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 Emily Haynes. Some charity appeals explained that higher prices mean more people are seeking their services.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 1, 2022
HubSpot is a customer or constituent relationship manager that has the tools community-based nonprofits need to better serve their program enrollees or those using services. HubSpot offers a way to keep track of all of the people you come in contact with, gather valuable data and behavioral information, communicate with them directly, and act as a single source of truth for your organization.
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.
Annual Giving Network
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Consider these tips for overcoming writer's block before you create your next appeal. The post Structuring Appeal Letters appeared first on AGN.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Membership programs are a great way for organizations to generate consistent and reliable revenue from their most loyal supporters. Member-only benefits are enticing and help to increase impact by forming passionate, aligned groups of supporters.
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