Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2025

Your nonprofit needs a skilled, dedicated team to advance its mission. Use these onboarding best practices to set your new hires up for lasting success. By Debbie Willis Every new employee brings passion, talent, and a fresh perspective to your nonprofit. However, recruiting and retaining these essential team members is not always easy. In fact, 60% of nonprofit leaders report experiencing staff-related concernswhether thats a lack of staff capacity or losing staff because they cannot provide co

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are some basic rules that I use when I write to donors. After many years writing for donors, there are a few rules I always keep in mind. Because I know when I do, what I write raises more. So consider following these rules as well. I hope they help! Rule 1. Kind beats […] The post Follow these rules and raise more appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

MARCH 17, 2025

Can the act of philanthropy make people feel better? I say Yes. Absolutely. Much has been written about the warm glow that comes from giving. So why not think about fundraisingas a caring act , and fundraisers (aka philanthropy facilitators )as trusted helpers and healers? Reframing fundraising in this way can be your key to: (1) committing to major individual donor fundraising (helping people to be the people they’d like to see in the mirror), and (2 ) engaging more staff, volunteers and

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 17, 2025

Every major gift fundraiser has imagined it: the moment you’re sitting across from a donor, and a carefully orchestrated conversation builds toward the Ask. I’ve been on the asking side countless times. But last year, I found myself on the receiving end. My fiancé has spent 50 years collecting rare first edition books on Pacific exploration — journals, maps, and atlases from explorers like Captain James Cook and Captain George Vancouver, Canadian overland explorer Alexan

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 9, 2025

Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Ive attended your webinars and followed you for quite some time. Do you have a mailhouse that you recommend? Our campaigns are smaller, maybe 500 to 1,000 pieces mailed. We are looking for a mailhouse that will help segment and everything.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2025

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend a lot of time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume, and dont seem concerned that theyre churning through different donors year after year. Another perennial problem is uncertainty and disruption in our world. Right now were dealing with cuts in federal funding, tariffs, a plunging stock market, etc, which are creating constant chaos for us.

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 11, 2025

Does your fundraising writing produce less than satisfying results? I’ll be honest: Creating good donor communications is a constant learning experience. But you can do some things to help today. Here are some tips for you. Unmarry your brand. That is, unchain yourself from the collection of fonts, colors, and language being pushed at you […] The post Quick tips to improve your fundraising writing appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

MARCH 10, 2025

Legacy gifts dont fall from the sky. Legacy donors arent delivered by storks. You wont find them hiding behind cabbage leaves. Youll mostly find them living in your donor database, volunteer roster, alumni mailing list, membership roll, client files, service purchasers, and anyplace else folks connect with you and have a positive affiliation. An affiliation with you.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 15, 2025

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. They feel like they put in a lot of effort for very little return. But when I dig deeper, I realize they are focusing on the wrong things. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. Understanding the Grant Fundraising Process The grant fundraising process is simple to understand, but it does require work: First , you dig into the foundation

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GrantNews

MARCH 17, 2025

Grant funding fuels Minority Business Women On The Move ! Grants can help launch, sustain, and expand businesses while driving innovation, championing diversity, and strengthening economic growth! There are so many minority women business owners in the US who are reshaping industries with their fresh perspectives and creative solutions. However, breaking into the business world isn’t always easy.

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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

While theres little doubt that Americans today are divided, most of us support working with those who hold different beliefs. And thats something nonprofits are increasingly trying to facilitate. At the Council on Foundations, were collaborating with the New Pluralists and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) on a three-part report series exploring philanthropys investment in connecting and collaborating across differences.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

You may think youre practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and newsletters, but is the content actually engaging? Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. In these letters, they never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge theyre a monthly donor.

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 25, 2025

Im a sucker for a good story. Yesterday, despite a library book I hadnt even started, I went to the bookstore and came home with four more novels. Lately, Ive needed some good space opera to take me far away from our current reality. And its that take me away part that’s key for me. […] The post Whats the ask? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? Two words: EMPATHY. INNOVATION. These are the two qualities most needed in todays topsy-turvy world. And theyre by far the best way to connect meaningfully with your constituents. Id like you to think of them as your newly essential fundraising and communication strategies. Apply them to everything you do for the duration of this uncertain, challenging time.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 1, 2025

For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. This warning was based on facts, not politics. Writing government grants takes an inordinate amount of time, and these grants involve far more legal and accounting risk than non-governmental grants. Federal, state, and local government grants are inherently political (even if non-profits pretend they aren't), meaning that government grants are always at risk when legisla

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GrantNews

MARCH 3, 2025

GrantWatch is the gateway for small business grants for entrepreneurs ! As spring blossoms, it’s easy to feel like slowing down and enjoying the season, but now is actually a great time to focus on your business. While the warmer days are tempting, the world of entrepreneurship still requires attention and action. Our economy is just beginning to recover after a challenging period, but obstacles like high inflation, rising interest rates, and systemic barriers continue to hold many busines

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 20, 2025

An upswell of interfaith cooperation on issues such as immigration offers valuable lessons on what effective diversity work looks like. By Eboo Patel Courtesy of ISNA and Scott Spitzer for CCAR Basharat Saleem, left, executive director of the Islamic Society of North America, and Rabbi Hara Person, chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, were among the signees of a statement supporting immigrants and refugees.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

Early in my fundraising career, my then boss gave me a great piece of advice to celebrate wins. What she meant was to not only look at how much money you raised, but to evaluate the many other indicators of progress that can often be overlooked. In the grant world, its easy to just look at the bottom line, asking yourself How much money did we raise from grants this year?

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 4, 2025

It’s not about you. Sorry. Quite often, I go through my mail and see appeals that disappoint me. It’s not that the cause is wrong (those I rarely even open). It’s the self-aggrandizing tone. I’ve been thinking about this for years and have held off writing anything. I don’t want to point fingers at any […] The post It’s not about you appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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. Spending extra time on building donor relationships or digging into donor analytics can feel like a luxury you just dont have time for.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 19, 2025

Every year, thousands of non-profits use crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe, GiveSendGo, CauseVox, and others to raise 5- and 6-figure sums to support their work. You may not know it, but EVERY non-profit (no matter how small or large) can use crowdfunding to raise money, engage donors, and find new supporters.Is YOUR non-profit planning to run a crowdfunding campaign this year?

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 19, 2025

If youre a board member serving a nonprofit, youre likely facing some tough decisions right now. Federal funding cuts, economic shifts, and donor uncertainty have created an incredibly challenging landscape for many organizations. Many programs are at risk. Revenue streams are shrinking. And leadership board members are searching for solutions. But heres the good newsyour nonprofit has been through challenges before.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

During my first year as CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, our biggest priority was listening. Since late 2023, weve been talking with community members about how, together, we could make Kansas City a national model for equitable economic mobility. 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.

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GrantNews

MARCH 13, 2025

Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. There are more than 1,875 grant opportunities available in Florida. Yet, many of these grants remain overlooked or underutilized, leaving money on the table. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a community leader, or a creative professional, discovering these hidden Floridian foundations can unlock new grant opportunities and fuel your success.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 24, 2025

The gift from Aileen and Brian Roberts will help build a new in-patient tower that will expand space for families who face extended hospital stays while their children are under treatment. By M.J. Prest Comcast Aileen and Brian Roberts, in a mockup of a patient room at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary pr

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 16, 2025

Sean Littman:Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing Sean Littman has advice for leveraging Googles generosity and pairing it with your own marketing to grow your email list; encourage giving; revive and cultivate your lists to expand sustainer giving; and, put the right systems in place. He also shares his favorite apps to help you … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 17, 2025: Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing → Sean Littman:Google Ad Grants & Your Digita

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 1, 2025

If you want to raise more money this year than ever before, it starts with your fundraising plan. Every non-profit needs a strong fundraising plan in order to thrive. Most fundraisers think creating a new fundraising plan is too hard – or too time-consuming. There's so much to do, they think they just don't have time for a new plan. The truth is… fundraising planning doesn't need to be hard or overly time-consuming.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 6, 2025

It's a terrible time for many nonprofit organizations in the US right now! Many nonprofits are facing serious and/or even catastrophic funding cuts. If this is you and your organization, you're deeply into crisis mode! We feel for you! And, to help you today, here's our best advice on a crisis fundraising plan. Clearly one of your first steps is to communicate - and your second step is to ask your stakeholders and donors to help.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Collecting and managing data can help you better manage these things to future-proof your mission and grow revenue.

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GrantNews

MARCH 10, 2025

Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled businesses are thriving across all sectors, breaking barriers and redefining success. Two out of three women entrepreneurs are making their mark in industries once dominated by men. Women are proving that passion and business acumen create unstoppable success. What’s more, as more women step into entrepreneurship, grant funding is paving the way, proving that with the right financial support, nothing is out of reach.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 18, 2025

The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns. Will impact investing see a new boom? By Alex Daniels Invision/AP MacKenzie Scotts net worth was recently estimated as $28 billion. The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

When times are good, knowing your cash flow can help you find opportunities for investment. But when your organization faces funding uncertainty, strong cash flow planning can help you make data-driven decisions that provide a clear perspective and breathing room. In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 17, 2025

Nonprofits today have access to an array of tools that streamline organizational efficiency, enhance donor engagement, and improve fundraising results. These tools can impact every discipline of fundraising, from the annual fund to major gifts to capital campaigns. Capital campaigns, however, are somewhat unique. Not only are they excellent (and sometimes necessary) opportunities to level […] The post 30+ New Tools and Technology Shaping Modern Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital C

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