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Nonprofit Radio for October 2, 2023: Fundraising For Introverts

Tony Martignetti

Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s new book. He returns with uplifting news for those who prefer quiet time over party time: You can be a great fundraiser! Brian knows. He’s been a successful introverted fundraiser for nearly 40 years. He’s also president of Asking Matters. Listen to the … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 2, 2023: Fundraising For Introverts → Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s

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Do a Stellar Job of Thanking Your Donors

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Year-end fundraising season is underway. You may have started working on your appeal, which is great. But don’t stop there. It’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors. I highly recommend creating a thank you plan , which will help you show gratitude before, during, and after a campaign. Your donors deserve a stellar thank you.

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Top Strategies to Leverage Your Nonprofit’s Secret Advantage -2

Clairification

As explored in Part 1 of this 2-part series, small to mid-sized organizations are uniquely capable of creating a sense of community, even family. This is what people yearn for. And it gives you a secret advantage when it comes to nurturing the relationships essential to developing and sustaining a strong mid-level and major gifts program. You’re never too small to generate major gifts!

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What you’ll want to know about fundraising for introverts

Hands-On Fundraising

A while back, I wrote about fundraising and introverts. And a while before that, I gave a presentation about the same topic. Of course, that’s because I am an introvert. Are you? Do you work with people who are? Then I’ve got a deeper dive into the topic for you! Brian Saber recently released a […] The post What you’ll want to know about fundraising for introverts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

Millionaire Grant Lady

A grant writer is vital for organizational growth, but hiring a full-time grant writer is not always the best fit. Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. In fact, according to the 2022 Grant Professionals Association Salary Survey , grants account for 32% of total revenue for organizations on average. While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from org

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Clairity Click-it: Harvest of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

“We are meaning-seeking creatures. Dogs, as far as we know, do not agonize about the canine condition, worry about the plight of dogs in other parts of the world, or try to see their lives from a different perspective. But human beings fall easily into despair, and from the very beginning we invented stories that enabled us to place our lives in a larger setting, that revealed an underlying pattern, and gave us a sense that, against all the depressing and chaotic evidence to the contrary, life h

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It’s Open Season on Civil Rights. Philanthropy Must Not Retreat.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights. Donors should prepare to fight back and recommit to funding racial justice. By Stacey Abrams and Julián Castro J. Scott Applewhite, AP As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights.

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How to Start a Club: 7 Steps to Starting A Membership Club or Organization

Wild Apricot

Starting a new club is a great way to build fresh connections in your community. Here's how to start a club for your hobby, social circle and more!

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | The Philanthropy Pivot: Adapting to Post-Pandemic Fundraising Obstacles

Pamela Grow

Charitable giving declined by a whopping 10.5% in 2022. As we navigate the aftermath of this decline and the broader post-pandemic landscape, it’s crucial to understand the transformations in donor behavior and what you should be changing in your fundraising approaches. In this MotivateMonday webinar, Rob Wu, founder of CauseVox, shares the unexpected ways donors are currently prioritizing charitable giving, explores modern trends influencing charitable gifts, and provides actionable strat

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6 Things to Consider When Hiring a Grant Writer…Maybe a Grant Consultant is a Better Fit

Millionaire Grant Lady

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding.

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Rockefeller’s Rajiv Shah: Highest Paid CEO Among Big Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

His compensation beats that of the leaders of the Gates, Ford, and Mellon foundations. By Marc Gunther Gabriella Demczuk, The New York Times, Redux Rajiv Shah’s management style has sewn discontent among some, but he also has many admirers. His management style has sown discontent among some, but he also has admirers.

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4 Ways to Lead Your Nonprofit During Tumultuous Times

NonProfit PRO

When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods. Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times.

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18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising

Veritus Group

Do you have any of these barriers at your organization that are preventing your donors from finding more joy in their giving? The post 18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Nonprofit Program Design and Winning Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

Nonprofit program design is a vital component to winning grants. Both foundation and government funders read a ton of grant applications. They can tell if a nonprofit program design is fully developed and is likely to be successful or not. You can’t wrap up a half-baked cookie as a good gift, and you can’t wrap up a half-baked program as a fundable grant.

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What Happened to Big — and Local — Corporate Giving?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Companies are giving away a smaller share of profits than they used to. Where does that leave the nonprofits in their backyards? By Eden Stiffman Illustration by The Chronicle, Adobe Stock Companies are giving away a smaller share of profits than they used to. Where does that leave the nonprofits in their backyards?

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Repurposing Content: 4 Strategies That Work to Gain More Visibility for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Repurposing, or recycling, content is one of the strategies that every nonprofit should be using. Here are four proven ways to repurpose content that are helping nonprofits everywhere gain visibility and awareness.

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Reimagining the nonprofit annual report

Candid

The annual report has long been considered a must-have for nonprofit compliance and donor stewardship. They are also typically expensive, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness.

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Grant Geek - Untitled Article

Grant Geek

GrantWriters.net is READY TO WRITE the 2024 federal charter school grant for eligible US nonprofits and charter schools. Intense proposal planning and development are required. DO NOT DELAY. __ EMAIL FOR ANSWERS TO ANY GRANT QUESTION (free) The post first appeared on GrantWriters.

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No Apologies: Rajiv Shah Stands By Rockefeller's Top-Down Approach

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Marc Gunther Rockefeller Foundation Even as MacKenzie Scott and the Ford Foundation popularize unrestricted giving, the Rockefeller Foundation maintains an experts-know-best approach to grant making.

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The Reality of Donor Fatigue and Strategies to Overcome It

NonProfit PRO

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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Fundraising Games How to: Heads and Tails

Greater Giving

Boost Your Fundraising Event with a Heads or Tails Game In the realm of nonprofit fundraising, traditional activities like the Wall of Wine and Heads and Tails have stood the test of time. However, injecting your unique flair into these classics can elevate engagement and revenue generation. Today, we’ll delve into the captivating world of Heads and Tails—a game that transcends the ordinary raffle experience, adding a novel twist to captivate even the most hesitant donors.

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Searching for Grant Opportunities Using Google

Peak Proposals

Finding grant opportunities to apply to is of central importance to most non-profit organizations. While a grant database is ideal for conducting prospect research, many non-profits lack access to a subscription database and instead rely on free sources such as Google and other search engines. A Google search on grant funding can generate an unwieldy number of results.

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This Is Effective Altruism? New Book Offers Unflattering Glimpses of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite." By Drew Lindsay Lam Yik Fei, The New York Times, Redux Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded Alameda and FTX, at his office in Hong Kong. The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite.

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3 Benefits of Online Reviews for Your Nonprofit — and How to Encourage Donors to Give Them

NonProfit PRO

Online reviews have the power to position your nonprofit as a trustworthy and reliable organization, helping you attract more donors and influence their giving habits. Here are three benefits of getting reviews for your nonprofit — plus how to ask your donor base for them.

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How Micro-Donations Spark a Chain Reaction of Giving

Tech Soup

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. Their dedication and passion drive the mission forward. In addition, did you know that volunteers are two times more likely to donate to causes and organizations where they volunteer their time?

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Koret Foundation and the Modernization of Grants Management

Fluxx

Alison Stein from The Koret Foundation shares how moving to Fluxx has increased efficiencies within their organization while aligning with their own culture.

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Big Donors Give Bigger: Charity Dependence on the Wealthy Grows, Survey Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The study says volunteering can spark big gifts, but that the share of wealthy people who volunteer, while on the uptick, is still below pre-pandemic levels. By Maria Di Mento The study says volunteering can spark big gifts, but that the share of wealthy people who volunteer, while on the uptick, is still below pre-pandemic levels.

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No, Your Direct Mail Campaign Isn’t Relational Mid-level Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

There is some incredible work being done through direct mail, but direct response strategies are not a relational approach to your mid-level programs. Here, I break down each of the needed mid-level fundraising program elements.

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Connecting with decision makers on LinkedIn: three tips for fundraisers 

Candid

Whether you’re trying to get the attention of a grantmaker or a potential corporate donor, connecting with the right decision makers can fast-track your organization to success. And one of the best platforms for making those connections is LinkedIn. Recent data from LinkedIn for Nonprofits reveals that 64% of surveyed nonprofit professionals agree the people they want to connect with to raise money for their organization are on LinkedIn.

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The Best Places to Find Grants: Uncovering New Opportunities for Nonprofits | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

In this post, we'll dig into where to start when it comes to finding grants, how to connect with the right funders, some of the best places to find grants, and FAQ around finding grants.

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MacArthur Fellows Awarded for Work on Reproductive Health, Climate, and Arts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Patrick Makuakāne’s choreography and dance have blended hula with contemporary influences while uplifting Hawaiian languages and histories. The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit.

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Are Your Employees Acting Like Cats?

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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Dealing With Mindless Meetings & Donor Encounters

Veritus Group

If you've ever left a conversation with colleagues or donors feeling completely confused, check out our tips for highly focused communication. The post Dealing With Mindless Meetings & Donor Encounters appeared first on Veritus Group.