Wild Apricot
MARCH 30, 2022
A few years ago, I joined an online writing club. I was hoping to start tracking my writing progress and connect with other writers, and I hoped the sense of community would give me motivation to keep developing my skills.
Michael Rosen Says...
MARCH 30, 2022
There’s no doubt. Nonprofit organizations face fundraising challenges that they have not seen for decades. Nevertheless, opportunities remain even as the latest economic news has not been good: Consumer Sentiment: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for March 2022 reveals that consumer confidence has plummeted 25.5 percentage points compared with March 2021.
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Get Fully Funded
MARCH 28, 2022
You can’t plan out your nonprofit’s impact this year without projecting your fundraising revenue. The two are tied together. In fact, you must plan your programs first so you know what your fundraising goal is. If you try to just raise as much as you can then figure out how to spend it, that’s backwards. And it’s really hard to tell donors how their donation will make a difference, because the truth is that you don’t know.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2022
Retaining donors is difficult and retaining a significant number of donors is rare among nonprofits. However, effective donor retention is possible with a retention plan that takes into account why your donors give to your nonprofit, works to build personal connections and gives donors the flexibility they need to continue giving to your organization. .
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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.
Greater Giving
MARCH 30, 2022
With more nonprofit professionals working in the office and big fundraisers in full swing, a healthy work environment is critical. Whether volunteer, staff, or leadership, every nonprofit professional needs to be at their best to do critical work and advance the mission. If the pandemic has taught us anything about our work habits, it’s the importance of physical and mental well-being to our effectiveness and productivity.
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CauseVox
MARCH 30, 2022
Meat Fight is a nonprofit dedicated to “funlanthropy” who has used CauseVox to set records in their digital fundraising. We recently sat down with Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice Laussade, to have a fun conversation about her experience with CauseVox, key fundraising tips from Meat Fight that allowed them to raise more money, and the do not do’s for nonprofit fundraisers.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2022
Just like you and I are experiencing with food prices, gas prices and other prices going up, we’re not alone in that trend. And, as fundraisers, we should be concerned about the impact on giving.
Candid
MARCH 28, 2022
The social sector can feel like a black box—even for those of us who work in it. People want to know: Just how big is the sector? What role does it play in the economy? What kinds of organizations make it up? . We created our U.S. Social Sector Dashboard to provide these valuable, big-picture insights. The dashboard answers many of these questions, including more specific ones.
Tech Soup
MARCH 31, 2022
Portland Women in Tech (PDXWIT) is a community of nearly 10,000 members dedicated to advancing inclusion in the technology industry. The PDXWIT journey began in Portland, Oregon, but the movement includes an increasing number of people from all over the U.S. and the world.
CauseVox
MARCH 29, 2022
Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It’s often times one of the first places a potential donor is able to get to know your nonprofit, which is a huge opportunity for a great first impression. But most of the time, it’s an afterthought in fundraising. You’re too busy formulating the right strategy, handling event logistics, and creating stories to have enough time to tweak your donation page.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
Now more than ever, the customer relationship management (CRM) system you use could make or break your ability to scale your mission and meet your ambitious fundraising goals. A CRM platform plays a key role in helping nonprofits better organize data, manage their donor and supporter relationships more effectively, and achieve more efficient and successful fundraising.
Blue Avocado
MARCH 28, 2022
Standing before the board to report executive fraud or unethical behavior—that’s an image that no CFO likes to contemplate. The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. If the ED is the engine of […]. The post Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Tech Soup
MARCH 29, 2022
Note: This post has been updated for 2022. TechSoup's Refurbished Hardware Program has been going strong since 2006. Over that time, we've distributed over 160,000 refurbished devices, including desktop computers, laptops, LCD monitors, printers, smartphones, and tablets.
Think and Ink Grants
MARCH 30, 2022
Inflation has rippling effects on nonprofit organizations, donors, and funders alike. With inflation at a 40-year high due to the pandemic, federal stimulus programs, and other factors, nonprofit leaders and board members have to think strategically about how to navigate increases in inflation. If you are unfamiliar with inflation, inflation is a term used to describe a general progressive increase in the prices of goods and services.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2022
Why does your donor love your organization so much? Have you sat down with your donor and really listened to the answer? If they say, “Well, I just think you do a great job,” do you dig deeper to find out their 'Why?' — the story behind their motivation to give?
Qgiv
MARCH 30, 2022
Meet Carolyn Appleton! Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond.
Tech Soup
MARCH 28, 2022
Nonprofit organizations rely on data for almost every decision they make, from engagement to strategies and program evaluations. Data is a valuable asset. And protecting it from internal or external corruption and illegal access can prevent financial and operational loss.
Selfish Giving
MARCH 30, 2022
“I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.” - Sir Issac Newton ?? I think David Hessekiel is on to something.??
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
Recently, a master’s level student and her professor at Mindanao State University in the Philippines asked me to lecture their class on nonprofit management principles. Since I enjoy teaching, I loved this class interaction.
Candid
MARCH 29, 2022
“We have a collective responsibility to both create a level playing field and address the historical injustices that leave some on the sidelines. . Together, we can create a social sector that's more efficient, effective, and equitable.” . -Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, SXSW 2022 . The past two years have disrupted almost every aspect of our lives, and the social sector is no exception.
Qgiv
MARCH 28, 2022
The inner financial workings of nonprofits around the world can feel like a mystery to many. For those who aren’t familiar with how nonprofits work or what they do, there could be confusion about how employees receive compensation or how programs are funded. Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money?
Annual Giving Network
APRIL 1, 2022
Consider simple strategies to increase your chances of realizing the many benefits of your phonathon program. The post Boosting Phone Contact Rates appeared first on AGN.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2022
The freshly cut grass glistens in the morning sun, a light coating of dew is on your cleats as you trudge from the dugout to the plate — it’s the top of the first, and you’re ready to hit a home run for your nonprofit. The talent journey begins.
Fundraising HayDay
MARCH 31, 2022
It's the Fundraising HayDay annual episode that is ripped from the headlines. We are talking grant fraud stories and the consequences that happen when the rules are broken. We've got stories about a university professor and a local mayor. We're also following up on a story from last year's episode about the Tennessee state senator who was accused of using federal grant funds for personal gain.
Candid
MARCH 31, 2022
About seven years ago, I attended a lecture by American actress and transgender advocate, Laverne Cox. She was smart and hilarious and fierce in her kindness. She shared stories about her life and recommendations for how to support transgender communities. One of the things that stuck with me (researcher that I am) was her call to include transgender information as a separate question on demographic data collection efforts.
ProposalPRO
MARCH 30, 2022
On President Biden’s first day in office, he pledged to address persistent racial inequality in the US and issued a series of Executive Orders (linked below). But proclamations do not change persistent inequities. What does? Grants. President Biden’s FY23 budget was released this week and, beyond providing funding for agencies, staffing and programs, it provides a blueprint for using grants to drive social change.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2022
Monthly giving is the holy grail of fundraising, but many nonprofit leaders are frustrated when their programs are stagnant and not growing faster. So, how do you elevate your monthly giving program to its full potential?
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2022
It’s increasingly important for nonprofit organizations and their advisers to assess gifts holistically and engage in donor vetting practices to minimize financial, legal and reputational risk.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2022
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has announced a new strategic relationship with Givergy, an award-winning fundraising platform that offers a range of fundraising solutions and expert advice.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2022
Did you know that almost two thirds of nonprofits are less efficient because they use 6-8 different tools to get the job done? Download the 2022 Nonprofit Research Study for key statistics on operations throughout the nonprofit sector, including the pandemic's effect, staffing, tech adoption, strategic investments and more.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2022
Classy is announcing a number of new product launches for its nonprofit customers. These new initiatives are part of Classy's continued efforts to create the most innovative fundraising technology while constantly improving the donor experience.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2022
The increasing trend toward globalization in the past 30 years has changed the way American interests do business. As America’s preeminent companies find themselves competing for markets and influence outside the United States, the targets of their philanthropic efforts have also shifted.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2022
Learn how to engage your donors in fruitful discussions about Planned Giving. Join Tony Martignetti, the Planned Giving evangelist, for a fast-paced webinar that will show you how to engage your donors in fruitful discussions about Planned Giving—while avoiding the dreaded “d-word.” Save Your Free Spot.
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