Clairification
DECEMBER 1, 2022
As we enter the season of light, and you move into full-steam-ahead year-end fundraising mode, there’s something I want to remind you about your messaging. “Oh, by the way, it’s not about you. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking your organization is the story. People aren’t buying your organization. When someone asks: “What do you do?
Pamela Grow
DECEMBER 1, 2022
We’re winding down the year. Hopefully, you have all your plans completed between now and the end of the year. But, what do you do when the holiday’s are over? In this week’s MotivateMonday, Jeff Schreifels, Principal of the Veritus Group , shared five tips that as a fundraiser will help you start your new year strong. These tips will help you not only care for your donor, but for yourself as well.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
By Andy Posner. By choosing the nonprofit route, Musk could burnish his legacy, improve societal discourse, and provide a powerful model for other wealthy innovators to follow.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2022
If you are looking to increase your direct mail response rates in time for your year-end appeal, time is running out. Here are some tips based on behavioral science to help you right now.
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Clairification
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Do you want to risk not receiving generous gifts you could have otherwise received, just because you failed to go the extra mile to share relevant, useful and even critical information? Or because you just did the most basic things, failing to do what would have made your communications really stand out? The Genuine Job of the Philanthropy Facilitator.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
By Sara Herschander. Some organizations have paused or reduced both advertising and communications over concerns about the changes that have occurred in the weeks since Elon Musk bought Twitter.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
At their core, nonprofits are service-oriented. And while there are distinctions between the way for-profit and nonprofit entities run, the standards of customer service apply equally between the two.
Tony Martignetti
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Peter Panepento & Antionette Kerr: Thought Leadership Peter Panapento and Antionette Kerr co-authored the book, “Modern Media Relations for Nonprofits.” They share their insights on how to build relationships with journalists so you get heard as the thought leader you are. Plus, other media strategies, like crisis communications. This was part of our coverage of … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 28, 2022: Thought Leadership & Content Strategy → Pe
Candid
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
It’s that time of year again. The year-end giving season kicks off with a lot of hype around GivingTuesday, when nonprofits invest significant time, energy, and resources into launching campaigns for the special day. As nonprofit professionals, we wait and hope all day that this is the year our campaign will go viral and bring in millions of dollars in donations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
By Sister Donna Markham , Suzanne McCormick, Eboo Patel, and Jonathan Reckford. A coordinated effort is needed in communities across the country to bring together people of different political parties, faith traditions, and racial and ethnic identities. A new undertaking from four major nonprofits aims to lead the way.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Amidst all the excitement of Giving Tuesday, we’re missing an opportunity to highlight how major giving days can reinforce inequality, further ensconcing us in a system where there are winners and losers — too often along lines of race and class.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 1, 2022
In our increasingly interconnected world, about 82 percent Americans use some form of social network. Social media has become an important channel nonprofits can use to boost their outreach and fundraising capabilities.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Every membership organization can benefit from having a member directory —but it sure comes with a lot of information to juggle! That’s why online directory software is just what you need to keep up with member data without sending your.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
By Emily Haynes. Some charity appeals explained that higher prices mean more people are seeking their services.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 2, 2022
An inevitable and essential board role is making CEO succession plans. No CEO is irreplaceable, and, in fact, the roles and skills needed in a CEO will change over time and with the evolution of the organization.
Candid
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
This year, GlassPockets marks its 12 th and final anniversary, as Candid will sunset the website on December 15, migrate its learning content to Candid Learning for Funders , and use new approaches to encourage funder transparency. I’d like to take a moment to offer history and lessons learned, the thought that went into this decision, and how we plan to evolve the effort for greater impact.
Greater Giving
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Boost your fundraising team’s effectiveness with Nonprofit Fundraising Software that supports and maximizes their work. Nonprofit fundraising teams are hard-working and dedicated to their cause, but that doesn’t mean that they have time for stress and headache in the workplace. That’s why so many organizations have added Nonprofit Fundraising Software.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
By Rasheeda Childress. Two surveys have good news for charities: The majority of donors say they will give at least as much this year as last.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Getting good at saying “thank you,” and doing so regularly and meaningfully is something every nonprofit must do. This simple act is the key to retaining supporters, and retention is crucial to the financial health of charitable organizations.
The Fundraising Coach
DECEMBER 1, 2022
You’ve made it. It’s after GivingTuesday. Your year-end fundraising letters are written, edited, and stuffed. Your year-end fundraising emails are scheduled. Your fundraising systems are in motion. Now what do you do? This is supposed to be the biggest month of the giving year, isn’t it? 2 Things To Do When All Other Fundraising Is Done.
CauseVox
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. Studies have shown that the last few weeks of the year are a time of heightened generosity and philanthropy. So how can you take advantage of the season of giving to raise more for your organization? Whether you’re seeking to acquire more donors, increase gift size, or increase donor retention, we’ll show you how to optimize your site for potential donors and maximize your year-end fundraising plans.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 2, 2022
By Bianca Casanova Anderson and Monisha Kapila. A nonprofit that works to advance equity identified four core commitments that are critical to furthering racial equity. Here's how one nonprofit adopted them — and how you can, too.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Trends in evaluation are worth paying attention to. They may not take over your social media feed with witty memes or become the latest office buzz, but they are profoundly important for nonprofits.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 1, 2022
So, you’ve decided to have a silent auction to raise money for your cause. Good for you! When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits. However, it also comes with challenges, including the work of finding the best auction items. You need to ensure that the items in your silent auction will be attractive to your bidders.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 2, 2022
We are in the midst of a paradigm shift where virtual meeting platforms, work flexibility, equity, and team happiness are key factors shaping the future of the nonprofit workspace. These changes bring both benefits and challenges, and keeping up can feel overwhelming, exciting, or a confusing mix of both.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer. AP Jacob Pruitt, Fidelity Charitable's president, says it has removed the $10,000 minimum requirement to open a donor-advised fund, making it available to everyone. It would be the first year since 2018 that the value of grants from its donor-advised funds exceeded the value of investments going into the funds.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
One of the strongest indicators of whether a capital campaign to fund a large project will be successful is the nonprofit organization’s history of successful annual fundraising.
Think and Ink Grants
DECEMBER 2, 2022
I had the esteemed pleasure of presenting at the Grant Professionals Conference (www.[link] for the second year in a row (hence the delay in this post). Last year, I presented the session "Logic Model LIVE!". It was so popular that I did an encore presentation for not 1.5 hours but 3 full hours. A three-hour presentation is some serious commitment. It shows how serious (or maybe crazy) I am about logic models.
Ignited Fundraising
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Well, did you? Meet your Giving Tuesday fundraising goal, that is. I was woefully disappointed by most of the emails and social media posts that crossed into my awareness this week. Many posts and emails simply reminded me that it was Giving Tuesday with what felt like an expectation to give money. What was missing? Who would my contribution help? How much money would make a difference?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
By Sara Herschander. People also trust charities more than they used to — and more than they trust government, the media, and businesses, a new survey has found.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Leadership gets easier as you plan for the critical conversations you have daily. Having some phrases and questions ready will help you and your team move forward.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 1, 2022
This is a very special client spotlight in honor of International Day of People with Disabilities. What is International Day of People with Disabilities? According to the World Health Organization , International Day of People with Disabilities is a “United Nations Day celebrated on December 3 rd every year. According to the WHO, “The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of
Selfish Giving
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The #1 emotion you have to deal with in almost every partnership meeting is FEAR. The prospect's fear that you're not the right partner The prospect's fear that you'll make them look stupid The prospect's fear that you don't know what you are doing The prospect's fear that a bad partnership will get them fired How will you address the prospect's fears?
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