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28 Super Engaging Ideas for Giving Tuesday, from Campaign to Marketing

Wild Apricot

Ah, Giving Tuesday. This international day of giving is a nonprofit’s dream, but there sure is a lot of competition with other organizations! In order to make Giving Tuesday your most profitable day of the year, it’s so important to get.

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Nonprofit Radio for September 12, 2022: Planned Giving For Eastern Donors

Tony Martignetti

Vidya Moorthy: Planned Giving For Eastern Donors Cultural and familial differences between East and West raise issues for Planned Giving fundraising. Vidya Moorthy from Clural LLC and Bassett Education India, raises our consciousness. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsors! Turn Two Communications: PR and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 12, 2022: Planned Giving For Eastern Donors → Vidya Moorthy: Planned Giving For Eastern Don

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Follow These 4 Steps to Determine Target Ask Amounts

NonProfit PRO

There are a lot of lessons to be learned about relationship building, strategy and the analytics critical to a successful program. One of those lessons is target ask amounts because if you don’t ask for a specific amount, you aren’t letting donors know what you need.

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How to Plan a Fundraiser for Your Small Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? Where do you even begin? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. Whether you want to plan an online or in person fundraiser, large or small, local or worldwide, there are steps that you should take every single time to make sure you get the most from your efforts.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning

Blue Avocado

The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later. The post None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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7 Steps New Major Gifts Fundraisers Should Take

NonProfit PRO

I believe that, over the next 10 years, major gifts fundraising will grow rapidly and become more sophisticated and donor-centered. So, here are some things to think about if you are new to major gifts fundraising.

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Implementing a Computer Use Policy at Your Organization

Tech Soup

Your computers and networks are a window to your organization. They require a significant investment to get set up, and they provide access to information, functionality, and collaboration with team members.

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Elements of A Successful Fund-A-Need Appeal

Greater Giving

Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. You can use this type of appeal to raise money for anything: from equipment that’s needed in your office to funds for a new program or initiative. The goal of any fund-a-need appeal is simple: make asking for donations fun and easy by providing tangible examples of how funds will be used.

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[Webinar] How to use CauseVox for Walks, Runs, and Races

CauseVox

Thinking of running a walkathon or activity challenge to fundraise for your nonprofit? Virtual and in-person walks, runs and races are top-performing fundraising initiatives as they only require a small amount of effort to achieve large amounts of fundraising success. But how to organize a virtual or in-person walk without the logistical nightmare? We’ll show you how to harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising to empower your community to share your message, raise money on your behalf and h

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The Philanthropy of Queen Elizabeth II

NonProfit PRO

We all heard about the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. She devoted her life in service to her people.

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How to Write a Strong Statement of Need

Grant Writing Made Easy

The statement of need. of all the sections of the grant, this is the most complex because it involves the most research and argumentation. Today I’m going to share some strategies for laying the foundation for a well-argued statement of need. Before we go any further, let’s review what a statement of need is and what it is not. This section of a grant is where you seek to convince the grantmaker of the need for your work.

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Matching Gift Campaigns For Giving Tuesday

Qgiv

Want to raise more funds during Giving Tuesday ? Of course you do! What if there was a way that your donors could give twice what they actually donated to your nonprofit? With a Giving Tuesday matching gift campaign, they can! But how do you set up a matching gift campaign for Giving Tuesday? Read on to learn how! What is a matching campaign, and why does it matter?

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Newsletter: What’s Your Pumpkin Spice Partnership Strategy? ; Farm-Animal Nonprofits Partner for 'Hunger Games' for Goats ; How & When to Use Slides in Your Partnership Pitch

Selfish Giving

???? Important Notice: I'm off to Italy?? on Sunday and WILL PROBABLY NOT be publishing a newsletter for the next two Wednesdays (September 21st & 28th). Sad, right? But my wife says I have to finally leave the house! ?? I strongly disagree, but she tells me she knows best! I say PROBABLY NOT because I ?? publishing my newsletter. After all, consistency is really my ONLY true talent and virtue!

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Text Messaging for Nonprofits: How to Be Compliant and Engage Donors at Scale

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are increasingly incorporating text messaging (SMS) into their engagement strategy. Learn how to comply with carrier regulations, the difference between P2P and A2P text messaging, the steps nonprofits can take to get text messaging discounts and more.

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How to Manage Your CyberGrants Portal [For Smart Nonprofits]

Double the Donation

Corporate matching gifts are one of the best ways for nonprofits to maximize their fundraising with bonus donations and increased donor engagement. And how exactly do nonprofit organizations receive funding through these matching programs? It all starts with a request from the initial donor and typically is processed through a corporate giving or CSR platform. […].

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Hosting Hybrid Auctions: A How-To for Nonprofits

Qgiv

As the world opens up to in-person fundraising experiences once again, some organizations have fully embraced the return to traditional fundraising methods and events. However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come. Luckily, there is a compromise for those who want to give their supporters options when it comes to showing their support: hybrid events.

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How Ambassadors Can Further Your Recurring Giving Programs

The Fundraising Coach

Whether it be the latest TikTok dance, Instagram live conversation, or a Facebook Challenge, influencers everywhere are taking to their chosen social media platforms to highlight brand partnerships. Skilled influencers have their own style and can easily incorporate either products or brand ideas into their usual content to captivate and inform their audience. .

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Top 8 Nonprofit Major Gift Asking Blunders

NonProfit PRO

A blunder is a careless mistake. It happens when you don’t 100% have a handle on what you’re doing, so taking good care becomes challenging. Have you ever blundered into disaster asking for a major gift? Let's review the top eight blunders I have encountered.

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Ask Boldly: Ethical Fundraising and How to Ask with Integrity

Tech Soup

Nonprofits rely on the work of dedicated staff and volunteers and on charitable gifts. When seeking new donors and building relationships with prospective grantmakers and individual donors, it's important to consider how ethics plays a role. To do this well, nonprofits must engage with funders who care about their missions and the communities they serve.

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5 Fresh Ideas for Donor-Focused Events

Greater Giving

Deepen the connection your donors have with the cause through these stewardship activities. Last year, we asked nonprofits to tell us all about their fundraising events—where they succeeded and what needed improvement. The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Report discovered that across the board, nonprofits struggled to keep donors engaged throughout their events. .

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Readers Make Better Writers

Fundraising HayDay

Your Fundraising HayDay cohosts are big believers that reading is a vital component to quality writing skills. We share what reading does for your vocabulary, sentence structure, and so much more. Whether you love paperback books, audio books, newspapers, magazines, grant proposals, letters, or any reading medium, the written word is a powerful thing that impacts our own writing.

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How to Maximize Productivity to Spend More Time with Donors

NonProfit PRO

With prep for giving season underway, nonprofit professionals are readying for an increased number of meetings and longer to-do lists. Thankfully, there are methods and tools that can help productivity and, more specifically, maximize time for securing grants and donations.

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2022 Salary Report

Annual Giving Network

Please enter your information below to access this content and receive additional information and updates in the future. The post 2022 Salary Report appeared first on AGN.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

This guide covers all the fundamental elements you need to evaluate your fundraising strategy, build a rock-solid fundraising toolkit, maximize giving, and expand your overall supporter base. Download The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising today and start raising more money!

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Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE Earns Highest Professional Credential from AFP

NonProfit PRO

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE of Detroit, Michigan.

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Mental Health Organizations Need Insurance Beyond the Ordinary

NonProfit PRO

PHLY has been setting the standard for Mental Health Organization Insurance for decades. With more than 25 years of experience with mental health services organizations and their insurance needs, the underwriters on PHLY's team bring a depth and breadth of knowledge that's hard to duplicate.

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NonProfit POWER Returns for 2.5 Jam-Packed Days of Education, Networking

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit POWER, a NonProfit PRO-hosted conference, returns in 2022 to provide top-notch fundraising education and showcase nonprofit technology capabilities for select nonprofit leaders across 2.5 days in Philadelphia this December.

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8 Tips to Help Clear Up Confusion Around the Pending Mastercard Regulations

NonProfit PRO

If you’re tired or reading about the new Mastercard regulations, you’re probably not alone. Here is a recap of what Mastercard clarified about its rules in a recent webinar.

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How to Drive Great Partnerships: Reflecting on $20M for America’s Youth

NonProfit PRO

At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we are grateful to have many outstanding corporate partners. Through the years, we have found that the foundation of a strong partnership is twofold: engagement and long-term commitment.

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Smart, Forward-Thinking Budget Planning

NonProfit PRO

Budget planning is an art and a science. Watch this on-demand webinar for best practices for working efficiently to build budgets for multi-year and unusual grants, manage cash flow and handle budgets-to-actuals. Learn ideal budget presentation formats and how teams can quickly access essential data to inform strategic decisions.

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FREE Webinar: Reframing the Overhead Narrative

NonProfit PRO

Learn what your organization can do to increase resiliency heading into the fall. Led by sector leader, Bruce MacDonald, join this session for a discussion on reframing the conversation around overhead funding for charities and nonprofits, and what your organization can do to adjust its strategies for increased resiliency. Save Your Free Spot!

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CCS Fundraising Releases 11th Annual Philanthropic Landscape Report

NonProfit PRO

CCS Fundraising released the eleventh edition of its Snapshot of Today's Philanthropic Landscape report, the premier resource for nonprofits and associations that compiles and analyzes industry research.

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Hustle Debuts Conversational Video Platform to Elevate Text Message Conversations with Personalized, Short-form Video

NonProfit PRO

Hustle launched its Conversational Video Platform — a comprehensive suite of solutions that leverages short-form video to personally connect brands to consumers, scale communication efforts and deepen trust. .

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