Hands-On Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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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RBW Strategy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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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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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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Learn how to write the perfect donation letter by understanding the ins and outs of appeals, following simple best practices, and referencing these two stellar examples.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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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Veritus Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Today, many nonprofits offer to match individual donations. Here’s a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of matching gifts.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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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Professional Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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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Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet23, the Communications Network annual gathering in Atlanta. Getty Images The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet23, the Communications Network annual gathering, on Thursday and Friday.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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amplifi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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