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The Impact of Corporate Giving on Nonprofits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

NonProfit PRO

Inevitably, new generations and ways of doing things are fundamentally changing how we view the idea of philanthropy. Corporations want to stay relevant for their image and the bottom line. As a result, they see how the wind's blowing and are exploring going beyond simply writing checks to nonprofits.

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Qgiv Concludes Another Record-Breaking Fundraising Year and Announces Priorities for 2022

Qgiv

2021 was a year of record breaking growth for Qgiv and the thousands of nonprofits we serve. Despite continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, donors still showed up in a big way to support the causes they cared about. The year’s biggest achievements included: Record-Setting Giving Tuesday: On Giving Tuesday 2021, donors gave 2.5% more than in 2020.

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4 Social Media Trends for Nonprofits in 2022

Tech Soup

As we enter the next phase of the pandemic, many of us are still getting used to remote life as the norm. With new variant strains and vaccine mandates, many offices will remain hybrid or remote, and in-person professional community events and engagement are not in our near future. Therefore, it's more important than ever to reach out and grow our networks and online communities through social media.

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Ask Rita: My Employee Has Been “No Call, No Show” for Three Days—Why Isn’t This a Resignation?

Blue Avocado

Dear Rita, Our nonprofit has an employee who has been very reliable over the three years of their employment with us. Since this individual has an important role in the administrative functions of our operation, even absences planned well in advance can be difficult for us to adjust to. Recently, this employee has not been […]. The post Ask Rita: My Employee Has Been “No Call, No Show” for Three Days—Why Isn’t This a Resignation?

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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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A Donor Resolution for 2022 You Will Want to Keep

NonProfit PRO

It's that time of year when most people make resolutions that they often don't keep. You; however, can make one small but mighty resolution that will be good for your work, your nonprofit organization and, ultimately, your mission. It will also make you feel good.

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6 Email Marketing Trends Transforming Nonprofits in 2022 and Beyond

Tech Soup

In 2021, the pandemic continued to upheave nonprofits worldwide. Executive directors had to rapidly accelerate their digital infrastructure and communications to survive. Email marketing leads the way as a tool to engage key stakeholders, funders, and communities.

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5 Fundraising Ideas to Support Your Volunteer Program

Get Fully Funded

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Equipment and supply purchases. Marketing materials. Volunteer thank-you gifts. From setting goals to updating your current fundraising processes, planning a successful fundraising campaign takes time and careful consideration.

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Drawing on Skills-Based Volunteerism to Meet Organizational Needs in a Time of Change

NonProfit PRO

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

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The Power of Online Fundraising for Giving Tuesday

OneCause

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities?

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Network for Good is Joining Our Social Good Software Platform Family

Bonterra

We're excited to share some great news to start the new year!

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Leveraging Engaged Users In Your Online Community

Tech Soup

Many users on social media associate a large follower base with strong community engagement. Although it helps to have a large following, it does not necessarily mean that the community is loyal and dedicated to your cause. It's important to make a strong effort to pay attention to your online community, find ways to collaborate, and host a place where your members are heard.

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How Donors Can Get More Mission Out of Their Nonprofit Dollar

NonProfit PRO

Philanthropists can stretch their donation dollar ever further these days by investing in the people who manage and run the nonprofits, much like the private and government sectors of the economy.

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Our First Annual Report

California Grants Portal

Assembly Bill 2252, the Grants Information Act of 2018 (Section 3 8333.2), required the California State Library to create one website, the California Grants Portal, to make it easier for all Californians to access grant and loan opportunities administered by more than 50 state government entities. The legislation also required the State Library to produce an annual report for California’s legislative branch to review the effectiveness of the Grants Portal.

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Tapping Into Grant Funding

Grants4Good

Have you ever wondered how to get general operating funds from grants? Or what kinds of things grants will actually fund? What the heck is the 5% rule and how can it get me more grant funding for my nonprofit in 2022? Check out my 30-minute guest appearance on The Nonprofit Show where I talk […]. The post Tapping Into Grant Funding appeared first on Grants4Good.

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HEAL Initiative: Research Networks for the Study of Recovery Support Services for Persons Treated with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (R24 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarificati

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3 Critical Components of a 2022 Fundraising Tech Stack

NonProfit PRO

There are three categories of technology that nonprofit organizations need to focus on in 2022 if they want to improve their fundraising in this new digital age. Here is an outline of what your fundraising tech stack should look like.

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Newsletter: Company Donates Super Bowl Ad Money to Covid Support ; Should Audio be a Part of Your Nonprofit’s Marketing Plan?; 5 Best Nonprofit Marketing Campaigns of 2021

Selfish Giving

Despite my best attempts to snatch it away from him, Charlie isn't quite ready to give up his Christmas pillow! Smahht ??. And I'm not quite ready to jump into 2022. See you next week! ?? Partnership Notes 1. This brand will skip Super Bowl LVI this year and donate the money to Covid support. 2. Did you get a free ride home via public transit on New Year's Eve ?

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System Update: Early January 2022

Qgiv

Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing holiday season. We have lots of great updates coming in 2022, starting this week! Features and Enhancements. We’ve added a search box for outbound SMS contacts. Users with lots of SMS contacts can now find and edit contacts quickly and easily. If you’re using custom Giving Plans with end dates , you can now make the end date a required field.

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HEAL Initiative: Harm Reduction Policies, Practices, and Modes of Delivery for Persons with Substance Use Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public

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Be Your Best as a Fundraiser in 2022

NonProfit PRO

Your own self-care affects you, your team and organizational outcomes. It affects your ability to have meaningful relationships with a variety of constituencies.

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Improving Online Giving Forms

Annual Giving Network

When prospective donors finally land on your institution’s website, there’s no guarantee they will go through the steps necessary to. The post Improving Online Giving Forms appeared first on AGN.

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Helping Public Libraries Navigate Microsoft's Program Changes

Tech Soup

The Microsoft donation program is going through some major changes. On December 9, 2021, the team at TechSoup ran a webinar to explain what these changes mean for the public libraries we serve. The webinar was led by TechSoup's own Shruti Ramaswami, joined by Microsoft's Catherine Devine, Business Strategy Leader, Libraries and Museums, at Microsoft Worldwide Education.

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When Should You Write a Grant?

Fundraising HayDay

Everyone wants grant money for their organization, and why not? It helps fund programs, staffing, infrastructure, equipment, and so much more. But to be competitive in the grant funding world, you need all your ducks in a row to ensure your organization is grant ready. From compiling needed paperwork and creating documents, to ensuring that your organization's board of directors is on board with all the work needed to create quality grant proposals, it is a lot of work.

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Network for Good Joins Newly Formed, Apax Partners-Backed Social Good Software Company

NonProfit PRO

A social good company backed by Apax Funds welcomes fundraising software provider as it transforms the social good sector through technology and data.

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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Â Others(see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Â See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria. Description Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services Description: Â Â Â This program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities.

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How to Write a Nonprofit Press Release (with template)

Qgiv

Want to get the word out about something important at your nonprofit? A press release can be the perfect attention-getter for your organization. Not sure how to write a nonprofit press release? We’ve got you covered. Read on to learn about the anatomy of a press release plus helpful tips for completing each section. What is a nonprofit press release?

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Join Us For “Why Using A Professional Benefit Auctioneer (Rather Than An Emcee or General Auctioneer) Is A Must To Raise Significantly More Money At Your Next Live, Virtual, or Hybrid Auction”

NonProfit PRO

Register today, and join us live on Thursday, February 9th, 2022, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn why working with a highly experienced, professional benefit auctioneer for your next auction is as critical to your next event journey as having a professional pilot flying the plane when you’re traveling in the air, especially in uncertain conditions.

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Why Nonprofits Aren’t Inclusive to All Donors

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits aren't intended to serve the elite. People establish nonprofits to support and improve the lives of others. Still, COVID-19 restrictions in municipalities have caused some donors to stop funding organizations.

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Can Recurring Giving Really Be That Simple?

NonProfit PRO

We fundraisers tend to overthink things. I’m not totally sure why, but fact is that we do. Maybe because we think that if it sounds too simple, it just can’t be true. That’s why I wanted to share few different angles on how this year, you may wish to adopt a new year’s resolution to adopt a simpler approach.

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Fundraising Success Starts With Good Data

NonProfit PRO

Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data. From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail. Be on your way to fundraising success and download our catalog today!

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Donorbox Reaches $1B in Transactions

NonProfit PRO

Connecticut-based nonprofit Homes with Hope received a $1,500 donation, making it the $1billion transaction for fundraising platform Donorbox. This turning point marked a cause for celebration and highlighted the success of the platform since its launch in 2014.

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Blackbaud Acquires EVERFI — a Corporate ESG and CSR SaaS — for $750M

NonProfit PRO

This acquisition doubles Blackbaud's total addressable market to more than $20 billion, presents substantial cross-sell opportunity with YourCause, and is expected to be significantly accretive to revenue growth in 2022.

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The Just Transition Fund and Philanthropic Partners Announce $100M Campaign To Support Hard-Hit Energy Communities

NonProfit PRO

The Just Transition Fund launched a nationwide initiative to drive philanthropic investments for transitioning energy communities over the next three years. The new campaign will help build the capacity of local organizations impacted by power plant and mine closures to access federal resources.

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