Clairification
JANUARY 9, 2023
For many nonprofits, the yearly annual report is often just another task on a very long to-do list. Most charities are juggling a lot—development, program maintenance, fundraising, and more—and the annual report can feel like yet another mandatory routine project. One that often gets handled at the last minute without much intentional care and effort.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2023
After the rollercoaster ride of the last three years, you might be wondering how we can predict association trends for 2023. It makes sense to feel uncertain, but trust us when we say that we’re not completely in the dark! Anticipated trends.
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Candid
JANUARY 13, 2023
It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023. Although this year, perhaps more than others, we should maybe call it “Words to Avoid …and some other words to pause before using, do additional research, and then decide whether or not to use.” No? Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have. As always, this is not meant to be a definitive (or complete) list of dos and don’ts.
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 9, 2023
It’s that time of year – time to create your nonprofit annual report. Why? Because your donors like knowing what their donation made possible. They want to know they’re part of a winning team. An annual report is a great way to give both donors and the community an overview of what your nonprofit accomplished during the year. But donors don’t want to read a lot.
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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
JANUARY 12, 2023
There is more than one way to beat a flood. And when the problem at hand is a flood of ideas, products, strategies and what-not, it helps to have a way to focus and make decisions. And I know no better help-mate than the inimitable Seth Godin. Staring at decisions. “Soap is 85 cents a bar or two for a dollar. Which should you buy? It depends.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 12, 2023
By Mia Halthon and Ira Hillman. Getty Images. What does it look like to partner with those whose expertise comes largely from lived experiences? An early-childhood program shows why bringing parents to the decision-making table was critical to its work.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 13, 2023
Moving to new technology isn’t typically something nonprofits look forward to. Even if you know that it’s time to upgrade your nonprofit’s technology, you might find yourself with anxiety-inducing thoughts. However, it’s important to move past the fear and know that the results can be well worth the investment.
Veritus Group
JANUARY 11, 2023
If you focus on just one thing this year: get to know your donors' passions and interests. Here's a story that shows the impact it can have. The post Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023 appeared first on Veritus Group.
Ignited Fundraising
JANUARY 11, 2023
What happens when two master storytellers spend a few minutes together? They geek out about how to tell a powerful, engaging story. AND they agree on the fastest way to lose your audience when sharing a story. The wise, fun, brilliant, Jason Ellinger , founder of Beard and Bowler, a nonprofit storytelling and video production company, generously spent time with me this week.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 10, 2023
By Jim Rendon. Jenna Schoenefeld FOR THE CHRONICLE. Charity workers want better pay, benefits, and equity, but contract talks can be contentious. Is there another way? Plus: See the rest of our January issue , posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 10, 2023
You tell your story through the IRS Form 990, or the 990 will tell it for you — the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are 99 reasons why you should care about the IRS Form 990, but let's stick to four helpful tips and why it matters most to you.
Veritus Group
JANUARY 9, 2023
When fundraisers leave an organization, it's often because management has failed them. Here are 10 issues that push fundraisers to quit. The post Why Your Fundraisers Will Leave You appeared first on Veritus Group.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2023
The post How to Start a Fundraiser in 11 Simple Steps appeared first on WildApricot.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 12, 2023
By Kay Dervishi and Yesica Balderrama. Foundation giving was 15 times greater in the year after the pandemic struck. But the emphasis on immediate relief worries experts, especially as climate change makes natural disasters more frequent and devastating.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2023
Often, a deep commitment and personal connection to the mission of an organization is what drives entrepreneurial spirit. Vision, not perfection, is what leads to outcomes. So how do you make the critical leap from entrepreneurial to operational?
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JANUARY 13, 2023
We’re excited to announce the 2022 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. It is the goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services to assist nonprofit organizations with competitively researching, applying, and receiving grant funding to best serve our clients and have a significant impact in their communities, taking the stress out of grant writing. .
Tech Soup
JANUARY 9, 2023
The new year is a perfect time to reexamine and refine your email outreach efforts. Not sure where to begin? Here are some areas to focus on in 2023 and beyond.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 9, 2023
By Emily Haynes. Raising money for charity using livestreaming isn't entirely new, but this genre has upped its game, with streamers raising $1.4 million for nonprofits. Find out how it's done and if this might be a good fit for your group.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 11, 2023
Impact measurement is mission-critical. After all, it is essentially an assessment of whether or how well an organization is living up to its mission. Thankfully, regardless of how small the budget, there is a lot that organizations can do to maximize their impact measurement dollars.
NextAfter
JANUARY 13, 2023
Your social media engagement is growing. The engaging content you’ve been posting has more likes and comments than ever before. But you wonder: why aren’t the likes, comments, and even clicks to your donation page not translating into more donations? You’re not alone. Since 2017, mobile traffic has made up the majority of web traffic 1 , but only 28% of donations are made on mobile devices 2.
Candid
JANUARY 11, 2023
The New Year is a time for new beginnings. It’s also a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and what you aspire to do differently in the year ahead. As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books c
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 12, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress. Charitable giving was up 4.7 percent, but the number of individual donors was down 7.1 percent compared with 2021, according to new data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2023
If you’re ready to make your digital channels work for you, bring in more online revenue, and save yourself some time, here are my top tips.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 13, 2023
Automating your email marketing campaigns is a great way to deliver personalized messaging to your subscribers, without piling on hours of work for your staff. When we talk about email automation, we mean the process of setting messages to automatically be sent to certain segments of an email list. This ensures that you deliver subscribers content that is not only relevant to them but also that they are more likely to take action on.
Candid
JANUARY 10, 2023
Capital campaigns require input from many stakeholders, both internal and external. This means they also require plenty of clear communication and collaboration. Like it or not, if you’re planning or conducting a campaign soon , meetings will likely become a big part of your life for the foreseeable future. The nature of capital campaign committee structures.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 10, 2023
By Suzette Brooks Masters. Donors need to learn to behave like good ancestors. That means instilling a future oriented mindset into grant making and imagining a more positive version of the nation and democracy.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 12, 2023
As you begin a New Year, it is a valuable time to revisit your fundraising goals and build a stronger culture of philanthropy among your donors, board members and professional team.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 10, 2023
Your website acts both as a hub for activity and services and as a virtual front door to your nonprofit. It can be the central location used to gather your community, process donations, and get the word out to new supporters. Additionally, it's important that grantmakers, potential volunteers, and others interested in learning about your organization can easily find what they need.
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 9, 2023
A case study that shows how valuable hard and soft data can be used to turn around declining contributions, and build stronger relationships with donors. The post Your data is trying to tell you something. Are you listening? A Case Study on Building a Nonprofit Donor Campaign appeared first on Blue Avocado.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 10, 2023
By Alex Daniels. Michael Theis, The Chronicle Adam Holofcener’s family foundation gave $1 million to revive the Baltimore Beat newspaper, which focuses on the city’s Black community and whose editor is Lisa Snowden-McCray. A Baltimore foundation gave nearly all of its $1 million in assets to resuscitate a nonprofit newspaper. Its goal: to counter the idea it's enough just to give to racial-equity organizations and instead put the money in the hands of a Black-led charity.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 11, 2023
If you find your check engine light on these days, you are not alone. Burnout is a real and persistent challenge for many of us. In the new year, I encourage you to try these check-ins designed to help you ask the necessary questions to get unstuck, avoid burnout, and courageously resist.
CauseVox
JANUARY 11, 2023
As we get started fundraising in 2023, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan and a clear road map that is designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your current goals and desired destination for your organization. While creating a fundraising plan may seem daunting and overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be because we’ve created a plan for your plan!
Greater Giving
JANUARY 12, 2023
It takes a lot of time and effort to plan a successful fundraising event, and even more to make sure you’re maximizing your efforts. That’s why having a good grasp of your Event Budget and ROI (Return on Investment) matters so much for your fundraiser. These days, there are countless tools that can help you track expenses, compare costs against goals, estimate profits from ticket sales—and more!
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