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New Boundaries Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

This week’s borrowed wisdom: “ Boundaries are levers And assertions are maps. Which means that: Budgets Timelines Plans Decision trees and projections are nothing to be afraid of. They’re a gift. They give us the chance to act as if, to describe a possible future and then to lean against them as we work to create the place we seek to be.” — Seth Godin My wish is this issue of the Clairity Click-it helps you find one or more resources to help you define some boundaries you can use as levers

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Nonprofit Radio for April 17, 2023: #23NTC & Building An Inclusive Board Culture

Tony Martignetti

Amy Sample Ward: #23NTC! Amy Sample Ward kicks off our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. They cover the Conference details, and delve into weighing the benefits and risks of the fast-moving technology, artificial intelligence. They are the CEO of NTEN and our technology and social media contributor. Renee … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 17, 2023: #23NTC & Building An Inclusive Board Culture → Amy Sample Ward: #23NTC!

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Nonprofits Stick to Their Tweets Even as They Worry That Elon Musk's Twitter Is Toxic

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Photo illustration by Samuel Corum, AFP, Getty Images Most charitable groups remain on the platform despite concerns that the social-media giant's content is increasingly noxious.

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How to Write a Sponsorship Letter (+ 7 Templates)

Wild Apricot

The post How to Write a Sponsorship Letter (+ 7 Templates) appeared first on WildApricot.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

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.

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Donations Decline for the First Time Since 2012, Fundraising Effectiveness Project Data Shows

NonProfit PRO

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project released its full-year 2022 numbers at AFP ICON yesterday. And they weren’t good. Donor dollars had been rising since 2012 — until now. Here’s a breakdown of the findings.

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Suing Government and Business Is a Potent Way to Curb Climate Change. Why Are Donors So Afraid of It?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River. Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues.

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Select the Best Advertising Medium for Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

Paid advertising is a great way to get the word out about the content, events, and projects you work so hard on. Depending on your audience, budget, and primary goal, the medium you use for your paid advertising will be different. Read on for a rundown of how each of these factors should affect your decision, helping you to make the most of your advertising budget.

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4 Steps to Convert Crisis Donors to Loyal Mission Donors

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits react to crises. Though giving tends to rise around these events, nonprofits often are unable to retain these often one-time donors. If your organization doesn’t have a plan to steward these reactionary donations to make them become more commonplace, it should.

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Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund 

Candid

With the climate crisis making headlines every day, the urgency of tackling this issue is clear. But for many in philanthropy, finding solutions to its complexity and enormity can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Without an understanding of how to begin creating equitable strategies to address its impacts, many funders are hesitant to even engage. But it does not have to be that way.

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Nonprofits Scramble for Help Amid Dearth of Volunteers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa Associated Press Joshua A. Bickel, AP CASA of Lexington has seen a drop in new volunteers. In 2022, 62 completed training, short of its goal of 80. CASA of Lexington has tried just about everything to find volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children with the Kentucky nonprofit.

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David’s Winning Strategy: How Nonprofits Can Change Unfair Laws

Blue Avocado

Discover how small nonprofits can take on unfair laws and policies that hinder their ability to serve their communities and come out victorious with the help of coalitions. The post David’s Winning Strategy: How Nonprofits Can Change Unfair Laws appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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How to Handle Your Donor Data

NonProfit PRO

Securely managing donor data provides the foundation for analyses that can reveal deeper insights into donor sentiment. Here are three steps that every nonprofit should take to ensure that their donor data is both private and secure.

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Technology and Nonprofit Volunteering in the Digital Age

Greater Giving

Technology is Changing the Way We Give Back Nonprofit volunteering has long been a way for individuals to give back to their communities and make a difference in the world. However, the rise of technology has brought about significant changes in the way we approach nonprofit volunteering. From virtual volunteering opportunities to online fundraising campaigns, technology is transforming the landscape of nonprofit volunteering in the digital age.

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Giving to Nonprofits Fell Nearly 2 Percent in the Last Quarter of 2022

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Previously, the biggest donors insulated overall fundraising revenue from a decline, but there were fewer of these donors at year-end.

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The Stories We Tell About Donor Phone Calls

Veritus Group

Is the story you're telling yourself about unanswered donor calls leaving you defeated? Here's how to get strategic with a rewrite that serves your goals. The post The Stories We Tell About Donor Phone Calls appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Free Tools to Maximize the Success of Your Paid Media Campaigns

NonProfit PRO

Managing successful paid advertising campaigns with tight budgets and limited resources can be challenging. Fortunately, there are several platforms with programs that offer exclusive resources to nonprofit organizations to help them further their mission.

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Top 3 Ways to Increase Traffic to Your Nonprofit Website in 2023

Tech Soup

OK, you've built a brilliant website with all the information a visitor could need. The next step is to ensure that people find it. There are plenty of different ways to encourage people to explore your site: linking to it in your emails, advertising on Instagram, or optimizing your pages to appear on search engines.

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Foster-Care Veteran Gets $47.5 Million From Audacious Project to Redesign Child-Welfare System

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Sixto Cancel argues that people who have experienced the child-welfare system are the ones to make it better. Now some of America’s biggest philanthropists are betting that he’s right.

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Matching Gift Blurbs | Sample Wording & Best Practices

Double the Donation

As with any type of outreach, the wording in your matching gift appeals is vital. Thus, it should be carefully considered when revamping your nonprofit’s matching gift strategy. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about writing matching gift blurbs that drive results.

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Powering Purpose: Understanding Your Organization’s Digital Mindset

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits increasingly rely on technology to accelerate their mission and meet the expectations of their supporters. Today’s technology encompasses elements that touch people, process, and culture. Grounded in research, Powering Purpose in the Cloud presents three digital mindsets alongside actionable pathways to guide your organization’s successful adoption of technology.

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Top 3 Ways to Increase Traffic to Your Nonprofit Website in 2023

Tech Soup

OK, you've built a brilliant website with all the information a visitor could need. The next step is to ensure that people find it. There are plenty of different ways to encourage people to explore your site: linking to it in your emails, advertising on Instagram, or optimizing your pages to appear on search engines.

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What's Behind the Uneven Rates in Volunteerism: a Look at Fla. and Wyo. Point to Answers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Kay Dervishi and Yesica Balderrama Christine Paige The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, a conservation nonprofit near Grand Teton National Park, relies on volunteers to collect local wildlife data and remove fencing that’s harmful to animals. Wyoming chalked up a big increases in volunteers during the pandemic as retirees and companies were attracted to open spaces to help local charities and the interest continues to build.

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Question of the Month: What do you really NEED to be successful as a leader?

Veritus Group

In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff discuss the three key strengths that all leaders need to have. The post Question of the Month: What do you really NEED to be successful as a leader? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Fund your next project with an IMAGINE Grant from AWS for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Calling all nonprofits who need funding for their technology-driven projects! Amazon Web Services (AWS) wants to support the mission-critical components of your work that rely on cloud technology. The AWS IMAGINE Grant supports foundational IT projects as well as think big projects leveraging advanced services, with an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $150,000 and cloud credits of up to $100,000.

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A Holistic Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Elevate

Elevate

Elevate is excited to share two new partnerships that we have started in 2023 to support our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Justice (IDEA+J) efforts. Read more below to learn about our partners, our plans, and our journey.

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San Diego Civic Organization Lands $20 Million From 95-Year-Old Sailing Great

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Plus, Harvard received $300 million from hedge-fund manager Kenneth Griffin, Robert Smith donated $15 million for career-readiness programs for underserved high-school students, and Kathryn and Kenneth Chenault gave Bowdoin $2 million to honor a civil-rights leader.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

Qgiv

On April 16-18, 2023, 3,600+ fundraising professionals descended on New Orleans, LA for AFP ICON’s 63 rd annual conference, the largest turnout in six years. Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more.

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Join the AI Movement for Social Good

NonProfit PRO

Are you ready to be at the forefront of the AI movement for social good? Introducing StratusLIVE’s groundbreaking AI solutions designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Discover the power of our AI-driven content wizard and how our innovative technology can revolutionize your operations and fundraising strategy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your nonprofit’s impact with cutting-edge AI technology.

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Find the Planned Gifts Buried in Your Database: How to discover millions of dollars in gifts you didn’t know were there

Veritus Group

Data assessments are an incredibly powerful tool to uncover the tremendous planned giving value that is hidden in your donor database. The post Find the Planned Gifts Buried in Your Database: How to discover millions of dollars in gifts you didn’t know were there appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Donor-Advised Fund Holders Should Unleash Their Dollars Now — Not Wait for Government Action

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By David Risher and Jennifer Risher Getty Images The co-creators of the #HalfMyDAF campaign are calling on more donors to join them as they launch two new rounds of matching funds to encourage people to grant 50 percent of their DAF dollars to nonprofits.

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Allegra Mangione’s 5 Step Roadmap To Getting Your Nonprofit Marketing Right

Groupfinity

#056 - Today I am speaking with Allegra, marketing strategy specialist and Founder of Catharsis, a marketing firm focused exclusively on nonprofits. We discuss Allegra’s 5 step strategic marketing roadmap for nonprofits. The post Allegra Mangione’s 5 Step Roadmap To Getting Your Nonprofit Marketing Right appeared first on Groupfinity.

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Bush School Center for Nonprofits to Host Bank of America Program on Volunteerism

NonProfit PRO

The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service will host the annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism on April 19, 2023.

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Boost My School Partners with Double the Donation to Release Advanced Matching Gift Functionality with 360MatchPro

Double the Donation

Double the Donation and Boost My School are pleased to announce their new collaboration in the form of an integration between Boost My School fundraising forms and 360MatchPro, the most advanced matching gift automation tool provided by Double the Donation.