Clairification
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Have you started working on your annual appeal and year-end fundraising plan? It’s time! I worked for 30 years in the trenches, so I know exactly what this time of year feels like. It feels like you’re at the base of a mountain you’re about to scale. Exciting, but also scary. Exhilarating, yet also daunting. There will be good days, and bad days.
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Or it kind of works but not at the level they need it to.
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Tony Martignetti
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Gene Takagi: In Nonprofits, Do We Trust? Public trust in nonprofits is eroding. Why is that, what does it mean for our work, and what can the nonprofit community do about it? Gene Takagi, our legal contributor and principal of NEO Law Group, returns with his insights. Listen to the podcast Get … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 26, 2022: In Nonprofits, Do We Trust?
Candid
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Chances are you’re aware of how the COVID pandemic—and accompanying shortages, shutdowns, layoffs, and resignations—has wreaked havoc on supply and demand for everything from toilet paper to lumber to used cars. Unfortunately, social sector data has also been impacted. Staff working long hours responding to multiple crises have little time and energy for data collection and dissemination.
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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.
Clairification
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Who cares? No one cares. That happens rarely. Someone cares. That happens all the time, and it’s at the heart of our work. Everyone cares. Almost never. Someone is enough. In fact, someone is the entire point. — Seth Godin. As we enter into prime fundraising season, it’s important to ask the question: Who cares? These folks are the “someones” you should be targeting with your marketing communications and fundraising messaging.
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Grant Writing Made Easy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
One of the questions I get the most from y’all is whether I know of any nonprofit start-up grants. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. On the one hand, I love getting this question because I know the folks asking are brimming with passion and excitement and plans. But on the other hand, I know that starting any type of business–for-profit or nonprofit–comes with its challenges.
Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits struggle with innovation despite creativity and a passion for changing the world being part of their make-up. Why it Happens: Nonprofit executives are pressed for time and have limited resources. The Solution: The secret to nonprofit innovation is partnerships built through strategic networking. Everyone wants to innovate, but very […].
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
With all of the time and resources that nonprofits pour into creating their programs, it's important to know whether these efforts are creating the change you need. Are you serving the communities you set out to serve? Are you meeting the requirements of your stakeholders? The answers to these questions probably exist within your organization's data, but the challenge is knowing how to make sense of it.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Strategy conversations can boil down to a simple statement: After we determine why we’re doing something, let’s vet what needs to be done. From there, the nonprofit can best figure out how it’s going to get done.
Greater Giving
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Recurring giving is a powerful way for nonprofits to boost their donation totals. An increasing amount of donors have the ability to make small monthly donations. These recurring gifts help you build your membership base and keep your organization sustainable. Recurring giving also gives donors an easy way to make a big impact with less hassle than traditional one-time donations.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Kate Kramer is the Partner Marketing Manager at Bloomerang. She has over 15 years of development and marketing experience. In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Even with preventive measures in place, any organization can fall victim to data loss, through a cyberattack, system failure, or natural disaster. For this reason, it is vital that you have a disaster recovery plan, which includes having multiple backups of all your important data.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
To be a great major gifts officer, you must be curious about your donors. Your job is to understand the things that matter to them and why. So, here are some practical questions that will help unlock your donor’s passions and interests.
Greater Giving
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Spooky Season is here, and if you are looking for fun ways to host a halloween fundraiser, we have got you covered. Here are five creative Halloween fundraiser ideas that will help put you in the spirit of spooky season! Host a Haunted House. Perhaps the most obvious way to raise money by hosting a haunted house is to charge an admission fee. The amount of your ticket price will vary depending on your cost of putting together a haunted house, as well as how long you want it to last.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Who they are: Alpha Grand Rapids provides holistic services to women and men to support the needs of growing families. Their model of personalized care ensures that clients’ needs are met with expert help and genuine compassion. Free and confidential services provide comprehensive care, empowering people to thrive in all areas of their life. Alpha Grand Rapids believes that everyone deserves support to care for a new baby regardless of their personal background.
Grants Plus
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
We sat down with the new CEO of Grants Plus, Dana Textoris, to learn more about her career journey, leadership style, and ambitions for Grants Plus in the years to come! The post Meet Our New CEO: Q&A with Dana Textoris appeared first on Grants Plus.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Remember, in a down economy, recurring gifts may be the best way for donors to continue their support as they can afford smaller gifts. Donors want to continue to help. The more you do to let them know this is an option, the more donors will consider it.
OneCause
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The post Introducing the Future of Fundraising appeared first on OneCause.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 150 mph, Hurricane Ian has had a devastating impact on many areas of Florida and Cuba. While it’s difficult to see how Hurricane Ian has affected the lives of so many people, and we don’t yet know the full aftermath of the storm, there are plenty of ways you can lend a hand to those in need. If you want to contribute to Hurricane Ian relief efforts, here are some options for you: Support the First Responders.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
HubSpot is a great solution for nonprofits looking to manage all of their marketing, constituent management, donation funnels, and communication in a single platform. As a customer relationship management system (CRM), HubSpot offers a ton of tools to streamline, optimize, and grow your marketing and communication efforts.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
As your organization prepares for the year-end, it's important to remember that your constituents may have different priorities now. Here are some tools you can use to assess your current donor database.
Fundraising HayDay
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
We spend many episodes dreaming of the way we WISH funders would operate - and today we are flipping the script. Learn about funders who are doing things right, earning praise from grant professionals far and wide. Plus, learn how you can lift up those funders who deserve all our praise and recognition. It's a great way to set an example for the hundreds of thousands of others who should step up their game.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update. Qgiv’s headquarters is in Lakeland, FL, and will likely be impacted by Hurricane Ian. Effects of the hurricane will likely be felt in our region beginning Wednesday, September 28. Our office will be closed September 28 through September 30 so Qgiv staff can prepare with their families for the hurricane. We want to reassure you that processing on the Qgiv platform will be unaffected , as our secure servers are located elsewhere.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
We often hear that many nonprofits with larger annual operating budgets do not have access to donations and discounts on TechSoup. We understand that even with a larger budget, all nonprofits need access to affordable technology solutions to meet their mission needs. Here, we've gathered some of the best solutions available for larger organizations.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Every nonprofit should be exploring TikTok. With the ability to capture a large audience, the platform has quickly become a hub of creativity and connection, and can bolster your organization's mission. Here are four steps to make the most of this popular social media platform.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Your nonprofit marketing strategy helps acquire new supporters, engage your current support base, and gain traction on priority initiatives. Email is often the backbone of nonprofit marketing strategy. Around 99% of email users check their inboxes on a daily basis, making this one of the most likely messages your supporters see. Let’s walk through four email engagement tips to help you make the most of your campaigns: Personalize and segment email messages.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday has become a common part of many donors’ Thanksgiving observances. Because of that, it’s a great opportunity to encourage contributions as part of your supporters’ year-end and holiday giving. But it’s not enough to have a great Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. To retain donors after the day ends , you need great thank-you messaging.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Adobe Express harnesses the power of Photoshop, Acrobat, and Premiere in an easy-to-use app, allowing you to build beautiful social media or website content, videos, posters, flyers, or any other visual. It offers templates, customizable design, and easy sharing options to those without graphic design experience. If you want more agency over the look and feel of your graphics without the need for designer-level expertise, then Express could be the perfect solution.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
In the digital age, social proof has more importance than ever. The fear of supporting an organization that doesn’t make an impact is a primary concern for donors. So, the concept of social proof counters those concerns.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Fundraising consultants can be invaluable for nonprofits looking to optimize their fundraising operations. However, some nonprofit leaders don't know the nature of what fundraising consultants do. .
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
GiveSmart Donor CRM is a new, modern, user-friendly tool to make donor management efficient and easy for nonprofits like yours. In this webinar, the GiveSmart team will touch on GiveSmart Donor CRM’s comprehensive features, including automations, donor tracking, donor scoring, search capabilities, reporting, custom fields, rock-solid security, and more!
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Melissa’s Donor Look-alike Report provides demographic elements to help you focus on your ideal target audience and reach more donors just like your best ones. Simply upload your file — we’ll analyze it, match specific criteria to your records and send you the results. You can then order a list of prospects that closely match your best ones, or fine-tune the criteria to meet your needs.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The CRM selection landscape is riddled with questions — we’ve got answers. We’ve taken decades of experience with nonprofits and put all of our best guidance in one place for one reason: to educate nonprofits, allowing you to be in the driver’s seat and shop smart.
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