The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Work with trusted providers, follow best practices for data security and ethics, and be transparent with your community about how your organization uses AI to prevent risks and maximize the benefits of these tools. personal information such as interests, values, and family ties.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2025

Retained donors are more likely to increase their donation amounts, contribute to special campaigns, and consider legacy giving, leading to greater long-term impact. Consider offering flexible options like smaller, recurring donations. Complicated giving process: If donating is difficult or inconvenient, people may not bother.

Retainer

Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2025

Respecting those intentions is both a legal and ethical obligation. An endowment is a financial gift made to an organization where the original donation—the principal—is preserved and invested. What Is an Endowment?

Policy

Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But sometimes, we get confused by which is more ethical, sustainable, or somehow “better.” Grassroots fundraising, sometimes known as “bottom-up” philanthropy, is when a nonprofit solicits donations from the general public, often through direct mail and email solicitations.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, social justice and ethics, community enhancement and capacity building, and health and human services. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns. Donors want to see results.

Funding

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Hire a cybersecurity specialist to conduct penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking. Threat #4: Cash Theft With in-person events and volunteers, theft of petty cash or donations and register skimming are common issues for not-for-profits. Require multi-factor authentication on all accounts. Cancel and reissue stale checks.

Policy

Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Read more: [link] A delicate balancing act: The ethics of accepting grants from funders with conflicting values While Strategic Grants has several resources available on this topic, hearing it from others’ perspectives helps to reinforce what organisations should be looking for.

Burnout

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Shared Resources : Sponsoring organizations often contribute resources beyond financial donations. Are you seeking an in-kind donation, such as drinks for an upcoming fair? Provide Updates on How Donations AreUsed Nothing builds trust like transparency. Sponsors can donate over several months instead of paying a lump sum.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Donations are a huge part of that funding plan, However, grants are also fantastic with regard to helping your nonprofit cover its financial needs. A strong board leads by example, ensuring transparency at every level.

Government

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

First-person testimonials from beneficiaries help connect donations to a face and personal story. Effective stewardship reporting not only builds trust with donors but also ensures compliance with legal and ethical obligations.

Finance

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

In line with these findings, when asked about current fundraising challenges, participants across each region shared that the economic situation—and subsequent fewer donations—is the biggest challenge nonprofits are facing now and over the next three years. Rising operational costs are also a bigger worry than in previous years.

AI

DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Charity Navigator Fees There are no fees to get the Charity Navigator star rating, and Charity Navigator does not charge fees to supporters who donate to organizations on its platform. Additionally, since donations can be made directly on the Giving Basket platform, this feature offers another revenue stream to organizations.

Finance

GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

It doesnt have to be overly complicated or have dozens of layers, but tailoring your marketing to groups, such as by donation level and/or frequency, interests, and demographics, will support your donor retention and stewardship efforts best. It ties donations to outcomes. You must segment your donors to better personalize.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Your first outreach should be an email welcome series , sent to everyone: Share information and updates about your institution Offer ways for grateful patients to thank their care providers Ask for feedback Grateful patients who have donated to the annual fund have a much higher likelihood of moving up the pyramid.

Ethics

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Traditional funding sources, such as government grants and philanthropic donations, are becoming increasingly unpredictable. While the digital divide poses a significant challenge, the ethical implications of AI present another critical concern for the nonprofit sector. This gap will not be evenly distributed.

AI

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

The knowledge that communities hold is precious, and the ethical use of this knowledge for institutional purposes requires the three Rs of ethical community engagement: Research , Relationships , and Remuneration. Research Understanding context is vitally important.

Ethics

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For example, a morning-after pill manufacturer is partnering with Louisiana health clinics to donate its contraceptive in the House Speakers home state every time Mike and his colleagues try to shut down access, spread misinformation or spew anti-contraception messaging. For every shake sold, McDonalds will donate 25 cents to RMHC.

Funding

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We will demonstrate the real-world impact of donations and gifts to create trust and confidence among our community. We feel that it is not only the right and ethical move, but also that it will help us serve our community better tear down the barriers between the haves and have-nots, the us and them.

Goals

Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Many fundraisers – and perhaps more non-fundraisers, such as senior leadership and trustees – might consider that not aligning with their charities’ values is an important consideration in deciding whether to refuse a donation from a ‘tainted’ source. The paper considers the ethical pros and cons of the main reasons for refusing a donation.

Ethics

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

If people stay on your pages, explore more content or take action (like donating or signing up), it’s a strong signal to search engines that your site is beneficial and trustworthy. Do: Use it naturally, and pair it with related phrases ( e.g. “food donation,” “hunger relief ” “free meal programs”).

AI

Bonterra

JULY 16, 2025

Socially responsible companies focus on values, ethics, and using their resources to make the world a better place. For instance, CSR initiatives may include environmental sustainability efforts, ethical labor practices or fair trade, philanthropy, or community engagement. Social responsibility.

Ethics

Candid

APRIL 17, 2025

Similarly, a majority of consumers expect brands to take a stand on social issues , and many are willing to switch to companies that prioritize ethical practices. How businesses, nonprofits, and government can build a stronger future If youre a business leader, consider going beyond one-time donations.

Policy

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When we embark upon what’s known in the nonprofit world as “donation season,” chances are that your organization thinks about putting together a fundraising video or other media that demonstrates the impact of your work. The post Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

Ethics

GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. If nonprofits exist to fulfill a societal need, doesn’t it stand to reason their stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries deserve to hold them to a strict ethical standard? Why Is Ethical Decision-Making so Important?

Ethics

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Use ethical and organized data collection methods. However, you’ll need to consider the ethics of collecting this information. The three main ethics to keep in mind are consent, confidentiality, and communication. To enhance donor relations, NXUnite recommends conducting thorough research to learn as much as you can.

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

However, as a new report from the international fundraising think tank Rogare cautions, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector. The report examines ethical issues arising both from applying AI in fundraising, and using AI to resolve fundraising dilemmas.

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Explores how the ‘traditional charity model’ is disintermediated by individuals, companies and other types of charity Each type of disintermediation raises its own ethical and regulatory issues, which have barely begun to be addressed Disintermediated giving is a lot more than just donating via crowdfunding platforms.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John Minchillo, AP Volunteers with Razom for Ukraine, a New York-based nonprofit, pack firefighting and medical donations for shipment to Ukraine.

Ethics

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s guest post on ethical nonprofit storytelling is from Caliopy Glaros. Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. This article was originally published on her blog.

Ethics

Clairification

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What if you knew getting people to donate to your nonprofit could be a predictable consequence of something you did? Today I’d like to consider five specific strategies that will help you ethically take advantage of some of the psychology underlying human behavior. If you see someone yawn, you’re likely to yawn too.

Ethics

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ethical Considerations in School FundraisingTransparency, Safety & Legal Compliance What Are the Ethical Considerations in School Fundraising? Ethical considerations in school fundraising ensure that activities are transparent and legally compliant and the well-being of participants is prioritized.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 29, 2024

The donation will expand the STARS College Network, a nonprofit Byron and Tina Trott started last year to ensure students from low-population areas get the chance to attend a college of their choice. The STARS College Network, a nonprofit started by Byron and Tina Trott, supports students from small towns and rural areas. Supreme Court.

Ethics

Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

For others, this assessment may be more ad hoc, made on a case-by-case basis where the ‘good and bad’ of the donor is weighed against the impact of the donation on the mission of the beneficiary organisation. Ethics Check : Verify alignment with your organisation’s mission and values.

Ethics

Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Retention Stage: After donating, donors want to stay engaged and see the impact of their gift. As Sarah narrates the food insecurity challenges faced by her community, she shares the transformative story of a young girl who receives free, nutritious meals due in part to the donations of generous viewers. Keep it short and sweet.

Transportation

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter. Great storytelling can boost the results of your year-end donation letter. What should she write?

Ethics

Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Giving Season is here, and there are so many ways to give back to your community beyond donating money. This collection of stories illustrates how philanthropy is about more than donating money; it’s a lifestyle of caring for your community. How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us by Lucy Bernholz.

Burnout

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It includes a diverse array of grants, in-kind donations, competitions, and awards. Funding is to study the ethics of their profession in relation to the Holocaust. In-Kind Donations and Additional International Grant and Awards First, an award to an emerging woman playwright to recognize exceptional creative talent.

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