Ann Green's Nonprofit
OCTOBER 12, 2023
I’ve been emphasizing the importance of personalizing your communication lately. One way to do that is to segment your donors. Your donors are not the same. Some donors have given for at least five years (these donors should get a lot of attention). Some are monthly donors. Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages.
Clairification
OCTOBER 9, 2023
You likely collect a lot of data in your donor database, but is it really valuable to you? It’s not if you just let it sit there, rarely look at it, and never run reports based on data that will help you with meaningful donor segmentation for appeals. And by that, I mean meaningful from the donor’s perspective. I’m not talking about the most basic segments, like donor vs. non-donor or small donor vs. large donor.
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RBW Strategy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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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.
Pamela Grow
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Break free from the biggest stereotype holding you back – the misguided belief that only extroverts can be successful fundraisers. Join Brian Saber, author of Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters , to learn all the powerful attributes we introverts bring to fundraising, not only in individual giving programs, but in special events and across all fundraising.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Media-literacy instruction should be a requirement in schools. For philanthropy, that means stepping up support of nonpartisan legislative advocacy. By Charles Salter To build a future founded on facts, more states and school districts need to make media-literacy instruction a requirement. For philanthropy, that means stepping up support of nonpartisan legislative advocacy.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Once upon a time, in a cubicle far, far away, I saw an announcement for a senior grant writing position at a national organization. At first glance, it seemed like a dream job. Then, I read further. Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Looking to start a nonprofit? In this guide we cover the 32 types of nonprofit orgs, an overview of tax exemption, how to determine what type of nonprofit you are and more!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Meta has covered processing fees for billions given through its platforms. That stops October 31. By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Getty Images Meta has covered processing fees for billions given through its platforms. That stops October 31.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Many think of nonprofit marketing measurement in a purely performance-based way, but this doesn't always tell you where the audience is in their relationship with your nonprofit when they took action and how that deepened their relationship with the organization. This is where lifecycle-forward measurement is helpful.
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? Sometimes it sounds more like this: “What does it take to get my Board to sell tickets or just show up at our holiday event?” “ How do I get my Board to share my Giving Tuesday posts on social media?” “ I wish they’d do ANYTHING to help!
Candid
OCTOBER 10, 2023
This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. It also helps cultivate the support of a younger generation that’s also highly active on social media, potentially turning them into future donors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
He was in many ways a forerunner of the "giving while living" philosophy — in his case, giving it almost all away. By Maria Di Mento Brad Vest, The New York Times, Redux Charles Feeney made good on his promise to give away his fortune by 2016 and shutter his philanthropy. He was in many ways a forerunner of the "giving while living" philosophy — in his case, giving it almost all away.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia. Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs.
Instrumentl
OCTOBER 11, 2023
This post explores what a grant budget should include, examples of direct costs vs. indirect costs, how to write grant budget justifications, and give you a list of grant budget examples.
AmpliFund
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Monitoring your organization’s grant recipients is crucial for accurately measuring outcomes and making informed decisions for future funding. However, this requires consistent follow-up and data collection and analysis, which can be resource intensive. What’s more, as you’ve likely experienced, recipients don't always provide timely and accurate data either.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Plus, a college registrar, a Broadway producer, and a billionaire novelist donate huge sums to higher education, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a career-training charity. By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of Art and Alex Photography via University of Chicago Richard and Amy Wallman’s pledge will launch an effort to raise an additional $75 million from other donors to create 30 endowed professorships across the university.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Bank of America Private Bank and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University released the "2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy." The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020.
Blackbaud
OCTOBER 12, 2023
For the sixth consecutive year, Blackbaud K–12 school websites have been honored in the annual WebAwards , a prestigious competition hosted by the Web Marketing Association. The WebAward competition has been the premier award recognition program for website developers and the online marketing community since 1997. To determine WebAward winners, independent expert judges from around the world review websites in 97 industry categories, scoring them on seven criteria—design, innovation, content, t
GiveSmart
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The months of November and December are two of the most significant months of the year for nonprofit organizations. As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. With significant amounts of giving as well as a high volume of donors, it is a busy time for many nonprofits and schools.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 11, 2023
U.S. donors gave more than $8 billion to groups that serve women and girls in 2020, an increase from the year before. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images U.S. donors gave more than $8 billion to groups that serve women and girls in 2020, an increase from the year before.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 2024. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 2%.
Instrumentl
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Wondering how to become a grant writer? In this post, we explore why grant writing makes for a great career, 7 steps to become a grant writer, and answer frequently asked questions on becoming a grant writer.
Capital Campaign Pro
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Season 3, Episode 28 In this episode of “All About Capital Campaigns,” Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt delve deep into the world of nonprofit endowment campaigns. We’ll explore when and how to raise money for endowments, as well as the critical considerations involved. Join us as we navigate the complexities of endowment campaigns to help […] The post Podcast: Endowments and Campaigns: How to Get Your Board Talking About the Serious Issue of Endowment Campaigns appear
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 12, 2023
To appeal to a new generation of donors, the Brooklyn Community Foundation is renaming itself Brooklyn Org. By Alex Daniels To appeal to a new generation of donors, the Brooklyn Community Foundation is renaming itself Brooklyn Org.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The fifth annual Women and Girls Index found that while giving to women and girls grew during 2020, philanthropic support for these organizations was lower than the 11.3% growth in overall charitable giving that year. It represented less than 2% of all giving in the U.S. in 2020.
NextAfter
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Shoppers, let’s start the clock because it’s time to learn how you can win your year-end fundraising race. You may already be thinking, “What does year-end fundraising have to do with the 90s game show Supermarket Sweep?” Let’s look at three taglines from the show, and you can decide if you’ve ever felt the same way about your year-end fundraising.
CauseVox
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Developing a case for support is vital for every nonprofit that wants to create fundraising appeals that resonate with donors and bring results. This purposeful process of gathering ideas, evidence, arguments and advice from your donors will help you to establish your importance in serving your community and compelling reasons for donors to give to your organization.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Twenty-five years ago, a college student took his own life. Now a foundation bearing his name — and based on an Air Force program — is working to improve mental health in hundreds of colleges. By Kay Dervishi Courtesy of the Satow Family Jed Satow (second from right) was a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Arizona when he took his own life.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 9, 2023
With recent interest in AI, Nathan Chappell of Fundraising.AI has developed 10 best practices for fundraising with artificial intelligence, which were released in July. Here's more about the implications of the framework for nonprofits and the future of Fundraising.AI.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Raising funds for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how one California nonprofit proved that, when designed thoughtfully and collaboratively, fundraising can be successful and enjoyable. The post 9 Principles to Make Your Nonprofit Fundraising Effective — and Fun! appeared first on Blue Avocado.
CauseVox
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, having a branded and compelling online presence is more crucial than ever. A captivating fundraising site and donation page make all the difference, but not every nonprofit has the resources or technical know-how to create an eye-catching digital home. CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling.
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