Hands-On Fundraising
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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.
Clairification
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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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Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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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Tony Martignetti
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
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
Joe Garecht Fundraising
DECEMBER 1, 2023
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
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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.
The Fundraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
"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?
Pamela Grow
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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.
Veritus Group
DECEMBER 1, 2023
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.
GiveSmart
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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.
Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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.
Grant Writer Team
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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.
Candid
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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.
Think and Ink Grants
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The post Emerging Impacts: Going Deeper on the Effects of MacKenzie Scott’s Large, Unrestricted Gifts appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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.
Candid
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Unlike many cycles of nonprofit operations, grant reporting doesn’t really have a season; it’s all year long. Grant reporting also varies widely by funder. Some don’t require reporting at all; others ask for verbal reports in-person or over video call; some allow us to repurpose reports; and others require traditional and extensive reports in their own custom templates and timelines.
Fluxx
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Impulse givers tend to differ from those who give directly to charitable organizations, research finds. By Lauren Dula and Ruth K. Hansen Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Walmart has embraced checkout charity. If you live in the United States, chances are that cashiers often ask whether you want to donate to a cause their employer is currently supporting.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2023
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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