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The New Donor Frontier: Discover How to Attract Gen Z to Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

For nonprofits, there’s an exciting future event to prepare for, and it's the surge of Generation Z. For the nonprofits that prepare and pay attention, it will be an opportunity to engage an entire new donor frontier.

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The Importance of Pacing Ourselves

Grants4Good

“Do not do more today than you can completely recover from by tomorrow.” – Greg McKeown Do you find it easy to pace yourself while working as a grant professional, nonprofit leader, or fundraiser? Do you have time to complete all you want to do in any given day while also finding time to relax […]. The post The Importance of Pacing Ourselves appeared first on Grants4Good.

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Association Membership: What You Need to Know

Wild Apricot

Are you thinking of starting an association? There are associations out there for every profession, interest, and hobby under the sun — dentistry, social activism, knitting, you name it! But if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

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All you need to know about fiscal sponsorship

Candid

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Instead of starting a new organization, you may want to consider working with an existing 501(c)(3) public charity under a formal arrangement known as fiscal sponsorship. We’re sharing all you need to know about fiscal sponsorship to help you decide if this is the right fit. .

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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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Have You Earned Your Donors’ Trust?

NonProfit PRO

The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.

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How to Run a Capital Campaign

CauseVox

What Is a Capital Campaign? If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. But you may not be familiar with exactly what that means or how to go about creating one. This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of planning and executing your own capital campaign.

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Commitment to funding Native self-determination 

Candid

For decades, Native American tribes have faced economic and food insecurity, education barriers, substandard and overcrowded housing, and limited healthcare—all tied to flawed federal policies and broken treaties. To address these inequities, our goal at Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) is to boost reservation-based programs and projects that address immediate needs and long-term solutions.

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The Consequence of Not Reporting Back to Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

One tiny report makes a tremendous amount of difference because it closes the giving loop. Read these stories in which major gifts officers either successfully reported back or didn’t. The contrast is stunning.

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Ten Ways to Improve Equity & Increase the Effectiveness of Your Hiring Process

Blue Avocado

These days it seems we all need a competitive edge in our recruitment practices. However, that’s always felt true in the nonprofit sector, where wages rarely compete with those offered by for-profit companies. So how can resource-strapped nonprofits set ourselves apart from the countless other companies trying to hire from the same applicant pool? One […].

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6 Steps for Finding Corporate Sponsors for Your Next Fundraising Event

Get Fully Funded

Corporate sponsors are the best way to add lots of money to the bottom line of your fundraising event. It’s simple really: The more sponsors you have, the more money you’ll net. You’ll also gain credibility as you promote your event because the names of the businesses supporting you brings validity. Having sponsors means the difference in an event that generates mediocre results and one that blows past your goals.

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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tips from Invest in Kids, a CauseVox Nonprofit

CauseVox

Peer-to-peer fundraising is on the rise and it’s no wonder since they typically raise twice as much compared to other types of digital fundraising campaigns. And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? To get the scoop on running a successful peer-to-peer fundraiser, we sat down with Krista Mortensen, a seasoned fundraiser and the development manager at Invest in Kids to discuss fundraising tips that helped her raise a ton of money during their 2022 Ja

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Monthly Giving Continues to Be Strong Among Older Donors

NonProfit PRO

As prices go up and inflation is a reality, are you worried about what’s going to happen with monthly donors? I’m right there with you. That’s why I was excited to see Enthuse’s “Donor Pulse Report: Summer 2022.".

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In-Person Events are BACK! 4 Tips to Engage Social Donors

OneCause

The post In-Person Events are BACK! 4 Tips to Engage Social Donors appeared first on OneCause.

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Is Domain-Led Email Right for My Nonprofit?

Tech Soup

Nonprofits often don't have the resources of a for-profit business and can be tempted to cut corners by using free, personal accounts to manage their email, document sharing, and other cloud computing services.

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6 Tips for Choosing Effective Nonprofit Website Visuals

Get Fully Funded

Website visitors only need 50 milliseconds to form an opinion about your website. Visual appeal is the most important aspect of how visitors assess your website upon their first visit. That’s why you must choose your nonprofit website’s images carefully. Research shows that website visitors are drawn to authentic images of real people—not decorative images or stock photos alone.

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How to Know When it’s Time for New Software for Your Nonprofit: 3 Signs

NonProfit PRO

Your technology choices directly impact your organization’s efficiency and effectiveness. That’s why it’s worthwhile to annually review your technology and consider adding or replacing a new product. Here are three clues that it might be time for a new solution.

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[Question Marc] How to re-engage a hard-to-reach major donor

The Fundraising Coach

Question: How have you successfully re-engaged a major donor who was challenging to reach? Great question. A big thing is to keep mixing up the communication. Often I find fundraisers favor one form of communication. Or maybe two. They’ll email and email and email. Then decide that the person is hard to reach. Really, they may only be hard to reach by email.

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No More Asking Board Members to Swap Gifts with Friends – Please!

Asking Matters

What will it take for us to get rid of this pernicious habit? It is such awful fundraising on every level, and we’re swapping so much long-term good for a bit of short-term gain. The post No More Asking Board Members to Swap Gifts with Friends – Please! appeared first on Asking Matters.

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[Webinar] How to Run a $1MM (or less!) Capital Campaign

CauseVox

Do the words “Capital Campaign” send shivers down your spine? Undoubtedly, the thought of a campaign with a very ambitious fundraising goal can be daunting. But capital campaigns don’t need to be scary. With a bit of forethought and some solid planning, you can easily run a successful campaign to reach your organizational goals. In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll learn: Step-by-step planning to ensure success How to find your lead donor(s) and make the ask How to incorporate “non-traditional

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Capital Campaigns Are Not Always the Solution

NonProfit PRO

As nonprofits need to be good stewards of the funds from their donors, consulting companies also must do the same with the resources of their clients. A capital campaign is the easy answer, but there are other ways of accomplishing the goals you seek to achieve.

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How to Recruit, Coach, and Retain Board Members

Qgiv

Having an effective board on board at your nonprofit is essential to being able to run your organization well. But if your nonprofit is struggling to find board members or keep board members, this can be a serious detriment to your performance. How do you recruit, coach, and retain your board members? This blog post will explain how to do just that!

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How to solve problems in your nonprofit

Grant Writing Made Easy

If I asked 100 nonprofit leaders how they solve problems in their nonprofits, I bet that 90 or more of them would say something about taking action. The entire nonprofit sector, it seems, is driven by this go, go, go mentality. Folks are always doing more (often with less). But I want to propose a mindset shift that will help you solve problems in your nonprofit more strategically and effectively.

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Quick and Easy Website Maintenance

Tech Soup

Small problems left alone turn into big problems, and big problems are often best solved by breaking them down into small problems. While possibly not a cosmic truth, this sometimes applies to the digital challenges facing nonprofit teams as they manage an effective online presence with limited time, ability, and energy.

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Givebutter Announces $7M in Funding to Empower the Changemaker Generation

NonProfit PRO

Givebutter has completed a seed funding round totaling $7 million. The new funding will allow it to accelerate its pace of innovation across a wide range of free fundraising tools, including donation forms, campaigns, events, donor management (CRM), emails, texting, and a new auction solution launching later this year.

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How to Plan Your Next Virtual Walk Fundraiser

Qgiv

Many nonprofits turned to virtual fundraising out of necessity at the beginning of the pandemic. But given their ease and convenience, it’s no surprise many organizations have added virtual campaigns and events to their annual fundraising plans into the future. Among these, virtual events, virtual walks, 5Ks, and fun run fundraisers have become a great option for organizations looking to unite their communities.

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Understanding Event Microsites: What Nonprofits Should Know

OneCause

The post Understanding Event Microsites: What Nonprofits Should Know appeared first on OneCause.

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5 Tips for Nonprofits to Spend Less on Software

Tech Soup

Software as a service (SaaS) enables vital organizational functions — for instance Slack for internal communication or Google for emailing and collaborating on documents.

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Easiest Strategies to Instill a Nonprofit Philanthropy Culture

NonProfit PRO

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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How To Get Auction Item Donations For Your Nonprofit Event

Greater Giving

Getting donations for your nonprofit fundraising can feel overwhelming. Use our 6-step plan to get auction item donations for your next fundraiser. You’ve got a fundraising event to plan , and it’s going to be a big one. You’re trying to figure out how to get auction items donated for your nonprofit fundraiser. You want the auction to be successful, but you don’t have the budget or staff time to track down all the donations yourself.

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5 Tips for Analyzing Your Online Fundraising Campaigns

OneCause

The post 5 Tips for Analyzing Your Online Fundraising Campaigns appeared first on OneCause.

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Newsletter: 7 Ways to Generate More Partnership Referrals ; Two Good Reasons to be on Twitter Right Now ; Great Lake Offers Superior Advice on Abortion Debate

Selfish Giving

Last month 111 people signed up for my newsletter. Welcome! ???? That's my best month evahh!! And in a summer month to boot! While some newsletters get 100 or more subscribers every day, 100+ is pretty good for a super-niche newsletter like mine! For readers new and old, here's how to get the most out of my newsletter. 1. Whitelist my email address. ??

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The Giving Block Announces Treasury Support Services, Enables Nonprofits to Invest in Cryptocurrency

NonProfit PRO

The Giving Block announced Treasury Support Services for nonprofits looking to custody or invest in cryptocurrency. The service will be facilitated through Gemini, a security-first platform that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn on cryptocurrencies.

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iWave Announces Newest Integration with ascend by UC Innovation

NonProfit PRO

iWave announced its newest integration with ascend, an all encompassing Advancement solution developed by UC Innovation. Higher education institutions can now enrich their internal ascend data with iWave's wealth and philanthropic data points, to strategically prioritize the best donors.