Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. It grew naturally out of my experiences working as a frontline development director for 30 years.

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Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 23, 2024

Are arts organizations different? I spent the better part of my nonprofit career at arts organizations. My love of theater brought me into the nonprofit world. So I know more than a little about raising money for an arts organization. Let me tell you a little story. One day I was talking with people at […] The post How to raise money for an arts organization appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

Our world is packed with information, too much at times. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. It’s a lot! How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? You need to communicate regularly with your donors and you need to do it well.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 25, 2024

The growth of AI in nonprofit donor communications means that lately my inbox has been filled to the brim with nonsense like this: We hope this message finds you well and filled with the same warmth and gratitude that we feel as we reach out to express our deepest thanks for your unwavering support of XYZ. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show.

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word. This makes people think it’s all about money, when really it’s all about valued outcomes.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 22, 2024

These are the major organization blocks you must deal with to create powerful donor offers so that your donors can give more. The post Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 23, 2024

The value of a volunteer hour in the United States during 2023 was $33.49, up $4.95 from 2020. It’s a 5.3% increase from 2022. The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. In a state-by-state comparison and including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Massachusetts had the highest volunteer value at $40.97 per hour, followed closely by Washington

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2024

Entrepreneurs often wonder: Am I eligible for a business grant? Fortunately, GrantWatch has information to help answer this question. Researching and applying for grant funding can take dedication, time and effort. There are many vital points of information you should know before applying for grants. For example, did you know that funders often require a business to be in operation for at least six months to two years before it can qualify for a business grant?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses. By Manu Meel Anadolu via Getty Images Police arrest students at New York University during demonstrations in solidarity with the students at Columbia University in New York City on April 22. A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 24, 2024

When your fundraising budget isn't properly allocated across the donor pipeline, it has economic consequences for your non-profit. The post How Should You Spend Your Fundraising Budget? (#5 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Auditors are viewed less by nonprofits as once-a-year visitors and more as year-round trusted advisors. Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 22, 2024

What Do You Do When There’s No Signed Commitment? Imagine this situation: A donor makes a verbal promise to include a planned gift for your organization in their will, but they never send you a signed intention form. Then the donor dies. How do you ask the family if the donor’s estate plan included the gift ? This type of situation happens frequently.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

The first round of grants from Press Forward, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, will go to small newsrooms reeling from financial pressures. By Alex Daniels Getty Images The long-awaited Press Forward initiative, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, focuses on small newsrooms that have been reeling from financial pressures.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 26, 2024

How do you pivot to become an organization that listens to your donor’s “if only” musings? Here are some ideas. The post Answering Your Donor’s ‘If Only’ Question (#6 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them. But on occasion, a person will make a mistake or doesn’t follow the restrictions for the grant. Or even more rare, a bad actor will intentionally try to impede your impact—either by posing as a grantee or by stealing from your grantee.

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 24, 2024

So far in this series about Inclusive Fundraising, we’ve focused on reading and attention issues that make reading a challenge for many people — by some accounts, about 20% of the population in the US deals with these challenges. There’s another set of issues that make reading difficult for even more people: visual acuity issues. These range from presbyopia (which affects nearly everyone in their 40s or older to complete blindness — and everything in between.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world. By Emily Haynes Getty Images The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

The post Silently Shrinking Grants: Is Inflation Reducing the Value of Your Grant? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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GrantNews

APRIL 26, 2024

In today’s world, most of our news seems to be one long, continuous, negative narrative, doesn’t it? In addition, widening social gaps, civil unrest, and larger global concerns plague our everyday concerns. It’s easy to get disheartened. Yet, amid the chaos, GrantTalk , powered by GrantWatch , with host Libby Hikind, is poised to shine a light on the foundations that use our database.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

Email campaigns are raising less money, while TikTok has grown in use, a new report finds By Emily Haynes Getty Images Email campaigns are raising less money, while TikTok has grown in use, a new report finds.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

The post Can Endowment Funding Advance Racial Justice and Equity? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2024

Up until today, GrantWatch exclusively featured “currently available grants” Through interactions with grant-seekers like you, we realized that valuable lead time was slipping away for grants that were on the horizon but not yet ready to accept applications. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest enhancement: the color-coded yellow tab status of “Upcoming Grant” on GrantWatch.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here's advice from several experts.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

“The Missing Middle: Part Four” report from Sea Change Strategies provided insights on the often neglected mid-level donor segment.

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Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 22, 2024

Issue 195 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s that time of the week once more! Time to level up on your fundraising skills and learn from industry experts. Want to improve your donor qualification process? Need to find ways to make your nonprofit standout in a world packed with information and causes? Or is it time to develop a strategy focused on Gen Z, the next generation of donors?

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2024

South Dakota is a state brimming with iconic landmarks and intriguing tales. From the internationally acclaimed Sturgis Rally & Races to the haunting legends of the Bullock Hotel, the state offers plenty of history and adventure. It’s true, there are so many unique and interesting features. Perhaps the most famous site to put the state on the map is Mount Rushmore.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism? By Benjamin Soskis Getty Images An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 24, 2024

Shirley Nagar, Sarah Traisman and Mitch Stein join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the rise of donor-advised funds as a way to give.

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Elevate

APRIL 22, 2024

If you’re a grant seeker, you’ve likely encountered these scenarios. Scenario 1: You have an existing, positive relationship with a funder. You’ve submitted a proposal for an expanded or new initiative you thought would interest them, but you received a polite decline. Scenario 2: You identified a perfect new funding prospect.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

The great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week.

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