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Reach Your Target Audience: 5 Effective Segmentation Tips

Pamela Grow

Recent nonprofit trends show that giving is on the decline, decreasing by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023. To keep donors around and retain their support, organizations have to grab supporters’ attention and make their communications stand out from the thousands of messages their audience receives each day. The best way to accomplish this feat is through segmentation: the process of grouping your supporters based on their similarities and sending them targeted messages they’re more likely to respond

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6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make

Hands-On Fundraising

If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff. Not enough time. And definitely, not enough money. You get used to making do. Find shortcuts. You work a lot. But too often, you don’t do the things that […] The post 6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Radio for September 23, 2024: Quantitative Fundraising Research

Tony Martignetti

Russell James: Quantitative Fundraising Research You can stop relying on conventional wisdom passed on through webinars and conferences. There’s a plethora of quantitative research on how to optimize storytelling to get your best fundraising outcomes. What is social emotion, how do you evoke it and why should you? How much story detail is not enough … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 23, 2024: Quantitative Fundraising Research → Russell James: Quantitative Fundraising

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Boost Gift-Giving with These 5 Donation Page Improvements

Clairification

Soliciting donations from your supporters is hard work. It requires identifying prospects, building relationships, and ultimately asking them to contribute to your organization. Luckily, your donation page can do some of the heavy lifting for you! When optimized for the donor experience, your donation page can help potential new supporters form a positive first impression of your organization and inspire them to contribute.

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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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As Lies About Immigrants Flourish, Nonprofit Ethnic Newsrooms Need Support

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

High-quality, immigrant-focused journalism can help cut through denigrating comments and dispel misinformation. By Alicia Bell and Mazin Sidahmed Carolyn Kaster, AP Springfield, Ohio, has been at the center of recent false rumors about immigrants, leading to threats against the Haitian Times , a local publication. High-quality, immigrant-focused journalism can help cut through denigrating comments and dispel misinformation.

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K-12 STEM Grants Build Tomorrow’s Innovators

GrantNews

With the new 2024/25 school year well under way, it’s the perfect time for schools, nonprofits, and other organizations to take the opportunity search for K-12 STEM grants to fund education programs. Most of us are aware of the STEM teaching philosophy but don’t give it much thought beyond the acronym itself. While STEM does stand for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, there is much more to the concept.

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Nonprofit Fundraising: WHY You Should Sweat the Small Stuff

Clairification

Recently, fundraising copywriting and thanking guru, Lisa Sargent , posted a list of “small stuff” it’s absolutely important to sweat. It took me decades – decades! — to learn this on my own in the trenches, and I’d have given anything to have had a mentor like Lisa to clue me in from the get-go. Lucky for you, you won’t have to muddle through on your own.

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The Hidden Patterns Shaping American Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A new report reveals the impact of wealth concentration, geography, and economic factors. By Sara Herschander iStockphoto Where do the country's charitable dollars really flow? A new collaborative report reveals a complex landscape of giving, with patterns shifting dramatically across time, geography, and donor types.

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How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

Candid

According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the United States vying for charitable giving from individual donors and institutional grantmakers. What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? In this article, we highlight key insights from our report, Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , which combines data from Candid

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What’s Going on in Nonprofit Direct Mail?

NonProfit PRO

Despite the rise of digital, traditional channels like direct mail are still crucial. Here's what's going on in nonprofit direct mail now.

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Unlocking HOA Funding: 8 Grant Opportunities for Homeowners Associations

GrantNews

Homeowners associations (HOA) are the lifeblood of many communities, managing everything from maintenance to amenities with funds primarily derived from member assessments. However, what happens when those assessments aren’t enough to cover all the costs? Instead of resorting to raising dues, which can be unpopular, consider exploring alternative methods to boost cash flow.

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'Money Is Power': 44 Ultra-Wealthy Philanthropists Are Top Political Donors This Election Cycle

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Megadonors like Ken Griffin, Paul Singer, Michael Bloomberg, and Reid Hoffman are collectively giving hundreds of millions to candidates and super PACS to influence voters. By Eden Stiffman Chronicle Illustration; World Economic Forum, Paul Elledge/University of Chicago, Jon Tadiello/MIT Media Lab, Johns Hopkins University, Michael Lisnet/Simons Foundation From left, Paul Singer, Ken Griffin, Reid Hoffman, Michael Bloomberg, and Marilyn and Jim Simons.

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Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Candid

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” I hear it from people who are passionate and committed about a certain issue in their community or in the world. They see a problem and are certain no solution is being provided—and they want to be that solution.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 89: The State of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Karen Cincotti, Mary Sorensen and Noel Beebe discuss the findings of a survey evaluating the peer-to-peer fundraising landscape in 2024.

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Cash Awards for Recognition of Excellence in 2024

GrantNews

As we head into the fall months, there are plenty of cash awards for recognition up for grabs. Cash awards for recognition are available to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in recognition of their impactful work. Is there an organization in your community making a difference? Perhaps you know someone who deserves recognition or are thinking of nominating yourself!

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Gifts From DAFs Are Nearly 10% of All Giving. How Nonprofits Are Trying to Court Those Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DAFs remain controversial, but their size and influence continue to grow. Gifts from the accounts totaled $52 billion in 2022. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images DAFs remain controversial, but their size and influence continue to grow. Gifts from the accounts totaled $52 billion in 2022.

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Kickstart Fall Fundraising

GiveSmart

Crunchy, colorful leaves. Pumpkins. Football. Bonfires. Fall is in the air, and with it comes many opportunities to finish up this calendar year strong. Your fiscal goals are within reach. What is your nonprofit doing to creatively expand your audience and steward your donors with your fall fundraising? We have some ideas (and tools) that can help!

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A Moonshot for Disaster Prevention: Building a Framework for Transformative Change

Center for Effective Philanthropy

The frequency and intensity of natural hazards, including hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, are reaching unprecedented levels and devastating communities across the globe. Just last year, we witnessed the destruction caused […] The post A Moonshot for Disaster Prevention: Building a Framework for Transformative Change appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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A Thank You to Grant Makers, Grant Funders & Grant Reviewers

GrantNews

Grant-makers and grant-seekers work together to cultivate a better future for us all. Grant-makers and grant funders award funding and resources to dedicated professionals enriching our society with parks, education, school safety, medical research, and more. Their dedication to supporting vital causes inspires us all to help those in need. Because of this, the team at GrantWatch wants to remind our subscribers how important it is to recognize our funders’ impact on our world.

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Show How Your Nonprofit Is Making a Difference: 10 Dos and Don'ts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl iStockphoto Tips from experts that can help you measure results, share them in meaningful and inspiring ways, and avoid common pitfalls.

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5 Reasons To Try A Peer-to-Peer Campaign for GivingTuesday

CauseVox

Peer-to-peer fundraising has revolutionized the way nonprofits engage their supporters, and with GivingTuesday on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore the incredible potential of this fundraising strategy. In fact, in our 2023 Giving Study , we found that 71% of donors are willing to aid organizations they support in their fundraising efforts.

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What you need to know right now about donor-advised fund giving 

Candid

The first-ever DAF Day is coming up on October 10. Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? Here’s what you need to know about the way DAFs work, the benefits and challenges to donors and recipients, and how nonprofits can take advantage of their growth. The basics: What is a donor-advised fund?

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Small Talk

NonProfit PRO

Social gatherings are essential for growing your network. If you find small talk uncomfortable, here's how to sharpen your social game.

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3.6 Million U.S. Citizens Can’t Participate in Democracy. Here's How Philanthropy Can Help

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Not only are people from the U.S. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers. By Javier H. Valdés and Winny Chen Chronicle Illustration; Creative Commons, Getty Images Flags of the U.S. Territories: Puerto Rico, left, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Residents of the territories are denied basic political rights, the authors argue.

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15+ Online Fundraising Platforms to Increase Giving

Qgiv

Increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity is essential to compete in today’s fundraising environment. According to the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report , new donors acquired online gave 19.4% more in their first year and were 48% more valuable than offline donors. This shows the value of dedicating more resources to growing your online fundraising efforts.

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Top 4 DAFs Distributed $27 Billion To Nonprofits

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey Four major donor-advised fund managers oversaw distributions of more than $26.9 billion during their most recent fiscal years. With only rare exceptions, major metrics — total amounts given, number of funders, average grants — increased from the previous year. Fidelity Charitable-assisted funders granted $11.8 billion to charity during 2023, up from $11.2 billion for 2022.

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Tips for Setting Up Your GivingTuesday Campaign

CauseVox

In 2023, nonprofits raised over $3.1 billion across various platforms for GivingTuesday! With the numbers growing each year, the bar is set for another huge GivingTuesday in 2024. We understand that a big contributor to a successful GivingTuesday is your fundraising campaign site. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to prepare for December 3, and then execute a solid campaign.

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OpenAI Looks to Shift Away From Nonprofit Roots and Convert Itself to For-Profit Company

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The group’s board is thinking about restructuring that would make OpenAI a public benefit corporation. By Matt O'Brien, Kelvin Chan, and Thalia Beaty, AP Business Writers Bryan R. Smith/AP OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman (center) says the recent departures of key executives are unrelated to the potential restructuring. OpenAI's history as a nonprofit research institute that also sells commercial products like ChatGPT may be coming to an end as the San Francisco company looks to more fully convert itself

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Strengthening evidence for refugee self-reliance programming 

Candid

For refugees, achieving self-reliance—being able to meet their essential needs without being fully dependent on aid—is a crucial milestone toward building stable lives in their host countries. This goal is increasingly critical as the number of forcibly displaced people globally continues to increase at record levels. In recent years, fewer than 3% of refugees each year have found lasting solutions by returning to their home countries, securing legal status in their host countries, or resettling

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New Data: Major Gifts, Multiple Revenue Streams Boosting Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? More than four in 10 (46%) who were surveyed said their overall revenue had increased during the past 12 months, while just more than one-third (34%) said their revenue had remained the same. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year.

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The Power of APIs in Grantmaking: What You Need to Know

Blackbaud

Modern APIs are the secret behind many of the conveniences we enjoy today, from getting weather updates on our phones to ordering food online. They are also a powerful tool for grantmakers who want to quickly and easily tailor their grantmaking system to streamline their processes, save time and resources, and scale with their needs. In this blog post, we’ll explain what modern APIs are, how they work, and how they can help you improve your grantmaking.

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A Family Foundation's Quest for Long-Term Impact

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations. Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations.

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How to Create a GivingTuesday Campaign [2024]

CauseVox

What Is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday 2024 is on December 3 and will be here before you know it. Doesn’t it seem like the major holiday season begins earlier and earlier every year? Thankfully, charitable giving rises alongside the holiday spirit. In fact, more charitable donations are made at the end of the year than any other time. One way to kickstart the season of giving is by participating in GivingTuesday fundraising.

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