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How Nonprofits Should Identify Their Best Fundraising Sources

NonProfit PRO

You need money. You’ve got staff, programs, services, rent and a seemingly endless list of costs associated with all the good work you’re doing for your community and our world. Here’s a roadmap you can use to find what methods of raising money are right for you.

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Does Your Nonprofit Receive Donations of Services, Supplies or Equipment? Changes are Coming!

Blue Avocado

Changes to How Nonprofit Organizations Report In-kind Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets It is common for nonprofits to receive donations and contributions of nonfinancial assets, more commonly known as in-kind contributions. Typical examples of in-kind contributions a nonprofit may receive include but are not limited to: Pro bono legal & professional services Below-market rent payments Donated […].

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How to Host Engaging Golf Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Golf fundraising events are great for golf enthusiasts, but this great auction idea offers something for everyone at your event. Putter or Purse is a great little revenue booster for any golf fundraising event—it’s easy to add to your existing plans, and the two very different prize options means there’s something to get excited about for everyone. And that’s double the chance to sell a raffle ticket!

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COVID-19 case study: Changing funding practices in Europe

Candid

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe.

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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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OKRs Offer Nonprofits a Better Approach to Goal-Setting Success

NonProfit PRO

The most successful organizations are able to collectively identify and engage around measurable goals. Many of them utilize objectives and key results (OKRs) to achieve these top priorities.

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Responsible Community Engagement for Our New World

Tech Soup

As nonprofits, our work is focused on community engagement. Our initiatives directly impact the people we serve by addressing community-centered needs. Community engagement brings group members together to make decisions about their shared future. It entails building and maintaining our nonprofit's many ties with individuals, local governments, other nonprofits, foundations, donors, and local businesses.

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What it takes to be more data driven

Candid

As our social sector continues to become more data-driven, relevant, and responsive, we need better information on which we can all rely. By nature our field hosts a wide array of organizations all in service of good. Centralizing what we can know about each organization is essential to building a field that is effective, efficient and equitable. .

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Top Secret: Underused Strategy to Keep Donors Close 

NonProfit PRO

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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Fundraising for Ukraine: How nonprofit fundraisers have responded to the war in Ukraine

NextAfter

It all started with a very complex question… How do nonprofits respond when an international crisis occurs? We have seen our fair share of crises in the past two years. From a global pandemic, a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, to all the wildfires and everything in between, nonprofits have had to pivot to respond to the ever-changing environment.

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The New Marketing Methodology: Stepping Away from the Pay-to-Play Model

Tech Soup

With so many nonprofits overwhelmed by their day-to-day needs, it's difficult to prioritize marketing. However, marketing can be the key driver of success for your organization through creating sustainable growth in donations, supporters, and impact. In order to have a successful marketing strategy, we must understand the methodologies to leverage when planning and executing.

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Marketing Matching Gifts In Your Digital Communications

Double the Donation

The #1 reason why donors don’t submit matching gift requests is that they don’t know their employers offer such programs. Corporate giving can be a significant source of revenue for nonprofits, and promoting these engagement opportunities to donors can substantially increase your giving revenue. That’s why more and more organizations like yours are crafting strategies […].

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Know When the Development Office Has It Wrong

NonProfit PRO

The development function of many nonprofits has been lacking for some time, and there are two reasons why. Richard Perry offers advice on the key indicators of donors who are willing to give and how you can better manage officers' time.

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10 Fundraising Ideas for Mental Health Nonprofits

Qgiv

Mental health is important. Just like physical health, one’s mental well-being directly influences their quality of life. That’s why we want to encourage mental health nonprofits to succeed in their fundraising efforts to provide better mental health outcomes to those who use their services. Take a look at these 10 unique fundraising ideas for mental health nonprofits you can use at your nonprofit.

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Grant Search Tools and Writing Resources

California Grants Portal

The California Grants Portal brings together a diverse community of grantseekers, including experienced grant writers and first-time applicants. Per the Grants Information Act of 2018, the Grants Portal provides a centralized location from which to find competitive or first-come grant opportunities from nearly 60 state entities. Each opportunity on the Grants Portal links to the state entity offering the grant, and grantseekers have to apply for a grant from the state entity offering the grant.

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Marketing Matching Gifts In Your Donation Process

Double the Donation

Matching gifts empower donors to make a larger impact on a cause that they care about?. This is often done by enabling them to contribute greater donation value than they would or could have been able to give on their own. Not to mention, Double the Donation research reports that 84% of donors say they’re […].

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Who Is a Nonprofit Thought Leader?

NonProfit PRO

Though hesitant at first, VanHuss performs a psychology experiment that offers a glimpse into the effects of labeling yourself, or even your organization. Do you consider yourself a thought leader? Perhaps you shouldn't, and here's why.

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Newsletter: How to Raise Thousands (Maybe Millions) More with POS Fundraising ; Raise More at the Register by Asking for Less ; The One Word That Turns Off Donors

Selfish Giving

"When it comes to cause marketing, if you're not at least trying to land and execute a point-of-sale fundraiser, you're kind of wasting your time. You probably shouldn't be doing cause marketing in the first place." ??This is what I tell people about cause marketing and point-of-sale.?? Why? Because point-of-sale (POS) is where all the money is, folks.

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Client Spotlight: Windermere Foundation

Qgiv

Who they are. The Windermere Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless families in their communities. What started in 1989 as a grassroots foundation, serving families in need in Washington State, has grown to encompass ten states and has raised over $46 million for programs and organizations that provide shelter, food, children’s programs, emergency assistance, scholarships , and other services to the neighbors who need their help most.

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Soliciting Trustees for Annual Fund Gifts

Annual Giving Network

Explore a few simple steps to take in order to maximize your trustees’ impact on your annual giving program. The post Soliciting Trustees for Annual Fund Gifts appeared first on AGN.

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Common-Sense Governance

NonProfit PRO

While nonprofit board management is complicated, some of the complications can be addressed through basic common sense. Here are a number of common sense and tested suggestions that may reduce at least some of the complications that can affect achieving nonprofit board success.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

Get Fully Funded

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? The answer is … maybe!

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The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act – What Matters to Grant Writers?

ProposalPRO

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act (H.R. 7587) is sponsored by Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota, a Democrat, and Fred Upton of Michigan, a Republican. It was introduced in Congress on April 26, 2022.

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The Benefits of Using a Wealth Screening Tool for Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Wealth screening can be an incredibly effective way to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising initiatives. Whether your nonprofit is large or small, it can help you identify which donors are most likely to give, and how much they might give, based on their wealth and giving history.

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Crypto Giving: 4 Things Nonprofits Should Know About This Fast-Growing Digital Currency

NonProfit PRO

Accepting crypto donations is another way to reach your donors where they are. Here are four things every nonprofit should know about this digital currency.

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AmeriCorps Expands Commitment Advancing Equity and Racial Justice

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, launched its equity action plan in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. .

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How to Drive Your Facebook Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Appealing to supporters’ identity and building community are keys to ramping up revenue with Facebook Fundraising. Join us on Tuesday, May 24th at 1:00 PM ET for an interactive webinar with Q&A. GoodUnited’s Maria Clark and Turnkey’s Otis Fulton will dig into the psychology behind driving Facebook Fundraising.

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May 16 is Filing Deadline for Many Tax-exempt Organizations

NonProfit PRO

The Internal Revenue Service reminded tax-exempt organizations that many have a filing deadline of May 16, 2022. Those that operate on a calendar-year basis have certain annual information and tax returns they file with the IRS.

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New Study Shows Millennial Investors Drive Growth in Impact Investing

NonProfit PRO

According to a new study from Fidelity Charitable, impact investing is poised to become a mainstream practice. Combining their increasing share of wealth with their generation’s heightened focus on social change, 61% of Millennial investors say they currently participate in this form of philanthropy.

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Webinar: Learn How NonprofitCore Can Maximize Your Impact

NonProfit PRO

Work towards fewer software systems and streamline your tech stack with a solution that provides seamless connectivity across modules that power your core activities. NonprofitCore helps utilize your staff, time, money, and other resources more effectively with streamlined and automatic workflows. Join our next demo webinar tomorrow, May 10!

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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Strengthen Link Between Nonprofit Sector and Federal Government

NonProfit PRO

Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Congressman Fred Upton have introduced the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022, which aims to improve access to data about the nonprofit sector and leverage the mission of thousands of nonprofits to effectively work together.

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Top SMS Campaigns for Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

SMS communications are an extraordinary tool for nonprofits to use for donor engagement, volunteer and board coordination, etc. During this powerful webinar learn how top nonprofits are leveraging SMS, and walk away having learned how to develop a winning SMS strategy.

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The Benefits of Using a Wealth Screening Tool for Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Wealth screening can be an incredibly effective way to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising initiatives. Whether your nonprofit is large or small, it can help you identify which donors are most likely to give, and how much they might give, based on their wealth and giving history. Of course, your nonprofit likely has too much donor […].

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What Skills Do You Need to Succeed in Your Management Role?

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit professional, were you thrusted into management roles over time? Most nonprofit professionals in management roles are not only responsible for management, but they have an impossible fundraising portfolio to service, too. Here are some ways to better your skill set.