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.
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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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.
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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This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.
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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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 21, 2025
The Kingston Technology founder and his wife gave the medical center $50 million in 2022 for the same expansion project. By Maria Di Mento Hoag Hospital Foundation Philanthropists Diana and David Sun have doubled their commitment to Hoag Hospital Foundation to $100 million, with a second $50 million gift, toward the ongoing expansion of the Sun Family Campus in Irvine.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 21, 2025
Nonprofit audits help assess and strengthen everyday operations, financial practices and stakeholder trust. Learn what to expect from the auditing process.
CharityHowTo
JANUARY 21, 2025
Staying ahead in digital fundraising is essential for nonprofits to thrive in an increasingly competitive space. Drawing from insights shared by Jeremy Haselwood during his recent webinar, "Todays Digital Fundraising Trends, and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit," this blog distills key strategies, benchmarks, and tips to help your organization maximize its impact in 2025.
GrantNews
JANUARY 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to advancing social justice initiatives. As a result, he became a central figure in the American civil rights movement. Through nonviolent protests, speeches, and grassroots organizing, he led efforts to end racial segregation and secure equal rights for all. His leadership during pivotal events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington helped inspire nationwide change, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 21, 2025
Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving.
Blackbaud
JANUARY 21, 2025
When the Doobie Brothers sang Takin It to the Streets, they probably did not imagine their anthem would someday inspire mobile healthcare. Nor did they picture James Taylor lending his voice (in my head, at least) to narrate the rise of healthcare buses navigating neighborhoods like heroes on a mission. Yet here we are, witnessing healthcare systems channel their inner road warriors to serve communities in need.
Candid
JANUARY 21, 2025
AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.
GrantNews
JANUARY 20, 2025
Grant funding is the key that empowers minority women-owned businesses so they can drive innovation, champion diversity, and strengthen economic growth! These visionary women enrich our economy with their unique perspectives and creative solutions. Indeed, they reflect the rich diversity of our nation. Yet, launching and sustaining a business as a minority woman is often hard to do and not all doors are open.
CauseVox
JANUARY 20, 2025
Its officially 2025! We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. Now is the time to make sure that your organization has donor retention strategies in place to bring those year-end supporters with you into 2025. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation.
Fluxx
JANUARY 21, 2025
Community organizations and grassroots initiatives play a pivotal role in advancing social justice, equity, and community empowerment. The Colorado Trusts Building and Bridging Power Grant offers critical financial support to groups working to strengthen their advocacy efforts and build bridges across diverse communities in Colorado. If your organization is focused on creating positive, lasting change through advocacy, coalition-building, or community organizing, this grant is a valuable resourc
Grant Professionals Association
JANUARY 21, 2025
Grants Management is smoother when its a team effort. Although you may often feel like the only one of your kind at the office, you arent truly doing the work on your own. Managing the grants process from the application stage through the final reporting works best when there is collaboration from many staff members! Often times those who are managing grants arent the subject matter experts for the phenomenal programs and projects youre seeking grant support for.
Big Fundraising Ideas
JANUARY 21, 2025
Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products. It emphasizes the benefits of broader reach, convenience, and cost savings, with real-life examples of teams successfully raising funds.
Capital Campaign Pro
JANUARY 20, 2025
Season 4, Episode 24 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the often-overlooked power of curiosity in fundraising. They explore how understanding donors’ motivations and personal stories can transform your fundraising efforts and create authentic connections that inspire giving. Whether you’re in the quiet phase of a campaign or preparing for a […] The post Podcast: Curiosity and the Art of Fundraising: Building Genuine Donor Relationships appeared firs
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 21, 2025
ASAE launched the Community Impact Coalition to educate Congress about the social and economic benefits of tax-exempt organizations.
DoJiggy
JANUARY 21, 2025
Every year on March 2nd, schools across the nation come together to celebrate reading with the annual Read Across America event. This day not only honors the birthday of Dr. Seuss but also encourages children to dive into the world of books and develop a lifelong love for reading. With thoughtful planning and the right resources, educators and parents can make this day or week a memorable experience filled with creativity and engagement.
re:Charity
JANUARY 20, 2025
Audition days are the gateway to your performing arts program. Each audition is a moment that not only determines a students future but also shapes the next generation of talent. The post How to Effectively Manage College Performing Arts Auditions appeared first on re: charity.
Capital Campaign Pro
JANUARY 20, 2025
If youre thinking about a capital campaign, its likely that youre considering hiring a campaign consultant. And its possible that someone on your leadership team or a board member believes a consultant from your community would offer an insider edge. But this isn’t necessarily the case 3 Myths About Local Capital Campaign Consultants In this […] The post Why a Local Capital Campaign Consultant is NOT a Magic Wand appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 21, 2025
Early in the year, it's important to take a thorough look at your caseload and do a caseload refresh. Let me walk you through the process.
Tom Ahern
JANUARY 18, 2025
File under: Nudging upwards How to boost the average gift in a crowdfund campaign (well, maybe) I didn't know Ruth "Diamond" Madsen. But loads of other caring people did, and they admired her. She'd been homeless herself, got housed, helped so many others. I learned this about her from a well-told email I happened to get from a local charity. They were raising money for her funeral expenses, through a crowdfunding platform called Ever Loved.
GrantNews
JANUARY 21, 2025
Purpose-driven business models enrich communities by manufacturing eco-friendly alternatives, advancing scientific research, and reducing waste. For example, such models focus on end-of-life (EOL) product design to minimize global waste. Transitioning to a purpose-driven model can be costly, but grants can help cover the expenses of these eco-friendly upgrades.
Fundly
JANUARY 20, 2025
Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. But first, you need to find the right fundraising website to support your campaign. Fundly and GoFundMe are some of the most popular choices for fundraising platforms around the world.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 21, 2025
Lessons learned in 2020 can serve the field well as it faces another period of uncertainty and upheaval, writes Lisa Pilar Cowan in the first in a series of dispatches on Trumps initial 100 days in office. By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola Lessons learned in 2020 can serve the field well as it faces another period of uncertainty and upheaval, writes Lisa Pilar Cowan in the first in a series of dispatches on Trumps initial 100 days in office.
Tony Martignetti
JANUARY 19, 2025
Kyle Crawford: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” Though wildly counterintuitive, producing and embracing ambiguity can give you the upper hand when it looks like you have no hand to play. Stop thinking of ambiguity as something you must react to and avoid. Start seeing the value in cultivating it. Kyle Crawfords book is Ambiguity Is The … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 20, 2025: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” → Kyle Crawford: Ambiguity Is The Answer Though wi
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