Clairification
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
I’ve been asked this question many times. And not just by donors, but also by board members. One of the ways I’ve answered is with my own questions: If you could invest 20 cents to get a dollar, would you? If you could invest 50 cents to get a dollar, would you? If the dollar you got was old, wrinkly and ripped, would that matter to you?
Hands-On Fundraising
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
And what does women’s work mean? A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the struggles of balancing work and life – especially for those of us in the nonprofit world. Many of you read it, shared it, commented, or sent me email messages. I’m so grateful to everyone. Because stress is a very real problem. And […] The post Is philanthropy “women’s work”?
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Tony Martignetti
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Kerry Hecht: A Different Take On Donor Retention Most donor retention research is on process. Like, get your acknowledgment letters out within 24 hours. Kerry Hecht’s research takes a fresh look at how to keep folks with you. She shares her thinking on getting people to donate time (volunteering), and donating through purchases. Kerry … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 9, 2024: A Different Take On Donor Retention → Kerry Hecht: A Different Take On Donor Retention Most
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Looking to create newsletters that capture your members' attention? Discover how to write compelling newsletters with our expert tips and 16 engaging ideas to make your next email irresistible and valuable to your audience.
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
By Drew Lindsay Chronicle Illustration; Courtesy Headshots; iStockphoto Organizers, funders, lawyers, scholars, writers, and celebrities (Jennifer Lawrence!) aim to reboot our election system. Also, coming soon from the Chronicle: the people who want to build trust in elections.
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Clairification
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Major gifts begin with “Getting to Know You.” If you want to be a successful major gift fundraiser, stop worrying so much about the ask and think more about securing the “getting to know you” visit. If you can get a visit with a donor, you have an 85% chance they’ll make the gift. Who says? Veteran major gifts guru Jerold Panas, in his iconic book, Asking.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). The initiative was launched in July by a group of 60 nonprofits, fundraising platforms, and DAF sponsors to expand DAF giving by encouraging their networks to give from their DAF accounts on one day, together. Here’s what nonprofits need to know to get involved and make the most of DAF Day.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
By Ben Gose WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION Sofia Jaramillo New donor collaboratives are experimenting, but few national foundations bring big dollars or a strategy. Plus, see the rest of our September issue, posted online today.
GrantNews
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Nonprofits that support recovery programs have the ability to help transform lives and communities. Now, more than ever, these organizations need access to grant opportunities to amplify their impact. Funding is available to support programs that offer addiction recovery services, mental health counseling, and community outreach. These grants empower nonprofits to expand their reach, develop new initiatives, and provide essential resources to those in need.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in both the interest in and number of intermediary organizations — those that primarily regrant funds from institutional sources on […] The post What Do Grantees Think of Intermediary Funders? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Over the past five years, nonprofit arts organizations have maneuvered through pandemic shutdowns, evolving audience behaviors, and the relentless pressure of inflation. But what does the financial landscape look like now? We analyzed data provided by 743 organizations via SMU DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile from 2019 to 2023, revealing the complexities beneath the surface.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Study reveals 22 percent of charity workers struggle financially, highlighting a crisis in a sector dedicated to helping others. By Sara Herschander iStockphoto More than one in five nonprofit workers in the United States is struggling to make ends meet, even as many dedicate their careers to helping others facing financial hardship, according to a new report released Tuesday.
Booster
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Ease the burden of your school fitness fundraiser event day preparations by entrusting us with the details through our shared or full-service level, or receive specific guidance from our support level option. We handle the logistics and safety measures, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for all participants. Our participant registration and waiver processes minimize hassle and help with efficiency.
Fluxx
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Discover how GlobalGiving’s Atlas project is transforming global philanthropy by connecting donors with nonprofits worldwide through innovative technology.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
As most savvy funders know, our collective future hinges on whether this era of unprecedented technological innovation finally breaks down decades of systemic exclusion for those without access…or only further encodes long standing biases. At the heart of the struggle is data. If we don’t center historically marginalized communities in the way we collect, use, and share information, we risk worsening inequalities across all sectors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations are. By Stephanie Beasley Groundswell Fund Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a grantee of the intermediary Groundswell Fund, held its annual Black Maternal Health Walk and Block Party in Atlanta in April 2024.
Asking Matters
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What will it take for us to get rid of this pernicious habit? It is such awful fundraising on every level, and we’re swapping so much long-term good for a bit of short-term gain. The post The Power of Polite Persistence in Fundraising: A Great Story appeared first on Asking Matters.
Capital Campaign Pro
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Season 4, Episode 5 In this comprehensive episode, Andrea Kihlstedt and Chelsea Lamego dive deep into the critical aspects of managing and reporting on donor funds. Chelsea, co-founder and CEO of FundMiner, shares her expertise on overcoming the complexities of fund management, particularly in large institutions and small nonprofits alike. The discussion highlights common challenges […] The post Podcast: Transforming Fund Management: Key Insights on Accountability and Impact Reporting for
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The organization and its founders must pay the nonprofit the Magnus Veterans Foundation money owed to the charity, roughly $5,000. The fundraisers, identified as Tyrone Creer and Alice Arenson, will be required to further pay $75,000 if they violate any part of the agreement with the State of Minnesota, according to an announcement from M
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
By Eden Stiffman Partners for Rural Impact The Ballmer Group, Blue Meridian Partners, and others are helping Partners for Rural Impact take a model from Harlem and adapt it for Appalachian Kentucky and beyond.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, many organizations struggle to integrate siloed data and systems. Efforts to innovate have often led to a proliferation of tools, technologies, and platforms - resulting in a fractured constituent experience and strained budgets. This session will explore five proven strategies that start with the systems you already have in place, as a foundation to enhance a more connected, responsive, and efficient constituent experience.
CauseVox
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
2024 has been a year of “how has time moved so slowly” but also “where on earth did this year go?” Somehow it’s almost November and that means it’s time to start planning your ideal year-end timeline. Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Learn how to attract and engage potential supporters, optimize fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships to drive your nonprofit’s mission forward.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Lilly's record grant to the National Park Foundation has some intriguing benefits. By Amy Schiller NPS/Victoria Stauffenberg Visitors kayak across Jordan Pond in Maine’s Acadia National Park. Lilly's record grant to the National Park Foundation has some intriguing benefits.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
One big reason donors give is the desire for action. Here's how you can appeal to this want to boost fundraising success.
amplifi
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
We get it. If you’re like other fundraisers, GivingTuesday can be overwhelming! December 3 is coming up fast, and it won’t be easy to stand out. But promoting monthly giving options on GivingTuesday is a great way to do something different and secure additional support. Think about the messages donors typically receive on GivingTuesday. Many organizations will warm up their audience for their year-end appeal by encouraging donors who haven’t given this year to make an impact before it’s too late
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Learn how to attract and engage potential supporters, optimize fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships to drive your nonprofit’s mission forward.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Longtime advocates for care workers and families say there’s momentum for their cause, thanks to decades of grassroots organizing, a pandemic that brought the care crisis to everyone’s doorstep, and an infusion of philanthropic support. By Eden Stiffman Brooke Anderson The Care Can’t Wait coalition rallies in New York City during a seven-state bus tour in August 2024.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
With year-end fundraising swiftly approaching, here are the latest tips for fundraising and marketing from the recent Bridge Conference.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Philanthropy has experienced an explosion in intermediaries in the past decade and I was privileged to have a front-row seat to that growth during my tenure at Arabella Advisors, a […] The post Building the Intermediary Ecosystem: Three Core Tenets appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Have you ever had your board members scratch their collective heads when the development and finance teams report their results? Do you get questions on why the two never match up? The quandary that faces every nonprofit management team is how to communicate the difference in GAAP to non-GAAP operating results. In many respects, it is the same challenge our for-profit friends face when they eliminate stock-based compensation from their financial statements, except in nonprofit accounting our cha
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The case has been closely watched as a bellwether in the growing legal battle waged by conservative groups against corporate diversity programs. By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press NEW YORK AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone (center left) said in a statement that the firm will continue its mission of “helping and empowering women of color entrepreneurs in need.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Need easy to use templates for your #GivingTuesday fundraising? Use this #GivingTuesday messaging guide to copy and paste easy, pre-made templates that you can edit and schedule now to #GivingTuesday. From emails to social media posts and text messages, our experts have done the work for you! Download the messaging templates now to elevate your #GivingTuesday appeals this year.
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