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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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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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 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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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2024

By Ben Gose James Heimer for The Chronicle 96% of the leaders in the Chronicle's exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. Plus, see the rest of our May issue, posted online today.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 7, 2024

There are many online fundraising strategies, and you should consider social media. Here's how you can use social platforms for fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 7, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged tax-exempt organizations to file their taxes electronically by May 15.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2024

CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019. By Nicole Wallace CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019.

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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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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 7, 2024

Want to know what can happen to your fundraising when you make it more inclusive? Good things. In my experience, revenue jumps 30% to 50% — and sometimes quite a lot more. I give a wide range because improvements in readability are rarely the only improvements being made. And the amount of change varies a lot, from slight to massive. We’ve been looking at some powerful material from the book <I>Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please: The Case for Plain Language in Business, Governm

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Red Tape Busters

MAY 7, 2024

Whilst most professional job application writers would agree that the Work Experience section is one of the most important parts of a resume, there are three sections an employer will scan before they even get to that level of detail. Applicants often underestimate the importance of getting these sections perfect, as they focus too heavily on the details of their work experience.

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Library Grants

MAY 7, 2024

Deadline: June 12, 2024 (optional draft due May 8) The NEH's Public Impact Projects grants aim to assist small and mid-sized cultural organizations in expanding the scope, reach, and excellence of their public programs. These grants support activities such as enriching interpretive strategies, strengthening interpretive skill sets, and enhancing community engagement with public-facing programs.

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DoJiggy

MAY 7, 2024

Hosting a car wash fundraiser is a popular method for organizations to raise funds while engaging the community in a fun and active event. This type of fundraiser is effective in raising money, promoting your cause, and building community support–especially when it comes to creating memories for young student volunteers. So, how can you make your car wash fundraiser successful?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 7, 2024

Leaders at Planned Parenthood Federation of America are all-in on replenishing the organization’s donor pipeline. While decisions regarding whether to focus on prospecting or donor retention are often rooted in economics (prospect in boom times, retain when conditions are rough), leaders at the New York City-based nonprofit see the 2024 election year as an opportune time for bringing on new supporters.

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