Clairification

AUGUST 24, 2023

I publish the Clairity Click-it to offer all kinds of resources for all kinds of nonprofit consumers. As you’re planning ahead, and readying your year-end fundraising initiatives, take a little time to think about your communication delivery mediums. Not to mention your message content. And they work better when they “sound like you.”

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

And she publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that I never miss (and never fail to learn a thing or two from). Diane Leonard Joe Waters When Joe says he published a wicked awesome newsletter, he’s not lying. and publishes his blog at Queer Ideas. What could you accomplish if you could stay focused and overcome distractions?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. If designed correctly, your website can be an unstoppable force in driving donations. Keep the form to one page.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Stephanie Beasley Imani Khayyam, Mississippi Free Press Kimberly Griffin, center, founding publisher and chief revenue officer at Mississippi Free Press, speaks with staff during a newsroom meeting. Mississippi Free Press has won grants from regional and national funders, and almost half its revenue has come from local donations.

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Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) annually publishes the State of Disaster Philanthropy (SODP) report using Candid data, but the lag in data reporting means its always two years behind. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. It will take the affected communities years to recover.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For example, a federal grant released last year was to support taking historically important newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 and digitizing them. However, federal grant funding is very hard to get. It is very competitive, and once you get it, it has many strings attached that make it not a good option for some organizations.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

The idea is to get unused ad space from CTV publishers to nonprofits. Founded by advertising technology executiveKris Johns, AdGood will partner with CTV publishers that donate unused ad inventory. Publishers get a tax deduction and positive brand association.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A client told me recently that we should be publishing more about what’s NEW in planned giving. Seems reasonable, right? Everyone likes new stuff. We all want to know the trends, be on the cutting-edge, sound knowledgeable at professional events. There’s just one tiny problem with his suggestion. There’s nothing new in planned giving.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Veris Wealth Partners released a report on multi-asset-class investing in support of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Veris also detailed an original DEIB framework the firm has developed and implemented for use in its selection of third-party asset managers.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Department of Commerce, the nation’s gross domestic product for 2023 was an estimated $27.36 trillion, which was a 6.3% increase from 2022. Inflation is a formidable foe. I’m glad giving is resilient in the face of it,” said Josh Birkholz, chair of Giving USA Foundation and CEO of fundraising for BWF in Minneapolis, Minnesota. million and 3.27

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We originally published this post a few years ago, and it's one of the most popular on our site. Are you and your team happy with the level of board giving to your nonprofit? We get many questions about how to set up this delicate process so that it's actually successful, so here are our recommendations. Don't leave it to chance.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Known for her straight-forward perspective and wry sense of humor, Jans guidance in handling this sticky situation is as relevant today as when it was first published in 2011. Case in point: Board management. Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech, comics and illustration, and art. Create and Promote Projects Online Grants up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals to create projects and promote them on the funding source’s platform.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Casey Foundation’s recently published Guiding Questions to Advance Equity in Evaluation and Research offers tools to strengthen evaluation and research so we have the data and evidence needed to address disparities and identify solutions that meet the needs of those most affected. The Annie E. What’s in it for nonprofits?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Theres a scene where Neo discovers that most of the population is asleep in pods where they are being used like a battery by the sentient AI that put them there. A chilling notion. And yet I can’t help feeling as if the internet has imprisoned us with shackles that look like computers, tablets, and phone screens. Were better than that.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

How often should you publish? When done well, your print newsletter can be an additional source of revenue that can generate as much — if not more — than a fundraising appeal. As part of your consistent donor communications, an e-newsletter is a good thing. Remember though, as an outright revenue device though, nothing comes close to print.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The seminal observation will have been published between 2020 and 2024. Seize the Day! There are last chance grants available on GrantWatch! Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. However, this is not a universal benchmark. It really does depend on the needs of your individual organization. The Workgroup concluded that each organization must arrive at its own rationale for what it considers adequate for financial stability.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 29, 2022

Can you imagine my joy and excitement when it was announced that Wiley Publishing had published the fifth edition of “Achieving Excellence in Fundraising”? As I was beginning to build my library on fundraising, I knew I had to obtain the book, “Henry Rosso’s Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising.”

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

In times of crisis, families and students look to school leaders for stability, even when those schools are closed due to disaster or tragedy. The recent fires and flooding that have torn through communities across the country are a sad reminder that it may not be a question of if a crisis will occur at some point, but when it will happen.

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While nonprofits are required to file annual tax forms disclosing their financials, we’re not required to publish donor lists, produce and mail expensive print pieces, or churn out all new, original content. We revamped our editorial direction to make use of content written and already published on our blog that year.

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ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Agencies will publish a notice in the Federal Register and call for public comments within a set period, usually lasting 30-60 days. At the end of the comment period the agency will publish in the Federal Register its response to original or substantive comments as well as its final rule. How Does it Work? Who Can Comment?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonalignment means you might only redo your acknowledgment letters once a year, after your annual report has been published, when the info is readily available. When you unite your fundraising and finance systems, efficiency is simply the first win of many. Even if theyre not conscious of how its working behind the scenes.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. Start Planning End-of-Year Giving Campaigns Immediately, Even If It’s A Fundraiser You’ve Done Before When it comes to fundraising, the early bird definitely gets the worm. First, analyze your donor base.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in October 2024. This efficacy is why we encourage nonprofits to think about utilizing GivingTuesday partnerships in their campaign. What could your GivingTuesday partnerships look like? Are they on Facebook or Instagram?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

This simple survey is only one example of the many we’ve published throughout the years. Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit’s digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating engaging campaigns to standing out in donors’ inboxes.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 11, 2024

Create a schedule for your content team to follow that provides deadlines for writing new donor stories, gathering images and other visuals, publishing the stories, and promoting them on social media and other marketing channels. Freshness is also one of many factors that can help your content rank higher on search engines.

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Fluxx

OCTOBER 4, 2024

According to a study published recently by National Philanthropic Trust, nonprofit giving from foundations amounts to $105.21 In today's philanthropic world, the management of grants is the decisive factor in making a difference for many needy foundations.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

FORVIS published its annual national nonprofit study, revealing that 71% of nonprofits had increased demands for their programs and services in 2023, resulting in waitlist increases and delays.

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Social ambassadors are ideal members of your target audience who partner with your organization to publish content and promote your cause via social media. A match-challenge, built around GivingTuesday can encourage people to give because their gift might be double (or even triple) what they’re able to give.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 4, 2021

As a professional publisher of a traditionally printed brand, you will need to quickly adjust to a new landscape if you have suddenly found yourself focused on or even fully pivoting to a digital distribution strategy. It’s not the same as print.

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Not Your Father's Charity

DECEMBER 27, 2022

While creating content is essential, it’s also important to develop a plan for how to publish it. If it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, that’s where you need to publish. So, you stand a much better chance if you properly market your nonprofit. You have to work at it; telling your brand story is the first place to start.

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DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

Publish a Gratitude Report A gratitude report highlights your supporters from the previous fiscal year, often listing donor names by giving level and including memorial, tribute, or volunteer recognition. Learn more about nonprofit acknowledgement letter best practices here.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 12, 2021

Read on to see how one publisher doubled their engagement overnight through an upgraded content experience and thoughtful promotion strategy. Creating an exceptional digital content experience is important, but promoting it appropriately is the key to engaging your audience.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

One of my past clients had published a number of great coffee table books. It worked well. Another way to look at Asks: let’s say I’m a monthly giver, and your organization has an emergency. As one of your most committed supporters, I’d welcome a chance to help out, but if you don’t give me that chance, you won’t get the gift.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 24, 2025

Programs like the Publishability Fellowship further support disabled writers by helping them prepare their manuscripts for publication. Fellowships such as the Publishability Fellowship offer tailored support for disabled writers to prepare their manuscripts and navigate industry training.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 12, 2024

In 1806, Noah Webster , published “A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language.” ” First American Dictionary of the English Language published in 1828 and had 70,000 entries. The first phone book was published in CT on February 21, 1878 , just two years after the telephone was invented!

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