Clairification
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Studies show one-fourth of all charitable giving happens in December. For some organizations (maybe yours?), it’s as much as one-third. Year-end fundraising is not chopped chicken liver! While you absolutely should be using multiple fundraising channels to get best results, right now whatever you’ve got planned for offline is pretty much cooked.
Hands-On Fundraising
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
If you’re a fundraiser, part of your calling is spreading gratitude. Does this sound like a familiar exchange? Thank you!” “No, thank YOU!” Saying thank you is an expected part of our social discourse. It smooths the way for simple – and more complex – conversations. Someone holds the door for you, and you say […] The post You can spread a little gratitude and feel happier appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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Tony Martignetti
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
David Rhode: “Passion Isn’t Enough” That’s David Rhode’s new book. “It’s necessary, but not sufficient,” says the author. He brings us his practical advice on building your programs, your board, your brand, your team and your volunteer community. His expertise has value for aspiring, new and experienced nonprofit leaders alike. David is CEO of DotDotOrg.com. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 25, 2024: “Passion Isn’t Enough” → David Rh
Ann Green's Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. But once your organization has existed for some time, you’ll likely start considering how to make it thrive long-term.
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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.
Clairification
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Once again, I’m sharing a bit of inspiration. Kinds of Power There’s the James Bond villain sort of power, based on division, dominance and destruction. This is the short-term power of bullies, trauma and mobs. And then there’s a more resilient form of power. This is power based on connection, discussion and metrics. A power based in reality over the long term.
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GrantNews
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
GrantWatch is proud to bring you 10 November small business grants for entrepreneurs! As autumn leaves blanket the ground and November ushers in the holiday season, it might feel tempting to slow down and savor the cozy warmth of the holiday season. But now is the perfect time to focus on growing your business! While the economy is gradually recovering from the challenges of recent years, high inflation, rising interest rates, and systemic barriers still pose obstacles for entrepreneurs.
The Almoner
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
I recently started using the program Obsidian for creative writing and my productivity exploded. Why? Because a good system makes it easy to be creative. I’m going to share a little bit about Obsidian and then give you the workflow that I use so that you can create it for yourself, it you’d like. I’ve been writing for a long time both professionally and as a hobby.
Planned Giving
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
It’s Thanksgiving, and when I think about gratitude, I always think back to my youth. When I was a kid, I had to write prompt, heartfelt thank-you notes to anyone who sent me a gift—even when it was my aunt who just passed away, who always sent me the same thing: a pair of Argyle dress socks. As Mom used to say, “They took the time to think about you and send you a gift.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
By pouring huge sums into his family's foundations, Warren Buffett shows trust in his three children to give away his $151 billion fortune. By Maria Di Mento Nati Harnik/AP Warren Buffett has given nearly $3 billion apiece to the foundations of his children, Howard, Susie, and Peter. By pouring huge sums into his family's foundations, Warren Buffett shows trust in his three children to give away his $151 billion fortune.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Read all about the essentials of prospect research for nonprofits with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to identify, segment, and reach out to potential donors that will help you achieve your mission.
Candid
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
With the release of the Council on Foundations’ (COF) 2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report , we now have updated information about compensation at grantmaking organizations. Continuing with Candid’s supplemental exploration of CEO salaries and staff salaries compared to inflation , let’s take a look at how CEO pay stacks up against their organizations’ grantmaking dollars.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In nonprofits, trust and belonging are two sides of the same coin. Here's how to build — and rebuild — trust with your supporters.
Capital Campaign Pro
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Season 4, Episode 16 Do you wonder how to approach the wealthiest individuals in your community about your capital campaign? In this episode, Amy and Andrea give you a new perspective – and some useful tools – to address this crucial step in your capital campaign. Discover how to identify potential donors, build genuine relationships […] The post Podcast: How to Approach Top Donors for Your Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
Fluxx
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Explore how Milton Little, CEO of United Way Greater Atlanta, is using data-driven solutions and collaboration to improve child wellbeing in the community.
Candid
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In 2014, the Ford Foundation refined its mission to focus on disrupting inequality by addressing its root causes rather than simply its symptoms. That refocus of our mission would be reflected in our grantmaking, but we also wanted to ensure it was reflected within our institution. We knew our staff needed to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When donors make a year-end philanthropic gift, they feel joyful. Here's how to encourage them to continue giving after year end.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Want to write an effective donation acknowledgement letter? Read on for what you need to include, legal requirements, and a template to get you started.
CauseVox
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Matching gifts often come with tight deadlines, and if you’re not promoting them effectively, you risk leaving money on the table. That’s where automated matching comes in. With CauseVox, automated matching makes it easy to maximize every match opportunity without the stress.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. Online fundraising has become a popular option for organizations since it allows access to a wider donor base that can support their mission regardless of location.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Maximize your fundraising results by creating top-notch event experiences. Use these accessibility considerations to guide your planning.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Looking to grow your donor base? Learn how to create a strong donor development strategy that will improve your nonprofit's fundraising!
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Nonprofit housing grants help individuals and families take a big step forward on the road to homeownership, offering financial assistance that makes the dream of a forever home more attainable. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a veteran, someone who needs to renovate, or a family looking for affordable housing, there are grants available at GrantWatch.
CauseVox
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Running an event can be exhilarating, but managing event registrations often feels like navigating a maze. Nonprofits are too often stuck with tools that create unnecessary headaches—systems that fall into one of two frustrating extremes. One default option may be to use a generic form for participants to complete their registration payment, and then redirect them to a completely separate platform to set up peer-to-peer fundraising pages.
Strategic Grants
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS), ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Nonprofit organizations have been experiencing significant labor shortages for years. But recently, increased demand for services and fewer people interested in joining nonprofits has made the situation worse. Many organizations are finding it difficult to fill roles, especially in the finance department. And even when you have a full roster, people retire, move, or decide to change jobs.
Future Fundraising Now
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A ten-week series on things you should know about fundraising. Giving is good for donors. The research is clear. Giving charitable gifts is good for you. It feels good because it stimulates pleasure chemicals in the brain. It boosts self-esteem and confidence. It supports a general sense of happiness, improves mental and physical health. It even has positive financial outcomes for donors: Research finds that charitable giving has a return on investment of $3.75 to $1.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and this year has gone by so quickly! Thanksgiving is the day when Americans all over the country sit down together and reflect on the past year’s blessings. It is a day when families spend precious time together, eating, celebrating, and reminiscing. Thanksgiving means many different things to many people, but it’s a necessary time to reflect on the important big and little things like good health, good friendships, purposeful work, and so much more.
Capital Campaign Pro
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
You’ve probably given some of your donors and board members mementos to mark holidays or special occasions. Maybe it’s a tradition to present a “special something” to trustees as they conclude board terms, or to recognize volunteers who have served for five or ten years. Your organization might have a certificate, piece of art, or […] The post Holiday Gift-Giving to Your Donors: A Guide for Nonprofits appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
Grant Writer Team
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Everyone wants to be more productive and boost their performance as a grant writer. Yest, with so many strategies and tools at you disposal, deciding where to begin and how to maintain can easily de overwhelming. That is why starting with a few proven basics is always the best approach. GrantWriterTeam outlines 7 essential productivity tips tailored to grant writers and nonprofits.
Future Fundraising Now
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
If I got a nickel every time I heard a nonprofit leader refuse to “dumb down” their fundraising, I’d have, well, a really big bag of loose change. It’s often a point of pride for people in nonprofits to preserve the complexity of their programs in their fundraising. The problem with that is that simplifying is not at all the same thing as dumbing down.
Instrumentl
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Discover how the LA LGBT Center transformed its grant management with Instrumentl. Mitch Carr, Manager of Foundation and Institutional Relations, shares how the platform improved efficiency, boosted productivity, and supported the Center’s $5 million grant portfolio and funding efforts.
Fluxx
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
For community organizations in the Whanganui region, access to funding at precisely the time it is needed can mean everything regarding the effective delivery of essential services and programs. Whanganui Community Foundation provides Quick Response Grants. These are designed to be nimble and flexible in their financial support for activities and projects that have a positive impact on strengthening local communities.
Planned Giving
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
When an individual passes away, their assets and properties are allocated to their beneficiaries through a legal procedure known as probate. During probate, the court oversees the distribution based on the instructions outlined in the deceased’s last will and testament. However, there are instances when one might contest a will, challenging either its validity or specific terms.
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