Hands-On Fundraising
AUGUST 13, 2024
Looking for new donors? 5 things to think about So you’re looking for a few good (new) donors, are you? (Isn’t everyone?) Before you start pushing mail out the door or emailing wildly, there are some steps you should take. 1. Before you start: are you caring for your current donors? If you’re not already […] The post Looking for new donors?
Ann Green's Nonprofit
AUGUST 13, 2024
Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and then treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Donor retention continues to be a problem. One of many reasons is because people don’t feel appreciated. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help.
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Clairification
AUGUST 12, 2024
You’ve got one month before fall fundraising season begins in earnest. What will you do with it? I’VE GOT 10 TOP STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU GET ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW! We’ll start with the first five today. Clean up Data Purge Mailing Lists Review Staff, Vendors and Freelancers Set Priority Objectives Based on Last Year’s Results Solidify a Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign Next week we’ll look at: Send Impact Reports to Set the Stage Stock Up on Compelling, Relevant Stories and Photos Connect with
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 13, 2024
Explore the pros and cons of dues versus donations for nonprofits. Learn how each approach impacts fundraising, membership engagement and organizational stability. You'll be able to decide which model best suits your nonprofit's needs and goals.
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 14, 2024
The cost of giving rose for people who no longer itemize deductions on their taxes. By Rasheeda Childress iStockphoto The cost of giving rose for people who no longer itemize deductions on their taxes.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Clairification
AUGUST 15, 2024
In Part 1 of this two-part series of “Top 10 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising” we covered. Clean up Data Purge Mailing Lists Review Staff, Vendors and Freelancers Set Priority Objectives Based on Last Year’s Results Solidify a Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign Today we’ll look at: Send Impact Reports to Set the Stage Stock Up on Compelling, Relevant Stories and Photos Connect with Major and Mid-Level Donors Prioritize Contacts with Mid-Level and Other Promising Supporters Plan Ahead to
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 16, 2024
The essential steps to launch a successful food pantry. From planning and organization to sourcing donations and managing operations, you'll learn how to make a positive impact in your community and provide crucial support to those in need.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 13, 2024
By Aisha Benson iStockphoto Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.
Pamela Grow
AUGUST 14, 2024
Successful nonprofits have a diverse revenue stream, and grant funding is often a key component. But grants are not a magic bullet to fix funding woes. Learn what grants can and cannot do for your organization, along with tips for finding the right fit for your agency’s mission and programs. Join us for this MotivateMonday session when we’re joined by Amanda Day, GPC, and Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC, co-hosts of the popular podcast, Fundraising HayDay.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
AUGUST 15, 2024
Among the findings of Center for Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know, was a striking statistic: 95 percent of nonprofit leaders who responded to CEP’s survey […] The post Burnout and Well-Being in Grantee Organizations: A CEP Blog Series appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
GrantNews
AUGUST 15, 2024
Minority women business owners help drive innovation, diversity, and economic growth within our communities. Their businesses not only enrich our economy but also provide unique perspectives and solutions that reflect the diversity within our society. However, starting and sustaining a business or nonprofit as a minority woman can be an uphill battle.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 15, 2024
Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand. By Sara Herschander iStockphoto Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand.
Candid
AUGUST 14, 2024
Generative AI technologies have made it possible for users to transform raw information—quickly and easily—into a presentable and readable form. Although there is concern about how generative AI affects the integrity of written work and images, there is also hope that responsible adoption can boost the social sector’s impact. Greg Stanley at PEAK Grantmaking has argued that generative AI tools can streamline the grant application process by enabling grantmakers to summarize, categorize, and pre-
Center for Effective Philanthropy
AUGUST 13, 2024
It’s not easy being a corporate CEO these days. Just look at the recent travails of leaders at high profile companies like Boeing or Disney or Starbucks. They, and many […] The post What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Nonprofit World appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
GrantNews
AUGUST 14, 2024
Grant-makers and grant-seekers work in tandem to improve our world. To illustrate, grant-makers fund vital programs. In turn, nonprofits, businesses, and professionals like scientific researchers, artists, and teachers manage these programs. However, not all grants are awarded. In truth, some grant funders do not receive enough qualified grant applicants to continue offering funding.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 16, 2024
By Jim Rendon Sundog Solar Solar panels are installed on a capped landfill in Oakland, Maine, in a project funded through grants from Encore Renewable Energy and the Invest in Our Future initiative. Two years after the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, a report finds that a group of 33 grant makers exceeded its goals for helping communities and organizations learn about, access, and implement funding through the act.
Candid
AUGUST 13, 2024
Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. So how does that play out? Too often, nonprofits jump at flashy fundraising tactics (“Let’s host a gala!”) or fall back on conventional wisdom (“Diversification is good!
Blackbaud
AUGUST 12, 2024
One element constant and vital to your nonprofit is your organizational culture. Culture breathes life into your organization and unites your team. Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? When you center your way of working and your organizational practices on a well-integrated CRM system, your CRM can serve as the beating heart of your nonprofit’s culture, empowering every team, improving processes, informing strategy, and stimulating growth.
GrantNews
AUGUST 13, 2024
Self-care has become a buzzword on social media and in news outlets worldwide—and for good reason. Self-care directly impacts your mental health. With this purpose in mind, GrantWatch helps organizations locate grants providing funding for mental health. Self-care practices can manage stress, lower the risk of illness, and boost energy levels. Equally important, self-care is a powerful way to reconnect with ourselves on a personal level.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 12, 2024
With Rise East, longtime residents aim to write a new chapter for East Oakland, starting with $100 million. By Sara Herschander Courtesy of Rise East Selena Wilson, CEO of East Oakland Youth Development Center, says philanthropic dollars often bypass programs that are necessary to achieve a mission but not glamorous. With Rise East, longtime residents aim to write a new chapter for East Oakland, starting with $100 million.
Qgiv
AUGUST 13, 2024
Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. To stand out in the fundraising world, you need to find engaging gala entertainment ideas to captivate your audience and motivate them to continue their relationship with your nonprofit. The best entertainment for a gala will not only enthrall your guests but also promote donor engagement.
Gail Perry Group
AUGUST 15, 2024
Capital campaigns are exciting! They hold the power to transform your work, your opportunities and your mission. But let's be real – we all know they are a heavy and complex lift. One key success factor: The strength of your volunteer leadership. The right volunteer leaders can absolutely make or break your campaign. That's where this handy checklist comes in.
GrantNews
AUGUST 16, 2024
When preparing for a successful grant interview, it can feel nearly impossible to anticipate every question a funding source might ask. However, thorough preparation and the right tools are crucial for success in these interviews. You need something to boost your confidence and help you respond effectively to almost any question that comes your way.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 14, 2024
Democracy advocates are doubling down on the wrong strategies, writes a veteran organizing strategist. They should take lessons from abroad and the pre-1964 civil rights movement. By Deepak Bhargava Bettmann Archive Civil rights activist Bayard Rustin speaks to a group of march marshals before the 1963 Freedom March. Rustin was chief organizer for the historic march.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 14, 2024
Just when it feels like you’re making headway with a donor, they pull back. Here's how being persistent in these situations pays off.
Candid
AUGUST 12, 2024
Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report, released in May, analyzes the demographic composition of nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. What does the information shared by 59,550 U.S. public charities on their Candid profiles suggest about the demographic composition and size of nonprofit boards and how diverse boards are by organization size?
GrantNews
AUGUST 12, 2024
Connecticut, a New England gem, offers high quality of life, natural beauty, and a storied past. The state features scenic water views, iconic lighthouses, vibrant fall foliage, and cherry blossoms. Parks transform into winter wonderlands, and lakes provide endless fishing, hiking, and exploration opportunities. As one of the original thirteen states, Connecticut has a storied history, including being the first state with a written constitution.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 14, 2024
Inside an effort dubbed "mutual aid on steroids" that's getting a tryout in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and Louisville By Drew Lindsay Leigh Vogel Lisa Kay Solomon of Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design endorses a colleague’s comments at a 2022 meeting of the National Civic Collaboratory.
re:Charity
AUGUST 13, 2024
Are you eager to amplify your cause within Google Search results but unsure how to apply for Google Grants? You’ve come to the right place! If you’re not already familiar. The post How To Apply For Google Grants & Claim Your Free Ad Credits appeared first on re: charity.
Candid
AUGUST 15, 2024
The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Fundraisers need support to help their organizations sustain day-to-day operations, implement and expand programs, and ensure financial stability for future planning and long-term projects.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 14, 2024
Soapbox Engage launched Advanced Fraud Protection, which combines machine learning and AI to protect nonprofits from fraud.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 12, 2024
BuzzBallz founder Merrilee Kick is giving Texas Woman’s University $30 million to support programs in its business school. By Maria Di Mento Leo Gonzalez, TWU Photo Merrilee Kick, a Texas Woman’s University alumna and founder of BuzzBallz, announces a donation of $30 million to support TWU’s College of Business in August 2024. Plus, Tulane lands $17 million to support geriatric medicine, a rare media archive at UCLA will benefit from a $2.3 million donation from a veteran newsman, and Lambda Leg
Blackbaud
AUGUST 16, 2024
Have you ever embarked on the tremendous pile of work involved in creating your annual donor report and wondered whether it makes a difference? As the sector starts to move to more personalized versus mass engagement and, as one of the staples of annual reports goes out of style (namely, donor lists), it would be strange if you didn’t feel hesitant to invest resources in a donor impact report.
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