Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Team-building: what managers need to know Can we talk about “team-building” and how it can so easily do just the opposite? It’s essential for nonprofit staff to work well together. And especially for teams within that structure. And I know (from long experience) that nonprofit work, in particular fundraising, is often not 9-5 work. Extra […] The post Why “team-building” fails you and your staff appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Let’s begin with this week’s bit of wisdom… Confusion and certainty When facing a complex problem, it’s easy to become confused. Lately, it’s become socially acceptable to express your confusion with certainty. Untrained in the field, make a pronouncement that makes it clear that you have not just an understanding of what’s going on, but also that you’ve figured out the causes and the next steps.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some people in fundraising have taken an attitude of entitlement for nonprofits and grants by suggesting that nonprofits deserve funding. They have implied that for the wealthy or for foundations to not support a nonprofit with grants is perpetuating inequities and all sorts of evil in the world. I could not disagree with them more. I believe that gratitude is the right attitude for grant seeking.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. Even as overall giving slumps, this increase is significant because it means that more organizations are receiving reliable funding on a monthly basis. To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Today, I want to talk about the single best way I know to raise more money for your non-profit. Your non-profit does great work, and you need (and deserve!) to raise the money you need to thrive. But, if you're like most non-profit fundraisers, your organization is stuck on “the fundraising treadmill,” constantly trying new events, begging your board for names, and writing long-shot grant proposals that never seem to get funded.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Rubin Singh: CRM Selection Rubin Singh returns to help you focus on what matters in CRM selection. To keep you safe from a serious misstep, he also shares his thoughts on what else might be the problem, besides your CRM database. Rubin is CEO of One Tenth Consulting. Marc Pitman: What To Ask Before … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 30, 2023: CRM Selection & What To Ask Before Your New Website → Rubin Singh: CRM Selection Rubin Singh returns to help you focus on wh

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Food banks can operate on a large scale that requires expensive equipment and skilled management. Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Telesilla Kotsi , The Ohio State University and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Looking for the best community service ideas for your club? Check out these 42 ideas and examples for all seasons, volunteer ages and types of event.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes William DeShazer Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there's a deep sense of unease about the economy.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money. Learn more about the perks of fundraising automation and how to automate some of your processes at your nonprofit: What is fundraising automation?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The traditional approach of giving board seats to individuals with a long history of significant donations disqualifies younger professionals. It's time to rethink what qualifies someone to be a board member. Here are some tips on how to attract and engage the next generation of board members.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This step-by-step guide to covers absolutely everything you need to know about how to start an association in the USA.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt. By Sara Herschander Allison Bailey, NurPhoto, AP Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt.

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Veritus Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Are you getting in the way of your team’s success? Here are some questions to ask yourself about how your mindset is impacting your team. The post Leaders, Are You Blocking Your Team? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Direct response fundraising has built up a lot of lore over the years. Let’s take a look at dispelling three of the most pernicious misconceptions that can destroy fundraising results.

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Fluxx

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In our fast-paced world, efficiency is the lifeblood of modern organizations. Success often depends on the ability to streamline processes, do more with less, and maximize resources. In this context, integrated grants management systems (GMS) are what give grantmakers an edge, allowing them to achieve deeper and more lasting impacts. Also known as grants management software or grant management platforms, these systems have revolutionized the way grant-related tasks are handled.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Imagine you are standing on the starting line of a running race. The race official says when my arm drops and the gun goes off, you all get to start. Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field. After you get over the surprise of the unexpected head start, off you race. The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Showing what you do behind the scenes is one of the best approaches to marketing. In today's competitive marketing environment, doing this can help you build bonds with donors.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Fundraising in a small nonprofit can be tough. You wear a lot of hats and it’s easy to feel like the Lone Ranger. There are so many things to do and some of them are outside your comfort zone, making your heart pound like you’re being chased by an axe murderer! Some are so far outside your comfort zone you feel like you’re facing the creature from the Black Lagoon while you’re stuck in knee-deep mud.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs. By Telesilla Kotsi and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Food banks can operate on a large scale that requires expensive equipment and skilled management. The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs.

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this post, we break down all your questions around invite only funders, teach you how to get invitations from these funders, and tell you what mistakes to avoid making when approaching invitation-only funders.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Staying afloat in this environment depends on your ability to make full use of the resources and variables under your direct control. While no one can predict what the markets will do, here's how your nonprofit can build financial resiliency using what you have at hand.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you are a California-based nonprofit or solicit any donations in California, it’s critical to understand California AB 488 (AB 488). A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The share of professionals being approached by employers outside fundraising shows how tough it is to hold on to talent, experts say. By Rasheeda Childress A new survey of fundraisers, data analysts, and other advancement-services professionals found that 46 percent of them have considered and/or been recruited for roles outside the nonprofit world.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

CEP2023 attendees brought their Halloween spirit to day two of the CEP conference as we delved deeper into effective grantmaking practices.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In order to achieve their missions, nonprofits must get funding. One of the ways an organization can do this is through a giving day. Here, nonprofit professionals explore the pros and cons of giving days, as well as provide tips on how to best utilize a giving day.

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Aly Sterling Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A well-designed fundraising strategy can help put your nonprofit on the map. Explore these tried and true steps and best practices to generate more revenue. The post 10 Easy Steps to Supercharge Your Fundraising Strategy first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Also, Cincinnati Children's received $15 million from a local family foundation; and Google gave $2 million to two historically Black institutions. By M.J. Prest Gabriela Vivacqua, WFP Alex Korayi travels by boat to reach a World Food Program distribution site on Amech Island, South Sudan. Also, Cincinnati Children's received $15 million from a local family foundation; and Google gave $2 million to two historically Black institutions.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Curious if grant writing is hard? Read this post to learn when grant writing becomes easier, how long it takes to learn grant writing, how to learn grant writing faster, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Spending too much time manipulating data? Relying on multiple spreadsheets to manage budgets? Register for this Tuesday, November 14 webinar to learn tips and tricks to streamline fund tracking, data entry, reporting, and workflows for your annual budget.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Working from home has seen a steady increase over the past several years. According to US News , the number of individuals working from home has tripled since 2020. However, many grant writers were already accustomed to working from home long before that. After all, it’s convenient, provides a better work/life balance, gives a tangible sense of independence, and increases productivity and performance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Nicole Wallace Zachary Balber Every year, the US Latinx Art Forum awards fellowships to 15 visual artists of Latin American or Caribbean descent who live and work in the United States, bringing them greater visibility.

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