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 14, 2023

Brenna Holmes & Alyssa Ackerman: Engagement And Stewardship For Increased Giving As our #23NTC coverage continues, Brenna Holmes and Alyssa Ackerman deliver systems and ideas that treat your donors right. They help you understand the value of multichannel touches that move the needle on donor retention and value. They’re from Mission Wired. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 15, 2023: Engagement And Stewardship For Increased Giving & Data Maturity → Brenna Holmes &

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

A GivingUSA study revealed a significant increase in millennial gift giving from 2016 to 2022, and much of that lift is a result of direct mail. Taking advantage of empty mailboxes, in addition to understanding what really motivates millennials to give, is key to the future of most fundraising programs.

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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.

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Clairification

MAY 18, 2023

This blew my mind: Seth Godin wrote people are really making good use of the free AI on his blog – and so far, it’s pretty trustworthy. I gave it a try, and these were the results. I asked “How do you choose a good vacation spot?” After all, it’s that time of year! AI answered with: When it comes to choosing a vacation spot, Seth Godin doesn’t directly provide a method or criteria, but he does emphasize the importance of the journey, destinations, and perceived risks in our lives in gen

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Veritus Group

MAY 15, 2023

Keeping your donors' attention is as simple as shifting the focus away from yourself and telling them how their gifts made a difference. The post Keep Talking About Yourself and Lose Your Donor appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

Few topics have been as polarizing in workplace culture as return-to-office policies. From organizations embracing a new, work-from-anywhere era to those mandating a return to five days a week in the office, every solution has its supporters and detractors.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

With billions of Google searches happening every day, nonprofits around the world use the Google Ad Grant program to connect with people looking to learn more about their cause. To help people digitally reach and engage their organization’s supporters, Google can provide a (free) helping hand. Through the Google Ad Grant program, qualifying nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 per month in free advertising spend on the Google Search Network.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 16, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress A new report sheds light on best practices for charities raising money online with information like which social-media site has the highest conversion rate and how to turn first-time donors into recurring supporters.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 15, 2023

Filing a 990-series return is an essential aspect of running a nonprofit. Of course, this is primarily due to IRS mandates, but the form is also important for a few other reasons. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, from choosing the form to transmitting it […] The post A beginner’s guide to filing a Form 990 for your nonprofit organization appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2023

If major gift fundraising is Morton’s, social fundraising is McDonald’s. We’re not talking about the food; we’re talking about scale. The great thing about the scale of social fundraising is that you get a lot of data. So, here’s what the fast food of fundraising has to offer other income channels.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 16, 2023

Here's our list of the top 15 grant writing courses, including 4 of the best free online grant courses out there. Plus get tips from grant-winning experts!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 18, 2023

By Sara Herschander The grants will support organizations that are less than two years old and focused on improving economic mobility.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2023

Libraries are the lifeblood of many communities. Their impact goes much further than lending out books, often offering safe shelter and access to resources, event space, Internet services, and more. We are proud to support the technological needs of libraries, and within our catalog you'll find offerings to suit a wide variety of operational needs.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 15, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the support of others to help them tackle some of the world's most challenging problems. One of the most powerful ways of reaching supporters is through storytelling. Here are tips to help your organization become a more honest and ethical storyteller.

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Veritus Group

MAY 17, 2023

In this Question of the Month video, Jeff Schreifels and Richard Perry explain how to tier your donor caseload to maximize your efforts. The post Question of the Month: How do you actually tier a donor caseload? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 15, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital Biotech innovator Gene Lay Plus, race-car driver and health care finance expert Ted Giovanis gave Johns Hopkins Medicine $35 million, and Dallas oil mogul Kelcy Warren gave his alma mater, University of Texas at Arlington, $12 million.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2023

Fundraising of some kind is critical to nearly every nonprofit. Yet processes around this key function often feel disjointed and unorganized. monday.com is a flexible project management system that helps to organize and streamline processes of all kinds — from marketing to volunteer management and more. Now, in order to expand the tool to fit the evolving needs of nonprofits, monday.com is introducing monday fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the nonprofit sector and the way fundraisers operate. So, what did we fundraisers learn? Here are a few key lessons that nonprofit fundraisers have learned.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 17, 2023

Looking for easy fundraising ideas? We've got you covered with 15 easy ideas to maximize return with minimal planning.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 19, 2023

By Elizabeth Schmidt Some groups with ties to the extremist Oath Keepers whose leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy connected to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were granted nonprofit status. Authorities sometimes struggle to draw the line between which organizations deserve to operate as nonprofits and which don’t.

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Elevate

MAY 18, 2023

Elevate recently shared news about our two IDEA + J (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility + Justice) partners and the work that we are undertaking to facilitate a holistic, multidimensional approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

You’re examining your major giving program and see the need to be more data-inspired and intentional. Are your major donors giving less? Do you have fewer major gift donors because of aging or attrition? Have you been overly reliant on a small group of donors to shoulder a high percentage of your operating or special campaign efforts? Suffering development officer turnover or burnout?

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Tom Ahern

MAY 17, 2023

File under: "It doesn't sound like me!" Someone signs the appeal. Their signature does NOT entitle them to a rewrite. What to do if your intended signatory spits on your competent appeal? In a perfect world, you'd just find another signer; someone who'd let you do your job. Alas. Let's be coldly clinical : Why DOES a direct-mail appeal need a signature?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 19, 2023

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of Arnold Ventures Charlie Anderson, who served in the Biden-Harris administration, has been hired as executive vice president for infrastructure at Arnold Ventures, where he will oversee the development of bipartisan solutions to replacing aging public housing and more. Also, the Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Indianapolis Foundation have chosen new leaders to replace Brian Payne, who is retiring after leading both groups for 23 years.

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DonorSnap

MAY 17, 2023

Moves Management helps nonprofits sustain and cultivate donors at different stages of the donor life cycle. The process involves taking donors through various stages of giving by employing specific actions, commonly referred to as “moves,” that bring them to the next level. To better understand Moves Management, it is important to define the term and explore how to build a plan for it.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

Endaoment.Org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation and internet-native donor-advised fund platform, has joined forces with GlobalGiving, an international nonprofit that supports and connects charitable organizations around the world with donors and companies.

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Greater Giving

MAY 16, 2023

Fundraising events are a critical part of any nonprofit organization’s strategy to raise money and support their mission. However, planning and executing a successful fundraising event can be a daunting task. So, what makes a fundraising event successful? In this blog post, we’ll explore some key factors that contribute to a successful fundraising event.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 17, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress The Council for Advancement and Support of Education created the assessment to help university development departments take stock of their diversity and inclusion efforts, but any nonprofit with a fundraising team can use it.

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Qgiv

MAY 15, 2023

Not everyone can be a math genius, but when you’re using a fundraising event budget template, you don’t have to be. Hosting an event requires your organization to do a lot of research and planning, but using a budgeting template can ease some of the stress of your staff. Discover your possible costs for the event, and easily estimate your profit by inputting your data and adjusting as confirmed numbers come in.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

Today’s nonprofit leaders need to lead their organizations through rapid change and technological advancements. Watch the AWS 2023 IMAGINE: Nonprofit Conference sessions to hear how nonprofits leaders are solving organizational challenges and innovating with technology. The diversity of session will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to innovate through change.

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Library Grants

MAY 18, 2023

Deadline: June 2, 2023 The Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with AT&T to help libraries close the digital divide through new and improved DigitalLearn.org courses and training materials. Funds awarded will support libraries in conducting digital literacy training in their community and promote PLA and AT&T digital literacy courses, which are freely available in English and Spanish at DigitalLearn.org.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 17, 2023

By M.J. Prest Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Frank Fernandez, president and CEO of Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, announced a $100 million commitment from the Robert W. Woodruff and Joseph B. Whitehead foundations for affordable housing. Also, the Walton Family Foundation gave $34 million to build a new theater for opera in Arkansas.

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