Clairification
OCTOBER 10, 2022
I hate jargon. With a passion. Hate it. Hate it. Hate it. Just. Can’t. Stand. It! Yes, I guess you could call it a pet peeve. But, really, why would you ever use jargon if you wanted to truly communicate with someone? Just check out the definition: “language used by a particular group of people, especially in their work, and which most other people do not understand”. — Cambridge dictionary.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 12, 2022
First impressions are important. While a prospective member may have visited your membership website or attended an event before deciding to join, filling out a membership application is when they make it official. Think of membership application forms.
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Mastercard announced the recurring donation regulations that took effect Sept. 22 — and were going to kick in March 21, 2023, for nonprofits — will now be deemed best practices and not required for for-profit or nonprofit merchants, as long as they aren’t cited with excessive chargebacks. .
Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Beth Kanter & Allison Fine: The Smart Nonprofit That’s Beth Kanter and Allison Fine’s new book, revealing the potential of smart technology and artificial intelligence for your nonprofit, and the entire sector. Beth and Allison are with us to share their thinking. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 10, 2022: The Smart Nonprofit → Beth Kanter & Allison Fine: The Smart Nonprofit That’s Beth Kanter and Allison Fine’s ne
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Fundraisers have only three basic objectives: 1) To describe their institution and what makes it distinctive. 2) To develop a sense of urgency for the project or program, and. 3) To secure the necessary funds to make it happen. Your job is to get the largest gift possible, in the shortest amount of time, to the greatest joy of the donor. People give to change and to save lives.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Setting goals for the donors in your portfolio is important, but there’s another level of planning that successful major gifts officers do that leads to a transformational gift. Here are 6 tips on how successful major gifts officers can cultivate a transformational gift.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Every time I meet a new grant professional and hear about their work, I am totally in awe. We juggle so many deadlines and responsibilities. The work we do is IMPACTFUL to communities around the world. In case you have never met a grant pro, here’s a sampling of what I’m talking about. My friend Laura works for Habitat for Humanity and funds the building of homes for families.
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). With the right text-to-give platform, your nonprofit will be able to quickly access any funds donated.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Religious organizations do so much for their communities—from bringing people together for fellowship, to hosting family friendly events, to performing acts of service for those who are less fortunate. With such a focus on community, church staff.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Fundraising is the biggest challenge nonprofit organizations face. There are, however, tried-and-true methods that are essential to the success of a campaign. One of the most effective methods of marketing for nonprofits is direct mail. .
Candid
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Every day, people come up with creative ideas for starting a mission-driven charitable project. But it can feel overwhelming to apply for 501(c)(3) status and plan for how to manage the business side of things. Not to worry! Fiscal sponsorship can help. . Any 501(c)(3) can lend your project its nonprofit status and collect donations on your behalf.
Professional Grant Writers
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Many new nonprofits (and established nonprofits that have never written grants) are confused about what is involved in grant writing — what the. The post The 5 basic steps of the grant writing process appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Veritus Group
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Your future major donors are getting stuck at lower levels of giving due to clogs in your donor pipeline. So how do you get them un-stuck? The post Stop Looking for More Major Donors! They’re Already in Your Donor Pipeline. appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
No matter the type or size of the nonprofit organization, the risk of falling victim to theft through a scam, crime or fraud is a major concern. Not only will there be financial damages, but the reputational harm done to a nonprofit can be devastating.
Candid
OCTOBER 12, 2022
As we shift into the last quarter of the year, many nonprofit organizations are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but campaign that should not go unnoticed is GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity” that began in 2012. The idea on this day is to deviate from the consumer mindset driven by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and to instead support charitable giving and volunteerism.
Greater Giving
OCTOBER 13, 2022
There’s a science to why donors give. When you’re trying to raise money for your organization, it can be tempting to focus on how much money you’re asking for. But when donors are deciding whether or not to give , they’re not just thinking about the amount—they’re also considering WHY they should give in the first place.
Veritus Group
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Ten years ago, it was unheard of for non-profits to have a mid-level program. Now mid-level is an expected strategy in fundraising. The post In 2022, There’s No Excuse NOT to Have a Mid-Level Program appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Since 2015, so much has changed that it's making sustainer giving much easier for donors and nonprofits. Payment platforms; donor database; smartphones; and growth in email, social media and other channels have made a huge impact.
Candid
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Candid’s mission to get you the information you need to do good hinges on both the information and getting it to you. The information can be highly relevant and compelling. But, if you have trouble getting to it, it can severely limit the impact of the content. To better deliver on our mission, and help you more easily find articles on foundation transparency, we have consolidated our funders’ content from Transparency Talk, the former GlassPockets blog, into Candid’s Blog.
Greater Giving
OCTOBER 10, 2022
For a truly successful #GivingTuesday, give yourself time to develop a plan, build up support and publicize. Generosity is one of the most important values in life. If you are generous, you have a heart that seeks to help people and make them happy. One great way to unleash the power of generosity is by joining the GivingTuesday movement! Embrace creativity, take time to plan your approach, and carefully schedule publicity leading up to GivingTuesday on November 29, 2022.
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Last week I got a question from a reader about the best ways to reach out to a prospective partner. Here you go. ?? Do your research. The first thing to do is to confirm that the company is indeed a good prospect. Next, I apply this rule: Do not reach out to a prospect unless you (1) have an referral from someone they know (e.g. "Joe Waters suggested I contact you.") or (2) an OVP (overwhelming value proposition) for them that makes the opportunity too good to miss and you had to call them. ??
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Google’s Universal Analytics will stop processing data on July 1, 2023. Nonprofits looking to receive Google Analytics will have to transition to Google Analytics 4, a more complicated update. So, here are some key features to get you started.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Giving Tuesday is a big deal for the fundraising community. For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. To help you along your Giving Tuesday journey, we’ve collected the most helpful how-to articles, templates, tips, tricks, and resources into this Giving Tuesday toolkit to make planning your campaign a breeze!
Grant Writing Made Easy
OCTOBER 9, 2022
If you’ve been in the nonprofit field for a while, then you’ve probably heard people say that you shouldn’t design a program in response to a grant opportunity. If you’ve followed me for a minute, then you’ve probably even heard me say something like this. This advice is a good starting point, but it doesn’t tell you much about how to actually go about designing strong programs.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The nonprofit working world is changing by the second. Remote work is now typical in many organizations, and incredibly sophisticated technology allows us to learn more about our audiences, automate tasks, and become more efficient.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
A frontline fundraiser can have a long list of credentials (schools attended, diplomas, certifications, etc.) and be a total failure at actually doing major gifts. Conversely, a frontline fundraiser can have no schooling, no credentials, no certifications and be an outstanding high-achieving frontline fundraiser.
Fundraising HayDay
OCTOBER 13, 2022
You have a brilliant idea, but how do you bring it to market? Today we are talking to Gauri Manglik, CEO & Co-Founder of Instrumentl, a tool for nonprofits to get matched with the right funders while tracking and managing their grants. She shares how Instrumentl was first imagined, developed, and launched - it is a great learning experience for anyone wondering what tips and tricks an entrepreneur would share about their product beginnings, launch, and continued success.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Jacqueline House, Safe Children Coalition’s vice president of communications and community engagement,and Tracy Vanderneck, president of Phil-Com, join The NonProfit Voice to share the keys to nonprofit messaging.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The knowledge age is bringing about furious change. Donors today have immense power over nonprofits and therefore have a critical view of organizations that can't keep up with the new pace of the times. Here is how you can keep up.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
From a professional career standpoint, there are two ways you can look at AFP. The front- and back-end professionals might tend to look at AFP differently, but with the same degree of importance.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Calling all development, marketing, and nonprofit tech enthusiasts! Join StratusLIVE and our guest speakers for the Future of Fundraising — an inspiring professional development event. The Future of Fundraising invites nonprofit professionals within Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Seattle, and the surrounding areas to learn trends within development.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Giving Tuesday is around the corner and you know what that means, it's year-end giving season! With over 30% of your total donations coming in between now and December 31 and 10% coming in during the last 3 days of the year, a year-end giving campaign is crucial to reaching your revenue goals. Download this FREE Ultimate Year-End Giving Checklist and start planning your campaign!
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Are you finding it hard to work with some of the staff you hired during the pandemic? These employees were onboarded to the season the nonprofit was in, but they may have missed the more traditional onboarding to the overall work of the nonprofit. Here are some ideas to help these members adjust post-pandemic.
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