Clairification
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Ever heard the mantra “digital first?” It’s been around a number of years, and I’ve little doubt you’ve been pondering how to do more in the digital space. Today I’d like to suggest two simple ways to actively drive awareness and engagement online. 1. Influence Others to Build Your Network. One simple way is to become a thought leader. An authority.
Michael Rosen Says...
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The above quote from Sir Winston Churchill is great advice for our time as we strive to cope with: Now, I’m teaming up with highly-regarded fundraising consultants Skystone Partners to provide insights into the current philanthropic environment, helpful tips for nonprofit organization, and answers to your questions.
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Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Pratichi Shah: Your Dismantling Racism Journey Starting with your people, your culture and your leadership, how do you identify, talk about and begin to break down inequitable structures in your nonprofit? My guest is Pratichi Shah, founder & CEO at Flourish Talent Management Solutions. (Originally aired 7/8/20) Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 3, 2022: Your Dismantling Racism Journey → Pratichi Shah: Your Dismantling Racism Jou
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Donors, especially first-time donors, can lose confidence in their decision to give if your donation page is purely transactional or difficult to use. Here are 10 ways to ensure your donation page makes it easy for donors to give and feel great about supporting your organization.
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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.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 7, 2022
“Show me the money!”. Anyone who lived through the 90s can identify that famous catchphrase. Despite our opinions on Jerry McGuire, this is all too often the expectation with stakeholders when it comes to grant funding. If only it were that simple! But the fact is, successfully securing and implementing grant funding takes time and effort; to be successful in the business of grants, you need to put equal emphasis on the 5 Rs of Grant Writing : Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, and Rep
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Candid
OCTOBER 3, 2022
For funders and foundations, one big advantage of an easy-to-navigate grants section of your website is that you can help grantseekers are more likely to submit the required information on the first try. With clear and concise instructions , funders can also help grantseekers save valuable time that’s best spent on mission-oriented work. Over the past three years, Candid has made data on over 15,000 funding opportunities available on Philanthropy News Digest (PND) RFP Bulletin and Foundation Dir
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Year-end revenue is essential to the well-being of many nonprofits. It’s important to communicate with supporters in such a way to maximize not only short-term income but subsequent giving as well. A feature of most year-end campaigns emphasizes the tax benefits of charitable giving. .
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Many people become grant writers because they’re better with words than people. And by many, I mean me. You too, maybe? Seriously though, in my 25+ years in nonprofit fundraising, I have met many more introverts than extroverts who gravitate toward grant writing and management versus individual donors or special events. But here’s the trick. Even though many foundations may seem like faceless institutions hidden behind online portals and fancy office buildings, each grant-making decision is made
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Your organization's website shares your mission and vision with the world. It likely acts as a virtual brochure and shares relevant information with your users, but it is capable of so much more. With the appropriate systems and processes in place, your website can be used as a tool to draw in potential supporters of your cause and mission. Let's explore the necessary steps to turn your website into a lead conversion tool.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: As nonprofits emerge from the effects of COVID-19, a return-to-normal mindset will not enable nonprofits to succeed going forward in a changed world. Why it Happens: Surviving the pandemic required a prolonged sprint to pivot to online platforms, finds new sources of funding, and more. It is tempting to want […].
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2022
If you're a frontline fundraiser, you know that phone call or meeting where you are talking to the donor live really matters. Here is an easy-to-use checklist that ensures you won't miss a step when talking to the donors on your caseload.
The Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 5, 2022
One of the interesting things of being an active blog for twenty years is you get to cover things like fundraising in a recession. Multiple times. A quick search shows blog posts on recession proof fundraising going back at least 14 years. Including “ 10 Tips for Fundraising in a Recession.” The experts seem to be debating about whether we’re technically in a recession or not.
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 3, 2022
It’s time to plan for the most productive time of the year – Year End Fundraising Season! Yep, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE, and some folks are already thinking about the holidays. Those of us in the world of nonprofit fundraising are starting to think about how to best leverage the next four months. And with good reason! Here’s why: Nearly ONE THIRD of annual giving occurs in December. 12% of annual giving occurs on the last 3 days of the year. 53.8% of nonprofits st
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Are you considering starting a nonprofit organization in the U.S.? Are you already incorporated as a nonprofit and now considering whether to apply for tax-exempt status? Or perhaps you're an organization that has applied for tax-exempt status but has not yet received your determination letter from the IRS.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The last two-plus years have taken a toll on us all. Many of your board members may be burnt out and some may have even stepped down. So now what do you do? It’s time to rebuild your volunteer leadership team using these three tips.
Double the Donation
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Year-end giving is officially upon us—but luckily, it’s not too late to get started with matching gift tools and strategies before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. As you likely know, the end-of-year fundraising season is a critical time for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. What better way to maximize such an impactful […].
The Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Volunteers are key to helping nonprofits stay up and running. From donating their time to help out with vital programs and initiatives to lending their professional expertise and skills, volunteers help keep nonprofits on track to complete their goals. As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Disasters happen regularly and can take many forms. Hurricanes, wildfires, pandemics, floods, and more have forced nonprofits to stretch and morph the way they operate very quickly. If your nonprofit has not begun to build its digital resilience by moving systems to the cloud, implementing backup systems, and having a disaster response and recovery plan, it's very important that you begin to do so now.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2022
It is not uncommon for nonprofits to undergo a financial audit, despite not being required by law. This suggests that some organizations determine that the benefits exceed the costs. Here are some potential benefits of a financial audit for your nonprofit.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Is your nonprofit struggling to keep up with processing check and cash donations? Are you spending a ton of time putting donor data into your CRM? Do you just need the ability to accept donations online? If you’re struggling with any of these issues it’s clear that you need online fundraising software. But how can you convince your board you need fundraising software?
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 5, 2022
I'm back! ???? And what a trip! The sites! The food! The coffee! The corporate partnerships! While I unplugged from my newsletter for TWO WHOLE WEEKS (a new record for me), I never really stopped thinking about corporate partnerships. I even learned a couple things about partnerships when my wife and I toured the Colosseum in Rome. Our tour guide was discussing preservation efforts at the Colosseum and how the Italian government had turned to the business community for support.
Critical Fundraising
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. Inclusion in this digest does not indicate that Rogare agrees with any arguments presented, only that we thought they made a good case. The ‘wildcard blog’ is a blog that does not discuss ideas that are directly related to fundraising, but whose ideas we might be able to use if we think critically and imag
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Nonprofits that fail to protect sensitive information risk exposing their donors’ personal information, and losing their trust and financial support along the way. But proactive steps — including data devaluation — keep valuable information out of bad actors’ hands and prevent data compromise.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an annual reminder of the importance of early detection and preventative care for breast cancer, as well as an acknowledgement of breast cancer patients, survivors, and researchers who do important work searching for a cure for the disease. Here’s how you can acknowledge the month and what nonprofits you can support in their fight against breast cancer and their quest to find a cure.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Whether it is donations, volunteers, board members, or advocates you are in need of, it's hard to know how to attract more supporters in a competitive environment. Luckily, organizations now have access to more channels than ever to introduce people to their cause. With so many opportunities available, nonprofit organizations must prioritize their efforts.
Annual Giving Network
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Set up your annual giving program for success with a well structured plan. The post 5 Elements of an Annual Fund Plan appeared first on AGN.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more. Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Keeping track of bids during a silent auction can get complicated. From starting bids to bid increments, keeping all of your auction bids in order can be a monumental task, especially when the bidding gets heated. Luckily, with a well-organized bid sheet, you can ensure that the bidding and checkout process is a good experience for your donors and volunteers.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Creative Cloud All Apps plan is Adobe's collection of desktop applications, mobile apps, and services for designing and publishing graphics, videos, audio, and printed content. It's packed with industry-standard solutions for those with experience working in these creative mediums.
Greater Giving
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Volunteer Retention Programs need to focus on why Volunteers offer up their time to identify what may be driving them away. Volunteers offer an incredible amount of skilled work, dedicated time, and value to the nonprofits they care about. In fact, Independent Sector recently reported that the average value of a single volunteer hour is $29.95. That’s a lot of value that nonprofits can receive pro bono from their volunteers, which is why volunteer retention needs to be a priority.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 7, 2022
In the past year, I have interfaced with nonprofits in a variety of ways. One central theme that continued to occur is the major issue of having the quantity and quality of nonprofit workers an organization needs.
OneCause
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The post 6 Impactful Ways to Enhance Your Fundraising Appeals appeared first on OneCause.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Can we finally bury that myth that you can’t ask too soon? Research proves it’s just a myth. To improve retention, you simply must get that second gift from your donor as soon as possible. Those organizations that do that are ahead of the curve.
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