Hands-On Fundraising
APRIL 5, 2022
So you’re ready to write a fundraising appeal. Now what? Before you even begin to write your appeal, there are some things you should think about. What’s the ONE thing you’ll ask a reader to do? Too often, we use a fundraising appeal as a catch-all for everything we want to tell people. This is […]. The post Fundraising appeals: think before you act appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 6, 2022
Taking board meeting minutes can feel tedious, but doing it well will help your team in the long run! Board minutes serve as a point of reference for what was discussed AND as a resource in legal matters. The best minute takers have: a keen ear for.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 5, 2022
As a nonprofit professional, you probably recognize the need for a solid technology foundation and strategy. But maybe you aren’t quite sure how to take the next steps for your organization.
Candid
APRIL 7, 2022
The community leaders who make up the Black Diaper Bank Coalition (BDBC) come from different places around the country. Some run small, volunteer-based organizations; others run major nonprofits. But they share important things, like “being invisible and hypervisible at the same time,” says Tamara Killian, who facilitates the group for the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) , where she is chief of development.
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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.
Greater Giving
APRIL 8, 2022
Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Dear fundraising professional : we wrote this report for you! Here at Greater Giving, our goal is to help nonprofits achieve fundraising success.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 6, 2022
The overwhelm can seem close to immobilizing. Leaders always need to make decisions. But this year, the amount of decision-making required to lead feels crushing. So much so that many nonprofit leaders are delaying big decisions.
Candid
APRIL 6, 2022
On March 13, 2022, Meme Styles, president and founder of MEASURE , joined Candid CEO Ann Mei on the stage at SXSW for their talk: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity ( available to watch now on YouTube ). Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX. Can you please tell us about MEASURE and its mission?
Blue Avocado
APRIL 5, 2022
We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. We hire new staff, we hold team-building events, we might even bring in a consultant to determine the causes. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].
Tech Soup
APRIL 5, 2022
User training is a big part of your nonprofit getting the most out of new technology. It helps to smooth the transition to new systems and processes by getting staff members comfortable and working efficiently as soon as possible.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 4, 2022
One of the most crucial parts of nonprofit fundraising is finding donors. If a donor doesn't give, your organization can't adequately serve its mission. But creating a potential donor portfolio isn't always easy.
Selfish Giving
APRIL 6, 2022
Last week I shared an article on Twitter and added that if enough of you showed interest in the research - by clicking on the link! - I would explain how it changed my thinking on using Twitter for partnership prospecting. The article had nearly 60 "clicks" and was the fourth most popular link in my newsletter last week. So here's my explanation! Let me begin by saying that Twitter is a vastly underused tool for prospecting.
The Fundraising Coach
APRIL 5, 2022
When I’m being a fundraising coach, I tend to coach nonprofit CEOs and executive directors. One of my primary tasks I try to help them build into their rhythm is for them is to make 5 – 10 major donor calls each week. But since CEOs aren’t managing a large portfolio of donors, what do you do if you’ve already called and emailed your prospect list a few times?
Tech Soup
APRIL 8, 2022
Most people are familiar with the phrase "reduce, reuse, recycle," even more so around Earth Day each year. Applying it to the life cycle of computers and other IT equipment can be an important way for all organizations to have a positive impact, regardless of whether their primary focus is on sustainability.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 5, 2022
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to donors and should be at the forefront of nonprofits’ marketing efforts. Having DEI incorporated into your marketing strategy can help alleviate that uncertainty and make you feel confident in what you are putting out in your marketing efforts.
Ignited Fundraising
APRIL 6, 2022
The ironic thing about sharing your money story is, the more you talk about money, the more money you will raise. To help you get over any apprehension you might have when talking about money, here’s 6 tips for sharing your money story story with ease and authenticity. 1. Make it Visual. As with most stories, adding visuals brings your money story to life.
Double the Donation
APRIL 6, 2022
Imagine you run an organization working to promote social good in your community. You’ve been tasked with planning an upcoming fundraising campaign for your group, and you’ll need to collect as much revenue as you can in a short amount of time. But there’s one problem?—the majority of your organization’s support network are low and […].
Tech Soup
APRIL 6, 2022
The increasing migration of nonprofit operations to a digital environment has created a new set of challenges for organizations. How can operations stay organized and effective through changing staff and volunteers? How can organizations best keep track of all their online initiatives, the constituents they serve, and the interactions of their supporters.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 8, 2022
I have served as a volunteer on and consulted with a variety of boards throughout my career. When evaluating the success of the nonprofit, a key variable is always the effectiveness of the nonprofit’s board membership.
Qgiv
APRIL 6, 2022
Who they are: Beacon College is an accredited, liberal arts institution of higher education based in Leesburg, FL which uniquely serves the educational needs of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other learning differences. What they did: Beacon College created a unique speaker series to engage the community. Beacon College created a unique series of events through their Beacon Salon Speaker Series—the college’s flagship community education outreach program.
Grant Geek
APRIL 5, 2022
by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. Knowing where your organization is going and how to reach your grant goals. Sometimes the hardest part of achieving a goal is just getting started. This is often the case when deciding to pursue grant funding. Going after grants can be a daunting task.
Tech Soup
APRIL 4, 2022
With a myriad of computer types available in today's tech-forward world, it can be a challenge to select the right ones for your nonprofit. There are some important considerations to make when investing in computers , but one of the first fundamental steps is choosing the right type of machine to meet the needs of your team.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 6, 2022
Tackling a large capital campaign initiative is daunting under any circumstances. But if you can find strategic partners that understand philanthropy, your mission and your unique circumstances, leveraging their expertise and folding them into your processes can make even seemingly insurmountable goals achievable.
Qgiv
APRIL 6, 2022
Whether you’re looking for in-kind donations for promotional campaigns or financial sponsorship for an event, corporate sponsorships are a great way to make your budget go further while increasing reach and awareness for your cause. The right partnership can even help boost your nonprofit’s credibility in your community! Once you’ve found the right partner, you’ll want to create a sponsorship proposal to send to your potential sponsor.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 7, 2022
No nonprofit leader relishes the unfortunate task of ending an employee's employment — be it for performance problems, misconduct or operational reasons. It is a difficult process, and poorly handled and rushed terminations create serious risks, such as a wrongful termination claim. .
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 4, 2022
Most often, I work with enlightened progressive and donor-centered leaders. And then, occasionally, one shows up that just takes my breath away. That was my experience when I met with one CEO who needed help with his major gift program — at least that is what I thought. .
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 8, 2022
While this partnership is still new, it has been inspiring to see the stories of our programs in more than 70 countries highlighted in a way that shows the profound impact our mission can have for individuals worldwide.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 7, 2022
Between the pandemic, paper shortage and postal slowdown, nonprofits have had to remain nimble to continue to reach and engage prospective donors. Data Axle surveyed 1,200+ charitable donors and gleaned insights into their behaviors and preferences – including how they like to give, why they remain loyal, their legacy giving plans, and more. Download this report for data-driven best practices to ensure your mission resonates with today’s donors.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 4, 2022
Points of Light released its first global report, revealing key trends in civic engagement and providing actionable takeaways for businesses, nonprofits and individuals. The research is released as Points of Light kicks off Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteering.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 6, 2022
1% for the Planet — the global network of individuals and businesses that has donated more than $350 million to support environmental nonprofits around the globe — announced the launch of an innovative philanthropic fund providing environmentally-focused investments and grants.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 8, 2022
Windfall Data, Inc. ("Windfall"), a provider of wealth intelligence for nonprofits, announced new capabilities that give prospect research and development teams additional insights so it can precisely identify a larger pool of individuals likely to be high-value donors and constituents.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 7, 2022
New Zealand and European countries are planning to do away with checks (and their equivalency in Europe). This made me think: What would doing away with checks mean for fundraising in the U.S.?
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 7, 2022
Women Business Collaborative (WBC) and 50/50 Women on Boards (50/50WOB) released "Women Leading Boards," a new benchmark report for tracking board diversity. The report shows that 2021 was a watershed year for board diversity, with women representing 42.5% of all new appointees for public companies in the U.S. in 2021.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 6, 2022
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is proud to partner with NonProfit Pro to provide the 2021 Research report: “Challenges, Opportunities, and Insurance Buying Trends in the Nonprofit Industry 2021.” Download your FREE report to learn about the current challenges and impact of COVID-19 on this sector.
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