Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

Trends for 2024 indicate a rise in AI for donor communications. However, these same trends also indicate that these AI-written messages, if poorly implemented, may alienate donors. After all, donors are unlikely to feel valued if they receive the same AI-created email from every nonprofit they support. This also means that 2024 is the year to stand out from the crowd by getting creative with your donor recognition strategy.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JUNE 4, 2024

Small organization fundraising You’re not alone. Here in the U.S., most nonprofits are smaller organizations, with nearly one million organizations having annual revenues below 50,000 U.S. dollars. Here are some tips to help small organizations fundraise: 1. Invest Most small organizations struggle with money. How to get it. What to spend it on.

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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

Years ago I happened on a Forbes article describing 5 Ways to Make a Killer First Impression. LIke a bolt of lightning, it struck me: It’s not only prospective employers or online matches who form an instant opinion of you! It’s also true for prospective philanthropic supporters. You should be dating your donors! Were you on a dating app, or attending a work event, here are the suggested five way s to make a positive first impression.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 7, 2024

Broad philanthropic support for combating antisemitism — and protecting democracy — must include greater investment in teaching about the Holocaust. By Deborah M. Lauter U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Student ambassadors of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Bringing the Lessons Home program, which trains D.C.-area high school students to become docents, tour the “Tower of Faces” in the museum’s permanent exhibition.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 5, 2024

People sometimes wonder why I am obsessed with using phone calls as a key tool in major gift fundraising. The answer is simple: it works. And it boosts giving and donor retention. My mantra: "phone calls are a powerful tool for major gift fundraising." I've seen firsthand how a simple phone conversation can make a positive impact on donor relationships and boost fundraising success.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

Maryland Nonprofits Maryland Nonprofits ’ mission is to strengthen organizations for greater quality of life and equity. It helps nonprofits realize their power and capacity to advance vibrant, connected, and equitable communities. This 501(c)3 nonprofit is located in Baltimore, and there are over 39,500 nonprofits in Maryland alone. Maryland Nonprofits is an active organization that advocates and supports organizations and is one of the most active state nonprofit member organizations in the US

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 7, 2024

The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation all hope for big gains via small floorplans By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of DignityMoves Dignity Moves and the County of Santa Barbara partnered on this interim supportive housing community in downtown Santa Barbara, consisting of 34 private rooms with shared community spaces and access to county services.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

Direct services. Advocacy. Training. Technical assistance. For a large organization working in all four areas to improve the lived experiences of a traditionally marginalized population, achieving impact requires the application of evidence-based insights. SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 6, 2024

The post To Ensure Nonprofit Well-Being, Invest in Wages, Workload, and Working Conditions appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

Biopharmaceutical Company A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing easy-to-administer oral medications for indications that affect large under-served patient populations. Challenge In 2022, the company had contacted RBW Strategy as they received several federal awards and would benefit from institutional background in managing and maintaining compliance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 4, 2024

Philanthropy has long neglected the domestic violence movement, but the stakes are getting higher, and more support is desperately needed. By Brett J. Barnes Getty Images Philanthropy has long neglected the domestic violence movement, but the stakes are getting higher, and more support is desperately needed.

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Veritus Group

JUNE 7, 2024

Admitting our mistakes isn't easy! It requires self-confidence and self-compassion with a little courage thrown in. Here's how to get started. The post Leaders, How Strong Is Your Mistake-Owning Muscle? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

Direct, personal engagement is one of the most effective ways to increase voter turnout, especially among people who are less inclined to vote. In the 2021 New York City municipal elections, low-propensity voters who were engaged by nonprofits providing support and services in their communities and therefore seen as trusted messengers turned out at double the rate of those who were not.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

You’ve heard that history tends to repeat itself and this also applies to technology. In 1994, the internet sparked both fear and excitement. Fast forward three decades, and perhaps you’re finding yourself both curious and anxious about artificial intelligence or AI. According to Margit Brazda Poirier, founder and CEO of Grants4Good , you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2024

Despite an onslaught of attacks, including this week’s ruling against the Fearless Fund, the need for DEI programs is growing. Philanthropy can help fortify the field against future assaults. By Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Minjon Tholen, and Dan Egol Getty Images Despite an onslaught of attacks, including this week's ruling against the Fearless Fund, the need for DEI programs is growing.

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GrantNews

JUNE 7, 2024

Do you need to win a grant, but don’t how or where to start? Have you ever applied for grant funding and been rejected? Does your organization need funding but you don’t have the time to write a grant application? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you know how hard the process can be. You are not alone. Learning how to make your grant proposal stand out takes years of practice and refinement.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, which often have to meet urgent needs with limited resources, the importance of well-designed learning materials cannot be overstated. Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2024

The path through the Great Exhaustion lies not in groundbreaking strategies but in embracing foundational leadership practices.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 3, 2024

The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs. By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press NEW YORK Rebecca Blackwell/AP Co-founders and CEOs of the Fearless Fund Arian Simone, center left, and Ayana Parsons, center right, The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs that

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 6, 2024

Capital Campaign with a Porch Party [link] Don’t just throw a porch party this summer. First, understand why a porch party is crucial to hitting your fundraising goals! Watch this 3-minute video for a personal example of how the Cape Fear Botanical Garden used a garden party to secure its fundraising goal before even launching its capital campaign. Ensure Your Porch Party is Intentional It can be difficult when your nonprofit realizes you may need a stronger donor foundation before moving forwa

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Clairification

JUNE 6, 2024

June 13 th marked the 11 th anniversary of the Clairity Click-it Newsletter. That’s 312 issues (whoa!), all chock full of resources I hand select for you from across the web. And nothing I select will cost you a dime! I search assiduously, read every single article before sharing with you, and only select trusted resources for webinars, podcasts, white papers, reports and the like.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2024

Here’s a recent success story of a development director who created and executed a five-year campaign. She got her board inspired to cultivate donor relationships and engage in their fundraising mission with these five steps.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2024

The Chronicle talks to the renowned social-justice advocate john a. powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian about how philanthropy can help end society's marginalization of "others." By Drew Lindsay AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth Protestors lift commemorate George Floyd on the day of his funeral in 2020. The Chronicle talks to social-justice advocate john a. powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian about how philanthropy can help end society's marginalization of "other

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit “dedicated to challenging distinctions and preferences made on the basis of race and ethnicity,” according to the organization’s website, has standing to sue the Fearless Foundation an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides business development grants, mentorship and tools to Black female entrepreneurs, affirmed.

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Booster

JUNE 4, 2024

One of the amazing perks of helping thousands of schools fundraise is we have the privilege of getting to know principals, PTA leaders, teachers, parents, and other staff from all different types of schools across the country. And we don’t take that privilege for granted! We listen to their needs, their struggles, and their successes. It helps us do our job better, and it’s valuable information that can help you too!

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 5, 2024

A new report showed that funders striving for lasting and equitable impact should adopt a community-driven change approach.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2024

By M.J. Prest Ducks Unlimited Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, and Ducks Unlimited has invested millions of dollars in conversation efforts there. Also, the North Carolina State University has received $30 million to build the first Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein; and the Rotary Foundation, World Vision, and the Gates Foundation jointly pledged $30 million to improve child health in Africa.

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HSF House

JUNE 3, 2024

Hello everyone! I am so excited to share how my summer experience has been progressing! On May 26th I spent the day traveling to Dublin where I was met by my program instructors as well as other UCD summer students. We were driven into the city where we explored and ate lunch as a group. I loved getting right into meeting people and sightseeing. The culture here is very welcoming!

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved the base postage rate hikes proposed by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). In doing so, however, the PRC urged the USPS not to take advantage of allowable discretionary increases. Under the terms of the new PRC order, First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services and Special Services classes rates would be allowed to increase by up to 7.755%, and the postage rates for Periodicals could jump by as much as to 9.754%.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2024

To fundraise for your organization effectively, you must be specific in your mission and define your audience to generate the right support.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2024

Flatbush Cats gave back a nearly $30,000 gift. The group explains how the relationship soured and offer advice on protecting staff and dealing with problematic donors. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Flatbush Cats gave back a nearly $30,000 gift. The group explains how the relationship soured and offer advice on protecting staff and dealing with problematic donors.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JUNE 3, 2024

Season 3, Episode 61 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the essentials of prioritizing major gift fundraising. If you are a development director feeling overwhelmed by urgent tasks, this episode is for you. Amy and Andrea discuss how to shift your focus to the important work of cultivating and soliciting major […] The post Podcast: Prioritizing Major Gift Fundraising: Strategies for Development Directors appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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GrantNews

JUNE 3, 2024

Animal shelters need our help! While there are lots of reasons why folks surrender their pets to shelters, the most common reason is the inability to access affordable pet-friendly housing or provide veterinary care for their pet in need. Shelters around the country typically work at capacity with limited funds. To that end, GrantWatch is proud to help out and offers a database of pet and animal grants.

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