Clairification

MAY 8, 2023

Everyone knows storytelling = good. Humans wired for stories. We want to enter into them … become part of them… see ourselves, in some way, expressively reflected in the characters, plot and struggle. Everyone responds, all ears, to “Shall I tell you a story?” Yet there’s been a brouhaha of late around so-called “donor-as-hero” stories. I’ve long been a proponent of encouraging donors to jump right into the narrative to give it a happy ending.

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 7, 2023

Delaney Mullennix: Quiet Quitting Let’s start with what it is. Because it’s not quitting a job. From our coverage of #23NTC, Delaney Mullennix explains the increasing phenomenon, how we got here, and what to do to prevent it. She’s executive director of NonprofitHub. Coralie Meade Rodriguez: Email Accessibility Our #23NTC coverage continues as Coralie … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 8, 2023: Quiet Quitting & Email Accessibility → Delaney Mullennix: Quiet Quitting Le

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Pamela Grow

MAY 10, 2023

When it comes to marketing, holidays have long been recognized as powerful tools for for-profit businesses to engage with their target audience. Holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween offer excellent opportunities for building comprehensive marketing campaigns that appeal to a broad audience. Nonprofits have a terrific opportunity, too, to leverage the spirit of holidays to effectively engage their supporters and align them with their mission.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 12, 2023

What to do when our non-fundraising colleagues and leadership don't understand fundraising Most fundraisers aim to build a Culture of Philanthropy within their organizations. This is important because internal support is an key stepping stone to fundraising success – particularly in major gift and transformational gift work. As fundraisers, we know our most loyal donors have a deep connection between their personal values, and our mission and outcomes.

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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.

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Clairification

MAY 11, 2023

Want content that raises money? Tell more stories. Storytelling today is ‘hot.’ And why not? It’s the fundamental human activity – we even talk to ourselves! We tell ourselves stories all the time to inspire, goad, cheerlead and persuade. “I’ve been knocked down, but I’ll pick myself up.” “This cake will be even better than my mother-in-law’s.” “The deck seems stacked against me, but I’m going to fight; I’m going to win.” “Tomorrow will be a better day.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 11, 2023

By Yelena V Litvinov and Tatyana Margolin Chronicle illustration; photos by Thom Bridge, Independent Record; Cheney Orr, Reuters, Redux; Getty Tennessee lawmakers Justin Jones (front) and Justin Pearson (left) were expelled from the state legislature after standing with protesters advocating for gun control. In Montana, state legislators barred Rep.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 11, 2023

Love it, hate it or just don’t know much about it — artificial intelligence (AI) is here for good with the widespread adoption of ChatGPT. And this is good news for nonprofits. With that being said, here are five ways AI can elevate your fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. Seems like a good idea, right? After all, there are thousands of foundations out there that exist to give money away. But, growing a nonprofit so you can fulfill your mission means having a fundraising plan with diverse revenue streams. In order to raise the most money for your cause and create a stable future for your organization, you need several different sources of funding.

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Veritus Group

MAY 8, 2023

Building relationships with donors takes time. If you want to succeed in mid-level or major gifts, you need to take a long-term view. The post It’s Not Rocket Science. It’s Just Hard Work! appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 9, 2023

By Jim Rendon She says she wants to focus more on her family and that her efforts as CEO to raise the group's public profile through sometimes controversial opinion articles and public appearances have appealed to the values that the group's members share.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 11, 2023

Beyond providing generous financial support, board members can act as fundraising ambassadors. Offering board members a variety of ways to engage with fundraising sets everyone up for success. Here are five opportunities for board members to contribute to their nonprofits’ fundraising efforts.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

Where do you belong in your organization? Who do you report to? And does your boss even understand the world of grants? The answers vary with every grant professional. We bring in funding for our organization, so some agencies lump us in the finance department. We are fundraisers, so nonprofits often place us in the development department. Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 12, 2023

From the features to look for to implementation strategies, we’ll show you everything you need to know about database software for nonprofits.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 10, 2023

By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Historically, major gift officers solely sought donors with the capacity to make major gifts, and planned gift officers focused on prospects with the result being a planned gift. But now, blended gifts are the future of gift planning.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. As a result, you’ve probably found yourself needing to write informative and engaging emails to connect with your community with limited time and manpower. If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news. With Open AI’s ChatGPT , nonprofits can generate high-quality emails in a fraction of the time it would usually take to write them.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy. But managing a campaign’s moving pieces can be challenging. To set your next campaign up for success, we are breaking up the process of building a campaign into five simple steps.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 12, 2023

By M.J. Prest Also, the Cleveland Foundation has named Lillian Kuri to succeed Ronn Richard as its leader, and the National Gallery of Art will install a new administrator in July.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service reminded thousands of tax-exempt organizations of their May 15, 2023, filing deadline. The annual filing due date for certain returns filed by tax-exempt organizations is normally by the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of an organization's accounting period.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 10, 2023

Learn why a nonprofit business plan is so important and how to write one! Plus get great examples and a free nonprofit business plan template.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 8, 2023

By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started. The post How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 8, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, the founder of Politico is giving $20 million to start a new journalism institute, and five universities landed big gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Nonprofit donors are increasingly immune to traditional marketing and advertising. Wherever we go, from billboards on the highway to pop-up ads on our favorite websites, countless brands vie for attention. As a result, we’ve learned to tune them out or avoid them. That's why interactive marketing is so effective.

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2023

Incorporating corporate philanthropy into your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy is a great way to cultivate long-term relationships with companies and increase your organization’s revenue. By partnering with corporate organizations, you can benefit from their resources, including volunteer support, event sponsorships, matching donations, and major gifts.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2023

In order to build a successful communication and fundraising ecosystem, you need to have the right contact management solution. When weighing up your options, a major decision you need to make is whether to choose a constituent relationship manager (CRM) or donor management system (DMS). Let's get an overview of what both systems do, the key differences, and how to decide which is best for your organization.

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Veritus Group

MAY 10, 2023

Have you considered adding a chatbot to your fundraising toolbox? Here are some practical steps to start optimizing all that AI has to offer. The post ChatGPT Did NOT Write This Headline (But It Probably Could Have) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 12, 2023

The percentage of American adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has doubled since Gallup first began measuring it in 2012. And the younger the generation, the larger the percentage, with nearly 21% of Gen Z and almost 11% of millennials identifying as LGBTQ+. So, how can nonprofits connect with this growing demographic?

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Greater Giving

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit organization looking to raise funds, an opportunity drawing can be an effective and engaging way to do so. An opportunity drawing, also known as a raffle or a prize drawing, is a type of revenue enhancing activity in which participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a prize. Here’s how your nonprofit can raise $10,000 with an opportunity drawing.

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Critical Fundraising

MAY 11, 2023

Details about the first charity greetings card* (1949), first charity rock concert* (1969) and first fundraising telethon* (1951) are among the entries on a timeline of fundraising history from 1900 to the present day, unveiled today by Rogare – The Fundraising Think tank. The earliest entry on the timeline is a short overview of the work of American fundraising pioneer Charles Sumner Ward (covering the period 1900-1920).

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Double the Donation

MAY 11, 2023

Allegiance Group and Double the Donation are excited to announce their expanded matching gift integration. These partners remain committed to helping fundraising organizations fully harness the power of corporate matching gifts as a funding and donor engagement tool.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

The 2023 DonorPerfect Community Conference will explore industry skills and solutions that make it simple to refresh your fundraising strategy on a dime. Mark your calendar now for two half-days of free, virtual sessions on June 6th and 7th, led by celebrated nonprofit leaders and expert fundraising trainers.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 10, 2023

I'm busy this week teaching in the New Strategies Program in the business school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. I'm teaching 30+ nonprofit leaders how to raise money with corporate partnerships. Woo-hoo! ? For that reason, I'm keeping this week's newsletter short! ✍️ Partnership Notes 1. Did you miss the Q&A session I held last Thursday with the gang at Good Scout???

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Just Write Grants

MAY 9, 2023

Are you gearing up for a site visit from a grant-maker? The anticipation can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. You want to ensure you present your organization in the best light possible, but where do you begin? Preparing for a successful site visit takes more than just tidying up your space. It takes a careful and strategic approach to ensure you make the most of this critical opportunity.

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