Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. if you’d like.

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Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged. Social media messaging strategies: Focus on the core mission Messaging matters, so consider who your audience is and for how long you have their attention.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 11, 2025

While traditional methods like handwritten thank-you notes and email acknowledgments remain valuable, social media offers a unique and highly visible way to recognize donor contributions. In this guide from DoJiggy, well explore the best ways to thank donors on social media, with examples to help you craft engaging and effective posts.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 1, 2025

Too many nonprofits are missing opportunities to remind donors of their legacy giving options in their annual fund communications. As you know, annual fund communications focus on securing donations to support your immediate goals. Here are four simple ways you can highlight legacy giving in your annual fund communications: 1.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

Municipal grant funding empowers communities to continue enhancing services and making a lasting difference. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of the military, disaster relief, scholarships and continued education, and prevention education. Protect Local Water Supplies!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. And a well-designed donation page is key.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, have been in the news for a while now. The Latest Reports on DAF Giving In 2023, funding from DAF accounts made up almost 9.8% With this funding available, securing DAF grants has become a staple of smart nonprofit cash management. If you have similar questions, youve come to the right place.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grants provide vital funding to programs that support things like medical research, feeding the hungry, and housing for underserved communities. Grant Policies – A Short History of Federal Grant Policy Bipartisan Grant-Making Policies Government grants address vital social needs by funding various causes.

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Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. Plus, with Fundlys social media integrations, you can add your donation form directly onto Facebook to automatically collect donations on the platform.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

From securing funding to streamlining operations, having the right resources can set you up for success. With over 200 grants in our Entrepreneurs and Startups category, youll find valuable funding opportunities to help turn your vision into reality. The funding also helps women expand existing businesses.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sadly, even with this outreach funding can still be challenging for nonprofits. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to help them locate funding to cover overhead expenses. Funding to cover overhead is vital for any organization to flourish. Did you know?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.

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GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

However, funding is vital for nonprofits to make a real-world impact. However, it is best to diversify your funding source and also apply for grant funding support regularly. And regularly applying for grants paired with donor-centric practices creates a winning recipe for funding success.

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

Do not send out an email, a newsletter, an appeal, a social media post or anything else without first running them through the screen of these two approaches. If you were meeting your communitys need for food pantry distribution last month, are you still meeting it today using the same strategies and sources of funding?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Because of this, Nonprofits walk a tightrope when managing their funds. Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit’s budget is sustainable. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grants providing funding for nonprofit organizations to help fill in the gaps.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

The thought process behind this is that translation grant funding will help ensure the breakdown of language barriers. How to Calculate Your ESG Impact Score ESG rating organizations calculate ESG scores using data from sources like disclosures, academic studies, media reports, and other resources.

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amplifi

AUGUST 22, 2024

GivingTuesday is an incredible opportunity for your organization to rally support and raise vital funds. The answer lies in harnessing the power of social media. Why is social media important for GivingTuesday? Social media offers a unique platform to reach a vast audience quickly and effectively. Start planning early.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If youre looking for a unique and engaging way to raise funds, consider hosting a paint and sip fundraiser. Social media or community boards can be excellent resources for finding talent. Share these images on social media and in follow-up thank-you emails. Fundraising events dont have to be boring bake sales or car washes.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities. Here is a breakdown of how grants impact nonprofit organizations: Impact Area Description Financial Stability Grants offer critical funding to sustain and grow operations.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

By connecting organizations with funding sources, GrantWatch helps ensure essential programs have the resources to create lasting, positive change! Funding is for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and engagement, and health and wellness.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Since contributions tend to pour in when hardships hit close to home, appeals for the emergency fund will be immediate. Highlight the positives : When a disaster poses a threat, its easy to focus on the frightening images and statistics on social media and local news. You can be very specific about funding. Show the images.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Because of this, we expect 2025 to provide a platform for social funding on behalf of causes like equality, inclusion, mental health, and other support for underrepresented groups to use social media to increase awareness for their cause. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. Event impact and positive outcomes: Share specific achievements, like funds raised or milestones reached, to show attendees the tangible results of their participation and inspire continued engagement.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Every medium you leverage to reach donors and prospectssocial media, email, fundraising pages, and website should be consistent. Provide a donation link in social media bios and peppered throughout posts. Dont let your brand be an afterthought. Ensure the color palette, photo elements, and graphics contribute to your story.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 24, 2025

To whit, grants typically fund causes that increase the well-being of a community. To illustrate: grant-makers fund vital programs. Grant-makers strategically design their grant application process to ensure funds are awarded to causes aligned with their mission. Grant-makers and grant-seekers work together to improve our world.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload. Events, social media, and marketing are only small links in a much bigger chain of interactions with supporters. Fundraising mistake #3.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In a challenging overall fundraising environment, everyone wants to make sure that the funds set aside for charity are being put to good use, quickly.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It’s not just about the funds raised on that one day—it’s about fostering a culture of giving that extends far beyond. Digital Influence A significant driver behind Giving Tuesday’s success is the strategic use of social media and digital campaigns. More donors mean a stronger community behind your cause.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Here is some helpful information on your different donors: Gen Z: Donors born after 1997 are most likely to donate via mobile, social media, watch short videos, and almost exclusively via mobile. These supporters respond to texts and are active daily on social media. Appeal to these donors by keeping things simple and genuine.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? And don’t rely on just one channel; emails, social media posts, and direct mail all play a part in meeting donors where they are.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. Diversify Funding Sources: Relying on a single type of funder can leave your organization vulnerable to political and economic changes.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Attendee Engagement Track metrics like number of auction bids, donations, social media shares, and post-event survey responses to gauge participation and event impact. Gross Revenue vs. Net Profit Start with the big picture: total funds raised (gross profit) and subtract expenses to determine your net profit.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

My predictions and recommendations for fundraising in 2025: Predictions AI and Social Media AI In last years predictions post I wrote As AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. Social Media: If you take one lesson from ZuckMuskMageddon, let it be that your email list is your power.

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

Annual funds are crucial to the success of a nonprofit. They’re an incredible pool of unrestricted funds that can support your mission, keep the lights on, and pay your staff. Attracting and retaining new donors is a goal of every nonprofit since unrestricted funds are essential to our operations.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place. Plus, if you don’t ask, people may not know you need funds.

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