Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2025

Your nonprofit organization may be putting off some version of your own spring cleaning and decluttering. Its spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and its about time after a frigid winter here in the Boston area, although I cant say its been that warm right now. A lot of people use this time of the year to do some spring cleaning.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? Its possible to make this a better experience for both donors and nonprofit organizations. You dont have to do an annual report Nonprofit organizations arent required to do an annual report. If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your donors arent just names in your nonprofits CRM. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5 Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5 Researchers say that the healthiest nonprofits create structures where autonomy and accountability can flourish , and thats whats happening in these short meetings. In the past five years, we have exceeded expectations. But weve done it.

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Clairification

MARCH 31, 2025

The post Totally FAKE Nonprofit News: 6 Fundraising Untruths appeared first on Clairification. Theres a lot about fundraising folks take for granted. And not in a good way. Because much of it is untrue! You wont raise near the money you could otherwise raise. And you wont enjoy your work. You get out of it what you put into it.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. The good news?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. Ensure your Candid nonprofit profile is up to date so donors can find you easily. In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1

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Clairification

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post Psychology of Securing Lasting Nonprofit Donor Commitments appeared first on Clairification. The main point is this: Once we make a decision, and strongly attach ourselves to an idea by agreeing orally or in writing, its more likely well stick with that decision than change our minds. Because we are wired to want to be consistent.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 9, 2025

Choosing your print shop is an important decision for the success of your nonprofits direct mail program. and even reviews from area nonprofits. For example, USPS nonprofit rates; commingling; drop shipping) 9.) If youre a member of a local nonprofit group, check with your colleagues. So ask lots of questions.

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Clairification

MARCH 13, 2025

Small nonprofits often face a daunting challenge: maximizing impact with limited resources. Without the brand recognition or staff of larger organizations, fundraisers at small nonprofits must wear multiple hats and juggle a variety of priorities. Here are six ways you can incorporate AI to give your small nonprofit a leg up.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Financial reporting is critical for accountability, and financial statements are among the most important reports your nonprofit will create each year. Statement of Activities The statement of activities is the nonprofit equivalent of a for-profit income statement.

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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. Whether you participate or not, Giving Tuesday is part of the nonprofit landscape and if you’re doing a year-end appeal, you’ll need to factor it into your campaign.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Which is why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission. They need to know (or at least feel) the nonprofit is being led by a board and CEO/senior staff of character (they are honest and transparent) and competency (they can deliver on their promises). And, fundamentally, its based on trust.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Let’s look at how some of the words nonprofits commonly use get their meaning, how this meaning may be interpreted by your constituents, and how you may wish to express yourself differently in order to choose the words most appropriate for your group and for the purpose of your communication. But, would it? Thats just semantics Just?

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? The post Coping in Trying Times: Empathy + Innovation are Essential Nonprofit Philanthropic Strategies appeared first on Clairification. Two words: EMPATHY. INNOVATION. These are the two qualities most needed in todays topsy-turvy world. This includes your supporters.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Trust is Built By What You Do In my last article, I wrote about why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission. Sadly, most nonprofits do a profoundly poor job of this. The post 4 Nonprofit Strategies to Build Donor Trust & Lasting Relationships appeared first on Clairification.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

So, what if nonprofits approached grant seeking like savvy shoppers and took their bargain-hunting skills to the next level? GrantWatch has close to 3,800 grants in its Community Services grant listing category, providing nonprofits with numerous funding opportunities that align with their mission. Are you a fan of bargain hunting?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 3, 2024

GrantWatch wants to celebrate the generosity of nonprofits in the spirit of Giving Tuesday. Many nonprofit organizations are members of GrantWatch. And these are just a few of the many important causes nonprofits champion! Fortunately, there are organizations that provide essential support to nonprofits.

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Clairification

JUNE 20, 2024

I’m sure some will hate me for saying this, but after 30+ years in the nonprofit trenches and another 10+ as a coach and consultant, I’m still amazed at how small many of us think. What puzzles me is how much the nonprofit sector is itself to blame. The post Does Your Nonprofit Think Too Small? I’m going to guess “yes.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. But big goals cost big money.

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Clairification

JANUARY 30, 2025

The post 10 Common Nonprofit Major Gift Asking Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Clairification. When youre not aware youre making a mistake, its hard to avoid it. So lets get curious. Im going to ask you to close your eyes for a minute to imagine a donor youve been wanting to ask for a major gift. Imagine you brought them with you.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. I have worked with nonprofit organizations who’ve had – seriously – five development directors in three years! Charitable giving in the U.S. declined by 2.1% in 2023 after adjusting for inflation.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you want to find better grant opportunities for your nonprofit, there are some important things to know first. If you want to find better grant opportunities, including grant opportunities that dont have a website, you need to use a database that exists to help nonprofits. The Almighty Algorithm What is a grant database?

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Is your nonprofit struggling to grow its social media following? Nonprofit Social Media can be challenging, especially if you’re not tech-savvy. Afterall, it is the digital age, and a strong social media presence helps nonprofits spread awareness, engage with donors, and build a loyal community that supports their mission.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 11, 2024

Share your stories Stories are the most important part of a nonprofit newsletter (print and email). Don’t stray from your mission A common article I see in many nonprofit newsletters is one about a foundation or major donor giving a large gift. Follow the Domain Formula , which was developed by the Domain fundraising group.

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Clairification

APRIL 8, 2024

Donors are Love-Starved The post Two Ways Nonprofits Get Donor-Centered Fundraising Wrong appeared first on Clairification. I find a widespread misunderstanding about the notion of what constitutes being donor-centered. It derives from two misconceptions: Assuming people don’t want to be asked.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Two significant gaps became evident that we saw as two sides of the same coin: Nonprofits dont often have space to truly think about their strengths and sustainability. Nonprofits dont often have the opportunity to dream big. Its extremely complex work. It also provides the time to delve into what constitutes an effective coalition.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found nonprofits raise anywhere from 17% to 34% of their online revenue in December, depending on their cause. Studies show one-fourth of all charitable giving happens in December. For some organizations (maybe yours?), it’s as much as one-third. Year-end fundraising is not chopped chicken liver!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Nonprofit organizations have been experiencing significant labor shortages for years. But recently, increased demand for services and fewer people interested in joining nonprofits has made the situation worse. Many organizations are finding it difficult to fill roles, especially in the finance department.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started! Read Blackbaud’s recent report from The Resilient Nonprofit that highlights fundraising giving trends and outcomes. Recurring donations can provide nonprofits with steady income, improving long-term financial stability.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. Two new fact sheets from Candid, produced in partnership with ABFE , offer a snapshot of nonprofits with Black CEOs and majority Black leadership. These leaders are already delivering results in their communities.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Berkeley, and often apply their research to nonprofit fundraising and marketing. The post How to Cultivate Awe, Gratitude, Altruism and Meaning to Significantly Boost Nonprofit Fundraising appeared first on Clairification. Please allow that to sink in. You have a mission and purpose. Donors can help you get there.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

READ MORE: Is your nonprofit suffering from boring storytelling? Doesn’t it feel good to be thanked and acknowledged for a job well done? Everyone wants to feel validated and appreciated. And that’s why building better thank you’s is such an important part of fundraising. Thoughtful – You can do better than “Thank you for your $50 gift.”

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason. Another advantage is the huge variety of grants available, with opportunities open to nonprofits , businesses , and individuals both nationally and internationally. There are also no legal limitations on grant size.

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