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.
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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities. By Jack Salmon Victoria Valdivia, Hans Lucas, AFP, Getty Images Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
By M.J. Prest Courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation A food-chemistry scientist extracts Vitamin C from an orange-fleshed sweet potato at the International Potato Center in Nairobi, Kenya. A major new partnership is supporting research into nutrition. Also, the Otto Bremer Trust gave $12.5 million to enhance quality of life for residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, and Global Impact awarded $12 million to use social media to build confidence in vaccines.
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.
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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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!
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges – and that was before the insurgence of Generative AI tools can capabilities. The team at AWS for Nonprofits exists to support the unique needs of nonprofit leaders like you. From security, to digital experience, to charting your Generative AI journey, your AWS Account Executive (a free resource) exists to support you.
Grant Professionals Association
MAY 8, 2024
Experienced grant professionals possess a wealth of knowledge, employing tools to navigate the grant process. Most know where to find what is needed. A few have even created text-based documents. But newcomers may find it challenging to organize their process while seeking funding, crafting applications, and meeting deadlines. How can a more efficient, effective, and impactful framework be created?
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Streamlining processes and understanding your data is key to success. If you’re still using spreadsheets and manual processes to piece together and track program data, you're missing out on key benefits that a streamlined system can offer. Download this guide to learn how siloed information may be holding your organization back, how you can gain control of your data, and how a case management solution can help you maximize your impact and secure more funding.
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.
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.
Double the Donation
MAY 8, 2024
A swift thank you is all it takes for 34% of donors to give again. And beyond boosting retention, a gratuitous follow-up can help your nonprofit share its impact, adhere to compliance standards, and show donors the appreciation they deserve.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Free eBook to Social Donor Habits by Generation Understand and Strategize to Reach Each Generation
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Free Report to The 2024 Fundraising Outlook Insights to Shape Sustainable Success
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
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Wondering how Generative AI can help accelerate your impact? Looking for funding to get started? This year’s 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle offers the Pathfinder Generative AI Award which includes $200,000 unrestricted financial support, $100,000 In AWS Promotional Credit, and numerous technical, training and marketing resources. The submission portal is now open, so download the guidelines and make your vision a reality.
Double the Donation
MAY 8, 2024
Volunteer time off statistics indicate that, as corporate social responsibility continues to gain traction in the business landscape, companies are increasingly offering paid release time for employees to participate in volunteer activities. For nonprofits and schools, that means extended volunteer pools and enhanced engagement opportunities.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
New this year, AWS is proud to announce three IMAGINE grant categories! To support your submission, we’re sharing six tips to help strengthen your submission. Whether you want to accelerate foundational IT projects or think big with Generative AI, each grant includes unrestricted funding, AWS cloud credits and numerous technical, training and marketing resources.
Booster
MAY 8, 2024
School fundraising allows your school to make improvements, offer special activities, provide your teachers with the resources they need, and more. This all contributes to your students having a positive and memorable learning experience! But before you start planning your next fundraiser, make sure you’re doing it with the right strategies in place.
Instrumentl
MAY 8, 2024
Discover how Instrumentl's CRM integrations with platforms like Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT, and Virtuous CRM can streamline your grant management processes. Learn how to eliminate duplicative data entry, reduce operational redundancies, and increase efficiency. Let's optimize your workflow and make grant management a breeze!
Double the Donation
MAY 8, 2024
VTO statistics indicate that, as corporate social responsibility continues to gain traction in the business landscape, companies are increasingly offering paid time off for employees to participate in volunteer activities. For nonprofits and schools, that means extended volunteer pools and enhanced engagement opportunities.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 8, 2024
Fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas made its second acquisition in as many weeks. This time the asset is MDM Fundraising, a Christian fundraising and marketing agency specialized in serving rescue missions and ministries. The firm was formerly known as Milwaukee Direct Marketing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last week RKD acquired Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Free Template to Auction Donation Request Letter Template A Template to Help You Motivate and Raise More!
GiveSmart
MAY 8, 2024
Nonprofits face countless challenges managing financial operations and harnessing full fundraising potential. While working towards accomplishing your organization’s mission, development and finance teams have different timelines and metrics. Balancing your development team’s needs with your organization’s fiscal responsibility can be challenging, and navigating and integrating data from multiple sources can be complex and time-consuming.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Free eBook to The Peer-to-Peer Landscape Reinventing the Participant Experience
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
Congress and the Biden administration are considering what should be done to tighten restrictions on donor-advised funds. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Congress and the Biden administration are considering what should be done to crack down on donor-advised funds, an increasingly popular way for donors to set aside money to spend on charitable causes.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Free Infographic to 12 Strategies to Drive More Revenue at Your Golf Event Boost Revenue at Your Next Golf Fundraiser
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
The Republican chair of the House Ways and Means Committee has raised concerns about donations from the Tides Foundation to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its associated foundation. By Alex Daniels Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The Republican chair of the House Ways and Means Committee has raised concerns about donations from the Tides Foundation to the U.S.
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