Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! The numbers are down, but you’ve still got plenty of time to end the year ahead — far ahead — of your goals. Why end-of-year fundraising? Let the numbers guide you… 12% of all giving happens in the last three days of the year Nearly one-third of all annual giving occurs in December 28% of nonprofits raise between 26-50% of their annual fund via their year-end ask Volunteers are twice as li

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Clairification

AUGUST 3, 2023

Online will makers are everywhere you look these days. From FreeWill , Rocket Lawyer , Trust & Will and GivingDocs to the comprehensive LegacyPlanner , it feels like everyone is offering their own version. And sometimes it seems like they all just appeared overnight, too. But the truth is, the industry has been around for decades — both US Legal Wills and LegalZoom had online versions more than 20 years ago.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 1, 2023

Last month, we talked about how you have to find the right number and the right fit of foundation funders to grow your organization’s grants. I often talk with clients who are doing one of two key mistakes in finding the right funders. Either they are: Not seeking funding from enough or the right funders. They need help identifying the right funders and submitting enough applications to be successful.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 30, 2023

Sara Lomelin: Giving Circles What are giving circles, when did they begin, how do they work, why do they shift power dynamics, and where’s their value for your nonprofit? Sara Lomelin has made these spread throughout the world as CEO of Philanthropy Together. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 31, 2023: Giving Circles → Sara Lomelin: Giving Circles What are giving circles, when did they begin, how do they wor

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s been called Philanthropy’s Missing Trillions. We’re about to witness the largest wealth transfer in human history as the Baby Boomer generation passes its wealth on to the next generation. According to the Council of Nonprofits : Fewer than 6 percent of Americans include a charitable bequest in their will or estate plan— but one in three say they would consider doing so if asked.

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Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 1, 2023

Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant. The post How grant writing works appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). Of course, USPS makes you jump through hoops for that discount. That’s why nonprofits outsource to nonprofit mail experts as their donor file grows.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

How does your nonprofit acknowledge memorial gifts? Thanking in-memoriam gift donors, and notifying the family of the deceased can be a tricky situation. Should you include gift amounts in the notification to the family? Can you solicit additional gifts from in-memoriam gift donors? For anyone who is confused about exactly how to steward these delicate gifts, Little Green Light’s Virginia Davidson came to the rescue with this thoughtful presentation.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Blackbaud has made a strategic investment in Momentum, an AI-focused partner and graduate of Blackbaud's Social Good Startup tech accelerator program. This investment aligns with Blackbaud's new wave of its Intelligence for Good strategy.

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Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The NIH closely scrutinizes the Data Management Plan (DMP) as a fundamental part of the grant application, for it demonstrates how data will be handled and generated during the research project. A well-crafted DMP reveals that the researcher has considered the full life cycle of the research data and is committed to sharing valuable resources with the scientific community, which enhances the impact and reproducibility of the research.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 31, 2023

By Drew Lindsay Christopher Pledger, eyevine, Redux Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini, who has led ground-breaking research illustrating gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence, founded the nonprofit Algorithmic Justice League. People of color — particularly Black women — are in the vanguard of the movement to safeguard Americans against discrimination and other hazards baked into artificial intelligence.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

Here we are in the heat of the summer, and I’m thinking about the cool temperatures of Fall. And how to raise more money this Fall. It’s closer than you think and will be here before you know it. If you’re a Last-Minute Lucy or Larry, and usually wait until it’s time to send something to even start writing it, then this is for you. You see, great fundraising takes planning and preparation.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

As someone who works on the ground with AI everyday, let me clear the air: AI is coming for your job. But here's the catch — it's specifically targeting the most dreaded parts of your job.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. It helps to get the word out about your mission, attract new donors to your nonprofit, and deepen relationships with your existing supporters. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 31, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress William Suarez Sandra Hawken, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, doesn’t want young fundraisers to go through the sexual harassment she did when she started out raising money. The codes also seek to reduce other problematic donor behavior, like pushing organizations to start programs that fall outside their mission and trying to get involved in day-to-day operations.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 31, 2023

Six core principles, drawn from STEM education, can help new nonprofits assemble a diverse team, raise funds successfully, and learn to use the gathered resources for strategic growth. The post From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Once potential donors make their way to your donation page, they’re likely interested in supporting your organization. Here are ten simple ways to tweak your donation page to boost your fundraising results.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 31, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, heiress Seema Boesky gave Wayne State University $20 million for neuroscience, and financier Leon Cooperman and his wife, Toby, gave more than $13 million to support housing and programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2023

Collaboration is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, especially in the grant world. We all like to think we collaborate with our fellow nonprofits, local governments, and other neighbors, but do we really? True collaboration, simply put, is so much more than support. It brings knowledge, money, staff, and resources to bear for the mutual benefit of two or more organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 2023

Building a strong sustainer giving program helps grow programs and services with consistent, reliable revenue. Here are five tactics John Coogan, of CharityEngine, and Paul Zimmerman, of the Wounded Warrior Project, shared at BridgeTECH that will strengthen your organization’s sustainer efforts.

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CauseVox

JULY 30, 2023

Raise your hand if you agree that organizing a nonprofit fundraising event is a fun and effective way to garner support, raise money, and increase awareness for your cause. …did you raise your hand? We hope you did, but we get it if you didn’t. Let’s be real, events take a lot of work. Without a solid strategy in place, it might end up costing you more time and money than what you actually raise.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Rev. Markel Hutchins and Brianna Nuhfer Serve & Connect Richland County, S.C. police officers engage with community members through the Serve & Connect Compassionate Acts Program. Grant makers need to make sure the loudest voices in the room aren’t stopping them from investing in meaningful community-engagement efforts that bring police and residents together to develop just and effective approaches to public safety.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 4, 2023

Attn: Nonprofits! Who among us has a money tree in their backyard? No one? I thought so! Whether you're a neighborhood hero or a global heavyweight, an arsenal of free and low-cost tools is just waiting for you. Looking to be the next social media sensation, supersize your fundraising, or just slap a leash on that unwieldy beast called 'time management'?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 2023

Register now for this transformative webinar featuring fundraising expert Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE. We’ll be sharing insights and key takeaways from the 2023 Giving USA Report. The need for nonprofits to elevate donor retention as a top priority has never been more evident or resonated so loudly. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

In a world facing countless challenges and inequalities, even one day of generosity and compassion can transform lives and communities. We have all seen the power of Giving Tuesday and how individuals across the world embrace the chance to give unsparingly for 24 hours. But that excitement does not need to be limited to one day a year! Your nonprofit can use Giving Days throughout the year to rally individuals, businesses, and organizations to drive significant change in a short amount of time.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 3, 2023

By M.J. Prest Salesforce Becky Ferguson, chief operating officer of the Salesforce Foundation, has been promoted to CEO. Before joined Salesforce, she worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Also, the Rockefeller Foundation has named the executive director of its Economic Opportunity Coalition, and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science has tapped a new CEO.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 3, 2023

Gift coding practices can make or break your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. When it comes to being able to effectively analyze your donor’s giving patterns, and generating accurate fundraising reports, utilizing a consistent and well thought-out strategy of coding the gifts that your nonprofit receives is imperative. Effective gift coding starts with good gift entry practices Strong gift entry practices are the gateway to a strong fundraising program, and learning and mastering the fundamenta

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2023

In the philanthropic sphere, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have clearly gained notable, ongoing popularity in recent years. Here’s a specific look at the four benefits and considerations that generate the popularity surrounding DAFs and the corresponding benefits for nonprofits.

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 1, 2023

Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. Measuring what matters: Australia’s first wellbeing framework (Department of The Treasury) Beyond GDP, employment and other traditional economic indicators, how do we capture what is important to people and measure wellbeing?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Vincent Robinson As more states pass pay-transparency laws, here are key things to consider when setting salary ranges for leadership roles at your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re happy to announce a new integration with Candid (formerly GuideStar) that automates the Apple Pay approval process! Through this integration, nonprofits using Qgiv that also have Candid’s Bronze Seal of Transparency or higher automatically qualify for Apple Pay—making it possible for their supporters to pay or make a donation with a tap of a finger.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2023

Bonterra announced key data insights and takeaways from a recent study conducted by Jumpstart, its nonprofit capacity building program, which shed light on the challenges faced by the nonprofit community. The report finds fundraising is a major hurdle for nonprofit organizations.

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