Sat.Jan 22, 2022 - Fri.Jan 28, 2022

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The 21 Best Fundraising Software Platforms for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

At WildApricot , we’ve worked with thousands of fundraising professionals over the years. Although they have different tips and tricks for success, there’s one thing they all have in common: they’ve added nonprofit fundraising software.

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Express Gratitude to Your Donors Daily

NonProfit PRO

Stop for a moment, and have a heart and behavior check. Are you really focused enough on the donor and what they need? Do you express gratitude at the level and frequency you need to?

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Words to Avoid—2022 Edition

Candid

Reprinted from Big Duck. A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people. With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. Some of the items on this list may not seem inherently negative, but it’s important to recognize and understand where they could cause unintended damage or disservice.

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How to Recruit More Participants for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Qgiv

Mark Becker, Founding Partner at Cathexis Partners – Mark founded Cathexis Partners in 2008 to help nonprofit organizations get the most from their existing technology tools, implement new technology to address gaps, and find the best overall approach to using technology to support their missions. He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. .

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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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Member Journey 101: How to Improve Your Member Experience

Wild Apricot

When it comes to retaining and engaging your members, optimizing your member experience is everything. But when it comes to how to make it better, it can be difficult to know where to start! You probably already have a wealth of data from member surveys.

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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

Last year, as the pandemic stretched on, the team at Vanguard Charitable contacted our approximately 25,000 donors to ask them about their giving priorities. The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. .

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4 Key Fundraising Technologies to Know for 2022

Greater Giving

When COVID hit, every nonprofit turned to auction technology to keep fundraising. Be prepared for the uncertain future by understanding these key services. Technology remains the cornerstone of modern fundraising. As the state of the world continues changing around us, fundraisers need to learn the basics of these critical technologies, so you’re equipped to plan your next event and adapt it to any obstacles your nonprofit may encounter in the future. 1.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Membership Management Software for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

Managing a membership organization takes a lot of work. There are many moving parts: reporting, outreach, marketing, database management, event planning, and payment processing, just to name a few! If you’ve found this article, you probably have.

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Now Is the Time To Focus on Donor Retention

NonProfit PRO

I was going through my resource development library with specific interest to the month of January. What should my job focus be this month with respect to donors? Since the heaviest concentration of time for donor solicitation has recently passed, what should you be doing at this time of the year?

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Why high-achievers find fundraising hard

The Fundraising Coach

As a leadership coach, I work with a lot of high-achievers. People who’ve experienced success enough times to be promoted to the head of a team, a department, or even the head the organization. One of the oddest things about leadership is in the Western model is that, you lose positional supervision just as your decisions are having far more consequences.

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4 Ways to Automate Your Marketing for Scalability and Growth

Tech Soup

Marketing is a key pillar in any nonprofit organization's plan to grow and scale its funding, outreach, and impact. However, marketing tactics can take up two of the most precious resources an organization has: time and money. The best way to reduce the administrative burden of marketing while simultaneously boosting the impact and effectiveness of your marketing efforts is to utilize automation.

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The Small Nonprofit’s Guide to Inspiring Calls To Action

Get Fully Funded

Picture this: you’re scrolling through a nonprofit’s website, feeling inspired by the organization’s mission. As you browse their homepage, you’re wondering how you can show your support. Then, you see it: a bold, eye-catching button urging you to “Donate Now.” The button takes you right to the organization’s online donation page, where you quickly complete the donation form.

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Will Inflation Hit the Brakes on Philanthropy?

NonProfit PRO

The cost of everything in the US grew 7% in 2021. For the average household, this translates to about $3,500 in higher consumer prices for the same products and services that families purchased in 2019 and 2020. As wallets shrink, how will Americans shift their spending and prioritize giving?

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How to Offer the Ultimate Employee Giving Experience

Double the Donation

Picture this: you’re the owner of a mid-size technology company that employs around 100 staff members. You’ve been brainstorming ways to boost employee morale and show your target customers that you run a value-driven business making its mark on the world. You stumble across the idea of corporate philanthropy and, more specifically, employee giving.

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Tools for a Great Communications Strategy at Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

Every part of a nonprofit's weekly operations, from team meetings to volunteer management and donor outreach, requires good communication. It can be extremely difficult to create the right environment for teams to thrive if messages get lost or don't reach the right audience. There's a huge range of technologies available to support your communications efforts, and knowing which are best suited to your needs can be a challenge.

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How To Stand Out: 5 Elements of a Winning Grant Proposal

Grant Geek

by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. While you may have only one grant proposal to write at any given time, those who review grant proposals regularly may have dozens to review. Just as recruiters go through multiple resumes for an open job position, grant proposal reviewers have a limited amount of time to sift through an enormous pile of applications.

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Expanding the Radius of Your Nonprofit’s DEI Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Audiences are changing, donors are evolving, and patrons of all backgrounds are participating. The biggest question is: Are these diverse voices represented at the table within our organizations?

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The Added Bonus of Board Service: Leadership and Management Training

Asking Matters

Board members can strengthen their ability to work with a team, see issues from different perspectives, and reach decisions by consensus. They learn how to represent an organization, speak about it passionately, develop relationships and obtain important resources. The post The Added Bonus of Board Service: Leadership and Management Training appeared first on Asking Matters.

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Research Coordination Networks: Fostering and Nurturing a Diverse Community of CI Professionals (RCN:CIP) - April 25, 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.Special Inst

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Newsletter: Red Lobster Picks First National Charity Partner; The Top Tactic for Capturing B2B Prospect Data ; Is It Time to Start Ignoring Charity Navigator?

Selfish Giving

??A programming note for tomorrow: We are RESCHEDULING the Cause Docs ??clinic with Good Scout. I'll be in touch soon with a new date for the clinic on The Importance of the DEI in Corporate Partnership Alignment. Thanks for your patience! ?? ??A big thanks to the 161 people who joined us last week for Brittany Hill's presentation on The Top 3 Social Impact & Partnership Trends of 2022.

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Will 2022 Show the Tipping Point for Recurring Gifts?

NonProfit PRO

You know I’m always on the lookout for new statistics and trends. I couldn’t do my job without it and I wish there were a lot more available on recurring giving. That’s why I was really excited to read the recent Blackbaud Institute study, “Tipping Point: Aligning with Supporters in a Changing World.”.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

A weekly update with the latest social sector news. Gates Foundation announces new board members. January 27, 2022. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the appointment of three new board members as part of an effort to strengthen the organization's governance and increase the independence of its board. The first board members from outside the Gates family since Berkshire Hathaway chair and CEO Warren Buffett resigned from the board in June 2021 are Strive Masiyiwa , Minouche Sh

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WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I Grants - March 31, 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Applicant Eligibility for Existing Watershed GroupsIn order to be eligible to receive an award as an Existing Watershed Group, the applicant must be an eligible entity as described immediately above and must be either: An Existing Watershed Group, (i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory legal entity that otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group) A participant in an Existing Watershed Group that meets the definition of a watershed group  Applicant Eligibility for Existing Wat

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Create a Fundraising Plan that Plays to Your Fundraising Strengths

Get Fully Funded

When mapping out your fundraising plan, think about your fundraising strengths. . Are you strong in event planning, laying out all the little details? . Great at asking for in kind gifts? . Masterful at telling stories that bring people to happy tears? . Is social media where you connect with people? Or do you excel in face-to-face meetings? . Can you speak in front of groups?

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Building Trust: 4 Nonprofit Website Security Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Maintaining your nonprofit’s online presence is crucial if you want to benefit from this rise in online donations. And one of the best things you can do to inspire your donors to give online is to ensure your website is secure. .

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Harnessing the Power of Evaluation for Effective Programming

NonProfit PRO

When a nonprofit is able to invest in proper program evaluation, the returns can be major: stronger processes, improved performance and a supercharged impact. Here are seven tips for harnessing the power of evaluation. .

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Lori Read Joins Nonprofit Division of Wiland, Inc.

NonProfit PRO

Wiland, Inc., a leader in high-response fundraising audiences and donor optimization, recently announced that Lori Read has joined the company as senior vice president, strategic relationships-nonprofit. In her new role, she will be working with clients to assist them in maximizing the benefits of Wiland’s industry-leading fundraising solutions.

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Knowledge is Power for Helping Others

NonProfit PRO

Making online fundraising successful is not as easy as you may think, since there are many moving parts involved. As such, we created a short quiz to bridge your knowledge gap and help you elevate your fundraising game. In just three minutes, you can improve your fundraising knowledge and use it to raise more money for your cause. Check it out now.

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GolfStatus.org Partners with The Celebrity Source to Connect Charity Golf Tournaments with Celebrities

NonProfit PRO

GolfStatus.org has partnered with The Celebrity Source to help connect charity golf tournament organizers with celebrities, athletes, influencers, and other public figures. The partnership provides event organizers planning charity golf outings and golf fundraisers with access, options, and first-rate service in sourcing a range of celebrities that best fit their event's needs.

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Dvon Williams Named CCO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

NonProfit PRO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has announced Dvon Williams as Chief Communications Officer (CCO). In her new role, Williams will lead external and internal communications, thought leadership, and influencer relations.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 59: A Look at the Nonprofit Technology Landscape’s Consolidation

NonProfit PRO

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, Mark is joined by Watt Hamlett, nonprofit technology expert and founder of Watt Hamlett Consulting, to examine the consolidation happening in the space. They'll discuss the growth of larger companies; how smaller companies are innovating; and what the mergers and acquisitions mean for nonprofits.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome Pledge $300M to CEPI for COVID-19 Pandemic Response

NonProfit PRO

The foundations call on world leaders to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the COVID-19 crisis, prepare for future pandemics, and address epidemic threats.

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Golf Fundraiser Planning Timeline & Checklist

NonProfit PRO

Planning a golf tournament fundraiser doesn't have to be a hassle or take a ton of time! Find out what to do, when to do it, and get helpful tips and ideas to ensure a successful and lucrative fundraiser in this free guide.