Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 30, 2024

You can improve your fundraising letter today Here’s what I know about writing good fundraising letters: You can practice and study for years. And still, you feel like you’re only scratching the surface. There’s always something new because we’re always learning something new. So perfection will always be out of reach. But don’t let the […] The post Improve your fundraising letters fast appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match! While you might be tempted to guess “If I were a Rich Man,” that’s not it. Because that would be making fundraising mostly about money. And, actually, fundraising is mostly about love. So the correct answer is “ Matchmaker.” That’s right. Your job is to make the perfect match between the values your organization enacts and the values your donor shares.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentine’s Day coming up, that’s a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 28, 2024

Edgar Villanueva: Decolonizing Wealth Edgar Villanueva’s book, “Decolonizing Wealth,” takes an innovative look at the purpose of wealth. His thesis is that the solutions to the damage and trauma caused by American capitalism, including philanthropy—can be gleaned from the values and wisdom of our nation’s original people. He’s a Native American working in philanthropy.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 30, 2024

The moves management process is what guides your donors through the giving cycle. Learn the top moves and strategies to boost your next fundraising campaign.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans. By Eden Stiffman Mac Stone The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 29, 2024

I was honored to be invited to give the opening keynote at Food for the Poor. I had the good fortune to work with Barbara Mari in the past and her new role at Food for the Poor is Senior Director Major & Regional Giving. One of the questions that was asked afterwards was, "When we call donors who have been giving and they say they can't give or give less this year.

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Critical Fundraising

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the face of a “generational time bomb”, the recent ‘Tomorrow’s Donor, Today’ research challenges fundraising norms and advocates for radical changes. However, Giles Pegram takes issue with the research’s fundamental assumption, and asks if it risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. There couldn’t be a more significant and existential issue faced by all fundraisers as how will donors act and behave in the future.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

No nonprofit would fulfill its mission without creating an annual plan. Here is some guidance for creating a successful annual plan.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects. By Michael McAfee Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects.

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Veritus Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you want your fundraiser to focus their time on building relationships with donors, you need to build a support team around them. The post Does Your Fundraiser Have Time for Fundraising? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 29, 2024

Who doesn’t love Ladybugs? As symbols of good luck, they transcend cultural barriers and bring nothing but delight to the heart of anyone they touch. Each unique and delicate creature wears its vibrant red and black coloring with a dignity that befits what is essentially a life made even more precious because of its brevity. It makes sense then, that these little symbols of joy also symbolize those individuals whose brief lives we hold most dear.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Depending on who you ask, you will hear that the stamped envelope gets more donations, or it doesn't matter. What is a fundraiser to believe?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years. By Cora Daniels While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 29, 2024

Season 3, Episode 43 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt discuss what to do when your feasibility study results are disappointing. They emphasize the importance of not letting fear of disappointing results deter you from conducting a feasibility study, as it provides crucial data for making informed decisions. They share insights on how […] The post Podcast: Navigating Disappointing Feasibility Study Results for a Successful Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campa

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

19 YEARS! Our team is so excited to be celebrating 19 years of supporting incredible nonprofits that are creating tremendous impact in their communities. Since 2006, we have helped secure over $121M in grant awards and trained over 86,863 professionals. WOW! To help celebrate 19 years, our team put together 19 of our favorite grant resources /things we use every day to help with our grant work.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

20 foundations are speeding grants to protect voting and elections. Meanwhile, House GOP members are asking whether philanthropy is stepping into partisan politics. By Alex Daniels Matt McClain, The Washington Post, Getty Images 20 foundations are speeding grants to protect voting and elections. Meanwhile, House GOP members are asking whether philanthropy is stepping into partisan politics.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The post Learning from Grantee Feedback: Policy, Process, and Cultural Changes That Make a Difference appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." Increasing donor retention rates by just 10% can result in a substantial 200% surge in the lifetime value of donors according to the Harvard Business Review. How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Stocks boosted foundation wealth to $1.5 trillion in 2023, while giving grew more modestly, says a new estimate. By Sara Herschander Getty Images The increase comes after a blockbuster year for the stock market, which defied gloomy predictions, and to an influx of large donations.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Advancing Racial Equity Inside Foundations — Lessons from the Field appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. In reality, many nonprofits like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have already been using AI solutions to streamline their workflows and increase efficiency, and AI usage will only grow moving forward. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

DonorDrive partnered with Chariot to use its DAFpay solution, enabling DonorDrive clients to accept DAF payments through existing forms.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By M.J. Prest Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher, CEO of Web Summit, is set to lead NPR. Also, the Wallace Global Fund has a new executive director, and the Newman's Own Foundation hired three new senior leaders.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the first article in this blog series, we identified a process to streamline your grant research. But how do you find the right grants for your specific needs? Enter the decision matrix.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 29, 2024

Curiosity, transparency, diversity, vulnerability, and collaboration. At PEAK Grantmaking , these qualities and practices of emergent learning are an everyday endeavor that the team embraces in their work and advocates to members. Unlike traditional, linear modes of learning, emergent learning organizations like PEAK are dedicated to continually learning, sharing, and evolving , which is one of their guiding Principles.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2024

You might find yourself doing the same old things when it comes to fundraising. Here are three ways you can make improvements this year.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The federal mandate is vague, and some hospitals spend no money at all on charity care. By Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner The federal mandate is vague, and some hospitals spend no money at all on charity care.

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Library Grants

JANUARY 30, 2024

Deadlines: February 15, 2024 The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports literacy initiatives that are helping individuals learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test, or learn English through the following grant programs: Adult Literacy Grants support organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas: Adult Basic Education, GED or High School Equivalency Preparation, and/or English Language Acquisition.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Nonprofit leaders often have an all-or-nothing response to the question of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Either they’re all in from the start—“What if AI solves all our problems?”—or they opt out before they even understand what AI could do for them. In most cases, AI will land somewhere in between solving everything and just not being the perfect tool for you.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2024

How can nonprofits ensure they are managing their grant programs effectively? The answer can be found in these five strategies.

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