Clairification

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day, Canada Day, your favorite team’s win, or perhaps a birthday with some sparklers on your cake, my wish for you this month is some brilliant light to illuminate your universe! With this double issue of the Clairity Click-it, I hope to set off some fireworks in your brain. Pow! Find something that makes a lightbulb go off, and use it to guide your way in the coming month.

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Tony Martignetti

JUNE 26, 2023

Julia Campbell: Data Driven Storytelling Julia Campbell returns to share her thinking on retaining and engaging donors by creating and curating your best stories. She’s an author, trainer and speaker. This continues our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. Also this week, we welcome Nonprofit Radio’s first announcer, Kate Martignetti!

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Are you tired of feeling like a wee fish in the vast ocean of social media? Well, I’ve got some eye-opening stats that might make you reconsider where to channel your communication efforts. It’s time to shift gears and give email the attention it truly deserves. The numbers don’t lie! According to a recent study by Campaign Monitor , email marketing has an astonishing ROI of 4400%!

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JUNE 26, 2023

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – My schedule is not as busy as Elon Musk. Nevertheless, I like to run a tightly organized staff meeting when I get together with our senior grant writers, research assistants, and marketing staff. Here are the tips that I follow to create an effective Lightning Fast meeting. 1. Punctuality: My meetings start and end exactly on time.

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Clairification

JUNE 26, 2023

I’m a huge Seth Godin fan, always in awe of the plethora of wisdom he manages to pack into one pithy post. I save them up, building a collection I can draw upon for inspiration as life, personal and professional, pushes in. Recently I looked back at What’s in the box? The point of the post is to make us question our quest for perfection and all the needless worrying we put into imagining everything that can possibly go wrong.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Again, words matter. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. But do you really understand it? What do we mean by storytelling?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 26, 2023

On average, only two out of 10 readers stick around past the headline to read the article you’ve likely spent hours crafting. But the good news is, effective copywriting can help, and there are actually a few neuroscience-backed tactics you can use.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

Charitable giving is typically linked to economic conditions, and 2022 was a tumultuous year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies impacted economies around the globe. Stocks tumbled and inflation soared amid fears of a looming recession. How did these factors affect U.S. philanthropy? Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed. i (See previous blogs from the

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 29, 2023

By Alex Daniels Kent Nishimura, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images After the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina had taken a discriminatory and illegal approach by using race as a factor in admissions, many nonprofit and foundation leaders issued statements.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Freedom: the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.Here in the US, we’re celebrating Independence Day. It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many: watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, se

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 28, 2023

Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager. Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 28, 2023

By Kwajelyn Jackson and Zaena Zamora The infusion of funds following the Dobbs decision has become a trickle in Southern states, where bans have halted or significantly curtailed abortion. But many clinics and nonprofits are in this for the long haul and need more support.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

Article In Brief: The Problem: The article addresses the issue of how challenging it is to be a board member of a nonprofit organization when the executive director (ED) is not suitable for the job. The Context: A well-meaning board of directors can quickly find itself in trouble without an understanding of what to do […] The post The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2023

Connected TV is a growing form of advertising for nonprofits that encompasses a variety of long-form video content played when you watch content through streaming providers. Let’s dive into the marketing funnel to learn how to drive donor awareness, engagement, and conversions using CTV.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

As fundraisers, we understand how important it is to connect with donors and maximize the impact of their contributions. That’s why adding a tribute donation option to your donation page is a small thing that can make a big difference. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 27, 2023

By Kay Dervishi Getty Images The grants come amid a reckoning about the use of race in clinical algorithms and a broader push in philanthropy to promote equity in medical research.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

Embarking on a journey as a board member of a nonprofit can often feel like steering a ship in stormy seas. In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from. The post The Year of Three Executive Directors:<br> Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2023

Donors don't want to be talked at, they want to have a conversation with the missions they support - and using conversational messaging strategies is the best way to build a relationship from day 1.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Though the growing climate crisis makes headlines every day, its enormity and complexity can be overwhelming to donors who often struggle to know where to begin and how to devise equitable strategies to address its impacts. This often prevents funders from engaging, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and insp

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 26, 2023

By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Jose Luis Magana/AP Abortion access groups that received a windfall of donations following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade a year ago say those emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off. Philanthropy’s response has varied, but the need for services had grown.

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NextAfter

JUNE 26, 2023

Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. And for anyone who’s been using Google Optimize to optimize and a/b test their digital fundraising, that rings especially true. Because in case you haven’t heard … Google will be sunsetting Google Optimize on September 30 ! While this news is sure to cause stress for nonprofits that rely on the popular (and free) platform for their A/B testing needs, it doesn’t mean you should stop A/B testing altogether.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 29, 2023

Nonprofits have had a love-hate relationship with Charity Navigator for 20 years. As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2023

This guide to sponsorship packages will show you how to create sponsorship packages with real value—plus, get a free template!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 29, 2023

By Alex Daniels Jonathan Ernst, Reuters, Redux Legal experts say foundations and nonprofits could face challenges as a result of the court's ruling today. But the decision did not go as far as some affirmative-action supporters had feared. Note: This article will be updated throughout the day.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2023

One of the core community services offered by many libraries is public-access computer labs. As you'll know if your library has one, setting up and maintaining a computer lab can be expensive, with an overwhelming range of hardware and software options to choose from.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2023

Tim Lockie, founder and CEO of The Human Stack, will present “Tired of Bad Data? Focus On Feelings, Not Features” for the lunch keynote at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Lockie to get a sneak peek at his session.

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CauseVox

JUNE 30, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, mobile optimization is a game-changer for successful fundraising campaigns, and we want to show you how to leverage its power. Join us as we dive into the world of mobile optimization and its crucial role in peer-to-peer fundraising. Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, a fundraiser, or a passionate supporter, this webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your fundraising efforts.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 28, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress Illustration by The Chronicle; Getty Image More than 500 such bills have been making their way through legislatures this year, and conservative groups have strong backing.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2023

Read on for creative HOA newsletter ideas for building an engaging message that bears your community in mind.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 29, 2023

Jon Thompson of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be presenting “Your Digital Infrastructure Is Your Strategic Plan” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Thompson to get a sneak peek of his session.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready to level up your supporter engagement game with the most sought-after workshop of the summer! Join us for an incredible supporter engagement workshop where leading experts will uncover the secrets to building a rock-solid team of supporters. Now is the perfect time to strategize and revolutionize your engagement approach, so register today for the free workshop.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 27, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress Illustration by The Chronicle; Getty Image June is Pride Month, a time of celebration for the LGBTQ community and its allies. But it's a challenging time for supporters of LGBTQ rights.

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