Pamela Grow
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Your donors arent just names in your nonprofits CRM. Theyre partners in your mission and vital threads in the fabric of your community. The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors.
Clairification
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The more publicly people commit, the more resistant they are to changing their minds This relates to one of Robert Cialdinis principles of influence and persuasion : commitment and consistency. The main point is this: Once we make a decision, and strongly attach ourselves to an idea by agreeing orally or in writing, its more likely well stick with that decision than change our minds.
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Ann Green's Nonprofit
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. By Ira Horowitz Your nonprofits website is more than just a hub for your online presenceits a versatile platform that can help you connect with supporters, amplify your mission, and make a lasting impact.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 11, 2024
What are your chances of winning a grant? On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. So how can you increase your chances of winning a grant? GrantWatch is here to help! The database offers 9 helpful pointers on crafting strong applications, from selecting the right opportunities to showcasing your project’s impact. 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which fund
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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.
Blackbaud
DECEMBER 12, 2024
It was a client kickoff call like so many others. After we made introductions, I asked about their donor CRM, jotting notes as they shared their hopes, frustrations, and data woes. As their list of frustrations grew and their unfulfilled hopes piled up, they asked me if I thought it was time to change to another donor CRM. My answer began with one word: Maybe.
Candid
DECEMBER 9, 2024
One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Lets take a look at what our latest report shows. Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors.
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GrantNews
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Let’s talk about women-led businesses. Did you know there are over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S.? That accounts for 42% of all businesses in the country! Together, they generate over $3.9 trillion in annual revenue. And the number of women-led businesses continues to grow each day! Now, let’s focus on grants for women-led businesses.
Gail Perry Group
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. tax code. While the TCJA didnt change charitable giving deduction limits - you could still deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income for cash donations - it reduced most tax rates and doubled the standard deduction to $12,000 for individual filers and $24,000 for couples.
Candid
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Reactive giving is on the rise. Whether as a flash point response to a crisis, natural disaster, or an election, one-time, smaller donations are becoming commonplace. Reactive donors respond based on emotion, giving less than donors who give regularly, and historically have been fleeting supporters. For nearly all nonprofits, converting one-time donors into long-term partners is a struggle.
Blackbaud
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Who doesnt love the last-minute scramble to locate missing invoices or track down uncashed checks so you can finish your month-end close? A good reconciliation process keeps your financial records accurate and up to date. But without the right systems, this process can be mind-numbingly time-consuming and prone to errors. By integrating fundraising and finance systems, information flows easily from gift records to journal entries, saving time, reducing the risk of fraud, and simplifying audits.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Can special education grants really transform learning experiences? Education is a cornerstone of the American dream, and that includes ensuring access for students with special abilities and learning disabilities. While educators and administrators work to create inclusive and supportive environments for each student, funding still presents a large challenge.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 10, 2024
We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: How Does Your Mission Connect to the Funder’s Interest? Know your prospective funder in depth! Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are.
Candid
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work.
CauseVox
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. Donor cultivation takes a whole lot of time and resources. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Seize the Day! There are last chance grants available on GrantWatch! Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal. What if you had a way to identify these ‘last chance grants’ whose deadline – though close – have not yet passed ?
Clairification
DECEMBER 12, 2024
As we enter the season of light, and you move into full-steam-ahead year-end fundraising mode, theres something I want to remind you about your messaging. “Oh, by the way, its not about you. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking your organization is the story. People arent buying your organization. When someone asks: What do you do? theyre not interested in your organization so much as what your organization accomplishes.
Think and Ink Grants
DECEMBER 11, 2024
If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1. Attend Conferences Conferences are one of the most valuable tools for improving your grant writing skills. Why?
CauseVox
DECEMBER 11, 2024
When donors give, they want a meaningful connectionto clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. While functional, this approach often lacks context, leaving donors with little understanding of the options or their potential impact.
Future Fundraising Now
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Yikes. Here are some scary ways nonprofits are keeping away from the giving they want to do, from Clairification, at Are You SCARING Nonprofit Donors Away? : Your website isnt donor-friendly. They cant find what they need to know in order to donate. Lots of talk about your organization, but not much about what they can do. Giving pages are hard to find.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, its clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. For too long, success was measured by the performance of individual channels, often overlooking the holistic experience of our donors. Its time to embrace a paradigm shift toward audience-first fundraising. Why this change matters Donors today engage with organizations across multiple touchpoints.
Grant Writer Team
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Donor-centric management is a strategic approach to how and when donors are contacted. Donor-centric management builds trust and creates urgency among their supporters. When done correctly, donors know they are at the heart of an organization’s success. Since the beginning of the donor-centric mindset, management systems have been researched and applied.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 12, 2024
April is National Volunteer Month, but how do you celebrate all the amazing things volunteers do for your mission? Here are some ideas.
Double the Donation
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Hosting a successful fundraising event requires more than a great causeit takes resources, creativity, and the support of dedicated partners. Sponsorships can make all the difference, providing the financial backing, in-kind donations, or promotional boosts needed to elevate your event and achieve your goals.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 9, 2024
As a fundraising or marketing professional, you likely rely on your digital communication channels to stay in touch with supporters and engage them in your activities. However, cutting through the clutter to make an impression is easier said than done. Thats where calls to action (CTAs) come in. A CTA is a short statement that urges audience members to take a certain action.
Greater Giving
DECEMBER 12, 2024
For nonprofits, expressing gratitude isnt just a courtesy. Its a powerful strategy that transforms one-time support into lasting commitment. As the year winds down, nows the time to reflect on the past year, thank supporters, and set the stage for a successful new year. After all, donors are most generous at the end of the year. The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total onlin
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Creating a volunteer engagement strategy can not only improve your volunteer's experience, but your entire organizational atmosphere. This is the guide to engaging volunteers from start to finish!
Future Fundraising Now
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If you ever took a psychology class, you may remember Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It looks like this, with “low” physical needs at the bottom and “high” emotional and spiritual needs above. I’m not going to argue with Dr. Maslow. But I do have a problem with the way his pyramid is often interpreted in fundraising.
Grant Professionals Association
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Have you encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal? Take heart. This is normal. Most teams flounder before they begin performing at their peak. The Stages of Group Development framework, developed by Bruce Tuckman (1965), describes how a group coalesces around an objective. This article will briefly describe Tuckmans framework and then apply these ideas to grant proposal development.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By Ben Gose A new incentive for giving is one bright spot on a congressional slate filled with peril for philanthropy.
Assel Grant Services
DECEMBER 8, 2024
An organization’s board of directors has overarching fiduciary responsibility for the organization. What does that mean? According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. This commitment by an organizations governing body is the crux of fiduciary responsibility.
Soapbox Exchange
DECEMBER 7, 2024
With all the moving parts involved in planning, launching, and managing successful fundraising campaigns, new nonprofit leaders can easily get overwhelmed. You may stick to the same fundraising strategy your nonprofit has outgrown or struggle to determine how to improve. If youre ready to scale your organizations fundraising but feel underequipped or unsure where to start, hiring a consultant could be the right next move.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
DECEMBER 12, 2024
When putting together year-end lists, its hard to avoid a slight feeling of dj vu; after all, youre not only looking back on the year that was, but repeating an […] The post Thanks (Again) for the Memories: 10 Reasons to Look Back on 2024 With Gratitude and Optimism appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Fluxx
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Apart from their missions, especially for nonprofits and community groups, success lies in the soundness of operations. The Alberta Law Foundation, by understanding the above reality, has created the Organizational Capacity Building Fund which has enabled organizations to provide necessary effectiveness enhancement, governance, and overall increased impact through funds.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security will distribute $210 million to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofits against targeted attacks.
Capital Campaign Pro
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Season 4, Episode 18 Have you ever wondered how to determine the right price for a naming opportunity in your new building? In this episode, campaign experts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt talk about donor stewardship and why it’s important during a campaign. This is an encore presentation originally aired on November 15, 2022. Listen […] The post Podcast: Why Donor Stewardship Matters and Why You Need a Plan appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Philanthropic funding for organizations dedicated to women and girls has consistently remained below two percent of total charitable giving since 2012, the year for which the Womens Philanthropy Institute (WPI) […] The post How Data-Informed Philanthropy Can Close the Giving Gap for Women and Girls appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
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