Clairification
MAY 25, 2023
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there” – Lewis Carroll This is actually a paraphrase of an exchange between Alice and the Cheshire Cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. I use it often to encourage people to develop and stick to a plan. Lewis Carroll, on the other hand, was celebrating the benefits from random wanderings.
Pamela Grow
MAY 25, 2023
Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. You may have to secure an event venue, recruit sponsors, and spin up a marketing strategy. But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers.
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RBW Strategy
MAY 25, 2023
Navigating Federal Grant Single Audit Challenges For organizations that receive federal grants, the single audit process is a crucial component to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance with federal regulations.
Tony Martignetti
MAY 21, 2023
Lauren Hopkins: Multigenerational Technology Teaching If you have folks spanning the generations working or volunteering for your nonprofit, you may have noticed they learn technology differently. Lauren Hopkins shares the strategies for teaching tech across the generations. She’s from Prepared To Impact, LLC. Jett Winders: Data Maturity Step back from your technology decisions … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 22, 2023: Multigenerational Technology Teaching & Goals Aligned W
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Clairification
MAY 22, 2023
When you’re not aware you’re making a mistake, it’s hard to avoid it. So let’s get curious. I’m going to ask you to close your eyes for a minute to imagine a donor you’ve been wanting to ask for a major gift. I’m going to ask you to visualize a space where you’re meeting. Put them in your office, their home, a café or even a Zoom screen. Choose what’s comfortable, and where you think you’d be most likely to meet with this donor within the next month or so.
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Veritus Group
MAY 26, 2023
Part one of a two-part series dedicated to answering the top questions we hear about relationship-based mid-level fundraising. The post Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Mid-Level appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 23, 2023
By Emily Haynes They receive less philanthropic support, bring in less revenue, and have fewer assets and expenses, but giving to those groups is growing faster than to any other cause.
Candid
MAY 24, 2023
The story you are about to hear is true. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
As boards become more diverse, ensuring that members are fully and meaningfully welcomed, oriented and engaged should become a bigger priority for nonprofit boards, too. Here are seven common-sense suggestions to improve your board’s engagement and inclusion efforts.
Blue Avocado
MAY 22, 2023
Seven things nonprofit executives can begin saying to set boundaries with funders and say no without consequences. The post 7 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Say to Funders to Effectively Manage Limited Resources appeared first on Blue Avocado.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 23, 2023
By Michelle Legaspi Sánchez Leaders should analyze finances, collaborate when possible, and communicate clearly and frequently with stakeholders, among other steps to steady a nonprofit’s course through choppy economic waters.
Candid
MAY 24, 2023
The story you are about to hear is true. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 22, 2023
Birthdays are very powerful opportunities to recognize your recurring donors, yet not that many nonprofits do this. Here are some ways you can take advantage of this opportunity and make your donors feel extra special.
Wild Apricot
MAY 21, 2023
Running a fundraiser on a tight budget? Check out our list of 25 + cheap and inexpensive fundraising ideas to help you get started.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 23, 2023
By Chris Stackaruk Nonprofits and foundations have spent weeks debating and deconstructing an essay on pluralism that most Americans wouldn’t bat an eye at. That kind of response raises questions about how the social sector can ever succeed at healing the nation’s divides.
Candid
MAY 23, 2023
“Welcome home.” ABFE president and CEO Susan Taylor Batten gave this greeting to those of us who were able to experience the 2023 Harambee conference last month. Make no mistake—it is an experience, both an individual and collective Black experience. “Harambee,” which is Swahili for “Let’s all pull together,” was interwoven throughout the conference.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 23, 2023
The U.S. is now more diverse than ever. Nonprofits that aren’t already diversifying their donors need to figure out how to do so. With the donor pool shrinking, and the number of donations following behind, nonprofits need a new approach to replenish their donor lists.
CauseVox
MAY 23, 2023
Looking to conquer the art of writing winning email appeals? We’ll spill the beans on crafting catchy subject lines, persuasive body content, and irresistible calls-to-action. Get ready for an amazing session filled with practical tips, real-life examples, and plenty of “aha” moments. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to level up your email game!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 22, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Mark D. DiOrio, Colgate University John Hoyns gave $20 million to support financial aid at Colgate University. Plus, a lumber heir left a large bequest to two Bangor, Me., hospitals, and Los Angeles philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is giving $10 million to a Beverly Hills performing-arts center she helped to launch 10 years ago.
Tech Soup
MAY 25, 2023
ChatGPT has dominated headlines since its public launch late last year. But what is it, and how can it potentially help you and your nonprofit?
NonProfit PRO
MAY 26, 2023
Get your tickets for the premier philanthropic summit for nonprofit executive directors, development officers, Board members, and fundraising professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate, engage, and learn from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators through curated thought-leadership sessions with action items for nonprofits’ success in today’s world.
CauseVox
MAY 23, 2023
Struck by the power of the Google Ad Grant, we wondered why more nonprofits were not utilizing it. We surveyed hundreds of organizations and found that 75% of eligible nonprofits either had not heard of, or were not currently using the Google Grant. This means tens of thousands of organizations are missing out on millions in free online ad budget. We are here to change that!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 24, 2023
By M.J. Prest Texas Woman’s University A $15 million grant from the Doswell Foundation will go toward creating an aviation program at Texas Woman’s University to recruit and train more women to fly planes and address a shortage of pilots in the airline industry. Also, the bank First Horizon has committed $50 million to make grants to nonprofit groups in the southeastern United States, and the InnerScience Research Fund will give up to $10 million to study how meditation may limit the progression
Veritus Group
MAY 24, 2023
To connect your donors to the need, you need to humanize your fundraising communications with emotional storytelling. The post How to Humanize Your Fundraising Communications appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
The Charitable Act, if passed, would reinstitute the universal charitable deduction that was available to taxpayers who opted for the standard deduction during the pandemic in tax years 2020 and 2021.
Tech Soup
MAY 26, 2023
A well-designed and functional website can help your organization expand its reach, engage with supporters, and streamline its fundraising efforts.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 26, 2023
By M.J. Prest Also, the Dallas Foundation has appointed an interim CEO, and Jack Anderson, who helped shape the reach and mission of the Joyce Foundation, has died.
Veritus Group
MAY 22, 2023
Experience the transformative power of inquiry by asking your team an intentional leadership question. Here are five to get you started. The post The Ultimate Leadership Question: “How Can I Help?” appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
Truist Foundation announced the launch of its second Inspire Awards Challenge, featuring a pitch and a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations that are aiding entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities.
Double the Donation
MAY 24, 2023
What would you do if your organization hit a record number of new donors within a year? Celebrate! But what about after the initial excitement wears off? Discovering that donors share the same values and passion for your cause is exhilarating.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MAY 26, 2023
Back in the aughts, I was a newly hired manager of corporate and foundation relations at a food bank with the directive to aggressively grow grant funding—by at least 25% in my first year. The agency had a strong base of family foundation support, but my job was to bring in larger grants and bring them in fast. With supportive management and coworkers, solid programs filling demonstrated needs, and documented outcomes, I was off to the grant-seeking races for larger private and corporate founda
The Fundraising Coach
MAY 25, 2023
Has your nonprofit accepted gifts of stock? If not, perhaps donors have mentioned the possibility of giving stock, or you’ve heard about stock giving programs from peers in other organizations. Maybe you’ve never considered soliciting stock from donors but want to learn more. Organizations of all sizes are increasingly devoting more time and energy to forms of giving beyond straightforward one-time or pledged cash donations, like non-cash gifts of securities and appreciated assets or more comple
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
Blackbaud, a provider of software for powering social impact, announced expanded partnerships with Almabase, a specialist in software tools for educational institutions to build alumni-centric programs and SwipeTrack Solutions, a provider of technology solutions for creating modernized patron experiences.
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