Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. I know email is easier and less expensive, but people respond better to mail and it’s well worth the investment. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. We copy from our predecessors. Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Dean Dalzell & Jerry Frick: Financial Literacy For Your C-Suite & Board Leadership that understands your numbers protects not only your nonprofit. It also protects the people filling those roles. Two finance and audit pros walk us through six key metrics that anyone can understand, and that reveal the true state of your financial … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 16, 2023: Financial Literacy For Your C-Suite & Board → Dean Dalzell & Jerry Frick: Financial

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I’ve been writing fundraising copy for a long time. And from the very start, I faced one problem over and over and over again. No. Though those pop up all the time. What has consistently gotten in the way is interference from people who aren’t focused on fundraising. It might be the boss. Or the […] The post Please stop killing your fundraising to please the boss. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

No time, staff, or resources when it comes to grant seeking? You are not alone. Fortunately, you now have access to hundreds of AI tools which can save you time. In fact, these tools can potentially save you hours when writing your next proposal. However, current AI tools cannot replace an effective grant writer. But they can be used as a well-trained assistant, which means you must understand AI’s strengths and weaknesses to maximize its value.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You’ve planned your year-end giving campaign, now it's time to launch! We’ll cover best practices, how to wrap up your campaign and evaluate the results.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates' demand for greater work-life balance. By Ben Gose Project for Public Spaces Kelly Verel and Nate Storring are co-executive directors at the Project for Public Spaces. Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates' demand for greater work-life balance.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Just this month, Google made crucial changes to Gmail in an effort to combat spam and improve user experience. If your nonprofit engages in email fundraising, these are changes you’ll need to be aware of. Starting in February 2024, Google will be implementing new rules aimed at curbing the misuse of Gmail for mass promotions. While these changes primarily target spammers, they also have implications for legitimate nonprofit senders like you who use Gmail for email communications.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Staff transitions are an inevitable part of growth and change at nonprofits, but nurturing donor relationships through these shifts can be challenging. Here are four ways that your organization can limit the negative effects of staff transitions.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically. By Cora Daniels Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 14, 2023

I see crap like this every day. On LinkedIn. In my inbox. Articles with headlines like The Reality of Donor Fatigue and Strategies to Overcome It. Or Give Your Supporters A Break. Usually from platforms marketing to nonprofits. Sometimes from nonprofit professionals who don’t have a clue. And it pisses me off. Big time. Truth bomb. Donor fatigue is not a thing.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The holiday season is a traditional time for nonprofits to seek additional donations. Perhaps you're considering reaching out to new leads or revisiting past donors. Regardless, before you make that move, it is crucial to have a clear plan for nurturing these relationships for retention.

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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Would you be open to learning how permission-based asking can give you the confidence and tools to facilitate meaningful donor conversations? The post Six Meaningful Ways to Start a Conversation with Your Donor at Year-End appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response. By Alex Daniels Ryan Heffernan, Sesame Workshop Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. A remarkable 30% of annual giving occurs in the last three months of the year and 12% of giving occurring in the last three days! Further, with 64% of total giving coming from individual donors in 2022, ensuring you have a well thought out strategy to attract these dollars is critical.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I previously shared answers to the top five questions on monthly giving. Now, I’d like to share the top three tips for fundraisers who are looking to start growing their monthly giving program to the next level.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals. The post Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on why tech policy is now social-justice policy. By Lynn Schnaiberg Getty Images The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on artificial intelligence’s proliferating risks, and why tech policy is now social-justice policy.

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Fluxx

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The core of philanthropy is investing in people. It aims to support communities and individuals for a better world. However, the traditional philanthropy model has received criticism for perpetuating power imbalances, being too restrictive, and not focusing enough on the needs of those it aims to serve. Trust-based philanthropy addresses these issues by redistributing power, simplifying processes, and equitably investing in communities.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With informed delivery, U.S. Postal Service customers who sign up for emails can get a digital preview of their mailbox. This means that prior to getting your mail piece, recipients can click on your link and start donating. Here's how to use this service to your advantage.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The notion that two heads are better than one couldn’t be more appropriate when discussing nonprofit collaboration. Nonprofit collaboration encourages organizations to come together and leverage each other’s strengths to make a greater difference. Partnering with nonprofits is commonplace and advantageous for everyone involved. By working together, nonprofits can extend their reach, pool resources, and increase their influence.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Jewish philanthropic community is in pain. We need our friends and allies to stop equivocating. By Andrés Spokoiny Mark Peterson, Redux The Jewish philanthropic community is in pain. We need our friends and allies to stop equivocating.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. With the level of experience and the time commitment necessary to be successful at grant writing, it can be tempting to look for alternative ways to compensate a freelance grant writer.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The fact of the matter is that because the unexpected can strike at any moment, the best thing you can do as a nonprofit leader is to be ready for any disaster — regardless of your mission. Here are some tips on starting a disaster fund for your organization.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Recently, I attended MyFedTrainer ’s Grant Writing Boot Camp (GWBC) hosted by our team’s founder and President, Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST. Having written many federal grants in the past, I was excited to hear insights from another seasoned grant professional. There was helpful new information provided, as well as important reminders to remember when working on federal grant applications.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Environmental advocates say philanthropy can help the drastically pared-down American Climate Corps succeed. By Kay Dervishi California Volunteers, Office of the Governor California Climate Action Corps Fellows and volunteers at a Community Climate Action Day learn how to remove invasive plants. Environmental advocates say philanthropy can help the drastically pared-down American Climate Corps succeed.

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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are a lot of good causes out there, with plenty of people and projects in need of support as they strive to make the world a better place. You might like to consider supporting them as part of your estate plan, making a charitable donation with the wealth you leave behind. This can be a wonderful way to give something back to the world, leave a positive impression, and support a cause that matters or means something to you personally.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon Web Services recently said, “there is no AI without the AWS cloud”. If you’re new to the cloud, you may wonder what he meant? Simply put, the cloud allows organizations to transfer, store and analyze data using AI models – making it essential. Yet estimates suggest that 96% of nonprofits specifically are at the beginning of their cloud journey.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Season 3, Episode 29 In this episode, we’re delighted to host Beth Napleton, CEO of Beth Napleton Consulting, with over 25 years of leadership experience in education and the nonprofit sector. Beth shares her insights on leadership, providing tips and strategies for nonprofit leaders to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. As a former educator, principal, […] The post Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership with Beth Napleton appeared first on Capital

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With donations from Bezos Earth Fund and Open Philanthropy, the Good Food Institute has helped shaped the market for alternative meat. Yet the industry doesn’t appear to be taking off. By Eden Stiffman SAN FRANCISCO STRF, STAR MAX, IPx, AP Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat promise new choices for meat-eaters through plant-based foods that mimic the taste and texture of the real thing without the environmental harms.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Did you know that your volunteers are prime candidates to become lasting donors? According to Funraise's 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , people are two times more likely to donate to causes and organizations that they volunteer for. And a Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund report from 2009 (PDF) showed that volunteers will donate 10 times more money over their lifetimes than nonvolunteers to the cause they're involved in.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Download this fund accounting software guide to understand key core functionality; like GL, budgeting, fund tracking, grant administration, AP, AR, reporting, etc., and important questions to ask. Use it as an explainer for navigating the features, implementation process, and ways to get the most out of fund accounting software long-term.

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