Wild Apricot
APRIL 29, 2022
Operating a nonprofit is expensive, and most can’t rely on donations alone to cover their costs, especially when they’re first starting up. That’s where grants come in — funds you can get from the government (or a foundation).
Not Your Father's Charity
APRIL 27, 2022
Nonprofits come in all shapes and sizes—from small nonprofits with a few people on the board to large international organizations. In short, every nonprofit is different in its own way. These differences mean many different types of nonprofit boards exist. Still, the position of board chair is one of the most essential for any organization. A nonprofit board represents the bridge between a community and a nonprofit.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2022
We all know the power of focus, the magical results when we can remain single-minded in our effort. Sometimes you’ll hear someone brag about how great they are at multitasking. For most of us, that is a fallacy. Research shows that’s not how we’re wired.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 25, 2022
If you’re trying to raise money but all you’re hearing is crickets, you may need to work on your message for fundraising. When it comes to convincing people to give, your message is everything. It’s how you explain to a potential donor who your organization helps, what problem you are working to solve, and how your organization is changing lives. And you have to explain it all in a way that inspires people to give you money.
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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.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 25, 2022
Are you new to planning events and want a little help? Or are you looking for an easy process for your team to follow while planning an event? Whether you’re running an in-person, hybrid or virtual event , you’re in the right place. This.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 29, 2022
Today it’s not enough to simply have a great product or mission, great organizations must be intentional in creating a positive customer experience. Customer experience is how customers perceive their interactions with your organization, which greatly influences their loyalty and likelihood to recommend or evangelize the organization. .
Qgiv
APRIL 26, 2022
As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? Curious how economic and cultural changes affect the giving landscape? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 29, 2022
Every nonprofit knows the importance of staying on top of fundraising efforts. The money donors bring in helps to fund new projects, and turns your team’s big ideas into reality. But running an organization also comes with covering the less flashy.
CauseVox
APRIL 26, 2022
Aishwariya Chandrasekar, Development Manager at VisArts, joined CauseVox’s CEO, Rob Wu for a great interview covering all things from VisArts almost $100,000 annual campaign to embedded donations form perks. While she is not a CFRE (yet), Aishwariya brings a diverse background in business psychology and anthropology with corporate experience and social anthropology.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
For years, I really didn’t like it when someone would follow up and ask me, “Hey, did you do that thing you said you were gonna do?” But, while I didn’t like it, I began to appreciate it because having people in my life to hold me accountable has made me successful at my work.
Selfish Giving
APRIL 27, 2022
Elon Musk's buyout of Twitter will be bad news for the platform and the world. This is too bad because you all know how much I like, use, and recommend Twitter. Like you, I would also like to see a better world. With the election in 2016 with the pandemic in 2020 I said the same thing: "It won't be so bad." No more pollyanna for me. I'm preparing for the worse, and you should too.
OneCause
APRIL 29, 2022
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CauseVox
APRIL 25, 2022
It’s spring! The daffodils are blooming, the Kentucky bluegrass is coming in, and the winter jackets are headed toward the back of the closet. You’re finally done with your year-end giving analysis and follow up. It’s possible you’re even gearing up to close out your fiscal year before June 30th rolls around. Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2022
For as long as I can remember, people have been concerned with the high rate of employee turnover in the nonprofit industry. This is especially troublesome when it comes to our development staff as we tend to send them out to create relationships with key donors on behalf of our organizations.
NextAfter
APRIL 29, 2022
How effectively does your nonprofit express its value to prospective donors? This question can often get lost in the shuffle as you focus on growing your prospect pool, increasing your communications, and marketing your brand. But each of those focuses can gain your organization more donors by communicating a strong value proposition. In fact, every ad, email, and landing page you produce presents this vital opportunity.
Double the Donation
APRIL 29, 2022
Donations of stocks, mutual funds, and other securities are increasing in popularity as a way for individuals to support their favorite causes. After all, these gifts offer exclusive financial benefits both to the donor contributing the gift and the nonprofit receiving it. But what about nonprofit stock donations and matching gifts? Are gifts of securities […].
Think and Ink Grants
APRIL 28, 2022
We often think we are here to teach and guide children. Although this is true, there are times when children can teach us a thing or two. Here are five things children can teach us about writing grants: 1. A + B = C Your writing should follow a stream of logic taking the potential funder down a journey and end with building a strong case of why they should support your organization.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
While the concept of fundraising via e-appeals and mail may sound so last century, I assure you it is an important foundational piece for a fundraising program of the 2020s.
Ignited Fundraising
APRIL 27, 2022
So, you want to raise more money this year, right? What if it was as simple as telling better stories to your stakeholders? It can be that simple. Success in life comes down to one thing: communication. What we say. Where we say it. How and when we say it. For me, helping fundraising professionals understand how to tell better stories to raise more money is my passion, calling, and life work.
Greater Giving
APRIL 27, 2022
There was no playbook for planning a fundraising event during a pandemic. Now two years in, nonprofits need to be prepared for anything. Once upon a time, much of the nonprofit industry leaned on annual in-person benefit events to meet budget requirements. Then the pandemic revealed some critical gaps in our standard fundraising strategies. Luckily, nonprofits took what they’d learned in 2020 and pursued new revenue streams like text-to-donate , holiday telethons, and micro-philanthropy campaign
Qgiv
APRIL 27, 2022
Adding a raffle to your fundraising events is a great way to raise a little extra money for your organization and get your supporters excited about attending your events. With an easy set-up and even just a few simple prizes, you can quickly put together a raffle that will entice all your donors. What is a raffle? A raffle is a simple game of chance where your donors will purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a drawing to win prizes.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 29, 2022
As I was beginning to build my library on fundraising, I knew I had to obtain the book, “Henry Rosso’s Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising.” Can you imagine my joy and excitement when it was announced that Wiley Publishing had published the fifth edition of “Achieving Excellence in Fundraising”?
Fundraising HayDay
APRIL 28, 2022
You know the drill. A funder asks a series of questions, then gives you anywhere from 100 to 1,000 CHARACTERS to answer each question. When you have a million things to share, but a very limited space to do so, how do you fit it all in? Today we're talking writing tight. You know the drill. A funder asks a series of questions, then gives you anywhere from 100 to 1,000 CHARACTERS to answer each question.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
Your nonprofit likely has a social media presence. You post to raise awareness for your mission and to gain more donors and volunteers. What goals do you have for your social media? Do you feel like you have an optimal plan and strategy to get the most out of your likely limited time investment? Download our guide to help you answer those questions!
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 29, 2022
Lasagna Love released findings from a survey it conducted that proves the effect of kindness. The organization, which aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery, polled its delivery recipients to determine if kind gestures inspire pay-it-forward acts.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2022
Titled 'Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons for Effective Programs from Houston and the Field,' the report identifies core questions facing any next gen donor learning effort and offers practical guidance for tackling each question.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
Four remarkable leaders, whose life experiences give them inspiration and strength, share their personal stories and reflect on their leadership journeys in conversations with Fred Ali, the retired President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, and a former nonprofit leader.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 27, 2022
The blockchain-based nonprofit Endaoment recently announced the launch of the Basic Needs Fund, a collaborative effort that aims to bring housing, water, and food to critically underserved and marginalized communities around the world.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 28, 2022
Spring is always an exciting time as sustainer statistics are rolling in. The most recent Blackbaud Target Analytics donorCentrics Sustainer Summit was held earlier this year. The study is based upon 36 big organizations that provided data for their July through June fiscal years from 2017 through 2021.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 27, 2022
In honor of its 40th anniversary, MIP is giving $1 million in technology grants to deserving nonprofits on a first-come, first-serve basis. MIP is thrilled to expand support to nonprofits and their purpose-driven work. Grants will be awarded through June 30.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 27, 2022
In today’s college environment, it does not take long for stakeholders to discuss the current state of enrollment and fundraising targets. Sadly, some schools are facing enrollment decline as a result of a lack of first-time students and issues surrounding student retention and success. .
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
This session will walk through the insights that data can reveal about donors and how that can unlock new strategies to engage with your best supporters and build your community. The experts at DonorPerfect will use real examples to illustrate how data leads to insights, which leads into strategy and action.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 27, 2022
Your organization has a story worth sharing! Dive into the power of storytelling through our free virtual conference on June 7 & 8, 2022, where you’ll learn from fellow fundraisers, expert consultants, and trainers as they give away their secrets for telling your community about your impact.
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