Hands-On Fundraising

JUNE 25, 2024

Because that’s not just “computer stuff” That information is where your donors live. If tending to your donor database is a job passed off on the intern or an occasional volunteer, you’re playing with fire.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Do you want to risk not receiving generous gifts you could have otherwise received, just because you failed to go the extra mile to share relevant, useful and even critical information? Or because you just did the most basic things, failing to do what would have made your communications really stand out?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. A text donation campaign informed by donor data is more likely to inspire donors to act and bring in greater fundraising results. Use these tips to boost your text messaging strategy.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 9, 2024

This can apply to how much information we take in about everything that’s going on in the world – politics, war, the economy, inequality, climate change, etc. You want enough information to know what’s going on, but not too much so it’s overwhelming. What they don’t want is a lot of complex content and too much information.

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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 19, 2023

An article in Slate summarizes the information contained in the […] The post Saving the world, losing your mind appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. The Association of Fundraising Professionals says 75% of fundraisers are women. Speed reading?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As a new grant writer, I always put this information into an Excel spreadsheet. Today, I record this information in Salesforce. You can always take advantage of the funder information storage features of your grant research funding software.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 17, 2022

But, do be conscious of what you’re saying and how it may inform your actions in not-so-positive ways. How many (if not all) of these do you fairly consistently say, or think? Don’t beat yourself up about it. We all do it. This is something you can change. It just takes practice. 11 Phrases to Retire. “I have to do that.”

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Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 20, 2024

This was before we had access to the internet and a huge amount of information at our fingertips. It’s been a long time, but I remember when I first began writing appeals. I was smart enough to subscribe to Jerry Huntsinger’s newsletter, though. (On On paper, mailed to me!)

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight: The hierarchy of insight It looks like this: data information knowledge understanding wisdom Which do we measure the most, spend the most obtaining and argue about most often? Information above wisdom? We might have it backwards. Opinion above knowledge?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 25, 2024

By Gabrielle Perham With so much information available at their fingertips, it can be overwhelming and difficult for your supporters to fully absorb it all. This information helps you understand your donors’ backgrounds and communication preferences. Check out these donor segmentation strategies.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Next ask yourself where this information is stored. Could you enter in a “proxy” age, based on something you know about the event they attended (e.g., came to GenZ mixer; joined Seniors Tea; enrolled in “New Parents/New Babies” workshop, etc.).

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Donor databases streamline donor information and make it easy to connect. Explore key database features, software options and essential data fields

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 11, 2024

But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., and escalating partisanship. and escalating partisanship.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Would you like some interesting information about your donors – including testimonials and suggestions you might never get otherwise? Do you want to know what your donors think? Do you want them to know you care what they think? Then you want to try a donor survey I first created a survey years ago.

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Candid

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By leveraging AI, nonprofits can unlock powerful insights, make informed decisions, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable. Where data is available, it’s often scattered across reports, spreadsheets, and platforms, which creates silos of information, making it time-consuming to derive actionable insights.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 22, 2024

First, let me give you the bad news: much of the information that is available online on how to raise more money does NOT apply for your organization. If you're working for a small non-profit… one that is raising less than $1 million per year… then I have some bad news and some good news for you.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For example, you’ll have access to information like the donor’s birthdate, which tells you which generation they belong to. Reference each waiver to uncover helpful information such as: Donors’ full names: Start your message on a personal note by greeting the recipient by name.

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Clairification

APRIL 24, 2023

You see, information was presented from the full 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report, and the results were sadder than usual. Let’s put this information in a little context. I want to share this with you, because you need to know. I don’t need you to panic.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2024

Donors have a lot going on and don’t want to be barraged with too much information. You could include a QR code and a website link so your donors can easily make a gift or get more information. You could also use one for an informal event. Direct mail is a proven way to communicate and engage.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 21, 2024

If you can do this after every campaign, you should have fairly up-to-date information on your donors. Segment your donors on an ongoing basis. For example, some of your single-gift donors may have upgraded to monthly. In addition, dust off those templates and freshen up your appeal letters and thank you letters.

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Clairification

JANUARY 9, 2023

Contact information. Accurate financial data. Examples of impact. Major accomplishments. Program and initiative assessments. Event highlights and recaps. Donor and board member lists.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Only ask for necessary information. For instance, instead of requesting detailed personal information, stick to essentials like name, email, and payment details. Share financial information on your website. Include information about these programs on your website, in email campaigns, and during donation drives.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 4, 2024

These numbers don’t mean much without more information. Why are you sharing this information? When you write a newsletter article or something for an impact report, why are you including that information? Your donors want information that lets them know how they’re helping you make a difference and why that’s important.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Here’s what one of the participants in Penelope Burk’s annual donor-centered fundraising study had to say: “I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. This didn’t make them feel good about their giving.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re nervous about this, you can test what you did before against a new strategy informed by science. Ready for 5 science-informed strategies? Break your mailing list randomly in half, send an “A” and a “B” version of your appeal, and see which performs best.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. Your goal is to identify who needs to give you information, to give staff members specifics about what they must provide, and to allow adequate time for them to respond. Put information requests in writing.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 8, 2024

By Drew Lindsay Harvard researchers mined information about the maverick philanthropist's nearly 2,000 grants to offer the best window yet into the types of organizations she favors. A study of the billions in gifts by the maverick philanthropist reveals a little about which organizations she favors.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

I also seek to leverage this initial bit of information. Another surprise is that the next place a person’s eye goes to when they read your letter is your signature. Try this yourself and notice how your eyes move over the next letter you receive in the mail.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 14, 2024

When you explain to the storyteller how you plan to use their story, it allows them to make an informed decision about what they’re comfortable sharing. When sharing painful content, it’s important to provide content warnings upfront so audiences can make informed choices about engaging. .” – Frank Velásquez Jr.,

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page. About GrantWatch With over 8,000 grants currently available, GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Ben Gose Tracie Van Auken for The Chronicle Young workers favor an informal work style and want a tightly defined work schedule. They're also demanding changes in how organizations operate. Plus: See the rest of our new issue , published online today.

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Publishing Nonprofit 134

Clairification

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Some identifying information has been removed for purposes of confidentiality. Really take the time to notice what you like and don’t like. I promise you’ll learn a lot more this way. We learn best by doing. Seriously, I mean it. Let’s begin at the beginning. Carrier Envelope. I’m not here to shame. Just to teach.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

There are three issues with this scan-and-predict function: AI has been trained on outdated information. The information AI platforms were trained on is often outdated. For example, one AI writing platform was trained on information that was created in 2012 or before. But I am functioning well.” So does it work?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 31, 2024

By Sara Herschander Getty Images College protest encampments are often formed through informal coalitions of student groups, experts said. Organizers say it's a growing base of small-dollar supporters, not big donors, shaping pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Here, pro-Palestinian protesters are outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page. About GrantWatch With over 8,000 grants currently available, GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory.

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Grants Grant Funding Applicant 120

Clairification

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Do you want to risk not receiving generous gifts you could have otherwise received, just because you failed to go the extra mile to share relevant, useful and even critical information? Or because you just did the most basic things, failing to do what would have made your communications really stand out?

Fundraising 152

Fundraising 152

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2024

If that’s too much, you could give a shout out to your monthly donors and include information on how to become a monthly donor in your newsletter. Include this information in their welcome letter or email. If you change your payment processor, make it easy for donors to transfer their information.

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