Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials. Do you have a campaign plan?

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Clairification

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Ready to learn what I think thus far, and also see what else we’re working with? The post Fundraising Don’ts vs. Do’s: Mailed Fundraising Appeal Strategy appeared first on Clairification. If yes, why? If no, why? I’ll wait… Have your answers? Let’s begin! What’s wrong or right with this envelope?

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Gail Perry Group

APRIL 30, 2024

Donor Readiness is a Factor Many People Overlook. We Overlook Donor Readiness at our Own Peril. What happens if you rush into the campaign without evaluating your donors’ readiness? It often turns out that your donors are simply not ready for a conversation about a gift. Build Donor Readiness with a “Noodlers Group.”

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Capital Campaign Readiness: Check Your Image in the Mirror While you are planning your campaign, take a good, hard look at your organization's reputation in the community. Our checklist will help you understand if you're ready and what your leaders might want to address. Are Your Volunteer Leaders Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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Clairification

AUGUST 15, 2024

In Part 1 of this two-part series of “Top 10 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising” we covered. The post 5 More Top Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising appeared first on Clairification.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Are your staff and board ready to speak with a foundation representative about the organization’s priorities? Set yourself up for success by making sure you’re ready to start the process. charitable giving.

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Clairification

AUGUST 24, 2023

As you’re planning ahead, and readying your year-end fundraising initiatives, take a little time to think about your communication delivery mediums. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post Getting Ready Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification.

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Clairification

JUNE 5, 2023

I can’t get no… Oh, I can’t get no… satisfaction… Fundraisers report money is the number one reason they leave their jobs [See Part I of this two-part series here ]. The real reason fundraisers leave their jobs, and the sector, is very similar to why donors leave you. I gave you a hint in the title.

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Clairification

MAY 9, 2024

Hopefully you read the previous article, determined an event was your best strategic option to reach your primary end goal, and now you’re ready to get to work! This means your invitation to the event should incorporate the following: The post Top Proven Nonprofit Fundraising Event Planning Tips appeared first on Clairification.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We all have an inner critic telling us super unhelpful things like: You’re not ready yet. Today, I’d like to tell you what it actually takes to be an effective fundraiser. The effective fundraiser must embody all of these qualities. You need another course or degree. You need more years of experience doing x, y, and/or z.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Year-end fundraising season is here. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, texts, and phone calls. Make sure you have a prominent Donate button.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more. Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more.

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Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From lacking a clear vision to insufficient fundraising staff and history, they outline five telltale signs that necessitate strategic planning and preparation before embarking on such […] The post Podcast: Five Signs Your Organization Isn’t Ready for a Capital Campaign Yet appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Have you started working on your annual appeal and year-end fundraising plan? Ready to Put Your Best Foot Forwards? The post Proven Strategies to Climb the Year-End Fundraising Mountain appeared first on Clairification. It’s time! I worked for 30 years in the trenches, so I know exactly what this time of year feels like.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

These six articles will guide you and your team through an essential readiness assessment that every nonprofit needs before taking the leap. Development Office: Your fundraising team serves as your campaign's engine. A well-oiled development machine is absolutely crucial for reaching your fundraising goals. Would you like more?

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Clairification

MAY 1, 2023

It’s always a great time to review what you can do to get yourself and your solicitors (staff and volunteers) ready to make win/win matches between your organization and your prospective major donor/investors. Ready for some A, B, C’s?

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 15, 2024

We want to guide you to gauge your volunteer leadership readiness and set you on the path to a super successful campaign. Keep following this series for the Capital Campaign Readiness Checklist. This resource will help you take a good look at who you have to work with, and help you to get ready to make some fundraising magic happen!

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. I hope you are enjoying our Capital Campaign Readiness blog series. Add Power and Influence Is Your Board Ready to Lead Your Capital Campaign Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign? Don’t navigate the complexities alone. But not yet!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

After a hot summer, I’m ready for that. Fundraising experts are mixed on whether this is a good idea. But go figure, longer fundraising letters (four pages as opposed to two) have been shown to perform better, especially for prospective donors. Fundraising Consultant Tom Ahern refers to this as letter writing by committee.

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Clairification

JULY 6, 2023

Today we’re going to review a fundraising campaign thank you email. Ready to learn what I think thus far, and also see what else we’re working with? The post Fundraising Do’s vs. Don’ts: Campaign Thank You Strategy appeared first on Clairification. It’s very simple, which is why I’ve selected it.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 15, 2024

We want to guide you to gauge your volunteer leadership readiness and set you on the path to a super successful campaign. Keep following this series for the Capital Campaign Readiness Checklist. This resource will help you take a good look at who you have to work with, and help you to get ready to make some fundraising magic happen!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and then treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. It’s not only important when you’re running a fundraising campaign, but also during the “between times.”

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Clairification

JANUARY 4, 2024

it sounded like another fundraising appeal). In fact, research from Penelope Burk, author of Donor-Centered Fundraising, found 70% of donors reported they would increase their giving if they received what they needed from you. Maybe you sent a letter, but talked more about the ongoing need than the impact of their gift (i.e.,

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As crowdfunding continues to become an increasingly popular form of fundraising for a wide range of causes, the need for a profitable and easy-to-use platform grows as well. GoFundMe is one of the leading crowdfunding platforms in both the nonprofit and individual fundraising spaces. Let’s dive right in! Give better.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In fact, research from Penelope Burk, author of Donor-Centered Fundraising, found 70% of donors reported they would increase their giving if they received what they needed from you. If you thank well you’ll see retention rates increase significantly. Brilliant, warm, authentic, personal communication stands out and leads to renewals.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What’s the worst sin committed by fundraisers when this happens? You didn’t engage with them the rest of the year, except when you were ready to ask for another gift. Sometimes major donors give less than the previous year. Sometimes they stop giving to you entirely. Not noticing. What’s the second worst sin?

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies. What can fundraisers do?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Also important: develop a clear fundraising plan.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Because, as a fundraising professional, I never was one for the small talk of golf outings or galas. If you’re also an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer.

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Clairification

MARCH 13, 2023

In my last article, It’s Fundraising Malpractice Not to Build Future Reserves , I introduced the subject of having both an organizational checking and savings account so you don’t risk going belly up when people rely on you. I talked about building a case for endowment and bringing your board on board. No, you don’t!

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up “one-person” development shops, need to know? Develop a balanced, thoughtful fundraising plan. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Charitable giving in the U.S. declined by 2.1% Stay the course.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Want more information on creating a plan of action for your organization to manage your federal grants? Check out the webinar I Signed Up for What?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 8, 2024

I clearly remember walking into the development office, dreading opening up the CRM to start my fundraising week. Here’s how I began to ensure a smoother transition from one busy week to the next, keeping my energy positive and my mind clear, ready to help donors change the world. It's about ending well to begin even better.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t seem to realize this. Here are a few ways to incorporate gratitude into your year-end fundraising campaign.

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