Tony Martignetti

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, where he introduces the seven phases of nonprofit growth derived from his research and practice. He walks us through assess, align, plan, test, fund, execute, and lead, so your nonprofit scales to meet the demands of your mission and vision.

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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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Clairification

MARCH 10, 2025

The post Who Makes A Good Nonprofit Legacy Donor Prospect? I do not recommend investing a lot of resources going after the fruit youre hoping will just fall from the sky (though a little couldn’t hurt). appeared first on Clairification.

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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

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

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post Psychology of Securing Lasting Nonprofit Donor Commitments appeared first on Clairification. Because we are wired to want to be consistent. That to which we commit, especially publicly, becomes congruent with our self image. What does this mean for you as a fundraiser?

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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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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

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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Clairification

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Which brings us to year-end fundraising – that crucial time of the calendar year when many nonprofits raise the lion’s share of their contributed income. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post Fall Back Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification.

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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. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money.

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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.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

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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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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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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. Happy bargain hunting!

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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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Clairification

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to The post New Year Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification. Truly, if I know it I want you to know it!]

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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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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. Are they donors ? Maybe thats okay.

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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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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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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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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 8, 2024

James Misner:The Art & Science Of Fundraising James Misner explains what he sees as the right and left brain activities of your nonprofits fundraising. James is CEO Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 9, 2024: The Art & Science Of Fundraising Your objective is to balance the art and the science.

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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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Clairification

JANUARY 30, 2025

The post 10 Common Nonprofit Major Gift Asking Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Clairification. I guarantee this will help you shift the energy for the next time you move into this space in real time with a donor. A Mistake is Just a Misjudgment Its not fatal; you can correct it. But first you have to recognize it happened!

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2025

For many, nonprofit programs become a critical lifeline, offering essential services like healthcare, financial assistance, and community engagement. Many nonprofits, municipalities, and agencies are stepping up to support our senior population. However, these programs require funding to make a real impact.

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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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GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Is your nonprofit dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of military and veteran personnel? Nonprofits play a vital role in addressing the distinct needs of veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Assist Military Veterans and Their Families Arizona nonprofits and tribes may apply for grants.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, the types of items that are best secured via nonprofit discounts or on consignment will often be your biggest-ticket auction prizes, so make sure you have room in your event budget for those purchases.

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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.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

READ MORE: Is your nonprofit suffering from boring storytelling? But they might want to help your nonprofit continue to reach its goals. We know the workload nonprofit professionals are tasked with. But not doing enough to thank donors is a costly mistake far too many nonprofits make! Get a little personal. Click here!

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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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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. Invest in early to mid-career staff: Create leadership development programs for staff other than the executive staff.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Understanding these projected trends will help nonprofits stay ahead of the curve and optimize their funding strategies. Funders and nonprofits alike will increasingly rely on data to drive decisions and measure impact. Enhanced Reporting : Nonprofits will need to provide more detailed data on outcomes and effectiveness.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. We asked CPA Carl Ho , who works with dozens of small nonprofits, what would be the five most important, most do-able controls for small groups: 1.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations. Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions. Still not sure if an operating reserve is right for your nonprofit?

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