Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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Clairification

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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Clairification

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“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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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There’s something that some fundraisers don’t get that good marketers know instinctively: You’re not selling a product, gift plan, or naming rights. To paraphrase Steve Jobs, “You’re selling a dream.” It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a Ferrari or Ford, a Rolex or a Timex, diamond earrings or cubic zirconia, a villa on a lake or a weekend at an Airbnb: You’re buying a dream of something bigger, better, shinier, or easier.

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NextAfter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Life is full of disappointments big and small. And, unfortunately, A/B testing is no different. Why? Because not every A/B test you run will produce a valid result. We’ve run thousands of A/B tests over the past 10+ years. And a good portion of them never reached statistical significance — which is what we mean by a valid result. What exactly is statistical significance?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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Fluxx

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to improve your fundraising results, one highly effective approach is to use marketing automation. With the right marketing automation tools and the right approaches, you can personalize your donors' experiences.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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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