Clairification
JUNE 12, 2023
The single most important lesson I ever learned. Begin with the why. Always. If you don’t, you’re likely to work very hard and not achieve much of value. Why? Because you didn’t begin your endeavor by asking yourself: “What’s the value in this work upon which I’m about to embark?” “Why am I doing this?” This may be the most powerful strategy in your entire toolbox.
Pamela Grow
JUNE 14, 2023
Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. When you deliver an experience that makes donors feel good about contributing to your cause, you could see a significant increase in retention rates.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Atlanta Courtesy of The Kendeda Fund Why grantees of Diana Blank's Kendeda Fund say she put on a "master class" during her 30 years of big giving. Plus: Why Kendeda bankrolled operating reserves for grantees, and the eco-friendly "living building" inspiring nonprofits.
Tony Martignetti
JUNE 11, 2023
Mary Chan: What Power Really Sounds Like: Using Your Voice To Lead Our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference continues, as Mary Chan encourages you to own your voice story to reclaim your powerful voice. She also shares strategies for speaking with confidence. Mary is CEO of Organized Sound Productions. Dana Emanuel & … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for June 12, 2023: What Power Really Sounds Like: Using Your Voice To Lead & Using Your Executive Skills →
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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
JUNE 15, 2023
June 13 th marked the 10 th anniversary of the Clairity Click-it Newsletter. That’s 260 issues (whoa!), all chock full of resources I hand select for you from across the web. And nothing I select will cost you a dime! I search assiduously, read every single article before sharing with you, and only select trusted resources for webinars, podcasts, white papers, reports and the like.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 15, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Shruti Moghe A former hardware designer for Intel, Sudnya Shroff has for two decades has been a donor and volunteer committed to women’s rights and refugee issues. Pivotal Ventures, Gates’s limited-liability company, has committed up to $20 million to match gifts made by members of three donor networks. Sudnya Shroff (pictured here) says the money doubled her philanthropy’s power.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 11, 2023
Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. It seems so easy to write a letter and send it out, but it’s a tricky process with lots of places you can get in trouble and squash your results if you don’t know what you’re doing. Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JUNE 16, 2023
As a grant writer (or grant professional, as members of our team prefer), your job is to write compelling grant applications to secure funding for your organization. It requires a unique set of skills, including researching funding opportunities, understanding the needs of your organization, crafting a convincing narrative, and navigating the application process.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 12, 2023
Direct mail is effective, but your efforts could fall flat with one misstep. Here are four potential direct mail pitfalls to avoid in your next direct mail campaign.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 15, 2023
By Shamil Idriss and Rachel Kleinfeld André da Loba for The Chronicle Both sides in the heated discussion over philanthropic bridge-building make worthwhile arguments but miss a critical point: Collaborative dialogue and action turn adversaries into allies and have historically yielded meaningful progress toward social justice.
Candid
JUNE 12, 2023
In mid-May 2023, shouts of joy could be heard in the Candid offices. Passersby might have assumed a favorite sports team just won a game. Or maybe there was a landing on Mars. But no, we were just celebrating the release of new 990s. For those unfamiliar with the world of 990s : U.S. tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 12, 2023
**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? Every day is a new challenge, a new grant to write, a new initiative to launch. In this chaos, rest often feels like an absurd concept. But here’s the deal – it shouldn’t be. Tricia Hersey’s “Rest is Resistance”: Understanding Rest as a Birthright I’ve been reading (and re-reading like it’s the Bible) Rest is Resi
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 15, 2023
When using QR codes, it’s important for nonprofit marketers to consider how they will help elevate the donor experience. Here are four ways to optimize QR codes in direct mail.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2023
By Saida Agostini-Bostic and Elizabeth Barajas-Román Several women’s funds across the country are showing what an effective response to attacks on trans rights looks like — and why the historic underfunding of the LGBTQ+ community is no longer tenable.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 11, 2023
We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. You may have given money to some of these groups after receiving a request in the mail. Lots of people do. Direct mail DOES work after all.
Greater Giving
JUNE 12, 2023
How Project Access Northwest’s used Video Storytelling to Create Impactful Communication with Supporters In the world of nonprofits, effective communication with supporters is crucial for success. Organizations need to express gratitude, share accomplishments, and generate excitement for upcoming initiatives. Project Access Northwest, a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing access to specialty health care for low-income and uninsured patients, found a powerful solution to engage their
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 12, 2023
As leaders, we know being patient and understanding with team members helps improve morale and overall team effectiveness. But it's equally essential for leaders to give themselves the same kindness and understanding.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 16, 2023
By Renee Lewis Glover and Ron Terwilliger AFP via Getty Images Demonstrators during the “March on Washington for jobs and freedom” in 1963 Economic and racial justice won’t happen if Black people can’t buy homes and build wealth at the same level as white Americans. The philanthropic world should be a leader in this fight.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 11, 2023
It’s Fall and that means it’s time to find the perfect fundraising letter template. If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. If it’s already in process or in the mail, excellent work! If you haven’t even started thinking about it yet, don’t panic. You still have time, but you need to get on it now. And good news! I have a fundraising letter template that works.
Candid
JUNE 14, 2023
Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Here they are in this crowdsourced list of grant writing red flags. Did we miss a red flag?
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 14, 2023
A service club or organization is a voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works. Here are 12 ways service clubs can recruit and retain members.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 12, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Plus, Omaha investor Wally Weitz gives $25 million to University of Nebraska Foundation, former Pawsox owner Madeleine Mondor gives Providence College $10 million for nursing, and two other nonprofits landed big gifts.
Tech Soup
JUNE 12, 2023
LinkedIn is a professional network that people use every day to build relationships and connect to opportunity. It has an active user base of over 930 million members, but many nonprofits do not use it to its fullest potential. In this post, we’ll share some ways that nonprofit organizations can use LinkedIn to support fundraising efforts, network, and build a brand.
CauseVox
JUNE 12, 2023
It’s time for another Donation Page Throwdown and Live Critique. Bring your best donation forms, pages, and landing pages to be assessed in a live critique where our experts will provide personalized recommendations for improvement. We’ll revolutionize your digital fundraising approach. Discover how to transform your donation page into a powerful tool that captures your donors’ attention and maximizes donations effortlessly.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 16, 2023
Your nonprofit’s volunteers are highly valuable. They not only help your organization accomplish more, but they also tend to donate more. That’s why your approach to volunteer management is so important.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 16, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer Her 20-year tenure as CEO evolved into an era of prosperity and expansion, markedly different from the tumultuous, cash-strapped decades that preceded it.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 13, 2023
What are the most profitable fundraisers? And how do you turn your ideas into a reality? Here's 24 ideas that'll get donations rolling in!
CauseVox
JUNE 12, 2023
Work smarter not harder implementing your email and digital advertising campaigns. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn everything you need to know to get started with AI and take your digital marketing to the next level. Unveil the untapped potential of AI integration in marketing and unlock unprecedented growth for your nonprofit.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 14, 2023
Nonprofits often feel under-resourced and spend their days rushing from one activity to the next, frequently operating in firefighter mode. While we can’t give you more time in a day, we can provide some guidelines to help ensure your organization is staying relevant for the people and communities you serve.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 14, 2023
By M.J. Prest Grants from Additional Ventures and other grant makers will create the Carbon to Sea Initiative to use ocean alkalinity enhancement to capture and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Plus, the Anschutz Foundation gave $50 million to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to improve patient care, and the Open Road Fund will make $50 million in grants to the Black descendants of enslaved Americans.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 15, 2023
The post Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget! appeared first on WildApricot.
CauseVox
JUNE 16, 2023
Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. In this article, we’re here to help you navigate the world of sorority and fraternity fundraising with CauseVox.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 14, 2023
A new OneCause research study found that social donor loyalty continues to trend upward as nonprofits regain momentum and re-establish fundraising equilibrium.
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