Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 6, 2025

I always like to emphasize the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. I hope thats a priority for you, too. Your donors want to hear from you and dont just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. This is especially important if youve fallen behind in your revenue goals.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

In the world of major gift fundraising, relationships ought to be at the heart of the work we do. As I noted in " Affinity Eats Capacity for Breakfast ," chasing dollars without alignment to donor values can lead to missed opportunities and eroded trust. With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions.

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Clairification

JANUARY 21, 2025

Learn to become an “inside” major donor rainmaker If youve got donors, you’ve got the raw material for a major donor program and its easier than you think. Begin with your own database. Most organizations have plenty of donor prospects, without having to go outside and look for prospects who arent connected to you. You know who I mean.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 19, 2025

When it comes to major donor fundraising, nothing is more important than talking directly with your donors and prospects. To successfully solicit major gifts, you must cultivate your donors and build relationships with them , which requires one-on-one conversations. Generally speaking, major donors tend to be busy people. They are usually engaged in business or philanthropy at a high level, meaning there are many demands on their time and many people trying to get in touch with them.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 21, 2025

Storytelling rightfully gets lots of attention After all, human beings communicate through stories and always have. You probably know someone who is a terrific storyteller. Ive got a friend with a real gift for it. It doesnt matter whether shes telling me about a life-or-death situation or a trip to the grocery store. Either […] The post If you want to raise more money, tell me a story appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Happy New Year!Its hard to believe its already 2025. I hope 2024 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. If it wasnt, you can work to make 2025 a better year. And if you were successful, you want that to continue. Many individuals make New Years resolutions and set goals. Your nonprofit should do the same. As with personal resolutions, you want your goals to be realistic and attainable.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 13, 2025

When it comes to major gift fundraising, one mantra reigns supreme: Affinity eats capacity for breakfast. While financial capacity is undoubtedly an important factor, it’s the emotional connection—the belief in your mission and the relationship built over time—that drives transformational giving. Without affinity, capacity alone cannot translate into meaningful support.

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Clairification

JANUARY 16, 2025

Nonprofits pay a lot of attention to donor acquisition. Then? They largely ignore these donors, unless They become worthy of attention by virtue of being major donors. Then? Nonprofits pay a lot of attention to major donor relationship building. But between new donor acquisition and major donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, what happens?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. However, your schools donor base comprises a diverse mix of parents, teachers, community leaders, and studentsthats a lot of different voices to listen to.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collecting silent auction items for your next fundraiser takes a lot of consideration you need to know where to begin, fight donor fatigue, and think of fresh items. It also takes a dedicated committee, which builds relationships and solicits items from local businesses and other partners. Gathering desirable and exciting silent auction items shouldnt cost your nonprofit much money!

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GrantNews

JANUARY 14, 2025

California needs the nation to come together and support wildfire survivors. Wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Homes have been reduced to ashes, over 150,000 residents displaced, and entire communities shaken to their core. These disasters remind us of the importance of unity and compassion in times of crisis.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this Building relationships is just as important as raising money.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 5, 2025

I used to enjoy making New Year Resolutions. Sometimes they were specific actions, other times they were audacious goals. But now I look forward to evolving during the year. Sometimes an exquisite resolution gets thwarted (remember 2020?). Take a moment to consider New Year Evolutions - what you may do more and less of in 2025 to better connect with donors to the impact of their giving - and inspire them!

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Clairification

JANUARY 2, 2025

Did you miss the most popular tips on Clairification last year? The trending topics included how to effectively leave voicemail; retention techniques; email and other campaign appeal strategy; how to communicate about things like overhead and transaction fees; philanthropic culture and board giving. The standout articles, from bottom to top, include: Countdown: Top 10 Hottest Topics on Clairification 10.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. 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. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 9, 2025

By donating any wealth accumulated after January 1, people of means can help others and enrich their own lives. By Garrett Neiman and Otis Pitney Illustration by Elizabeth Haugh for The Chronicle By donating any wealth accumulated after January 1, people of means can help others and enrich their own lives.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 6, 2025

The power of business grants presents real opportunities for women entrepreneurs. With over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S., accounting for about 42% of all businesses nationwide, that’s no small feat! For women entrepreneurs, securing start-up capital can be a real challenge. Many turn to grant funding to launch and expand their business ventures.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 3, 2025

We offer this list of suggested New Year's Resolutions for Board Members to encourage them to consider their important role and reflect on how they can be more effective as board members. Here are 10 New Year's resolutions for board members that encourage self-reflection on your board's culture, its decision-making process, how everyone behaves, and how involved everyone is in fundraising.

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OneCause

JANUARY 6, 2025

Looking for an impactful event to raise money and engage donors effectively? Look no further than charity auctions. Learn all the essentials in this guide.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. This may seem counterintuitive. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 9, 2025

This used to be considered a powerfully illustrative picture of a typical donor file: Its pretty accurate of most files, though if it were shaped like the actual numbers of donors, it would look more like a side view of a sombrero. A donor pyramid tells you a very basic truth: You have more donors who give lower amounts than who give higher amounts.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 9, 2025

Experts say it's critical for nonprofits to craft guidelines on acceptable A.I. use and they offer advice on how to do it. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Experts say it's critical for nonprofits to craft guidelines on A.I. use and they offer advice on how to do it.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

The unsung heroes of public service are the folks who work behind the scenes, often going far beyond their job descriptions to strengthen and improve the programs and services our communities rely on. These dedicated public servants include educators, healthcare workers, first responders, nonprofit leaders, and more. They make personal sacrifices to ensure essential services remain available when people need them most.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 13, 2025

Some nonprofits are under the impression that sending multiple mail and email appeals constitutes an intrusion in donors lives. Nonsense.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we approach 2025, the grant writing landscape is set to evolve significantly. Understanding these projected trends will help nonprofits stay ahead of the curve and optimize their funding strategies. In this blog post, well explore the key grant writing trends anticipated for 2025, including technological advancements, shifting priorities, and emerging best practices. 1.

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OneCause

JANUARY 15, 2025

Item pricing can make or break an auction. Follow 5 steps for pricing your silent auction items to maximize ROI and create excellent bidder experiences.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 3, 2025

Two leaders explain why their nonprofits joined together after the pandemic and what they learned that can help other groups pull off a successful merger. By Janet Carter and Jason Sacks cienpies, Getty Images Two leaders explain why their nonprofits joined together after the pandemic and what they learned that can help other groups pull off a successful merger.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 8, 2025

The start of a new year is the perfect time to explore grants supporting health and wellness programs. What’s more, it’s time to make health a priority in our daily lives. Good health makes good sense, not only for us as individuals but also for our communities. Whether we focus on physical, emotional, or mental well-being, access to resources that support a healthy lifestyle is essential for a more productive and peaceful society.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2025

Though critical to a healthy donor pipeline, mid-level donors are often overlooked. Here are four ways to put a renewed focus on these donors.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2025

It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire higher levels of giving, you must strategically engage donors in various ways that deepen their connections to your nonprofit. But what types of outreach should you use, and how do you outline a cohesive strategy?

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Clairification

JANUARY 13, 2025

Everyone’s been saying this, just about daily, for some time. These arent ordinary times. If the anthem for the Boomer generation was Bob Dylan’s “ The TImes They Are A’Changin’ ,” what’s the anthem for today? History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes. Were living in the face of a firehose of breaking news, and much of it is difficult to digest.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

The financial health of nonprofit hospitals and health systems has stabilized. FitchRatings upgraded the evaluation to neutral from deteriorating. However, the outlook could revert to deteriorating if macroeconomic disruption resulted in a combination of a weaker payor mix, softening volume, or equity market losses resulting in a material decline in liquidity ratios.

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