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How to Get Event Sponsorship: Your Ultimate Guide for 2022

Wild Apricot

Getting event sponsorship can be a huge win for your next event. But the road to securing one can be a point of stress in your event planning. A recent survey stated that 90% of event planners put finding an event sponsor as one of their top two concerns.

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3 Ways to Personalize the Donor Experience

NonProfit PRO

Donor engagement can be complicated. Donors are engaged in multiple ways, frequently with different appeals and solicitation amounts. This fragmented donor communications experience is a pernicious problem in the nonprofit industry.

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Youth Fundraising Ideas: 10 Fundraisers for the Young at Heart

Qgiv

Youth nonprofits help ensure the well-being and prosperity of children and young adults. That’s an important task that’s deserving of support. If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. 1.

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Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors

Blue Avocado

The stronger the relationship between the board and chief executive, the better they work together for a planned transition. I’d love for the board of directors to be my close friends. Who wouldn’t? They are thoughtful, funny, interesting people. Yet in my role, that won’t happen. I am a nonprofit CEO, and these good people […]. The post Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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How To Create a Silent Auction Bid Sheet + Free Template

Wild Apricot

Silent auctions are quite popular among nonprofits, and for good reason. They’re a fun and engaging way for people to support your organization. More importantly, they tend to generate a lot of revenue. If you’ve decided to organize a.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Images of massive tank columns, hollowed-out buildings, and refugees on the move are eerily familiar to those seen in the European Theater of World War II. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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Best Fundraising Practices from Carousel Ranch, a CauseVox Nonprofit

CauseVox

Who Is Carousel Ranch? For the past 25 years, Carousel Ranch has made it their mission to improve the lives of children and young adults through equestrian therapy and vocational training. Beginning with one client and one horse in a backyard, this organization has grown to a 10+ acre state-of-the-art therapy facility in Santa Clarita. Since 2015, Carousel Wishes and Valentines Kisses has been the ranch’s signature annual campaign to raise funds to serve more individuals with disabilities.

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Virtual Mentoring: What is it, and how to build an effective online mentorship program

Wild Apricot

Over the last few years, we lost the organic mentorship conversations that once took place at conferences, coffee shops, and other events. That can be a tough pill to swallow. Mentoring opportunities are a great way for association members to grow.

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What Are Donors’ Reasons for Giving?

NonProfit PRO

I seek to generate a basis for giving from each donor’s perspective. Through those stories, you can learn a great deal. You must listen to gain a strategy for a solicitation approach over time. .

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Library Innovations for 2022

Tech Soup

Libraries have always played multifaceted roles in their communities. They are not only resources for avid readers, but they are also places of refuge and teaching, spaces for communities to gather, and sources of help and comfort for many.

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[Webinar] How to Supercharge your Fundraising Event

CauseVox

Here’s the secret: organizing the perfect fundraising event isn’t always about creating something new or doing what’s trendy. Instead, it’s about implementing the right event fundraising best practices and ideas that fit your organization and your donors. Whether you’re organizing an in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising event, you’re all trying to pull off a high-performing fundraising event with limited time and resources.

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How to Flip a Decline Into a Potential Grant Win?

Think and Ink Grants

We all hate the dreaded canned email: “ We received a record number of applications …” blah, blah, blah “so many worthy programs, but limited funding …” yada, yada, yada ". we regret to inform you that your application was not selected for funding." Now, this part is all we wanted to know, right ? For most nonprofits looking for grants, this is not great news.

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Do You Need Goals for Mid-Level Donors?

NonProfit PRO

While more and more organizations are realizing the value of a mid-level program, the concept of having mid-level donors, and creating specific strategies and a program for them is still in its infancy.

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Special Events Are on the Rise in 2022

Greater Giving

Special Events Are on the Rise in 2022. More nonprofits are adopting special events in the coming year to build emotional connections with donors, and develop lasting relationships. Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause. Showcasing the work your nonprofit does can really drive home the impact of the mission, the programs and services you provide.

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Using Peer to Peer Fundraisers in 2022

CauseVox

As virtual fundraisers have grown in importance and popularity over the past couple years, peer to peer fundraisers have emerged as a necessary tool for nonprofits looking to raise more with less effort. CauseVox offers users the opportunity to run optimized peer to peer fundraising campaigns with our easy-to-use software. After seeing thousands of organizations raise millions of dollars with peer to peer fundraising campaigns, we have put together this quick guide to show you how you can engage

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5 Things to Know Before Hiring a Nonprofit Web Consultant

Get Fully Funded

For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forward. Marketing savvy nonprofits are well aware of this and make the effort to invest in their websites. However, you don’t need to be an expert on website design or marketing to create a valuable website, because you can call in someone who is!

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How to Drive More Nonprofit Direct Mail Response

NonProfit PRO

So how can you transform your direct mail to include a video? Obviously, you need to generate as many donations as possible with the least amount of money spent, so let’s look at the options and costs. .

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Newsletter: The Role Case Studies Play in the Sales Funnel ; Are Store Openings Part of Your Cause Marketing Strategy? ; Close More Partnership Deals with Affability & Authenticity

Selfish Giving

These days I'm writing a lot of case studies for partnership teams that are eager to use "social proof" to recruit more corporate partners. It's a wicked smahht strategy. Again and again, case studies come up as the #1 way to engage prospects - especially in the middle (evaluation) and at the bottom (conversion) stages of the sales (aka partnership) funnel.

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Fundraising Across the Pond

Fundraising HayDay

Sure, we all speak English, but are we talking about the same thing? Fundraising is not an exclusively American thing, so we are talking to our friend across the pond. David Burgess, and his firm Apollo Fundraising, provides consultancy, training, and support to arts and cultural organizations. Turns out, we have more in common than we think - and more to learn from one another in getting the job done well.

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Charity Auction Compliance Requirements: The Essentials

OneCause

The post Charity Auction Compliance Requirements: The Essentials appeared first on OneCause.

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Which ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts House Would Run the Best Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

I realized that each Hogwarts House has admirable traits and that they could be combined to create some truly stellar teams. If we look at the descriptors of each house, we’ll see that the nonprofit arena needs Hufflepuffs as much as it needs Gryffindors. Let’s check it out the Nonprofit World Houses.

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How to Succeed in the First Year of Fundraising for Startup Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

Fundraising for startup nonprofits, especially during the first year, can feel like standing at the base of a mountain with no climbing gear. Where do you even start? How do you get your first foothold? “What was I thinking, starting a nonprofit?”. Yet, alongside the fear and uncertainty is a rush of excitement. “I’m doing it! Let’s get this thing launched and make a difference in the world!”.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Sponsorships

Qgiv

While individual donations make up a large part of every nonprofit’s funding, organizations often need additional sources of support through corporate sponsorship. However, obtaining a corporate partner can feel like a daunting task. You may not be sure where to begin or how to go about reaching out to large companies and businesses to ask for their support.

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How to Write Your Nonprofit Value Proposition to Increase Donations

NextAfter

Every fundraiser trying to raise more money for their nonprofit needs to know how to write your nonprofit value proposition. Whether you’re having a face-to-face conversation, sending an email, mailing out an appeal, or talking on the phone – your value proposition is the most critical tool you have to help your donors say “yes” to giving. You’ve certainly heard all sorts of “best practices” around how to write your nonprofit value proposition, and I’m not here to repeat any of those.

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How Customer Data Platforms Can Revolutionize Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

customer data platforms are changing how organizations do business worldwide rapidly. Nonprofits need to keep up with these changes and take action to stay competitive. Why? We’re nearing the end of cookie tracking.

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Case Study: How a Small Charity Keeps Growing Its Monthly Donor Base

NonProfit PRO

As you know I love hearing from nonprofits. That’s how I learn. And that’s how I believe we all learn together. And I’m always amazed, especially at how small nonprofits keep growing and doing more — even with few resources. I think the biggest asset they have is the conviction, the belief that they can do it.

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5 Reasons Nonprofit Organizations Should Apply Now for the Employee Retention Credit

NonProfit PRO

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was one of the government tax incentives passed to encourage eligible employers to continue paying employees and keep their businesses running during the economic fallout of the coronavirus.

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Free Resource: Grant Application Management Template

NonProfit PRO

Managing one grant application is a challenge. Managing multiple applications is a headache. Use the grant application management template to see what grant applications are in process, approved, or rejected as well as break down the to-dos for each grant from the initial application to reporting requirements. Never miss out on a funding opportunity again.

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Betty Ford Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary

NonProfit PRO

The Betty Ford Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary as an addiction treatment and mental health care leader with numerous events throughout the year, starting with a series of West Coast community forums on April 7 honoring the sobriety birthday of its co-founder, the late former First Lady Betty Ford.

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Financial Storytelling: Building Confidence Among All Stakeholders

NonProfit PRO

From financial statements and reporting to dashboards, KPIs and integrations, this webinar will explore the impact of financial storytelling for all stakeholders. Detailing what each stakeholder needs to support their involvement with your nonprofit, now and for years to come.

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How To Raise More Dollars From Your Golf Fundraiser

NonProfit PRO

Level up your golf tournament’s fundraising power! Download this free guide to find out how to maximize sponsorships that raise dollars and forge corporate partnerships, leverage the generosity of golfers to make additional donations, and provide extras that enhance the tournament’s fun and excitement.

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Donor Participation Project to Host First Conference 

NonProfit PRO

During the heart of the pandemic, Louis Diez founded the Donor Participation Project, an online meetup for fundraisers to learn from one another. The project will launch its first conference this month. .

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Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health Complete Merger

NonProfit PRO

Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health, two leading nonprofit healthcare organizations, have completed a merger, creating a model health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to more patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas.