Wild Apricot
JULY 19, 2022
Over the years, your nonprofit is bound to grow and change! Nonprofit bylaws help to remove uncertainty from those changes by starting your nonprofit from a solid foundation. But what are bylaws for a nonprofit in the first place? If you’ve never.
Not Your Father's Charity
JULY 20, 2022
Listening is not the same as hearing. Hearing is an involuntary process of reacting to noises around us. Listening, on the other hand, requires active participation and focus. You need to make an effort to listen, so you don’t miss any crucial details in a conversation. Unfortunately, many nonprofit leaders and managers like to talk, especially when discussing fundraising challenges.
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NonProfit PRO
JULY 22, 2022
Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful.
Candid
JULY 20, 2022
Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years.
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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.
Professional Grant Writers
JULY 19, 2022
A nonprofit client approached us with an interesting question: Is it worth my while to go after small grants (around $1,000 to $10,000). The post Are small grants worth the effort? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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NonProfit PRO
JULY 21, 2022
Turnover is often seen as evidence of a problematic organizational culture. If letters of resignation are swirling about, the assumption is something must be broken. But, turnover will always be a factor, and it may be a growing aspect of the new normal due to circumstances beyond our control.
Blue Avocado
JULY 18, 2022
It is not uncommon for nonprofit executives and staff to complain about our boards of directors. How often do we become frustrated with a perceived (or real) lack of interest and/or low engagement from our boards? As employees, we tend to think they are the problem. And in some cases, that may be true. But […]. The post 7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process appeared first on Blue Avocado.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JULY 22, 2022
You know the exact feeling I am talking about. You just got the email from a funder announcing the next round of grant applications, including an accompanying workshop. Even if it’s not mandatory, you feel obligated to attend. Even though you have written this grant every year for the past five years. Even though you get awarded every year. Even though the workshop has been the same presentation for the past five years.
Wild Apricot
JULY 22, 2022
Small to medium sized clubs — those run by a handful of part-time staff or volunteers — use club management software as an inexpensive way to automate nearly all of their administrative work so they can get back to what’s important:
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2022
One of the most critical tools in an annual giving director’s toolkit is a gift chart. This chart should be based on accurate target ask amounts for each potential donor in your database. Follow this four-step process to create your own gift chart.
CauseVox
JULY 18, 2022
What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. Here’s everything you need to know about peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit: What Is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?
Tech Soup
JULY 22, 2022
For most nonprofits, the grant writing season never actually ends. As you complete one grant proposal, you may have to write another. In truth, the grant writing season is more of a cycle than anything else. Your organization always has to be on the lookout for funders and ready to apply for a grant anytime during the fiscal year.
Get Fully Funded
JULY 21, 2022
A planned gift is the ultimate gift a donor can give your nonprofit. It’s usually their last gift. And quite often, it’s their largest gift. It’s a way for the donor to support their favorite charities beyond their lifetime, which is pretty cool. And planned gifts can have some surprising benefits. For example, donors who make a planned gift often increase their annual donations to a charity, according to a study in 2019 from the Giving USA Foundation.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 20, 2022
Learning management systems assist nonprofits with the tracking and delivery of education, training and more to all of its audiences, including staff at all levels, as well as professionals and volunteers for mission delivery.
Qgiv
JULY 21, 2022
Multi-channel marketing is the practice of communicating and marketing across many channels. By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. Why is it important for nonprofits? Simply put, you must be where your donors are.
Tech Soup
JULY 22, 2022
Project management can be a complex and time-consuming task for many nonprofits. It's an essential part of keeping all of your work on track, but it can sometimes feel like the admin involved in managing your projects takes up more time and energy than the projects themselves.
Double the Donation
JULY 22, 2022
At the end of the day, people expect logos from every business, organization, and nonprofit. Having a good logo is integral to your nonprofit’s branding, just like your organization’s name. A good logo is one that stands out, sticks in your supporters’ minds, and represents your mission. In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and […].
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2022
If you are a frontline fundraiser interviewing for a new job right now, I’m going to give you some potential warning signs to be aware of. Here are 10 red flags to watch out for so you don’t make the mistake of leaving one problem only to jump into another.
Ignited Fundraising
JULY 21, 2022
We’re smack in the middle of summer and the last thing you’re thinking about is how to engage your supporters to give more this fall. Right? I get it. It’s the unofficial downtime of the fundraising year. But, IF fully funding your mission requires more money and increased awareness now IS the time to ask yourself: how are we allowing people to get a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing work done here?
Qgiv
JULY 21, 2022
As a fundraising professional, chances are, you’ve heard of LinkedIn. Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. What is the best way to use LinkedIn for a nonprofit?
Get Fully Funded
JULY 21, 2022
If you’ve taken on a virtual fundraising campaign before, you know it can be hard work. Low social media engagement. Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform , or not even knowing about your campaign in the first place. Stagnant campaigns. Virtual fundraising comes with a lot of challenges like these—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a highly effective way to support the causes you care about!
NonProfit PRO
JULY 21, 2022
Constant Contact announced a new integration with financial infrastructure platform, Stripe. This integration combines Stripe's easy-to-use platform with Constant Contact's powerful digital marketing tools.
Greater Giving
JULY 20, 2022
Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. At the start of the pandemic, donors came through for the organizations they care about in record numbers. But as the pandemic wore on and COVID aid ended, nonprofits still needed help, and donors began to feel tired and strapped for cash.
Selfish Giving
JULY 20, 2022
Readers ask me all the time how I gather and track all the posts I share with you each week. Today, I'm sharing my process for creating your own swipe file for corporate partnerships , or any other topic that interests you. ?????? What is a swipe file and why you need one? A swipe file is a digital place where you keep all the useful things you find online.
Double the Donation
JULY 19, 2022
As a nonprofit professional, you’re familiar with the important role fundraising plays in keeping your organization up and running. However, not every nonprofit recognizes the importance of marketing fundraisers with graphic design. Fundraising flyers are one of the easiest, most effective ways to promote your fundraiser. Flyers are great nonprofit marketing tools to promote your […].
NonProfit PRO
JULY 20, 2022
Contributions from donors and foundations make a great difference for a number of organizations and causes across the country. However, big philanthropy can often reinforce common misconceptions about charitable giving that can lead to challenges down the road.
Qgiv
JULY 18, 2022
Who they are. The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately, find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is committed to advancing improved care of patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers.
Fundraising HayDay
JULY 21, 2022
Dear funders, we appreciate when you offer a grant workshop. It is ALWAYS helpful to learn more about an upcoming application process and have the opportunity to ask questions of you. But not all funder-led workshops are created equal. Join us as we talk about the aspects of these workshops that drive every grant professional to bang their head against the wall, and hear our dream world about the perfect workshop experience.
Peak Proposals
JULY 17, 2022
July 17, 2022 Writing a grant proposal usually requires a significant amount of collaboration with others. For large, high-dollar value proposals, it’s necessary to assemble a team. Other proposals that are less complicated may not require a formal team, but they will still require help, such as editing assistance or consultations with subject matter experts.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 19, 2022
For the last two years, adaptation has been the name of the game for the PR world. However, the tools we used to pivot during the COVID era, can crossover into any crisis. Here are four strategies to help you transition your goals the next time crisis strikes.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2022
In this guide, we cover our list of the top twelve fundraising tools for nonprofits, questions to ask when shopping for fundraising technology, and key features that drive results. If you’re looking to maximize the effectiveness of your outreach campaigns, or invigorate your existing efforts with fresh ideas, this free downloadable guide is just what you need!
NonProfit PRO
JULY 19, 2022
The likelihood of success for your campaign can be attributed to the list used, the offer made, and your creative choices. Here are some best practices you can use to expand your creative choices and optimize your chances for success.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2022
Financial storytelling isn’t about number-crunching—it's a smart way to clearly communicate your financial position to your stakeholders, even if they’re not accountants. Download this whitepaper to understand how to tell your financial story in a way that boosts your sustainability and growth.
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