Clairification
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Please don’t leave your new (or old for that matter) board members dangling! Being a board member is not something we’re generally taught. In fact, it can be a complete mystery. Folks feel proud to have been recruited to join your board, and excited to begin their service, but… what happens next can mean the difference between a fulfilling experience and a disappointing one.
Tony Martignetti
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Esther Choy: Your Partnerships With FGWs First Generation Wealth creators have different values and mindsets than those who inherited their wealth. And FGWs far outnumber the inheritors. Esther Choy’s research helps you understand these folks and how to build valuable relationships with them. She’s president of Leadership Story Lab. (This originally aired May 17, … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 26, 2024: Your Partnerships With FGWs → Esther Choy: Your Partnerships W
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Ann Green's Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Thanking donors is crucial for securing gifts—especially for small nonprofits trying to build a support base. Show your gratitude with these creative ideas. By Logan Foote Building relationships is crucial for nonprofits to grow their impact. For small nonprofits in particular, these relationships are critical to growing and scaling your work to drive additional impact.
Pamela Grow
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Your nonprofit invests significant time, energy, and money into bettering the lives of those you serve. However, you can’t do it all on your own. Building relationships with donors, volunteers, and advocates ensures that you have a reliable source of support to power your mission year after year. Thanks to modern technology, the world is more interconnected than ever.
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Clairification
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
When organizations aren’t raising as much money as they need, they’ll often tell me: “ We need to recruit new board members. ” This is very often true, but it’s only a piece of the puzzle as to why they’re not being more successful with fundraising. So, if you’re about to embark on some board recruitment, I strongly encourage you to do a little soul searching first so you can embark on your quest strategically.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
From unfulfilled racial-justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health. By Sayu Bhojwani From unfulfilled racial justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health.
Candid
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.” This includes asking questions such as: “To what extent have we met your needs?
Veritus Group
MARCH 1, 2024
When fundraisers leave your organization every year or two, that turnover means lost revenue. Here's how to set them up for success so they'll be more likely to stay. The post Keep Your Fundraisers, or Lose Revenue appeared first on Veritus Group.
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Thanking donors is THE most important step in fundraising. Get this one right, and fundraising gets easier. Mess it up, and you’ll eventually lose the donor. Unfortunately, most nonprofits view thanking donors as an afterthought instead of treating it with the importance it deserves. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 1, 2024
At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America. By Sara Herschander NEW YORK At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America.
AmpliFund
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Next steps: Apply, implement, and demonstrate impact The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is injecting $1.2 trillion into the nation’s infrastructure. Signed into law in 2021, this legislation funds infrastructure projects through 2026. Funds have been distributed at the expected pace with competitive grants taking longer than formula or direct spending. 1 The good news for governments of all sizes is that as of the act’s two-year an
Capital Campaign Pro
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Season 3, Episode 47 In this episode, hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt delve into the crucial indicators that your organization might not be prepared for a capital campaign. From lacking a clear vision to insufficient fundraising staff and history, they outline five telltale signs that necessitate strategic planning and preparation before embarking on such […] The post Podcast: Five Signs Your Organization Isn’t Ready for a Capital Campaign Yet appeared first on Capital Camp
Center for Effective Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The post The Path Forward: How Funders Can Respond to the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 1, 2024
More than 71 percent of predominantly Black congregations name serving their local communities as a top priority, according to a new survey. By Drew Lindsay Barbara Gauntt, Clarion Ledger, Imagn Faith leaders from across the state receive the COVID-19 vaccination at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., to encourage the Black community to get vaccinated.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact. Download this guide now to receive thank you letter templates for direct mail, email, phone calls, social media, and text messages, guaranteed to make your donors feel appreciated while also supporting your donor retention and acquisition efforts.
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.
Think and Ink Grants
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is crucial to your success. Grants are a great way to obtain the necessary resources to support your mission and make a positive impact in your community. However, finding the right grants can be a daunting task. In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to find the right grants for your nonprofit organization.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally. Meanwhile, the world became more authoritarian. By Tamara Straus In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human-rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The post Most Foundations Are Not Retreating from Their Racial Justice Goals appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The idea of developing a campaign can often feel daunting. Here is some guidance on what you need to do to create a successful campaign.
Strategic Grants
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
The 2024 Festival and the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will call on communities to imagine and demand the world we rightfully deserve under the theme Our Future. In honour of the Mardi Gras Parade happening in Sydney this weekend we’re sharing some upcoming grant opportunities focused on initiatives supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, to help you in imagining and demanding your future!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
By Jim Rendon Jon Krause for The Chronicle Finding their replacements isn't easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.
CauseVox
MARCH 1, 2024
Do you ever go grocery shopping and see a product that feels like it was created for you ? For me, it’s Oatly. And for Oatly, that is on purpose; I am exactly the customer they have in mind. You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Recently, I asked ChatGPT to create a strategic plan for a made-up nonprofit. Here's what I learned about using AI for strategic planning.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Most of us are familiar with the social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. After all, they’re cost-effective and far-reaching platforms that allow nonprofits to connect with supporters and raise awareness.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks. By Rasheeda Childress A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks.
Greater Giving
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. By strategically leveraging engagement during your event, you can lay the groundwork for long-term partnerships and unlock hidden fundraising potential.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 1, 2024
The balance of power within nonprofits is shifting in favor of wealthy donors and boards. Here are two strategies to address these issues.
amplifi
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Ready for an exercise? Don’t worry, you don’t need to get out of your chair! Just grab a copy of your latest appeal letter, black and red pens, and a highlighter. Then, read on when you’re ready to get started. … ready? Alright! Take the caps off or unclick your pens and start reading through your appeal. First, highlight any mentions of “impact, support, make a difference, mission” and any synonyms for these.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The glitch could pose a barrier for charities seeking to secure donations or government grants. By Alex Daniels In a potentially widespread error, the agency sent tax-return data for nonprofits that apparently misreports organizations' 2022 finances.
Veritus Group
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In this Question of the Month video, Jeff shares about his experience as a donor meeting with a major gift officer for the first time. The post Question of the Month: What do major donors want in their first meeting with you? appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Most peer-to-peer fundraising events offer participants branded merchandise as incentives, but do they work? Here are five ideas to boost your recognition program.
GrantNews
MARCH 1, 2024
Artificial Intelligence – or what’s commonly referred to as AI – is the newest dimension of technology-related communication considered to have both the greatest potential, as well as one of the greatest challenges, facing us today. GrantWatch is acutely aware of the value of its emerging impact. So, the question: How can you utilize ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence to enhance the promotion of your nonprofit?
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