Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
What if you had an army of robots to do all the grunt work for your events? This isn’t science fiction: this is the reality of many event managers. Instead of manually processing registrations, running checks to the bank, or trying to keep track.
ProposalPRO
JANUARY 31, 2022
You’re writing a killer need statement, filled with facts that could make a grown reviewer cry. You’re assembling the perfect backstory of poverty, unemployment, poor health, and low reading levels, and backing it all up with unassailable sources. To preserve all those fantastic sources, you copy and paste the website URLs into your narrative, creating hyperlinks that light your copy up as blue as the summer sky.
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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
We know how it feels to be caught by the desire to be safe by relying on past success versus attempting new strategies. We know that certain stumbling blocks can arise as you debate future directions for the staff and office. These 10 steps can help to keep a staff from missing a vital part of successful fundraising.
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! It’s exhilarating and you want to just launch it already! Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle.
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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.
Candid
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . Funders share how frustratingly difficult it can be to find Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)-led and community-based nonprofits that are closest to the needs but may not have the re
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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Once again, nonprofits can invest in marketing outreach efforts to raise awareness. But instead of sending out the usual text messages, emails and bulk flyers in the mail, there are outreach methods and engagement techniques that can enhance and improve response rates and hopefully fundraising totals.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 31, 2022
Maybe you've just started a nonprofit, either on your own or with a small team. Perhaps your experience comes from an activism or for-profit business field, and you've got a groundbreaking idea, but no experience in fundraising. Or maybe you're stepping into your first fundraising job, and you're struggling to know where to start. Whether you're working alone or as part of a larger organization, your first grant is probably your hardest.
OneCause
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The post Fundraising Software: 17 Top Providers for Nonprofits appeared first on OneCause.
Greater Giving
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Engage guests at your virtual event with these exciting strategies—and incentivize participation to raise big money. If you’ve ever attended a long Zoom meeting, you know how challenging it can be to stay engaged with a computer screen for an hour or two. It’s no different for guests attending your virtual event, who could face even more distractions at home.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Direct mail is extremely effective for nonprofit fundraising. With ever-increasing postage rates, it can eat away at your donations. You should not stop sending direct mail, but there are some things you can do to decrease the amount of postage you pay. The less postage you pay the more donation dollars go toward your organization.
The NonProfit Times
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
One of the few known gifts in the latest round of giving by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott was an $8-million gift to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It’s the largest unrestricted gift in the 72-year history of the organization. Funds will support work to address “systemic inequities that make it more difficult for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, low-income and rural Americans to age with dignity,” according to the Arlington, Va.
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. Matt’s past work includes fundraising for the University of the Arts, Ursinus College, University of Cincinnati and the Boy Scouts of America.
CauseVox
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
It’s no secret that the most effective fundraising strategies begin with understanding your target audience. When talking about generational cohorts, there’s countless articles written on cultivating and soliciting Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. However, Generation Z is still an audience to be explored. Who is Generation Z? While generational cutoffs aren’t set in stone, Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
There's a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, technology, machine learning and artificial general intelligence. Hopefully, you're paying some attention. If you don't, then you might just be the person whose job gets taken over by AI. So, should you be worried?
Blue Avocado
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Being the financial type, I am fond of saying that “the numbers tell a story.” And the story of what your organization plans to do in the coming fiscal year is called the budget. Every year, organizations like yours go through the process of creating a budget to be approved by your board of directors. […]. The post Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Building a website can be costly, time-consuming, and a major strain on your organization's resources. However, there's no question that a well-designed website is an essential asset for your growing nonprofit. According to our Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Report , 53 percent of organizations plan to redesign their website within the next two years.
CauseVox
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Major donors can sometimes feel like an elusive prize that only few will ever receive. The truth is that major donors are no different than any other group of donors–they want to help causes they’re passionate about and they will continue donating money as long as they’re getting the proper return on investment (ROI) for their charitable giving.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
I determined from a group of independent variables what variables stood out as being the most effective for me to utilize over time. There was importance in understanding donor characteristics.
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 31, 2022
Though many people see finance as nothing but a collection of terrifying spreadsheets, I see it as the central branch of nonprofit philosophy. When the pandemic hit, our nonprofit changed everything about the way we work—overnight—and spent the year testing, failing, and trying again. Part of my job as an executive director is to be […]. The post Download Spreadsheet: Forecasting Nonprofit Finances & Pivoting Programs in a Crisis appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
There are many ways to approach fostering a culture of belonging in the workplace, and affinity groups are a great place to start. These groups, also known as employee resource groups (ERGs), are internal resources for people with similar identities and interests to engage in discussion, build their networks, and promote the visibility of diverse perspectives throughout the organization.
Candid
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Across the social sector, there’s one thing we can all agree on: data and knowledge are crucial to our collective success. With that in mind, Candid recently updated and refreshed our knowledge management platform, Issue Lab , doubling down on our commitment to connect people who want to change the world with the resources they need to do it. . If you're new to Issue Lab or haven't hung out on the platform in a while, here's what's on offer. .
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 31, 2022
To learn more about the pandemic's effect, we studied nonprofits’ reliance on peer-to-peer fundraising, as well as related aspects from registration fees to participant fundraising, in our “2021 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study.” .
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Meet one of Qgiv’s newest partners, The Alford Group. Their mission is to strengthen the philanthropic community by helping nonprofit organizations thrive in today’s dynamic, competitive environment. Like Qgiv, they strive to empower nonprofit organizations to change the world. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations.
Grant'd
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The lid has now been lifted on the second wave of funding provided through the Boosting Female Founders grant program, with no less than 38 female founders (out of a staggering 2,500 EOI’s!) now sharing in $11.6m of grant funding designed to further power their entrepreneurial visions. With each successful applicant receiving between $70,000 to $480,000 for investment into their businesses, the timing couldn’t be more auspicious given that females are some of the most disadvantaged when it comes
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
When nonprofits think about improving communication with supporters, they often think of it as a separate task from the rest of their operation. However, the most effective communication is directly informed by and integrated into all of your functions and the nonprofit tools you use. . Your member relations shouldn’t be an afterthought. Rather, they should be a vital part of the overall strategy for your nonprofit.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 31, 2022
How does your donor like to be communicated with? It’s not about how do you or your organization like to communicate — but how does your donor want to be communicated with, that best suits them? Knowing how your donor wants to engage will unlock a new level of relationship with them.
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Showing donors appreciation is one of the best ways you can go about retaining your donors. Donor love is the act of showing that appreciation via thank-you emails, handwritten notes, kind gestures, donor appreciation events, and other methods. We put together a collection of ways to show donor love, including some donor love best practices. How to create a donor appreciation letter or email.
Annual Giving Network
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Consider tactics to kick off a strong student philanthropy program with your incoming students. The post Introducing First-Year Students to Philanthropy appeared first on AGN.
CauseVox
JANUARY 31, 2022
Looking for ways to increase gift size and have a predictable source of donor revenue, month after month? CauseVox’s Pledge Now, Pay Later (PNPL) is a state-of-the-art pledge donation option (similar to buy now, pay later for donors!) that’s designed to help you get more online pledges and automatically fulfill them. It’s a great way to expand the scope of your campaigns, from capital campaigns and sponsorships, to peer-to-peer campaigns and galas.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Although some organizations may have experienced an uptick in unrestricted giving, restricted donations aren’t going away, and, when used effectively, they can be an important part of fundraising for a capital campaign or a new program.
Qgiv
JANUARY 31, 2022
Features and Enhancements. Have you tried out the redesigned peer-to-peer registration experience yet? Check out our official announcement webinar to see the exciting new features! One of those new features is the ability for primary registrants to manage fundraising pages for additional registrants. In this system update, we’ve added a prompt to help users switch between profiles when they log into their Fundraising Dashboards.
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 30, 2022
When nonprofits think about improving communication with supporters, they often think of it as a separate task from the rest of their operation. However, the most effective communication is directly informed by and integrated into all of your functions and the nonprofit tools you use. . Your member relations shouldn’t be an afterthought. Rather, they should be a vital part of the overall strategy for your nonprofit.
Fundraising HayDay
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Last episode we spoke about the whys in grant - as in why do grant applications have such limited character counts to complicated questions and why are grant portals so complicated? In part two of this discussion, we are lifting up organizations and individuals who are fighting the good fight, working to make the grant space more equitable. Learn how you can amplify their voices by participating in activities and processes aimed at making the world a better place for us all, one wonky grant proc
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