Hands-On Fundraising
AUGUST 20, 2024
It’s been a long time, but I remember when I first began writing appeals. This was before we had access to the internet and a huge amount of information at our fingertips. I was smart enough to subscribe to Jerry Huntsinger’s newsletter, though. (On paper, mailed to me!) As I mentioned recently, I took my […] The post Beginner? How to write appeals that work appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Clairification
AUGUST 22, 2024
Let’s get right to this week’s collection of free resources! If you poke around this issue of the Clairity Click-it, I’m sure you’ll find something to help you DO SOMETHING positive to change the world — at least in your little corner of it. Or something provocative to fuel your thinking around what your might do differently to more effectively engage your constituents.
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Ann Green's Nonprofit
AUGUST 20, 2024
Stories come in many forms. You can tell a story with words, pictures, and videos. I prefer written stories, but others are drawn to videos. Some people might not have the time or energy to look at anything but a photo or infographic. Your nonprofit organization needs to share stories using all these forms. Sharing stories will help you connect with your donors and improve your engagement.
Millionaire Grant Lady
AUGUST 23, 2024
We love helping our clients win grants! When one of our clients attains a top-level grant after a highly competitive process, we celebrate! (My celebration of choice is Waffle Fries and an Arnold Palmer). Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) was recently awarded a $2 million Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2024
Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million. By Eden Stiffman Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million.
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 20, 2024
While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing with a nonprofit’s most important donors. So, what can philanthropy leaders do to support your CEO, making them more valuable to fundraising efforts and extending needed tenure.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes. By Stephanie Beasley Getty Images Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes.
Candid
AUGUST 20, 2024
A new generation of philanthropic leaders are pressing forward to develop more ways to make a greater impact on the communities and issues to which they are dedicated. Today, more than ever, grantees need greater capacity and more predictable long-term funding streams to ensure they have the infrastructure resources to sustain themselves and their work of advancing economic and social progress.
Future Fundraising Now
AUGUST 22, 2024
Your fundraising is boring because you’re spending your time explaining, not inspiring. You’re working from the assumption that if you can make people understand how your programs work, they’ll be compelled to donate. It doesn’t work that way. People don’t want or need instruction on your programs. They need to be inspired to change the world.
Planned Giving
AUGUST 21, 2024
Download Printer Friendly PDF Soliciting legacy gifts requires a careful approach, whether it’s a simple bequest or a complex trust. Estate gifts, also known as planned or legacy gifts, are a vital component of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. Soliciting bequests or estate gifts can significantly impact an organization’s financial sustainability and long-term success.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
The Grateful Dead offers nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision. By Eboo Patel TNS John Mayer and Bob Weir are shown during Dead & Company’s opening night at the Sphere, in Las Vegas, on May 16. The Grateful Dead offer nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 19, 2024
Even in our digital-first environment — where email inboxes are flooded, and social media feeds are oversaturated — direct mail has persevered as a powerful tool for nonprofits.
Qgiv
AUGUST 23, 2024
Fundraising is all about connecting with your audience with personal and relevant messages. And one of the most powerful ways to achieve this is by using donor segmentation to communicate more directly with your supporters. A message that resonates with long-term, repeat donors will fall flat with a lapsed donor. So, understanding who belongs in each segment and crafting tailored communications for each group is critical for effective segmentation.
OneCause
AUGUST 22, 2024
This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot. What comes to mind when you think of fall? Many think of Halloween, apple orchards, back to school season… and everything pumpkin-spiced themed. However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2024
Roy and Diana Vagelos's latest donation expands the medical school's mission to advance treatment for diseases. By Maria Di Mento Charles Manley Diana and Roy Vagelos’s gift will support programs in cell engineering and gene therapy. Roy and Diana Vagelo's latest donation expands the medical school's mission to advance treatment for diseases.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 21, 2024
While it may help fundraisers hit their metric goals, it doesn’t align with how major donors think, feel or give. And that’s where a deeper, more thoughtful strategy comes into play.
Qgiv
AUGUST 21, 2024
It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Giving USA 2023 reported that individual giving declined 6.4% in 2022. In 2023, it declined 2.4%. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%). This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life.
GrantNews
AUGUST 20, 2024
Independent Retailers are the backbone of business and Industry. It’s essential to increase awareness of the vital role independent retailers play in driving the U.S. economy. For example, independent community grocers play a vital role in keeping communities cohesive and even in the nation’s overall economy. Results from a recent economic impact study from the National Grocers Association (NGA) show that the independent grocery industry is directly or indirectly responsible for near
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2024
Charities are embracing A.I., but comfort and safeguards lag behind, a new GivingTuesday survey finds. By Sara Herschander Getty Images More than two-thirds of nonprofits have already tried using artificial intelligence in their work, despite low comfort levels with the technology and concerns about data protection and bias, a new survey reveals.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 19, 2024
The 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report reviews executive employee compensation based on 209,655 observations from 128,238 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2022.
Capital Campaign Pro
AUGUST 19, 2024
Season 4, Episode 2 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the transformative power of women in philanthropy with their special guest, Kathleen Loehr. Kathleen, a leading expert on women’s giving and author of “Gender Matters: A Guide to Growing Women’s Philanthropy,” shares her deep insights on the unique ways women approach […] The post Podcast: The Power of Women in Philanthropy (with special guest Kathleen Loehr) appeared first on Capital
GrantNews
AUGUST 22, 2024
If you are a library and you haven’t signed up for a GrantWatch Library License , you may be missing out on valuable resources for not only your staff but also the patrons who visit your library. Public and school libraries can greatly benefit from providing access to grants. Offering grant information at your library enriches your resources and enhances your ability to serve your community.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2024
By M.J. Prest DonorsChoose DonorsChoose, which allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects, will share in a $10 million commitment by Google.org to create the Teen Mental Health Initiative. The funding supports all current mental health projects from high school teachers on the DonorsChoose platform. Also, Kaiser Permanente pledged $15 million for small-business growth in Oakland, and the Crankstart Foundation committed $14 million for health-care career training in
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 18, 2024
QuickBooks can be a great bookkeeping solution, but as your organization grows in size and complexity, you’ll start to feel some growing pains. You might be able to limp along with QuickBooks, but you’ll miss out on the benefits of a more robust system.
amplifi
AUGUST 22, 2024
Guest blog by Megan Allison, Qgiv. GivingTuesday is an incredible opportunity for your organization to rally support and raise vital funds. But how do you cut through the noise and capture the attention of potential donors? The answer lies in harnessing the power of social media. Why is social media important for GivingTuesday? Social media offers a unique platform to reach a vast audience quickly and effectively.
Blackbaud
AUGUST 19, 2024
If you are a grantmaking organization, there are more reasons than ever to be excited about this year’s bbcon , happening September 24-26, in Seattle. With 11 sessions dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual user conference.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Civic engagement — including volunteering — is more correlated with giving than religiosity. By Shariq Siddiqui and Nausheena Hussain Mohammed Elshamy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Having compassion toward people in need is a top motivation for this demographic group to give. Civic engagement — including volunteering — is more correlated with giving than religiosity.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2024
Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Take your live/silent auctions and galas to the next level with these simple, yet entertaining revenue enhancers designed to increase guest engagement and enjoyment while helping you raise more. Identify techniques for streamlining pre, during, and post event operations to never again worry about missing a beat.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 23, 2024
For every grant professional, the challenge is pretty clear — time is always in short supply. Balancing multiple deadlines — each with its unique demands — can make the pursuit of funding feel like a race against the clock. The pressure to produce high-quality, accurate proposals while managing time effectively can be intense. Luckily, there are strategies to streamline your efforts, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: crafting compelling grant proposals that deliver results.
Blackbaud
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. But one of our favorites is right around the corner: bbcon 2024! Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
By David L. Wheeler iStockphoto 5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 18, 2024
Free eBook to The Rise of the Data-Driven Nonprofit Finance Leader This E-Book explores the critical benefits of leveraging real-time metrics for nonprofit finance leaders.
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