Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 7, 2024

How to harness persuasion: Cialdini’s 6 principles and you How do you persuade someone to help your cause? Maybe a little neuropsychology will help. But first, I’m not a scientist. But as a fundraiser, I think neuromarketing is fascinating. That’s why I love Roger Dooley’s blog. I find he often sparks new fundraising ideas for […] The post How to harness persuasion: Cialdini’s 6 principles and you appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 9, 2024

The goal of growing your email list should play a primary role in every nonprofit’s yearly fundraising plan. Always. Email is more important than your Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram followers combined. Why? Because it’s only through email that you can build a one-to-one relationship online. To say nothing of the old maxim “never build your house on rented land.

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Clairification

MAY 2, 2024

It’s not always easy to find all the good stuff across the web. That’s why I do the work for you! Thanks again to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. You’ll find this is another robust issue. Find a topic that interests you, and… click away! Whatever type of learner you are, there’s something here for you.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

AI writing is the wave of the future. right? Surely it can write grants…right? Lately, it seems I can hardly open a newsletter, attend a training, or look at a conference schedule without seeing the word AI popping up everywhere. Since AI writing has become more accessible and received a lot of very positive press, you may be wondering if AI can write grants for you.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 8, 2024

I clearly remember walking into the development office, dreading opening up the CRM to start my fundraising week. Sometimes It was because I'd worked all day Saturday, and worried part of Sunday about the work that was waiting for me on Monday. Other times because there was a seemingly endless list of calls to make, meetings to secure and gifts to close.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? It can be intimidating to build something from the ground up, especially with all the likely hidden costs involved. For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. While forming a nonprofit can be a long and stressful process, we hope this list brings some clarity to what costs you will need to set aside to adequately fund your nonprofit venture.

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Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! And yet this is the one question I find nonprofits failing to ask.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 2, 2024

Groups are feeding supporters a steady stream of petitions to sign and checks to write. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates. By Sam Daley-Harris Nonprofits are feeding supporters a steady stream of petitions to sign and checks to write. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

Nothing should be more personal and passionate than thanking donors. Here are 10 lessons that are essential to retaining and upgrading donors.

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GrantNews

MAY 3, 2024

National Small Business Week 2024 celebrates the resilience and tenacity of American entrepreneurs! Small businesses help to power the American economy. What’s more, they fuel job growth and economic activity. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses generate a staggering 1.5 million jobs annually, comprising a significant 64% of all new jobs created in the country.

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Veritus Group

MAY 6, 2024

Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are some of our […] The post Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 2, 2024

Many funders are interested in the collection of demographic data at their institutions, but also have questions about how to approach it.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2024

When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

The Blackbaud Institute released a report showing trends in Gen Z's generosity, what motivates them to give, and more.

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amplifi

MAY 2, 2024

Your work isn’t done once you’ve thought through your capital campaign’s strategic message and developed a brand that communicates what your capital campaign is all about. You still need to use these elements to create a compelling case for support that explains why this initiative is so important! Traditionally, when fundraisers think about a capital campaign case for support or case statement, we visualize a document that explains why someone should support a campaign.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 6, 2024

I asked it for “sad kitten.” It gave me “demonic kitten.” The right photo can really boost the power of a fundraising message. But photos pose some ethical and logistical challenges. AI-generated images seem to be solutions to some of those challenges: AI images protect the privacy of beneficiaries, because they aren’t really people.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

Question: Is your nonprofit ready for a rebrand? Occasional rebranding is important to consider in today’s fast-changing world. Everything moves so fast and attention spans certainly aren’t getting any longer. Sometimes, a nonprofit needs to reevaluate what is or isn’t working. Small changes can go a long way in revamping a nonprofit’s image.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 2, 2024

Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. By Kristen Cambell Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. Three essays offer a critique.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle is now open. Whether your organization is looking for Momentum to Modernize, eager to Go Further, Faster, or innovate as a Pathfinder, round one submissions are due by 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. Visit the submission portal today to download guidelines, review criteria for evaluation, and submit your proposal!

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Veritus Group

MAY 8, 2024

We recommend setting an aspirational goal that will help you imagine the possibility of asking for a larger gift. The post Do You Need Both Revenue AND Aspirational Goals in Major Gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. Not the least of those challenges is the fact that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. The right technology can be like an assistant, automating tasks and putting important data at your fingertips.

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re:Charity

MAY 8, 2024

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you know that consistent donations are key to advancing your mission. Your nonprofit needs a concrete and strategic way to reach your supporters with your donation. The post 5 Benefits of Text-to-Give Fundraising for Your Nonprofit appeared first on re: charity.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2024

A new report looks at how young donors like to give and how nonprofits are engaging them By Emily Haynes Getty Images Although members of Generation Z are still far from their prime giving years, it's never too soon for fundraisers to learn how to attract their support.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

In case you missed it, AWS for Nonprofits has announced the addition of a third IMAGINE Grant category - offering three ways, and up to $200,000 of unrestricted funding, to advance your impact on mission. The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. So, visit the website, download the guidelines, invite your AWS Account Manager to support your submission process, and leverage AWS cloud technology to accelerate your mission.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 8, 2024

Fundraising is at least half a numbers game. At least, if you want to succeed in a non-random way. But you have to look at the right numbers in the right ways. Here’s some help from Fundraising Report Card, at Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions : Focusing Solely on Revenue. If all you’re tracking for your fundraising program is net revenue (or worse yet, gross revenue) you could be entirely blind to the fact that your fundraisi

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Candid

MAY 8, 2024

This year, Equal Pay Day —which indicates how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same wage that a man received the previous year—fell on March 12. The National Partnership for Women & Families marked the day by drawing attention to the persistent wage disparities that hamper millions of working women, along with the steps that we and our allies can take to close this pay gap once and for all.

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Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Without those, it can be a struggle just to make a plate of spaghetti. But when you have all the pieces—accurate data, a clear process, and a finance team to put it together—you can make a three-course meal look easy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2024

Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I lead — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others make it impossible for us to get needed funds. By Sneha Dave Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I founded — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2024

Good copywriting is informal and conversational, which helps engage donors. However, there are three rules that must not be broken.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2024

The post Four Data-Driven Principles for Better Board Performance appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs. Often, the reason a foundation declines a grant has nothing to do with you. But if you want to stand out in a crowded applicant field, it’s essential to communicate your impact clearly and compellingly. (“Impact,” “results,” and “outcomes” all refer to evidence that your program is effective and will be used interchangeably here.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2024

Communicating with students is a key part of the scholarship process. While it can be time-consuming and occasionally overwhelming, it is also incredibly rewarding to congratulate them on their scholarship awards, collect post-acceptance information and thank-you messages, and share those messages with donors. That is the heart of every scholarship program—empowering student success.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 8, 2024

It’s a significant shift to focus on inclusion as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims. By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press IRVING, Texas Christopher Millette, AP The organization will officially become Scouting America on Feb. 8, 2025. It’s a significant shift to focus on inclusion as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2024

Strengthening your organization's capacity turbocharges your ability to create tangible change. Here's how to kickstart your growth.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MAY 6, 2024

Season 3, Episode 57 In this episode, Andrea Kihlstedt, co-founder of Capital Campaign Pro, delves into the intriguing world of donor-advised funds and community foundations, breaking down their complexity and revealing how they can be a game-changer for your fundraising efforts. With guest expert Laura Young, a former vice president at the Maine Community Foundation […] The post Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Donor-Advised Funds and Community Foundations appeared first on Capital Campaig

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

While the debate around the politics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social impact investing goes on, the fact remains that there is a yawning racial wealth gap in the United States. Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S. economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that

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Soapbox Exchange

MAY 5, 2024

Happy Monday, Trailblazers! And welcome to May! We’re getting ready to send out our monthly Soapbox Engage newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, this is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, upcoming community events and webinars, and an endless supply of nonprofit tech and fundraising knowledge on our blog. Subscribe here!

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