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7 Steps to Create a Donation Website for Your Nonprofit + 10 Great Examples

Wild Apricot

Take a look at your website. Would it encourage you to donate? If the answer is no, your potential donors probably feel the same way. Think of your website as your personal assistant. Once set up properly to receive donations, it makes it easy for.

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How the Supply Chain Problem Affects Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

The supply chain issue in the U.S. and abroad is something that affects all of us. However, it has ramifications for your nonprofit beyond what you may think. Sure, if you’re an organization reliant on providing things to people you serve, it could be an incredible challenge.

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13 Tasks to Do Right Now to Plan for Fundraising Success

Get Fully Funded

Raising the money you need to fully fund your budget doesn’t happen by accident. You need a plan for fundraising success. Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. But for most people, planning for fundraising isn’t easy.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies.

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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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How to Create an Amazing Subscription Website in Less Than a Day

Wild Apricot

"I want to create a subscription website where people pay to get access to my community, resources, and publications.” That's what Lily, a stay-at-home mom who ran her local Library Association, wanted to accomplish. When she began to Google.

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Fundraising is leading - from within

The Fundraising Coach

I've said for years that fundraising is all about leadership. And we all have leadership opportunities, even if we don't have leadership titles. One of the best ways to grow in our ability to lead is to get clear on our values. Both personally and organizationally. When we know what we value, it makes it easy to figure out why some people, places, or practices are stressful to us.

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5 Fundraising Tips for 2021 Giving Season

Candid

For many nonprofits, 29% of annual donations happen between #GivingTuesday (November 30 this year) and December 31, and a shocking 11% of annual donations were reported to come in during the last three days of the year. In addition, many reports* show giving was at an all-time high in 2020, so don’t miss out on the season of generosity that is quickly approaching.

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PatronManager and Double the Donation Announce Matching Gifts Integration

Double the Donation

PatronManager – Patron Technology’s powerful ticketing and CRM solution – and Double the Donation are proud to launch a matching gift integration between PatronManager donation forms and 360MatchPro, the leading matching gifts automation provider by Double the Donation. The new integration allows nonprofit organizations to identify more matching gift opportunities during the donation process and drive more matching gifts to completion. . “Matching gifts are a key element of the

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The Importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Leadership in the Nonprofit World

NonProfit PRO

For too long, nonprofits have desired to make social impact while often neglecting to center diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for their staff. But as our national conversation about the impact of race in every facet of America continues, employees are seeking inclusive workplaces that allow for them to show up authentically, bringing their passions and desire to make a social impact into their day-to-day work.

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#GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package

CauseVox

Year-end is right around the corner! It’s no secret that donor behavior and event hosting options have changed in 2021. If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising.

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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. We reflected. We adapted. We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders.

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WildApricot Stands as a Top Performer by Capterra Users

Wild Apricot

WildApricot is proud to announce that it’s featured as a “Top Performer”, “Noteworthy Product” and “Emerging Favorite” in Capterra’s Shortlists for multiple categories. WildApricot is pleased to be the.

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Fundraising Fears? How To Get Over Them

NonProfit PRO

Of those who fundraise off of the side of their desk, the vast majority do not like fundraising. I repeat — they do not like fundraising. They know the need to fundraise, but I’ve heard many of them use the term “necessary evil” to describe fundraising. Yes, it’s the “F” word of the nonprofit sector.

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15 Top Takeaways From The Year-End Fundraising Fair

CauseVox

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. Studies have shown that the last few weeks of the year are a time of heightened generosity and philanthropy. So how can you take advantage of the season of giving to raise more for your organization? CauseVox’s Year-End Fundraising Fair was a mini-conference featuring 16+curated sessions with a big impact on year-end fundraising.

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Matching Gifts and Donor Communication: The Ultimate Guide

Bonterra

As you continue to develop your nonprofit fundraising strategies , it’s important to consider where matching gifts fit in.

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Ask Rita: How Do We Handle a Supervisor Whose Way of Treating Employees Is Causing Them to Quit?

Blue Avocado

Dear Rita, Last year we hired a senior-level employee to fill a role that had previously been like a revolving door. This employee has done good work for us all along, in a position serving an important function in our organization. As a result, we recognize and highlight this employee’s contribution to our team quite often, […]. The post Ask Rita: How Do We Handle a Supervisor Whose Way of Treating Employees Is Causing Them to Quit?

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7 Ways To Stand Out With Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

Your donors probably each has at least five other organizations trying to capture their attention and another 10 to 15 organizations wanting to start relationships with them. So, what are you doing to stand out in your donors' minds, capture their heart and have them always take your call?

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Mentor New York’s Virtual Fundraising Event Raises 12x Their Fundraising Goal With CauseVox

CauseVox

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology. This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in

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How to Leverage E-Commerce to Raise Funds

Tech Soup

With the pandemic have come many hard lessons in the world of nonprofits and businesses everywhere. One of those lessons is the absolute necessity of growing diverse income streams to maintain stability in otherwise uncertain times. Many organizations that have relied on events, galas, community events, or other in-person fundraisers have had to face the tough reality that those cornerstone events might not always be a staple in their larger fundraising strategy.

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How to Get Grants for College: Knowing the Process to Apply for—and Obtain—Funding

Allied Grant Writers

In these trying times , earning money is challenging. And if you’re still a student, the challenge might be even greater. So, you need financial aid like student loans, scholarships, or grants. But which one should you choose? You can cross out student loans because you still need to pay for them even after you’ve finished your studies. If you want free money, you can choose between a scholarship and grant.

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Why Tax-Exempt Organizations Should Have Succession Plans

NonProfit PRO

Despite the initial awkwardness, succession planning is an important topic for tax-exempt organization boards to discuss. It is a risk-management process and one that often gets overlooked until it is too late and an immediate need arises.

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[YEFF SESSION ON-DEMAND] How To Maximize Online Giving For Year-End 2021

CauseVox

The fundraising landscape has changed: In 2020, there was a 32% increase in online revenue for nonprofits. Now, it’s time to adapt your year-end fundraising to thrive during year-end 2021. Watch this session from the Year-End Fundraising Fair to learn the latest trends, tactics, and strategies to help you raise more online this year-end, learned from the most recent data from thousands of successful online fundraising campaigns.

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21 Heartwarming Holiday Fundraising Ideas

Qgiv

With the holidays coming up, it’s time for your organization to dive into the most celebratory time of the year. Despite colder weather, the winter season is always a time of warmth and generosity, so just because the year is wrapping up doesn’t mean your holiday fundraising efforts should be too. If you’ve almost reached your fundraising goal, one last end-of-year push could help you not only meet your goal but go above and beyond.

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How to Get Grants for College: Knowing the Process to Apply for—and Obtain—Funding

Allied Grant Writers

In these trying times , earning money is challenging. And if you’re still a student, the challenge might be even greater. So, you need financial aid like student loans, scholarships, or grants. But which one should you choose? You can cross out student loans because you still need to pay for them even after you’ve finished your studies. If you want free money, you can choose between a scholarship and grant.

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Participate in ‘The State of Nonprofit Technology Survey’

NonProfit PRO

To better understand how nonprofits have been investing or will invest in various technologies, "The State of Nonprofit Technology" survey will look at nonprofit organizations' technology investments, as well as the corresponding ROI for those investments.

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Newsletter: Theaters are Your Next Cause Marketing Partner; A New Option for Couples’ Wedding Registries: Donations ; Forget ‘Sincerely’ This Email Closing Works Best

Selfish Giving

It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but I'm already thinking about Christmas.?????? Ever since I was a kid I've been a huge fanboy of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which was published way back in 1843. I collect Carol memorabilia and have seen EVERY version of the story. I've even held three first editions of the book in my sanitized hands. One that is housed at the Burns Library at Boston College , and two that are kept under lock and key at the British Library in London.

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5 Volunteer Recruitment Tips for Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

Qgiv

Shreya Tragad is the Digital Marketing Specialist at InitLive. She’s a creative content creator focusing on delivering information about the importance of volunteerism for nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about creating engaging content, writing, and graphic design to help viewers easily retain information. You can find her work at www.initlive.com or on Linkedin and Twitter.

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How to Collect Online Donations in 8 Steps

Tech Soup

Note: This blog post is republished with permission from Keela.

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Join Us For “The Most Wonderful Success Essentials for Your Next Golf Fundraiser!” Featuring Golf Fundraising Expert, Jay Fiske

NonProfit PRO

Join us live on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, for a highly interactive session with Golf Fundraising Expert, Jay Fiske. Learn why auctions are an absolute must for any great golf fundraiser, where the bulk of your golf fundraising dollars should be coming from, and the essential revenue boosters to engage your attendees and supporters like never before.

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Stakeholder & Member Surveys: Pro Tips from Top Resources

OneCause

The post Stakeholder & Member Surveys: Pro Tips from Top Resources appeared first on OneCause.

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Ambassadors Take #GivingTuesday from Zero to Hero

Greater Giving

Activate the supporter base you already have to get the word out about your GivingTuesday campaign—and be the first to reach BRAND NEW donors. Reminder: This years annual celebration of #GIVINGTUESDAY 2021 will be on NOVEMBER 30th! . Inside the fundraising community, #GivingTuesday is a well-known annual event. And by conventional wisdom, this worldwide day of giving is a great opportunity for nonprofits to capitalize on a frenzy of generosity.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

A weekly update with the latest news from PND. RKMF commits $100 million to University of Pittsburgh BioForge. November 18, 2021. The Richard King Mellon Foundation has announced a $100 million commitment to the University of Pittsburgh to establish an anchor bioresearch and development facility on Hazelwood Green. To be disbursed in $10 million increments over ten years, the largest gift for a single project in the foundation’s history will be used to create the University of Pittsburgh BioForg

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Community Building Is the Climate Change of Social Good

NonProfit PRO

Community building is the climate change of social good. Building a community delivers future value as rewarding as the survival of humankind. Building and nurturing a community ensures your mission’s success.

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