Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. You already know this: In the nonprofit realm, social media is life. Contrary to popular belief, successful social media accounts are not run off-the-cuff!

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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. However, recent political and cultural shifts have brought new challenges and opportunities to the DEI landscape, creating uncertainty for nonprofits.

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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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Candid

JUNE 27, 2023

Social media can easily become overwhelming if you’re trying to keep up with trends, algorithms, and new platforms. However, if you can recognize these social media myths for what they are, you can make your workload lighter and focus instead on producing amazing content that works for your nonprofit’s audience.

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As we know, capital campaigns are HUGE opportunities for nonprofits. 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. Modern social media strategies can generate community-wide enthusiasm and support.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Does your nonprofits brand ever feel like its missing that one puzzle piecesomething that, once found, could amplify your mission from a quiet whisper to a confident rallying cry? In our ever-crowded nonprofit landscape, having a strong brand is more than just looking the partits a strategic advantage. Lets dive in.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? How Nonprofits and Schools Can Use CRM Integration When your CRM is integrated with the other tools your organization uses, information flows automatically between them and can facilitate more automation and more concise, rapid reporting.

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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 your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). But big goals cost big money.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. Far too many nonprofits welcomed AI as a means of getting out of writing. Social Media: If you take one lesson from ZuckMuskMageddon, let it be that your email list is your power. Only 13.8%

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. GivingTuesday provides an opportunity for these donors to reconnect with your organization through word of mouth, peer-to-peer, or social media campaigns. Ready to take the next step?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, and phone calls. Most nonprofits rely on year-end for the bulk of their fundraising. Test all links in email messages and social media posts. October 25 Give your supporters a heads-up by email and social media.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

The second piece of the equation is that many nonprofits struggle with donor retention. I know its tough to hear, but the average nonprofit loses 60% of its donors each year. Most nonprofits and charities measure donor retention year over year. Was it because they saw their friends peer-to-peer fundraising post on social media?

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

making calls, sending emails, hosting or attending meetings with prospective donors, posting on social media, etc.), Once they’re in the door, encourage them to become donors when they’re ready—to foster deeper and more organic relationships. Now, nonprofits can take the next step to build long-term relationships with NextGen donors.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Make sure to get your team together well before your next fundraising campaign so you’re ready to roll when the donations come in. Make sure they’re ready to go as soon as the donations come in. Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media. Find board members, staff, and volunteers to help you with this.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 14, 2025

By Jie Jenny Zou Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle How nonprofits of all sizes are partnering with social-media personalities to reach new donors

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. 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. No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe.

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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. For a nonprofit organization, these non-revenue resources can be incredibly valuable over the lifetime of a Gen Z supporter.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t seem to realize this. A lot of nonprofits already do this. Create a thank you video and share it on your website, by email, and on social media. Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season. Plan Ahead The spring and summer months are some of the most significant in terms of nonprofit event-hosting. However, many organizations choose to plan ahead when possible.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There’s a lot of pressure to get ready for this one day, and it can feel overwhelming. By filling out your Candid nonprofit profile on GuideStar, you can ensure your digital presence is up to date and prioritize creating content to share on GivingTuesday. Update your nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar. I know I have.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

Make sure to get your team together well before your next fundraising campaign so you’re ready to go when the donations come in. Make sure they’re ready to go as soon as the donations come in. Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media. Find board members, staff, and volunteers to help you with this.

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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

I’ve added in the implications for nonprofits who are wooing donors. As you get ready or when you are driving over think about what kind of people you want to meet and what kind of interactions you want to have. The same holds true for blog posts and social media shares. Set an intention.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Whether you run a small community organization or a large nonprofit, hosting a successful golf tournament fundraiser is entirely within your reach.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Data analytics for nonprofits is just as valuable … and even more crucial. So why, exactly, is data so important to nonprofits? Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission!

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Plan All Year for Year-End Gifts of Asset It is imperative for nonprofit organizations, universities, and foundations to communicate about possible year-end gifts of assets throughout the year and certainly as soon as possible in the last quarter of the year, but sometimes a last-minute rush is unavoidable.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Photo via Alabama Association of Nonprofits The Alabama Association of Nonprofits has launched a film festival of works by nonprofits in the state. AAN partnered with the Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund to provide grants to 10 nonprofits through a competitive process.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

In the nonprofit world, federal grants often serve as a critical lifeline for funding essential programs and services. If your nonprofit is navigating a pause in federal grants, here are practical steps to mitigate challenges and continue delivering impact. Which can sustain temporary funding gaps, and which are at risk of disruption?

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, texts, and phone calls. Most nonprofits rely on year-end for the bulk of their fundraising. Test all links in email messages, texts, and social media posts. This is what I usually do. Here in the U.S.,

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video. There are a couple reasons why we do this.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. So is almost every other nonprofit. These nonprofit books provide sample messaging and practical guidance to help you write appeals that resonate with your donors and compel them to support your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s that time of year – time to create your nonprofit annual report. An annual report is a great way to give both donors and the community an overview of what your nonprofit accomplished during the year. The 1-Page Nonprofit Annual Report The 1-page nonprofit annual report is basically a big infographic.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nonprofits are no exception. Expect to see nonprofits and businesses adopt modern business trends to manage their organizations due to the increase in organizations utilizing cutting-edge tools like GrantWatch , AI, and social media. For example, many nonprofits are providing transparent data showing real numbers.

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