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Top Strategies for Making Friends with Nonprofit Donors

Clairification

Today a friend, who serves on the board of a struggling local arts organization, asked me what they can do to increase their fundraising. I asked her a few questions; then answered simply: “Have more conversations with people; make more friends.” You see, they have people who know about them but they’re just not giving. They have donors, but they’re not giving enough.

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Getting in the Zone: Making the Most of Your Home Office, Part 1 of 3

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Due to the spread of COVID-19 those of us with jobs and businesses spent a lot more time working from home. For some, this was a great triumph. I have a friend who told me he thinks this is a harbinger of a brave new world where almost all of us have given up commuting and instead work from the comfort of our dining room table. As he said, “It makes no sense to drive one hour just to go from one computer screen to another computer screen.” Despite my friend’s common-sense obser

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Nonprofit Radio for February 20, 2023: Talent Development

Tony Martignetti

Preeta Nayak & Lindsey Waldron: Talent Development With a few practices, you can turn your talent development process into an employee retention tool, a leadership pipeline and a step toward greater inclusivity. Preeta Nayak and Lindsey Waldron, both from The Bridgespan Group, talk through their article, “How Nonprofit Leadership Development Sustains Organizations and Their Teams.” … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 20, 2023: Talent Development → Preeta Nayak & Lin

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How Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Impacts Nonprofits, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

In part one, I described the difficulties nonprofits are facing trying to comply with the Stop WOKE Act. Now let’s take a deeper look into what complying with this law means for nonprofits with employees doing business in the state — discussing everything from human resources to donor relations.

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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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Brrr… Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

It’s been pretty cold in my neck of the woods, so let’s warm up with a cup of cocoa, coffee or tea and some good reads. I’ve got a lot of great stuff for you this week, so let’s get right to it! The Clairity Click-it exists to bring you a range of voices from across the nonprofit world so you can resource, learn and digest at your own pace, coming to your own decisions.

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Value of Big Gifts Declines, Report Finds, but 'Money Is Still There'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes Phil Ashley, Getty Images Despite the year-over-year decrease in the value of gifts of $10 million or more, the number of those gifts actually increased 3 percent from 2021 to 2022.

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I Asked ChatGPT to Write a Fundraising Letter. Here’s What Happened.

NonProfit PRO

Are you afraid that ChatGPT is coming for your job? After talking to multiple copywriters who share the fear of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence, I put ChatGPT to the task of writing a fundraising letter. Here is what happened.

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How Leaders Can Let Go of Control

Veritus Group

Becoming an effective leader requires letting go of the need to control and trusting others to get things done. Here's how. The post How Leaders Can Let Go of Control appeared first on Veritus Group.

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3 Strategies to create an effective nonprofit homepage

Candid

Your nonprofit’s digital presence makes a huge difference in how well you’re able to engage supporters. This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause.

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Donors Leery of Supporting Grassroots Organizing Need to Rethink How They Approach Such Work

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Ben Naimark-Rowse The perceived messy work of building movements often scares away grant makers, but these efforts are critical to creating equitable societies. Donors need to adopt new practices and strategies to measure and support them.

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3 Insights from Giving USA’s ‘Giving By Generation’ Special Report

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits continue to focus their sights on baby boomers, but as the greatest wealth transfer in history is underway, nonprofits will need to adjust their thinking, futureproof their donor databases and find ways to connect with younger generations.

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Working through Grief: How to Build a Supportive Workplace

Blue Avocado

It can be difficult to know how to support employees who are grieving or experiencing grief as the result of a loved one dying. Done insensitively and without forethought and training, managers and colleagues can come across as uncaring and even complicit in a conspiracy of silence that deprives people of the support that work can offer in times of mourning.

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Removing cost as a barrier to nonprofit training 

Candid

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. As Candid moves to more proactively promote equity in the broader social sector, we also continue to reflect on what our own role might be in supporting that effort.

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Donations by Top 50 U.S. Donors Dropped Sharply to $16 Billion in 2022 — Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mike Bloomberg, and Warren Buffett Lead the List of Biggest Givers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By David Campbell, Elizabeth J. Dale, and Michael Moody Three scholars of philanthropy talk about how little money went to climate change and American polarization, how much went to foundations bearing the donors' names, and MacKenzie Scott's no-strings-attached giving to equity and marginalized groups.

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Top 30 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs Post Second Straight Year of Growth

NonProfit PRO

America’s top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised $1.05 billion in 2022, according to the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum’s annual study. Though the top 30 programs reached a notable milestone in its second year of continued growth, that figure still lags behind 2019’s $1.37 million, showing peer-to-peer events are still recovering from the 33.5% drop in revenue in 2020.

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Revenue Generation for Nonprofits: Part One

Tech Soup

By nature, nonprofits rely on others in order to fund their work. While individual donations often provide the initial backbone for organizations, it's important to diversify funding streams as you grow.

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[Webinar] How Nonprofits Can Use ChatGPT for Nonprofit Fundraising

CauseVox

ChatGPT for Nonprofit Fundraising: How AI Can Help You Engage Donors and Drive Donations Are you a nonprofit or charity struggling to maximize fundraising efforts? Are you looking for innovative solutions to engage donors and boost donations? Then join us for an exclusive webinar that will show you how to leverage the power of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT to transform your fundraising strategies!

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Michael Jordan Celebrates His Birthday With a $10 Million Gift to Make-a-Wish Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Make-A-Wish America Basketball great Michael Jordan gave $10 million to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of America to establish an endowment to ensure it can keep granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. Plus, the University of Michigan landed a $50 million donation for its education school, and three other universities received big gifts.

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What to Do When a Board Member Wants to Withhold Their Treasure

NonProfit PRO

A new focus in the nonprofit sector is the importance of organizations building a culture of philanthropy, and recruiting board members requires a balanced approach. This brings us to the age-old three Ts on nonprofit involvement: time, talent, and treasure.

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Nonprofit Content Marketing Benchmarks 2022-2023

Tech Soup

Content marketing is a strategy that focuses on creating and publishing high-value assets that will attract new supporters. Nonprofits can use content marketing to help accomplish almost any marketing goal they have. The content you choose to create might include blogs, videos, infographics, and downloadable content like curriculum guides and webinars.

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Product Update: Donors Update Payment Details Through New Member Portal

CauseVox

Our new Member Portal is a self-service portal for recurring donors to track and mange their monthly gifts and pledges. Instead of manually updating donation amounts through back and forth emails, you can easily keep recurring donations up-to-date with zero administrative work by allowing donors to update their recurring donation themselves. Through the Member Portal, recurring and pledge donors can quickly: View their giving history and manage account details.

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Fidelity Charitable Donor-Advised Funds Awarded $11.2 Billion in 2022

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer Brittainy Newman/AP José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen was among the three most popular Fidelity Charitable grantees in 2022. Fidelity Charitable, the nation's largest grant maker, announced Tuesday that 2022 was another record-setting year, with $11.2 billion in grants awarded by its donor-advised fund holders, up 9 percent over 2021.

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2023 Nominations Open for Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership

NonProfit PRO

Philanthropy Roundtable has opened nominations for its 2023 Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. Each year, the Prize honors a living philanthropist who has shown exemplary leadership through charitable giving with a $200,000 award that is payable to the winner’s charitable organization of choice.

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How to Write A Corporate Sponsorship Letter: 5 Steps

OneCause

The post How to Write A Corporate Sponsorship Letter: 5 Steps appeared first on OneCause.

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[Webinar] How to Use New Tools and Technology for Your Capital Campaign Planning

CauseVox

If there is a capital campaign in your future, this session is for you! A capital campaign is likely the largest amount your organization has ever tried to raise… often even 10 times more than you currently raise. Don’t leave the success of your campaign up to chance. Join Amy Eisenstein to learn how to prepare for a campaign and create a campaign plan, as well as learn how to engage your leadership level donors to ensure your campaign is a success.

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On First Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Philanthropy Must Commit to Deeper, More Strategic Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alexandra Toma Diego Herrera Carcedo, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images As in other conflicts around the globe, sustaining donor interest in the war in Ukraine is an ongoing battle. But grant makers can have a lasting impact if they focus on building strong, stable, and peaceful societies.

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iGive To Fill The Void For Charities Affected By AmazonSmile Shutdown

NonProfit PRO

With the company’s recent announcement that they will shut down the program, iGive is stepping up to fill the void for charities and philanthropic shoppers alike, helping both give and get more donations than with AmazonSmile.

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How Social Media Can Enhance Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

OneCause

The post How Social Media Can Enhance Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising appeared first on OneCause.

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Black History Month Nonprofit Spotlight

Tech Soup

On February 2, 2023, TechSoup hosted a webinar featuring three Black-led nonprofit organizations. We heard about the work they do, as well as the barriers in place for Black people in education, research, and business.

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Top 30 Walkathons and Similar Fundraising Events Raised More Than $1 Billion in 2022

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress They took a tumble during the worst of the pandemic, with steep decreases in the amounts raised, but they're beginning to thrive again.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 75: When Is It Time to Switch to a New Nonprofit Technology Solution?

NonProfit PRO

Beth Fisher of Mel Trotter Ministries and Fisher Strategic join The NonProfit Voice to discuss her organization’s journey of selecting and implementing new technology to improve workflows and be more efficient with donor communications.

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Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

Veritus Group

To have effective donor conversations and build authentic donor relationships, you first need to understand your own passions and interests. The post Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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How to Write Job Descriptions for Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. Job descriptions outline what is expected for employees to do their best work. They also help to clarify where a role fits into the collective organization. However, it can be challenging to write an adequate job description without experience in the role for which you are creating the description (“JD”), and you might not know where to