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The Power of Routine in Stress Management

RBW Strategy

The Power of Routine in Stress Management As the summer days slowly fade away and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, it’s evident that back-to-school season is…

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5 Tips To Foster a Positive Work Environment for Nonprofits

Hands-On Fundraising

Guest post, thanks to Tim Badolato We all want a positive work environment. One of the biggest benefits of working at a nonprofit is knowing you’re making a difference. From your fundraising team to your board members, everyone who’s a part of your organization has a hand in supporting your mission. Your employees may feel […] The post 5 Tips To Foster a Positive Work Environment for Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Falling Into Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Are you doing what you said you wanted to do? If you want to be a poet, write poetry. Every day. Show us your work. If you want to do improv, start a troupe. Don’t wait to get picked. If you want to help animals, don’t wait for vet school. Volunteer at an animal shelter right now. If you want to write a screenplay, write a screenplay. If you want to do marketing, find a good cause and spread the idea.

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Nonprofit Radio for September 18, 2023: Donor Dominance

Tony Martignetti

Ian MacQuillin: Donor Dominance Donor-centric doesn’t mean donor dominant. Ian MacQuillin shares his research and thinking on donor power structures in fundraising. For instance, let’s work at the sector, organizational and individual levels, to dismantle patriarchal structures. Ian is director of the Rogare fundraising think tank. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 18, 2023: Donor Dominance → Ian MacQuillin: Donor Dominance D

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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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Three Strategies to Convert Website Visitors into Donors

Pamela Grow

This guest post is brought to you by Murad Bushnaq Murad Bushnaq is the Founder and CEO of Morweb. Since its inception in 2014, Murad has acted as Creative Director and Chief Technologist to help nonprofits spread their vision online through engaging design, intuitive software, and strategic communication. Imagine this: a new site visitor passionate about your cause is looking for an organization to support and lands on your website.

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Stop Using Canned Nonprofit Elevator Pitches to Raise Money

Clairification

Have you ever found yourself, whether by accident or design, face-to-face with a VIP – a Very Important Prospect – and been at a loss for the right words to convey what you do? It used to happen to me all the time. I’d run into someone at a cocktail party and find out they’re the program officer for a corporate foundation. Or I’d meet someone at an event who I knew was a major philanthropist to other charities in our community.

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What Would Philanthropy Look Like if Black Women Were in Charge?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead. By Cora Daniels Getty Images In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead.

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5 Ways to Give Your Nonprofit’s Email Newsletter a Makeover

NonProfit PRO

When marketers think of their email newsletters, they may be placing too much emphasis on “news” and not enough on the “letter” aspect, and Ann Handley, chief content officer at MarketingProfs, sees this as an opportunity. Here are five email newsletter makeover tips that she shared.

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Do You Have What It Takes to Get a Transformational Gift?

Veritus Group

A transformational donor plan allows you to take time to see the donor, dream big with them, and take the journey together as partners. The post Do You Have What It Takes to Get a Transformational Gift? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Event Sponsorship Levels: How to Build Sponsorship Packages + Free Template

Wild Apricot

Planning your next big event? How are you including sponsors? In this blog, check out sponsorship package examples for all event types plus a free template!

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Statues of Confederate Generals Have Come Down. What Should Take Their Place?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Mellon Foundation has launched a $250 million nationwide effort to rethink public art and memorials. The debates over it are just starting. By Alex Daniels Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch, AP The Jefferson Davis Monument in Richmond, Va., seen marked with spray paint in January 2020. The Mellon Foundation has launched a $250 million nationwide effort to rethink public art and memorials.

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Unlocking Volunteer Potential: Strategies for Impactful Nonprofit Engagement

NonProfit PRO

It is challenging to fully unlock volunteer potential. Spending countless hours to recruit and train volunteers only to have up to half of them never engage again is a loss of time and resources. Here are a few strategies to achieve impactful nonprofit engagement.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

Get Fully Funded

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship.

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A crash course on trends analysis using Candid’s Foundation 1000 data set 

Candid

One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. To do so, it’s easy to assume that the best place to start is with as much data as possible. So, you may be surprised to learn that when we do trends analyses at Candid, we often don’t start with our full data set. Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000.

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It’s Halftime for the Sustainable Development Goals. Are They Achievable?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Danish author Bjorn Lomborg argues the United Nations promised too much — and recommends 12 priorities. By Eden Stiffman Danish author Bjorn Lomborg argues the United Nations promised too much — and recommends 12 priorities.

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How to Use Inspiring Imagery to Drive Donations

NonProfit PRO

The right imagery can amplify the power of your nonprofit communications. However, pictures must be used correctly to achieve the best results. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of some image selection best practices.

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Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable

Blue Avocado

If you want to make your organization a healthy space for all and overcome biases and prejudices, you have to do the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. It’s that simple. The post Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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High Energy Motivation for Grant Writers

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Have you ever heard a Jock Jams song (Jock Jams were compilation albums released between 1995 and 1999)? Maybe a single song like “I Like to Move It?” Jock Jams – I Like to Move it Or the very popular Mega Mix? Jock Jams MegaMix These are songs that are sure to inspire and fire up the players at a sporting event as well as the crowd. Yet, I don’t think the songs should be used only to inspire and fire up sporting events…I think they can be used to help inspire grant writers/grant profess

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Fighting Online Lies and Deception Requires Large-Scale Philanthropic Response

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Courtney C. Radsch and Michael Jarvis Piecemeal responses to misinformation won’t work. Instead grant makers must help build an environment in which accurate and diverse information sources flourish.

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Answers to 5 Key Questions About Monthly Giving

NonProfit PRO

Fundraisers ask me questions about monthly giving all of the time. Here are the answers to some of those key questions, such as when to ask for monthly gifts and how to steward monthly donors.

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Successful Grant Proposal Examples: The Ultimate List for 2023 | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Looking for successful grant proposals? In this post, we detail what makes a grant proposal successful, and provide you with a list of grant proposal examples to reference. Lastly, we give you tips to get more successful grant proposal examples.

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Do grant writers work on commission?

Professional Grant Writers

It can be very attractive for an organization, nonprofit or for-profit, to hire grant writers to work on commission. And it’s probably also. The post Do grant writers work on commission? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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A Short History of the Fast and Furious Rise of DAFs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donor-advised funds are now more popular than private foundations and rank among the most powerful forces in philanthropy, new data shows. By Drew Lindsay Just 30 years after Fidelity Charitable opened, contributions to donor-advised funds now top giving to foundations.

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6 Guiding Principles for a Successful Acquisition Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Because acquisition sets the stage for the relationship you will have with your donors, it is important to keep these six guiding principles in mind to successfully build your donor acquisition strategy.

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Introducing Data Commons, a New Way for Nonprofits to Use Data

Tech Soup

Access to reliable, usable data can transform the way you do your work. It can inform how you allocate your resources, help you track and report your impact to your community, and provide essential data to incorporate into funding applications.

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Focusing your year-end appeal on a donor-centric story.

amplifi

You know there are a few key elements to any good story. And you’re probably already using many of them in your appeals and other communications. But you need to help your donors see the difference their support really makes by telling a donor-centric story. Believe it or not, an interesting story about your mission and beneficiaries may not be enough to drive donations on its own.

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Ballmer Group Commits $175 Million to StriveTogether for Youth Economic-Mobility Programs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, Blue Meridian Partners awarded $124 million to the HBCU Transformation Project, and Virginia Tech received $50 million to bolster health-sciences research.

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How to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Financial Story

NonProfit PRO

Financial storytelling isn’t number-crunching—it's a smart way to clearly communicate your financial position to your stakeholders, even if they’re not accountants. Download this whitepaper to understand how to tell your financial story in a way that boosts your sustainability and growth.

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I Don’t Like the Term “Moves Management”

Veritus Group

Instead of moves management and grouping donors by relationship stage, fundraisers should have a mindset of cultivating donors all the time. The post I Don’t Like the Term “Moves Management” appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Top 5 Benefits of TechSoup Web Services

Tech Soup

If you are neglecting your online presence, you're leaving donor dollars on the table. As specialists in nonprofit website solutions, the TechSoup Web Services team is uniquely positioned to assist your organization in all aspects of web management. We offer website development , ongoing support options , and hosting services tailored to fit your organization's technological needs and goals for your online presence.

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The House GOP Wants to Probe Nonprofits. Both Left and Right Have Pushed Back

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Ways and Means Committee wants to know whether the nonprofit tax code is rife with abuse, allowing nonprofits to be key players in political races, rather than serving charitable causes. By Alex Daniels The Ways and Means Committee is looking into whether the nonprofit tax code is rife with abuse, allowing nonprofits to be key players in political races, rather than serving charitable causes.

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Download the #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide

NonProfit PRO

Giving Tuesday is right around the corner—are you prepared? Get ahead of the competition and create your most successful campaign ever with the #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide eBook! Download the eBook to receive helpful tips and tricks for planning and sending communications, social and email messaging templates, a sample project calendar, examples of successful campaigns from other nonprofits, and more.

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[Webinar] Branding Brilliance: Master the Art of a Custom Donation Page

CauseVox

Your donation page isn’t just a gateway for gifts—it’s a powerful platform to communicate, connect, and convert. A strategically branded donation page can elevate a simple transaction to an emotional, memorable experience. In fact, 75% of donors are more likely to donate to a branded donation page than a generic design. Join us in this webinar and learn how to fuse form and function, creating a page that not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also supercharges your fundraising res