Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Robert Penna: How We Got Here It’s the story of the unpredictable trajectory that led to today’s U.S. nonprofit sector. How did we come to be what we are? The history is told by Dr. Robert Penna, author of the book, “Braided Threads.” (This originally aired August 3, 2018.) Listen to the podcast Get … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 21, 2024: How We Got Here → Robert Penna: How We Got Here It’s the story of the unpredictable trajectory that led to today’s U.S. no

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Why is it so hard to say thank you? We spend a lot of time thinking about how to raise more money. We labor over the appeal: the language, the images, the right ask. And then, too often, we treat the thank you as an afterthought. It’s not that hard to write a good, emotional […] The post Why is it so damned hard to say thank you? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Throwing shade or throwing light? One takes a little more effort than the other. While throwing shade might be more fun, it eventually runs out of energy. It’s designed to end conversations, not start them, to intimidate, not encourage. Turning on lights helps everyone. — Seth Godin You are on a meaning-seeking journey. Through your work, you create positive change and make lives easier and better.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I imagine many of you are working on your year-end fundraising campaign. You may have started working on your appeal letter, which is great, but how much time have you spent thinking about how you’ll thank your donors? Maybe not that much. If that’s the case, you’re making a mistake because it’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Do you find yourself sending a thousand emails to your volunteers that never get opened? Here's why you might want to send them a volunteer newsletter instead, plus great examples and templates you can use.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mark Lillis: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs. Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids shares his experience and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships → Mark Lillis: Your

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The focus is different in fundraising This is a big difference that can cause friction in your organization. Fundraising communication is about the donor and the beneficiary. Your organization fades into the background. You’re a means to a meaningful end. That’s why “branding” is less important in fundraising. Yes, you need to build trust in […] The post Why fundraising communication is different appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Is this how you’re making your donor feel?!?! BOO! Halloween is creeping up on us, so I’ve got some really scary stuff for you! Don’t get too spooked. There are also a few treats. In fact, you’ll get eight delicious goodies — in the form of “to-do’s.” But first… the bad news. No bones about it, you’re frightening folks away if you’re committing any of these 8 boo-boo’s !

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? Explore these ideas to engage with new groups of potential supporters. By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? You’re in the right place! Reaching new audiences is critical to growing your organization’s supporter base and fostering reliable revenue to fund your cause.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recruiting volunteers doesn't have to be difficult. Create your own recruitment process and engage your volunteers with tips from this amazing guide!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Crystal Echo Hawk aims to change how America — and funders — see her people. And Melinda French Gates just asked her to give away $20 million however she sees fit. By Drew Lindsay Celia D. Luna Crystal Echo Hawk founded and leads IllumiNative, which is building a network of Native leaders and non-Native allies working to drive narrative change around Native Americans.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity First, what is toxic productivity? Then, as your teams use technology more often for work, how might your practices be hurting the people who work with you? Finally, what are the better practices and policies? It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. (This … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 14, 2024: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity → Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It can be the toughest part of your fundraising communications to grasp. Like a slippery fish, it keeps jumping from your grasp. I’m talking about your fundraising offer, of course. The gap that describes your need. The central part of fundraising that’s so easy to slide over, or step around. The guts of the whole […] The post Mind the gap appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What’s holding you back? Culture? Fear? How do you help people afraid of fundraising become comfortable in what should be a mission-aligned role for everyone associated with your nonprofit organization? After all, everyone benefits from increased philanthropy. Not just development staff. Increasingly, successful nonprofits are adopting cultures of philanthropy where everyone involved – administrative staff, program staff, board members, committee members, direct service volunteers and eve

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Year-end fundraising season is here. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. I know email is easier and less expensive, but people respond better to mail and it’s well worth the investment. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 9, 2024

GrantWatch has small business grants entrepreneurs can apply for in October! As the harvest season settles in, crisp fall air and the vibrant colors of changing leaves fill our senses with rich, autumn splendor. These cooler, shorter days are cozy, but there is still work to be done! Our economy is still slowly recovering from recent challenges. Unfortunately, sky-high inflation, high interest rates, and systematic barriers continue to hold many business owners back.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail. By Sandy Fernandez Courtesy of Sandy Fernandez The author’s uncle, and restaurant, La Gran Parada in Providence, R.I., are an all-too-rare small-business success story. To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Learn effective strategies to grow your nonprofit's donor base, engage supporters and drive meaningful impact with lead generation. Learn tips, tools, and best practices to maximize your organization's outreach.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We’re heading into the year-end flurry of fundraising. What’s your ask? Tis the season, and fundraisers everywhere are preparing. What’s your year-end ask? It’s also the season for multiple “giving days”… like GivingTuesday or December 31st. I hope you’re already polishing up the last details of your year-end campaign. But before you mail anything or […] The post Why you need a great ask at year-end appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Your nonprofit’s story is the whole ball of wax. Without it, you’ve got nothing. So let’s really talk about this for a minute. A story is not “Give us money because we’re good guys and do good work.” Nor are “Sustain humanitarian aid,” “Support the arts,” or “Save our rivers” stories. Sure, there may be some implicit narratives hiding within these phrases, but they’re really tag lines or calls to action.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, nonprofit organizations will come together for one common purpose—to celebrate and encourage giving. From fundraising to volunteering, #GivingTuesday is a great way to engage your community of supporters and become part of a larger, worldwide movement that promotes generosity. This year, expand your fundraising efforts with online giving, making it even easier for your donors to give on any device. 1.

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. But it wasn’t until we showed up as listeners and learners, and not as experts, that our effectiveness truly blossomed. The transformation is summed up well by an Alan Alda quote: “Unless I’m willing to be changed by you, I’m not really listening.” We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Politicalization of the procedure detracts from the urgent need for more funding and research. By Georgeanna Jones Klingensmith Stew Milne, AP Sarah Brown participates in a rally in support of in vitro fertilization treatments outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Politicalization of the procedure detracts from the urgent need for more funding and research.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. The use of AI in civil society organizations (CSOs) has profound implications for their missions and beneficiaries.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida on Thursday, began as a category four hurricane and became the most powerful on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend before moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. The storm, which downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday, has led to severe flooding and mudslides. Although Helene has moved past North Carolina, its effects are still deeply felt across the region.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have been a hot topic over the last few years — and for good reason. Data shows that they are the fastest growing philanthropic vehicle: There are nearly 2 million DAF accounts. Current DAF holdings are worth approximately $229 billion. Giving from DAFs has increased 600% over 10 years. In 2022 […] The post Leveraging Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) for Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A study shows volunteers who are trained, supported and strategically deployed can add value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement was founded by and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities worldwide. It is a gathering of knowledge about interacting with supporters in ways that honor their personhood with dignity and promote BIPOC communities’ well-being. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and are meant to support small organizations focused on women's mental and physical health. Lever for Change will manage the competition. By Alex Daniels Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Since resigning from the Gates Foundation in May, Melinda French Gates has shone a public spotlight on women’s issues by making a $1 billion commitment to nonprofits working to improve women’s health and increase their political sway.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Your nonprofit donation page is a crucial tool for gaining and keeping new donors for your organization. Online donating is far and away donors’ favorite method, with 63% of donors saying they prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. Figuring out how to make the best donation page for your organization may seem tricky, but luckily, we’ve compiled some valuable tips you can keep in mind to create and design a great one.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Finding the right grants and current funding opportunities can make all the difference for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits. At GrantWatch , we’ve curated a list of the most viewed grants among our extensive database of over 8,500 grants currently open. In this article, we’ll highlight your top picks, showcasing the grant currently open that have captured the most interest in each category: grants for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The end of the year is just around the corner. As a nonprofit organization, this upcoming holiday season can be both stressful and exciting. Many people are inclined to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions that come with helping others and choose to make charitable donations during this time. One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Explore essential silent auction rules you must have in place at your event to ensure that it’s well-organized, profitable, and enjoyed by all attendees.

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