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Your last-minute year-end appeal checklist

Hands-On Fundraising

Ah… your year-end fundraising appeal isn’t out yet. And maybe, just maybe, life got in the way, too. I’m trying not to panic about Christmas shopping myself. But if you haven’t sent your year-end appeal yet, maybe this will help. And if you have already mailed something, maybe this will help with those late December […] The post Your last-minute year-end appeal checklist appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Grateful Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Let’s begin with this week’s bit of wisdom… “Let us conceive of gratitude in its largest, most beautiful sense, that if we receive any kindness we are debtor, not merely to one man, but to the whole world. As we are each day indebted to thousands for the comforts, joys, consolations, and blessings of life, let us realize that it is only by kindness to all that we can begin to repay the debt to one, begin to make gratitude the atmosphere of all our living and a constant expression in outward acts

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5 Year-End Fundraising Emails That Are Sure to Increase Donations

Wild Apricot

Sending more year-end fundraising emails without burning out your list sounds like a dream come true, right? Here are the five emails you need to send to build relationships with your donors and increase donations.

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Are You the Non-Profit Leader We’re Looking For?

Joe Garecht Fundraising

Are you a non-profit leader? Are you an executive director, development director, program manager, board member, consultant, or other type of leader in your organization? If not, do you want to be a leader at your non-profit? Whether you're currently a non-profit executive or want to be in the future, here's your invitation to join me for the single best training opportunity available for non-profit leaders: The Non-Profit Leadership Academy As part of this program, you'll learn everything yo

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

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.

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Jump-starting Year-End Gift Conversations

The Fundraiser Coach

"Donor, would today be the right time to speak about your impact with [charity]? Our impact continues to [impact]." If you still have donors or prospects on your list who you meant to ask, tried to ask, or have been trying to have a conversation with. now is the time to get engaged in conversations. Some of you might be thinking: This year has been too much of a financial strain - for everyone In these depressing times, with all the need, how can I ask?

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | John Lepp Shows You How to be Creative

Pamela Grow

Breaking the rules can be one of the very best things you can do to increase response for your next nonprofit direct mail appeal. But how? John Lepp, author of the direct mail fundraising bible for nonprofit communicators, Creative Deviations: how you can infuse your storytelling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity , dropped by MotivateMonday this week to share some surprising ways you can use creativity in design, storytelling, strategy, and love to raise more for your nonprof

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Welcome Your New Donors With Open Arms

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Year-end fundraising is underway. I hope your campaign is going well so far. Perhaps you also participated in Giving Tuesday. The latter often brings in new donors and that’s never something you want to take for granted. These donors saw a need and found a connection to your cause. Or maybe they were drawn into whatever Giving Tuesday promotion you initiated, but I like to think they wanted to help you make a difference.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 27, 2023: Donor Surveys & People-Powered Movements

Tony Martignetti

Crystal Mahon & Christian Robillard: Donor Surveys You’ll make the most of the donors you have by discovering their potential through surveying. Crystal Mahon and Christian Robillard talk principles, best practices and goal setting. Crystal is with STARS Air Ambulance and Christian is at Beyond The Bake Sale. Celina Stewart & Gloria … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 27, 2023: Donor Surveys & People-Powered Movements → Crystal Mahon & Christian Robillard: Do

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GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year. By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress United Way Bay Area BMO Financial Group volunteers put together more than 1,000 personal-care kits on GivingTuesday at United Way Bay Area. The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.

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How to Create a Member Referral Program that Actually Works

Wild Apricot

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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5 Ways the Nonprofit Sector Has Changed Over the Past 20 Years

NonProfit PRO

Over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the nonprofit sector, and with major giving in particular. Here are five ways major giving and the sector in general have changed, and what nonprofit professionals should keep in mind as they work toward their organizations’ missions.

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You Do Have Control

Veritus Group

Feeling burnt out or scattered during this busy season? Take control by practicing gratitude. Positive energy and outcomes will follow. The post You Do Have Control appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Most Trusted Charities? Veterans Groups. Who's Falling? Religious Organizations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Seventy percent of respondents said it was essential to trust a charity before giving — but only 20 percent said they highly trust charities. By Jim Rendon Getty Images Seventy percent of respondents said it was essential to trust a charity before giving — but only 20 percent said they highly trust charities.

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Email Marketing

Wild Apricot

Sending out emails people just won't open? We'll show you how to fix that, share a few examples of engaging emails, and go over our top picks for nonprofit email marketing platforms.

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Year-End Fundraising Marketing Essentials

NonProfit PRO

In line with campaigns throughout the year, end-of-year marketing campaigns should focus on an organization’s mission and stay true to its branding. Here are some things to keep in mind as you develop your year-end fundraising marketing strategy.

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The Satisfaction of Unclogging a Drain and What That Has to Do with Your Donor Pipeline

Veritus Group

If you're not carefully managing it, it's likely that your donor pipeline has a clog at a certain giving level where donors are getting stuck. The post The Satisfaction of Unclogging a Drain and What That Has to Do with Your Donor Pipeline appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Fears That Charities Can’t Handle MacKenzie Scott Donations Are Unfounded, Study Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Concerns that recipients would experience negative consequences have turned out to be untrue. Instead, nonprofits report more financial stability and expanded programs. By Maria Di Mento Blue Star Families MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million last year to Blue Star Families, which is using the money to broaden programs to help military families, hire more staff, and invest in its future financial health.

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GiveSmart Again Honored by Annual TrustRadius Best of Awards

GiveSmart

GiveSmart has been recognized by the 2023 TrustRadius Awards as a Best of product in the Feature Set , Relationship , and Value for Price categories. The TrustRadius Best of Awards is a leading award program spotlighting the best in B2B technology products. The awards recognize the most highly rated digital platforms and tools as chosen by the businesses and professionals who use them, empowering customers’ voices and centering users’ experiences.

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Donors Give $3.1 Billion to Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year

NonProfit PRO

In the first indication of how year-end giving will fare this year, GivingTuesday donations rose less than 1% on Tuesday. The GivingTuesday Data Commons noted that more analysis of the data will be unveiled over the coming weeks.

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3 Tips for Unlocking Year-End Success

Veritus Group

Here are three donor caseload management strategies to help focus your efforts on where you can make the biggest impact at year-end. The post 3 Tips for Unlocking Year-End Success appeared first on Veritus Group.

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A Nonprofit Mentoring Crisis Threatens Future Leadership of the Field

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector. By Eboo Patel Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector.

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Fall and Winter Sports & Recreation Participation Needs Funding to Thrive

GrantNews

It’s the holiday season and the words “let it snow,” are echoing in the ears of every child anticipating the sense of joy this time of year brings. Since colder weather tends to encourage cozying up indoors, sports and recreation events and activities are important to keep in mind. It’s true; the lure of game consoles, smartphones, holiday sweet treats, big-screen televisions, and a sedentary school vacation is hard for any kid to resist.

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Remove the Noise From Your Fundraising Plans

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander. Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals.

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Why Your Reputation Matters When Pursuing Grant Funding

Think and Ink Grants

Reputations matter. There are so many examples found all around us: You only get one chance to make a good first impression The 30-second pitch - a high-level overview to instantly communicate your organization's value “Who do you know that are subject matter experts in ?” People use these concepts to establish or build reputations and be known as the best in their field.

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Fiscal Sponsorship Is On the Rise, Allowing Groups That Aren’t Nonprofits to Accept Donations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The last 20 years have seen larger growth in the field than the previous 50, and demand for fiscal sponsors has surged since 2020. By Eden Stiffman Bridgewater College Having the Tides Center as its fiscal sponsor allowed Vote Early Day to shed much of its back-office infrastructure. The last 20 years have seen larger growth in the field than the previous 50, and demand for fiscal sponsors has surged since 2020.

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International Grants Fund Projects That Can Truly Have a Global Impact

GrantNews

International grants can offer a strong financial foundation for projects that have a global impact. These financial contributions are often provided by government agencies, organizations, and foundations. In correlation, they support projects, initiatives, or activities that address various issues and challenges across borders. For example, there are projects that empower women to achieve economic success.

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3 Takeaways From a New Report on Giving Trends by Race

NonProfit PRO

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released “The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity” report. Here are three key findings from the report and how your nonprofit can begin to overcome the associated hurdles to reaching new demographics to support your cause.

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Why Your Needs Statement Is Important in Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

There are several elements to writing an effective grant application. An impactful proposal should have clear, concise writing. However, out of all the different aspects of a grant application, one that stands out in importance is a needs statement. What is a needs statement? The needs statement is the part of the grant application that lays out the rationale for the entire project that requires funding.

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Supporting Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Usual

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rick Bowmer/AP Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference.

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Federal Grants Provide Opportunities for Community Enhancement

GrantNews

A wide variety of federal grants provide opportunities for community enhancement. Moreover, federal grants continue to help communities address local, state-wide, and even regional issues crucial to improving the quality of life. GrantWatch recognizes the important role that federal grant funding plays in the lives of so many. In fact, there is a convenient tab link specifically for Federal Grants , with a current list of close to 400 grants currently available.

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Study: More Than 80% of Parents Successfully Model Philanthropic Behavior for Their Children

NonProfit PRO

A new study shows that children are following in their parents’ charitable footsteps, with 81% of parents who give reporting that their children under age 18 also participated in a charitable activity in the past year.

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Fostering Equitable Grantmaking- Integrating Demographic Data with Grants Management Software

Fluxx

Grantmakers are distributing billions of dollars each year to programs that align to their mission, many with the goal of supporting underrepresented communities and demographics. This makes them the top advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) , and the decisions they make on where to fund can have a real impact on many communities.

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Charlie Munger, Big Donor and Warren Buffett’s Business Partner, Has Died

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The influential investor gave more than $500 million during his lifetime, primarily to build university student housing. By Maria Di Mento Johannes Eisele, AFP, Getty Images Charlie Munger donated at least $550 million to charity, much of it for university student housing and other building projects. The influential investor gave more than $500 million during his lifetime, primarily to build university student housing.

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