Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Your email inbox can look downright scary these days. This was especially true during the long U.S. election season. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. And then there’s Giving Tuesday. All of this can be too much, too much, and many of these messages look like spam. In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Do you have a shelf full of fundraising books you’ve skimmed, but not read? Is there always something more pressing to do? Or even the siren call of reading that isn’t about work? I want to share a book that you’ll find delightful and practical today. Yes, Lisa Sargent has written her book. And oh, […] The post Thankology from Lisa Sargent – a must read appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Percolate on these ideas; choose 1 – 2 to wake up your year-end campaign! The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits inexorably approaches. It can be stressful. Don’t succumb to the stress. You’ve got this! Perhaps you can’t do everything you’d like to do this year, but you can do some things. Some you can do on your own.

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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. He’s the CEO of Altruist Partners. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Scaling Altruism → Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, wh

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Proponents say the bill is designed to punish nonprofits that support terrorist organizations. Critics worry it will give the executive branch the power to target ideological opponents. By Ben Gose istock Proponents say the bill is designed to punish nonprofits that support terrorist organizations. Critics worry it will give the executive branch the power to target ideological opponents.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Today’s demographic conditions also make planned giving especially worth investing in, as aging generations are poised to pass down record amounts of wealth to their heirs and f

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in philanthropy: The choices we make about emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) right now could have lasting impacts on the communities we […] The post Navigating AI from Programs to Operations: Lessons from the Annenberg Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File Former president Bill Clinton’s new book, “Citizen,” details his philanthropic work since leaving the White House. The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for conti

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GrantWatch proudly presents 10 grants for schools and educators! American Education Week, held annually before Thanksgiving, spotlights public education and the vital roles educators, families, and community supporters play in student success. How does the old saying go? It takes a village…? Well it certainly seems to ring true where education is concerned.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage. While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was defeated in the House of Representatives, it is back on the table today.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. While they may yet be known to you, you are likely already on their radar. According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In Columbus, Ind., world-renowned architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei were picked to design churches, fire stations, and more. The legacy of industrialist Joseph Irwin Miller remains vibrant today. By Eden Stiffman Columbus, Ind. Iwan Baan North Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1964. In Columbus, Ind., world-renowned architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy programs help build stronger communities by helping parents, other adults, and children develop essential reading, writing, and communication skills. These initiatives encourage a love of learning, creating lifelong benefits for families and communities. Grants funding propels these programs, allowing schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to provide resources such as books, workshops, and tutoring services.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We are facing a future of growing human need. The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. Recent news reports suggest that the average global temperature may rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius in as little as seven years.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Virtuous CEO Gabe Cooper joins the NonProfit Voice to discuss how innovative nonprofits are the most resilient to change and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This is the second donation the billionaire novelist has given Local Initiatives Support Corporation, following her initial $40 million gift in 2020. By Maria Di Mento Rupert Whiteley Amos House, a Rhode Island nonprofit supported by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, offers a culinary arts education program as part of its mission to narrow racial health, wealth and opportunity gaps.

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Veritus Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It's easy to get distracted at year-end. Make a plan to lean into your deepest, highest-value work, and you’ll finish the year strong. The post Keep Your Eyes on Dec. 31: How to Focus and Get It All Done at Year-End appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. Finance professionals can provide key insights into risk analysis, financial forecasting, and performance measurement, ensuring each new revenue stream supports your

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Ellena Fortner Newsom As families plan for summer vacations, many turn to Google Maps to plot the best course and discover new and unique attractions, popular restaurants, and cozy accommodations. The planning can be the difference between a family vacation you merely survive and one where you thrive, building memories for a lifetime. Mapping an audience journey can be just like that vacation plan, paying off at every stage of the constituent life cycle.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With revenues down and costs rising, a growing number of nonprofits are cutting budgets, laying off staff, and even closing their doors. By Jim Rendon With revenues down and costs rising, a growing number of nonprofits are cutting budgets, laying off staff, and even closing their doors.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Organizing a peer-to-peer fundraiser (P2P) for your cause? Whether it’s a run, walk, race , or another creative idea, peer-to-peer fundraising taps into the power of your community to expand your reach. Participants fundraise on your behalf, leveraging their personal networks to support your cause. The results can be fantastic, but to make it seamless and successful, you need the right tools.

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Capital Campaign Pro

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Feel overwhelmed as you think about your capital campaign? Wonder how you’ll ever raise the money? The Donor Pyramid — not to be confused with the related gift pyramid — can help you find your way. How the Donor Pyramid fits with Capital Campaigns These days we connect with donors from a great many places. […] The post The Donor Pyramid: Focus Your Capital Campaign in All the Right Places appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This report aims to analyze current trends in New York's grant data, helping nonprofits understand emerging patterns and what they can expect in the future. Gain insights to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Brian Inganga/AP Winnie Keben gives water to her son at Meisori village in Kenya, Keben lost her leg to a crocodile attack, and that accident plus the loss of her home to rising water drove her and her family from their village. The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.

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Future Fundraising Now

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Knowledge Almost everything you read on this blog is information about fundraising. There are many great blogs about fundraising. Plus webinars, conferences, and books. As you take it all in, you amass knowledge about fundraising. That’s a start … Experience With experience, your knowledge becomes more and more real. You learn how those things you’ve learned apply to your situation.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since our founding in 2011, GiveSmart by Momentive Software has helped tens of thousands of organizations— nonprofits, schools, and associations—successfully fundraise for their missions. And, we’ve been busy and growing along the way. We’ve brought five fundraising and donor management solutions together to form one platform that has powered over 31,300 annual campaigns and $8.6+ billion in lifetime fundraising.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

They are taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving. By Brian Mittendorf They are taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving.

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Fluxx

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Grant management does not stop after the grant is awarded. For this reason, post-award management of funds is complex and a very critical stage that needs efficient reporting, compliance tracking, and tight data management. Choosing the right post-award grant management software will be instrumental in helping organizations achieve these goals and deliver maximum impact while upholding stakeholder expectations.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image from Digitalhealthstrategies.com By Richard H. Levey Philanthropy professionals who work on behalf of hospitals listed major donor development, retention and upgrades and refilling the donor pipeline as their top three fundraising priorities, according to a new study. But while the hospital community reported successes within each priority, a few concerns linger regarding technology’s impact on major donor relations.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Many nonprofit organizations devote their time, talent, funding, and mission to helping people who live in financial hardship. We nonprofit workers focus our attention on families who have trouble affording safe housing, enough food, quality child care and health care, reliable transportation, and technology. We know how hard it is for many people to make ends meet, even when they work hard every day.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By M.J. Prest University of Arkansas, Whit Pruitt A launch event for the Land of Opportunity Scholarship at the University of Arkansas, which will offer tuition support to low-income students. Plus, the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund gave $110.5 million to 40 organizations to address homelessness, and the Hellman Foundation pledged $2.5 million to support women's Olympic cycling programs.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A new survey found that donors who budgeted for donations gave three times more on average than those who didn't have a giving budget.

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