Hands-On Fundraising
MARCH 5, 2024
You know taking care of your donors is one of the most important things you can do I’ve recently written about thank you letters and donor retention. Yes, they’re very much connected. But it’s now that time of year… tax season. And your donors are likely going through the drudgery of pulling together their records, […] The post Can we talk about donor care?
Ann Green's Nonprofit
MARCH 7, 2024
Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend all this time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume and don’t seem to be concerned that they’re churning through different donors year after year. Just like the flowers and plants in your garden, you need to give them care and attention.
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RBW Strategy
MARCH 7, 2024
The 4 Critical Steps to an Effective Grant Research Strategy “It doesn’t hurt to just apply.
Pamela Grow
MARCH 6, 2024
Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Or an invitation to your organization’s latest event. Or maybe you’ve finally decided to work on your email welcome series. Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related).
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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
MARCH 7, 2024
This week I feel like letting you just dive right in to all the great content I’ve collected over the past two weeks. There are lots of eye-opening articles plus plenty of webinars and podcasts for you to enjoy. [Okay, I do have a bit of Seth Godin wisdom to share, but this time it’s to be found below under “Articles/Events.” So, scroll down.] As always, a big thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the hours of time hunting, gathering and choosing the resou
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 5, 2024
By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon Valerie Chiang for The Chronicle Racial justice, the environment, and scientific research are getting an influx of money from wealthy people seeking tangible change.
Pamela Grow
MARCH 7, 2024
Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit’s digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating engaging campaigns to standing out in donors’ inboxes. But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Your real test lies in converting these opens into donations.
Clairification
MARCH 4, 2024
Some years ago I happened on an article in the New York Times where the author, David Pogue, asked readers for their very best ‘life advice.’ There was so much great stuff in there! If you happen to have a NYT subscription, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading the full article. For those who don’t (and really for everyone), I decided to share some of my favorite pieces of wisdom with you.
Millionaire Grant Lady
MARCH 5, 2024
This is the third of a six-part series on 2024 prediction for foundation giving. If you missed part 1 or 2 , you can still check it out here. In this series, Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates are sharing our insights into foundation giving. These predictions are based on the most up-to-date information available as well as our in-the-trenches work with our nonprofits.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 6, 2024
Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seek to help. By Eboo Patel Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seeks to help.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MARCH 7, 2024
Through collective action, diverse expertise, and community involvement, substantial environmental advancements are within our reach.
Veritus Group
MARCH 4, 2024
When you allow yourself to do one small thing for you from a place of love, it can shift your whole perspective. The post Do One Small Thing With Love appeared first on Veritus Group.
Candid
MARCH 6, 2024
Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. This strategic pivot meant that we had to make the difficult choice to stop actively seeking programmatic support that had, until that point, made up a chunk of our contributed revenue.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 8, 2024
In the run-up to the Oscars, grant makers should consider how supporting film and TV stories can counter fossil fuel industry narratives — and amplify other causes. By Anna Jane Joyner Netflix, Photofest Good Energy’s Climate Reality Check determines whether TV shows and movies depict the climate crisis. “Nyad,” above, was one of three films that met its criteria this year.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MARCH 5, 2024
The post Responsible AI: How Philanthropy Can (and Should) Support the Movement appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Veritus Group
MARCH 6, 2024
Is a fear of asking or offending your donors holding you back? Most often, there's some wrong thinking that's behind this fear. The post Dealing With the Fear of Asking appeared first on Veritus Group.
Blackbaud
MARCH 6, 2024
This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. It provides the ultimate tool to bring all your school software into one system and allows everything to talk to each other.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 4, 2024
By Lisa Schohl A grant maker, a nonprofit leader, and a consultant say asking for unrestricted dollars doesn't have to be hard. Here's their top advice.
GrantNews
MARCH 8, 2024
Affordable housing grants are currently available on the GrantWatch database. If you’ve been looking to rent or purchase a home this year, you may have faced some sticker shock. In addition to the skyrocketing price of…well…everything, rental and housing costs have gone through the roof in some areas of the country. As a result, affordable housing is a serious issue facing many Americans.
Candid
MARCH 7, 2024
The shift to remote work is one of the most significant workplace trends we’ve seen in recent years. Already on the rise before 2020, it became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four years later, many organizations ( including Candid ) continue to offer work-location flexibility. It has also increasingly become a highly desired perk. One study found that U.S. employees are willing to give up 8% in annual pay for a remote job.
Strategic Grants
MARCH 6, 2024
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to recognise the ongoing need for support and empowerment of women across various sectors. In honour of this significant day, we’re sharing some upcoming grant funding opportunities supporting women and girls. These opportunities aim to foster gender equality, promote women’s leadership, and address the unique challenges faced by women in diverse communities.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 5, 2024
By Rasheeda Childress iStock Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues.
GrantNews
MARCH 6, 2024
Why are random acts of kindness so important? Do they really make a difference? According to a recent Gallup poll, 17% of adults surveyed felt lonely often on any given day. Now, that’s a small decline from recent years, for obvious reasons. However, that’s still a lot of adults out there who are suffering bouts of loneliness. It’s 44 million people, to be exact, according to the Gallup News.
Blackbaud
MARCH 4, 2024
Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. This highlights the importance of making the most of higher education advancement technology with effective collaboration across advancement leaders, CIOs, CTOs and CITOs.
Professional Grant Writers
MARCH 5, 2024
Organizations looking to hire a grant writer all ask the same question: What is a good cost estimate to write a grant? Applicants. The post Cost estimates to write a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 8, 2024
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service rebranded as Global Refuge to put the spotlight on its mission — and boost fundraising. By Ben Gose Julian Spath for Global Refuge Global Refuge staff celebrate the organization’s new name, which the group hopes will help it win more support from private foundations and corporations. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service rebranded as Global Refuge to put the spotlight on its mission — and boost fundraising.
GrantNews
MARCH 5, 2024
Collective action by international volunteers is a powerful element of our global society. When we all work together we can improve our environment, social justice, and other challenges our world faces as a whole. For that reason, Grants are imperative for many international programs. Presently, grants are one of the best ways to build resources for your cause.
Blackbaud
MARCH 8, 2024
The 16th annual Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report is here! We look forward to this report every year. It’s a reliable touchstone to identify giving trends as well as shifts in sustainer and email engagement in the nonprofit digital space. It’s also a valuable tool to help nonprofits evaluate their results by giving them a comparison point for their performance against organizations of similar sizes and issue areas.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 5, 2024
Giving Gap has published the "State of Black Nonprofits Report: Shining a Light on What Donors and Funders Need to Know.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 5, 2024
Eliot Blondet, Abaca, Sipa, AP Bill Gates Only a sliver of the wealthiest Americans gave enough to make our Philanthropy 50 list.
GrantNews
MARCH 4, 2024
From the princely Paisley Park to the serene shores of Lake Superior, can’t you hear Minnesota calling to you? The great state of Minnesota has a wide variety of fun and exciting things to do and places to see. As part of our ongoing series of articles highlighting our beautiful states, GrantWatch wants to beam our spotlight on Minnesota with listings for grants that communities to use to grow and prosper.
Blackbaud
MARCH 7, 2024
The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. It offers a comprehensive overview of revenue and expenses over a specific timeframe. This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. It’s your opportunity to demonstrate financial sustainability and transparency to donors and stakeholders.
Fundraising HayDay
MARCH 7, 2024
So many people are focused on getting the grant. But then it’s awarded. Now what? Grant management is a key component to keeping your grant awards AND getting future grant awards. Join our conversation with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan of MyFedTrainer.com about all things grant management. We’re talking tips for good management, Uniform Guidance, advice for organizations who are new to federal grant funding, and more.
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