Ann Green's Nonprofit
MARCH 28, 2024
It’s spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, although in the Boston area it doesn’t feel like it right now. A lot of people use this time of the year to do some spring cleaning. I envy the people who do that because usually I’m not one of them. I know I should do more. As much as I dislike cleaning and organizing, I’m happy once it gets done. Often getting started is the hardest part.
Clairification
MARCH 28, 2024
You must invite your donor into the story. Take yourself out of the equation. Donors don’t care about you, but about what they can do through you. Stop talking about your good work. Talk, instead, about the good work your donor wants to do. How? 5-Step Strategy to Illuminate the Donor’s Role in Repairing the World 1.Tell a quick story about a specific project.
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Hands-On Fundraising
MARCH 26, 2024
Every fundraising professional wants to maximize support for their organization’s cause. Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference. Matching gifts offer a unique opportunity to take donors’ impact further and create a lasting impact. Through matching gift programs, […] The post How To Communicate With Donors About Matching Gifts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 27, 2024
Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible. By Craig Kennedy Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible.
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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.
Millionaire Grant Lady
MARCH 27, 2024
As we finish our series on 2024 grant predictions, we have just one more trend to share with you. Don’t forget to check out our other 2024 predictions here: part 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , or 5. In this series, Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates have shared our insights into foundation giving. These predictions are based on the most up-to-date information available as well as our in-the-trenches work with our nonprofits.
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The Fundraiser Coach
MARCH 26, 2024
How are your asks going? It's time to shift our focus from the hurdles of the past few years to the strategies for success in the present. We've all faced challenges, but opportunity still knocks for those who can make compelling asks. When it comes to fundraising, personal connections reign supreme. While events may have suffered, direct engagement with major donors has proven effective.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 25, 2024
Dozens of community foundations have new presidents, who are turning their well-capitalized philanthropies into key players in progressive policy battles. By Alex Daniels Dozens of community foundations have new presidents. The group is turning well-capitalized philanthropies into players in progressive policy battles across the country.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2024
Corporate social responsibility has evolved. Here's how nonprofits can embrace corporate social responsibility instead of fighting it.
Gail Perry Group
MARCH 28, 2024
Board meetings are wildly important because they are your board members’ principal point of contact with your organization. You want the meetings to be great experiences for your board members. Are the meetings boring? If so, it’s time to liven things up. Use these tips to create a meeting worth attending - one that will engage your board members’ enthusiasm and deepen their commitment!
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2024
CEP and The Bridgespan Group both released reports today that examine different approaches foundations take to funding nonprofit endowments.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 28, 2024
Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.
Veritus Group
MARCH 27, 2024
Here are some questions to help you measure how effectively your organization is moving donors through the major gift pipeline. The post Measure Something Meaningful appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 27, 2024
It’s critical to run campaigns that acquire and upgrade donors, but it has to be done right. That’s where campaign testing comes in.
Candid
MARCH 25, 2024
Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 billion , or 21% of total U.S. charitable giving. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 27, 2024
By Lisa Schohl Add a live peer-to-peer fundraising element to boost results while engaging guests in a fun way, and more tips from three event-planning experts.
Veritus Group
MARCH 29, 2024
In this Question of the Month video, Jeff talks about which metrics are most important for measuring fundraising performance. The post Question of the Month: Which fundraising metrics are the ones that actually matter? appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2024
United Way Worldwide released the "2023 211 Impact Survey," which showed housing assistance referrals continue to increase and other trends.
The Fundraising Coach
MARCH 27, 2024
If you’re a bit like me, registering for a conference is not something you look forward to. I hem and haw. I procrastinate. And I get more and more stressed as the deadline draw closer. But once I’ve registered, all that stress leaves. Because I’m not longer wondering “if” I’ll go but I start planning for “when” I go.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2024
Endowments are a key tool for nonprofit longevity, but few foundations provide funding for this form of sustainability. By Alex Daniels Endowments are a key tool for nonprofit longevity, but few foundations provide funding for this form of sustainability.
Greater Giving
MARCH 25, 2024
How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. Planning these events requires you to be thoughtful and detail-oriented, as they have many moving parts.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 25, 2024
The long-awaited great wealth transfer is finally happening. Here's how nonprofits can tap into this wealth.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MARCH 28, 2024
Rather than seeking incremental growth through grants to endowments, foundations should double-down on commitments to nonprofit sustainability.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 29, 2024
By M.J. Prest Also, the Association of African American Museums has appointed a new CEO, and AARP’s longtime leader will depart at the end of the year.
Capital Campaign Pro
MARCH 25, 2024
Season 3, Episode 51 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt delve into the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of campaign goals versus project costs. While not the most glamorous topic, it’s undeniably essential for any organization embarking on a fundraising endeavor. What do you do when your project costs exceed your fundraising potential?
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 26, 2024
New survey findings show that nonprofits that have deployed case management software spend 66% less time on program audits.
Gail Perry Group
MARCH 26, 2024
Board meetings are wildly important because they are your board members’ principal point of contact with your organization. You want the meetings to be great experiences for your board members. Are the meetings boring? If so, it’s time to liven things up. Use these tips to create a meeting worth attending - one that will engage your board members’ enthusiasm and deepen their commitment!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 25, 2024
By M.J. Prest Also, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have given two unrestricted gifts of $50 million each through their Courage and Civility Award, and two former professors at the University of Maryland at College Park have donated $27.2 million to its math department.
GiveSmart
MARCH 28, 2024
Digital wallets, also known as e-wallets, allow donors to give to your nonprofit via a linked credit card on a mobile device. Payment information is typically accessed via fingerprint or facial recognition. 1 Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, and PayPal are three highly used digital wallet options. With over 275 million digital wallet users expected by the end of 2025 in the United States, now is the time to make sure your nonprofit can accept these payment types since preferences are changing.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2024
A new report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University has bold predictions for giving in 2024 and 2025.
GrantNews
MARCH 29, 2024
Grants are a great resource for mom-and-pop business owners to secure funding. Funding awarded to a mom-and-pop business helps these folks grow their brands and expand their customer bases. In turn, this creates new jobs and resources, and builds a stronger, more prosperous community for everyone. And, because of this, smart mom-and-pop businesses include grant-seeking in their Business Plan to secure the capital funding they need for success.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2024
While most patients pay out of pocket, the Animal Medical Center offers multiple efforts to cover charity care, especially for rescue animals and working dogs. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Altaffer/AP Harrison, a French bulldog, is seen in the surgery prep area at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Harrison has previously been cared for by the hospital’s surgery, neurology, internal medicine, and dental teams.
Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 28, 2024
When I joined the Arizona Founding Chapter of GPA nearly 15 years ago, I was a young, eager, and highly motivated grant writer with only a couple years of experience. There, I found my people. I admired and looked up to fellow chapter members who were grant writing veterans, many of whom had their GPC. Those three letters intrigued me, so I began to ask more about them.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 26, 2024
Conducting research is a best practice before starting a major fundraising campaign. Here's how to get the most out of this process.
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