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Unlocking Success: A Guide to Obtaining Corporate Sponsorship for Your Fundraising Campaign

RBW Strategy

Unlocking Success: A Guide to Obtaining Corporate Sponsorship for Your Fundraising Campaign In the world of fundraising, securing corporate sponsorships can be a game-changer.

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Nonprofit Radio for September 25, 2023: Possible Implications Of The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision

Tony Martignetti

Gene Takagi: Possible Implications Of The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision The Supreme Court’s decision this summer struck down college admissions affirmative action programs. Yet it may have repercussions for nonprofits around employment, contracts, grants, and other areas. Gene Takagi gives us his analysis. He’s our legal contributor and managing attorney at NEO, the Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 25, 2023: Possible Implications Of The Supreme Court

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Top Strategies to Leverage Your Nonprofit’s Secret Advantage -1

Clairification

If you’re a small to medium-sized organization or movement, especially if you’re local, you’ve got an unfair advantage over your larger compatriots in the social benefit sector. Perhaps you’ve never looked at it this way. Perhaps you fret about not being able to compete with the behemoths. Perhaps you’ve been waiting to hire a major gifts officer who’ll have time to get out in the field and do nothing but meet with prospective donors face-to-face.

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Lights, Camera, Action! 5 Tips to Engage Donors with Video

Ann Green's Nonprofit

The right video has the power to spark an emotional connection between your nonprofit and its donors. Learn how to engage donors through video in this guide. By Doug Scott Imagine a donor is searching online for charitable causes to support. With a desire to make a difference, they scroll through various nonprofit websites, reading about their missions and impact.

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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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Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracism Center Is Struggling. Donors Share Some of the Blame.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

If grant makers want to strengthen the racial-justice movement, they need to admit when things go wrong and ensure that better planning and accountability are in place the next time. By Eboo Patel Steven Senne, AP Under Ibram X. Kendi, the Center for Antiracist Research raised a whopping $55 million, much of it right after the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.

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12 free nonprofit books to help you achieve year-end fundraising success

Candid

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. Autumn brings more than a colorful display of leaves changing, though. It also signals the arrival of a season of significant generosity—with nearly 37% of giving occurring in the final three months of the year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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[Webinar] Utilizing the Google Grant for GivingTuesday & Year-End Campaigns

CauseVox

We all know how important the GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising campaigns can be for nonprofits. Using the Google Ad Grant is an effective way to get the word out about your organization and promote your fundraising campaigns. Because you have $10,000 to spend each month on Google ads, you don’t need to worry about how expensive those keywords get – it is almost as if you have an unlimited budget!

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The 'Overhead Myth' Debunked, Again: A Q&A With Dan Pallotta

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

10 years after his TED Talk, Dan Pallotta is back with "An Inconvenient Truth" for charities. By Sara Herschander Courtesy of Abramorama Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk has been viewed millions of times. His 2013 TED Talk made him a polarizing figure, sparking changes, debates, and criticism. Now his new film Uncharitable is making the case again.

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6 Tactics to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Online Fundraising Results

NonProfit PRO

Donors are giving less overall, so what can you do to optimize your nonprofit’s online giving strategies? Experts shared their thoughts on donor fees, year-end giving, social media, donation buttons and more.

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New courses address barriers to demographic data collection 

Candid

Now with over 100 partners , and nearly 60,000 organizations sharing data, the Demographics via Candid campaign is going strong. Its compelling aim promises to empower nonprofits to share vital information about their organizations, one time, on their Candid profile, where it can be accessed and re-used by all to reduce the inefficiency and reporting burdens faced when applying for funding.

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[Webinar] Design for Engagement: Explore CauseVox’s New Site Editor

CauseVox

Your fundraising site’s design is more than just aesthetics—it’s the gateway to effective fundraising. A strategically branded and story-focused fundraising site can transform a simple visitor into a lifelong passionate donor. In fact, 76% of donors are more likely to donate on a page or site that reflects a compelling brand identity. Join us for an exciting webinar to explore how to craft custom, stunning fundraising pages and websites that compel your supporters to take action!

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Few People of Color Lead in Art Museums. Can Philanthropy Change That?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums. By Kay Dervishi Saint Louis Art Museum Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums.

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Nonprofit Job Vacancies Persist for Third Straight Year

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector has not been immune to the challenges presented by the job market over the past three years. In light of this, the National Council of Nonprofits has released striking findings from its second Nonprofit Workforce Survey in a new report.

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Why your grant writing efforts are failing

Professional Grant Writers

Even well-organized, well-established nonprofits may find their grant writing efforts are failing. There are several reasons this may be happening, and you might. The post Why your grant writing efforts are failing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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What Does a Grant Writer Do? A Day in the Life of a Grant Writer | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

In this post, we dig into the typical day of a grant writer, why you should consider writing grants, and most importantly, how to become a grant writer.

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7 Questions Nonprofits Have About A.I., Answered

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Will A.I. take my job? If I don't use it, will I fall behind? Experts explain how A.I. is changing nonprofits. By Sara Herschander Getty Images A.I. is quickly changing the way we live and work — and nonprofits are no exception. Here's what you need to know to get started.

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How Nonprofits Can Capitalize on Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Sustainability

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are continuously challenged with limited resources and highly competitive funding opportunities for program sustainability and growth. However, they often overlook the great value of community support and strategic partnerships, in alignment with a nonprofit’s mission, to leverage additional funding.

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[Webinar] From Words to Action: Harnessing Community Stories for Social Change

CauseVox

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Join us and learn the four key elements of community storytelling: Inclusion, Attention, Reputation & Validation, and Action.

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A Practical Process Guide to Getting and Keeping Your Volunteers

Blue Avocado

This comprehensive guide provides some best practices to effectively manage your volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation, that will help you keep them engaged and your organization thriving. The post A Practical Process Guide to Getting and Keeping Your Volunteers appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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A Government Shutdown Is Looming: What Nonprofits Need to Know

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Organizations across the country are creating contingency plans. By Sara Herschander Douglas Rissing, Getty Images In what's become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.

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How to Support Nonprofit Employees’ Mental Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

While the mission can be the best part of the job, it can also be emotionally taxing and stressful to be so invested in a particular cause. Here are some tips for supporting employee recognition, support, and wellness within your nonprofit team.

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3 Tips to Protect Your Donors' Data

Tech Soup

Each time someone signs up for an email newsletter, donates to your organization, or registers for an event, they are entrusting you with their personal data. Outside of the regulations you legally need to follow when handling data, there are many ways that you can further protect your donors' personal information and build trust. Some, in fact, might be required by law in your jurisdiction.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Texas: Key Steps, Essential Forms & FAQ

Wild Apricot

Interested in starting your own nonprofit in Texas? We have the step-by-step instructions plus the answers to frequently asked questions!

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Why Democracy Donors Should Fund Drag Performers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Beatrice Thomas and Lane Harwell As anti-drag protests put the art form in crisis, philanthropy needs to end its silence on this issue.

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Ditch the Donor Pyramid for the Loyalty Loop

NonProfit PRO

The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails.

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14 Ways to Fill Your Fundraising Calendar

Booster

Planning out your school fundraisers for the entire year is an excellent way to ensure you have the time and resources to realistically reach your fundraising goals. But it can sometimes feel like a daunting task to start building a fundraising calendar.

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5 Ways Fund Accounting Simplifies Food Bank Reporting

Blackbaud

When people in your community are hungry, you look for any opportunity to be more efficient so that you can spend more time getting food to those who need it. But without the right systems in place, administrative tasks like pulling grant reporting can be time-intensive and error-prone. Your food bank needs accounting software that can help you manage a variety of funding sources while also helping you make strategic, data-driven decisions based on inventory and forecasted community demand.

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Nonprofits and the Trust Problem: New Signs of Worry for the Field

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study. By Alex Daniels Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study.

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Private and Family Foundation Giving Increased Amid Economic Uncertainty

NonProfit PRO

Foundation Source released the "2023 Report on Private Philanthropy: Giving and Investment Trends Within Private Foundations." It found that in the face of economic instability, foundations gave $111 million more in charitable aid in 2022, totaling $865 million compared to $754 million in 2021.

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Your End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist

Tech Soup

The end of the year often creeps up on us, and planning ahead for a specific campaign can feel like it just isn't a priority among day-to-day needs at a nonprofit. However, with nonprofits receiving up to a third of annual online revenue in December , it's worth putting in the time to get your cause out there and encourage your audience to consider you in their holiday season giving.

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How to Soften the Death Undertones of Planned Giving Marketing

Planned Giving

The unspoken message in the planned giving world is that a death must occur for a gift to be fully realized. This presents a unique challenge. Here are three ways to alleviate the macabre undertone of death language in your planned giving marketing and get your program on track for success. Feature a Story from a Living Donor Storytelling should be the place you start for all of your nonprofit marketing campaigns, including planned giving.

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I’m a White Male Elite Who Wanted to Fight for Racial Justice. Here’s What I Got Wrong.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise. By Garrett Neiman Getty Images Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise.

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The Future of Planned Giving Is Now

NonProfit PRO

Planned giving is a key piece of big picture fundraising strategies. Here is some guidance on planned giving as baby boomers begin to transfer their wealth over the next two decades.