Hands-On Fundraising
MARCH 8, 2022
If you’ve been wondering why I’m making such a fuss about stories, read on. Here’s the thing. Insiders (that would be you, nonprofit hero) understand all the details. We eat, sleep, and drink our organizations’ missions – the “why” of our work. But almost none of your donors or might-be donors do. They have their […]. The post Why your good story leads to a better world appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 9, 2022
So, you’ve created a strategy for your peer-to-peer email communications. You’ve segmented your audience, built compelling content and prepared to design emails that will grab your readers’ attention. Now there’s one thing left to do: Start executing on your plan (and find ways to improve it).
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Joe Garecht Fundraising
MARCH 7, 2022
It’s not enough to know that your fundraising strategies are successful. You also need to know what’s causing your success, how results have evolved over time, and what aspects can be improved even more. These insights can only be gained by calculating fundraising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This article will unpack 10 essential KPIs for measuring fundraising success.
Candid
MARCH 11, 2022
Since February 24, more than two million people have fled Ukraine. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) head Filippo Grandi described this humanitarian disaster as “the fastest-moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of the Second World War”. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitaria
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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.
Qgiv
MARCH 8, 2022
Happy International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global holiday to commemorate the achievements of women, and today we’re here to celebrate the amazing achievements of women in tech. Here at Qgiv we have dozens of incredible women to celebrate and recognize—their achievements and hard work have helped advance us as a tech company in the nonprofit sector.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Joe Garecht Fundraising
MARCH 6, 2022
Most non-profit fundraisers are both passive and reactive in their fundraising. This means that they wait for things to happen and spend most of their time following up on opportunities rather than creating new ones. That’s why so many fundraisers mention the need for new donors at a board meeting, then wait for referrals that never come. They prefer to e-mail donors and wait for a response, rather than picking up the phone and making things happen.
Candid
MARCH 9, 2022
Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. We spoke with Zach Huber, Toledo-Lucas’s specialist librarian, to showcase what their library has been able to achieve by being a part of the Funding Information Network.
Qgiv
MARCH 11, 2022
Emily Friedrichs is the Communications and Content Marketing Manager at Elevation, a nonprofit digital services agency. She has been both volunteer and activist for organizations working on human rights, poverty elimination, non-violence, and cultural exchange. Emily has taught in underprivileged communities in New York and Buenos Aires. Her passions are community-building and behavioral psychology, and so she is excited to be working at their crossroads in nonprofit technology. ulting at a fund
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 7, 2022
A CEO listed 60 to 100 people she knew who either had given some financial support already or could give if asked. The very funds this good CEO needs are right in front of her. But she cannot, no matter how hard she tries, reach out and access them because she actually thinks that it will offend the donor.
CauseVox
MARCH 11, 2022
Fundraising can be challenging and for small nonprofits this can be even more daunting. With less staff capacity, name-brand recognition, and resources compared to larger orgs, it may seem like smaller nonprofits have extra hoops to jump through. What’s Considered Small? According to IRS guidelines, 501(c)3 organizations are classified by the size of their total assets, with cutoffs at the $100K, $500K, $1M, $10M, and $50M mark.
Tech Soup
MARCH 7, 2022
If you're feeling stuck with your social media strategy, identifying the key performance indicators (KPIs) for your organization is a great starting point. In this post, we'll give you an overview of which social media KPIs tend to be most useful for nonprofits and how to track them. We'll also highlight some great tools that provide extra insight, automation, and other great features.
Blue Avocado
MARCH 8, 2022
Dear Rita, I am the HR manager for a nonprofit agency that has 21 employees. One of our employees has been a great performer in the four years they’ve been with us. Their job involves primarily clerical duties. Recently, we’ve noticed this employee has been having problems keeping up with the workflow generating and delivering […]. The post Ask Rita: When Do I Initiate the ADA Interactive Process with a (Possibly) Disabled Employee?
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 7, 2022
You know that digital media literacy and cybersecurity are vital. Nevertheless, hackers now use a new strategy specific to security, and it should give you pause. If you haven't made data protection your No. 1 priority, you’re placing your nonprofit at significant risk to be hacked.
CauseVox
MARCH 10, 2022
If you had one shot at spring fundraising this year, what should you put your time in? Short-answer: Peer to peer fundraising. Easy answer: Peer to peer fundraising. Most efficient answer: Peer to peer fundraising. It has shown time and time again, peer to peer fundraising is the #1 approach that consistently outperforms all other ways of fundraising.
Tech Soup
MARCH 10, 2022
Intuit has been a TechSoup partner for over 20 years, generously donating a variety of QuickBooks products to more than 140,000 organizations to handle their accounting needs. Throughout this time, there have been many changes to technology. When the program first launched, we sent you physical discs to access the software. That changed to an online download that allowed you to access the software on your computer.
The Fundraising Coach
MARCH 8, 2022
Last week, I heard board members make a classic blunder. They were worried that they couldn’t fundraise any more. Why? Because they weren’t in a crisis. They had good reserves and the finances were very well managed. So they couldn’t see why anyone would donate to the cause. Do you know what they started talking about? Adding a new offering or program!
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 10, 2022
When I heard about a wonderful new study from Neon One, called “Donors: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving,” I was so excited. It pulls together a bunch of other studies into one easy-to-read document, with lots of graphs, charts and insights from fundraisers and thought leaders in the industry.
Get Fully Funded
MARCH 6, 2022
Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. It can be a paralyzing thought, taking on the responsibility of paid employees. Initially, there is the stress of expanding your budget to pay them. But then there’s more. You have to: Find people with the right skills and a commitment to your organization’s mission.
NextAfter
MARCH 11, 2022
Whether you’re using an agency to send your direct mail fundraising appeals, or you’re sending them on your own – there are 5 essential roles that you need to have covered. If any of these direct mail fundraising roles aren’t covered, you run the risk of your campaign getting derailed. Karen and I at Mile19 Marketing have many years of experience working at direct mail fundraising agencies and managing projects for lots of nonprofits.
Grants4Good
MARCH 10, 2022
March 11th is International Grant Professionals Day! Yes, it’s real, and I want to tell you why we celebrate… My friend and fellow grant pro, Amanda Day, says it best. Here is her article, originally published in the Grant Professionals Association March 8, 2022 newsletter: “Too often, grant professionals find themselves shoved in a cubicle, […].
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 7, 2022
If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, figuring out how to keep your organization financially stable is perhaps your biggest pain point, but having and effectively executing a strategic plan can help you raise significantly more money and ease that pain. .
California Grants Portal
MARCH 9, 2022
With many Californians continuing to dig out from the pandemic-induced economic shutdown/slowdown, the No. 1 request from visitors to the California Grants Portal has been for guidance on securing funds for a variety of projects that uplift California communities. Tips on Using the Grants Portal to Find Specific Grants On the Find Grants page of the Grants Portal, you can use keywords such as “Housing” to search for grants related to that topic, or you can use the eligible applicant type filter
Selfish Giving
MARCH 9, 2022
I always assume that people aren't listening to me - it protects my fragile ego.?? But I know of at least one person who is: Katie Price , Senior Director of Philanthropy at Second Helpings in Indiana. Last month - on Valentine's Day no less ?? - Katie wrote to me: "After reading your email for several years, we were finally able to put together our own corporate e-newsletter.
Qgiv
MARCH 9, 2022
People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” Obviously, this is a tricky question, and there probably isn’t one best solution. However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 10, 2022
As I reflect on the successes of our campaign — my first as Healing Transitions’ executive director and the organization’s third in its history — I’d like to share several lessons I learned that may help you as you consider leading your organization into a major fundraising campaign.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 11, 2022
With spring right around the corner, it's a great time to dust off your fundraising superpower. You have one. Stop thinking you don't. There's no kryptonite here.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 10, 2022
Nonprofits lose 99% of their website visitors, which means that only 1% of them become donors. So, how can you win over more than just 1%? Your success will stand or fall by the donation experience delivered to your visitors. You can make it effortless for them to donate by adding Donslplus’ friendly and engaging website widget in less than 15 minutes.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 11, 2022
To keep his legacy alive, and celebrate his lifelong commitment to service, the family of US Congressman John Lewis has announced the founding of the John Robert Lewis Legacy Institute (JRLLI). A longtime champion of voting rights, the late Congressman would have turned 82 years old on Feb. 21, 2022.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 9, 2022
After passing the House Feb. 8 in a bipartisan vote, 342-92, the Postal Service Reform Act passed the Senate yesterday with another bipartisan vote of 79-19. It now will move to President Joe Biden’s desk where it is expected to be signed. Here’s an overview of what’s in the final bill — and what’s not.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 7, 2022
The two powerhouse organizations join forces to recruit men, especially men of color, and reach more youth in need of a caring adult mentor.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 8, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for nonprofits, especially organizations that work directly with vulnerable populations, like Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, the oldest and largest homeless shelter in Philadelphia. While testing and vaccinations have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, the risk for organizations like ours is still high.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 9, 2022
Boardable announced three vice presidents to help the company accelerate growth. The recently appointed executives include Natalie Cunningham, vice president of marketing, Celine North, vice president of sales, and an expansion for the role of Krista Martin, vice president of product and growth.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 9, 2022
Pond, a social impact platform, has raised $1.5 Million in pre-seed capital, which will be used to scale the only marketplace that pays nonprofits to discover the best tools and services. .
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