Clairification

JUNE 19, 2023

When You Can’t Get Up Close And Personal, How Do You Build Relationships With Folks Online? Are you Linking In? If not, it’s time to take a new look at this social platform to appreciate it for the beneficial research and relationship-building strategy it can be for you. I find it to be a highly under-utilized tool when it comes to building your nonprofit brand, establishing authority and credibility, researching and recruiting new volunteers, donors and employees, and building stronger relation

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Tony Martignetti

JUNE 19, 2023

Brian Abernathy: Feasibility Studies: What, Why & How If a capital, endowment or other campaign may be in your nonprofit’s future, you’ll want to consider a feasibility study beforehand. Brian Abernathy, from Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, explains what they’re all about. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsor!

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 17, 2023

In Part 1 , I highlighted some of the language that Fidelity Charitable uses to talk to their donor-investors about Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), which you can see on this page. Fidelity neatly outlines the (their) benefits of a Giving Account (DAFs): Give more. Save more. Take your time to research the charities you want to support. Giving is made easy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.

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Clairification

JUNE 22, 2023

You are if your modus operandi is fire fighter. Because, let’s be real, you’re mostly putting out fires set by other people. It may make you feel like a hero, but it’s not the best way to approach your job on a daily basis. Let me explain by asking you to answer these questions: Do you find yourself spending most of your time responding to other people’s crises?

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 20, 2023

Federal Grants Management: Exploring the challenges Federal grants play a crucial role in funding various projects and initiatives across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, research, and community…

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music.

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Veritus Group

JUNE 23, 2023

Now that you're thinking differently about what it means to ask for significant gifts, here's how to approach asking in a soul-fulfilling way. The post Ask Your Donors for Gifts That Are Soul Filling appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

Transactional fundraising is something so deeply rooted in many traditional fundraising practices that we may not really know what we are missing and the harm it's causing to us and our donors until we feel and experience transformational fundraising with authentic, mission-driven donor relationships.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

The latest GivingUSA numbers are out. And the numbers aren’t pretty. Yes, the USA recorded over $499 billion was given from non-government sources last year. But the trend of fewer individuals giving accelerated. Individuals gave a 64% of the total – still the lion share of all giving – but a drastic drop from last year. Are people less generous?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. And what you’ll find at the core is “do it all” syndrome. Maybe you’re experiencing it now. You’re juggling 50 balls at once. You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Alex Daniels Francis Chung, E&E News, POLITICO, AP Images Affirmative-action advocates rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments on two cases on whether colleges and universities can continue to consider race as a factor in admissions decisions. As the Supreme Court deliberates two major cases challenging affirmative action at colleges, foundations and charities are getting ready for a widespread ripple effect that could transform their work to advance racial d

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 21, 2023

Nonprofits should use events for stewardship, moving donors up the pipeline. After all, events are a great entry point where you can make a donor want to be part of the community your nonprofit is building around your cause or mission. Here’s a look at how to cultivate event attendees into major donors.

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Candid

JUNE 20, 2023

Comprehensive and public nonprofit demographic data is central to supporting more transparent and informed decision making in our sector. To date, over 55,000 nonprofits have shared some information on their staffs’ and board members’ race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability status, through their Candid profile. Our purpose at Candid is to get key information—like this demographic data—into the hands of those who rely on it to guide their decision making.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2023

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organizations, and they're essential for keeping your nonprofit running smoothly. With the right software, you can easily oversee and track your volunteers, assign them tasks, and manage their schedules — all from one central location.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 22, 2023

By Eboo Patel In his new column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Eboo Patel, the leader of Interfaith America, calls for a greater focus on what’s working in the nonprofit world and how to do more of it.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

UHY Advisors announced the release of its "2023 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which polled over 225 executives within not-for-profit organizations across sectors including healthcare, education, social/community services, and others with annual revenues ranging from less than $250,000 to over $10,000,000.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

An effective case for support is a must-have for any organization that relies on donations to get its work done and make a difference in its community. Your case underpins all of your messaging and is a tool that can be actively used to engage different audiences and motivate action in support of your mission. Part of making a compelling case for anything is telling a story.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. And while that may seem like a simple solution to your grant woes, a they do not magically appear and take all the work off your plate. A good working relationship requires ongoing communication, shared resources, and joint effort. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola Social change takes a lot of time. Too often, foundation officials get bored and forget that.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

For the first time, interim leaders of nonprofit organizations will gather virtually July 26-28, 2023, for the National Interim Leadership Summit. The summit is dedicated to advancing one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in community impact organizations and throughout the nonprofit sector.

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Veritus Group

JUNE 21, 2023

Every time you avoid asking for an increase in giving, you are withholding an opportunity for your donors to increase their joy and impact. The post Are Your Asking Amounts Soul-Sucking? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Gift baskets are a staple of silent auction fundraising events. In most cases, the smaller and lower in value an auction item is, the easier it will be for your nonprofit to procure. By bundling several of these items into one basket, you can create one item with a higher starting value, allowing you to bring in higher bids than you would if you placed each small item up for auction individually.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 22, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2023

The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.

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Veritus Group

JUNE 19, 2023

Dramatically increase your success with donors by asking thoughtful, insight-generating questions that uncover their true wants. The post Donors Usually Do What They Want appeared first on Veritus Group.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 22, 2023

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Chesapeake Watershed / Southern Appalachian Mountains CESU Regions.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 22, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Lacy O’Toole, CNBC, NBCUniversal, Getty Images Warren Buffett has now given the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation nearly $39.3 billion. In June 2006, the legendary investor pledged 10 million shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class “B” stock, then valued at approximately $36.1 billion.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2023

Joshua Meyer, vice president of marketing at Bloomerang, will be presenting “Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Meyer to get a sneak peek at his presentation.

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Tom Ahern

JUNE 20, 2023

File under: Skimmability 101 Great-looking case! Lush typography, too! On the other hand: DOA? (white type on a colored background) is pretty in print. for a little bit. Beware, though: overusing this form of emphasis in body copy will mean that a large chunk of potential supporters will likely NEVER, EVER, NEVER, EVER absorb the messages you are trying to get across.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 22, 2023

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals are invited to apply. Additional Information Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services Description: The Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is currently accepting applications for cooperative agreements for relevant conservation pro

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 23, 2023

By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press WASHINGTON Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends a cybersecurity workshop with college students at the company’s Washington, D.C., office. The effort will introduce thousands of students to potential careers in cybersecurity, while also helping defend small government offices, rural hospitals, and nonprofits from hacking.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 21, 2023

Giveffect announced the launch of its latest innovative feature: AI Writer. This cutting-edge tool built within the connected Giveffect software helps nonprofits write the most sought-after types of content quickly, easily, and without leaving the platform.

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