Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 21, 2024

You’ve been working hard on that last campaign. And now, you have new gifts! After the celebration, you begin to wonder. How can you write a thank you that works? Where do you start? Here’s my quick thank you letter how-to First, a confession: I used to write rote, boring, perfunctory thank you letters. And […] The post How to write a thank you letter when you’re feeling stuck appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

MAY 20, 2024

You love me. I love you. Let’s hang out and rock! Really, donors definitely want to rock and roll with you. It brings them joy and meaning! Yet, I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s doubtful you’re rocking along with your donors unless you’re making robust use of your donor database for this purpose. In other words, you must make donor engagement and retention a TOP priority.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 20, 2024

The 50-year movement to legalize cannabis was funded by a handful of very rich and ideologically diverse philanthropists, including Hugh Hefner, George Soros, and Sean Parker. By Marc Gunther Illustration by The Chronicle; AP, Getty Images, USA TODAY NETWORK Clockwise from left: George Soros, founder of the Open Society Foundations; Playboy founder Hugh Hefner; John Sperling, founder of the private for-profit University of Phoenix; Peter B.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. In addition, they know the rules change with every grantor. The criteria, assessments, eligibility, and content style are all at the whim of your funder, and no two are alike.

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GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

When discussing grants, it is important to consider the various types of funding sources that provide them. While the government is a commonly known funding source, it actually accounts for less than 30% of all grants. This leaves 70% to be covered by other sources. What’s more, funding sources differ in how they distribute grants, and some are more suitable for individuals, while others are better suited for nonprofits or businesses.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 21, 2024

Foundations that fund organizations focused on free speech and bridging ideological divides must ask themselves which ideas are worth defending. By Joel Simon Christopher Smith, Invision, AP Protestors gather outside the PEN America Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Foundations that fund organizations focused on free speech and bridging ideological divides must ask themselves which ideas are worth defending.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. Others say it’s an excuse used by lazy fundraisers to justify their poor results. I say it’s a real phenomenon that occurs when fundraisers are so focused on the money that they forget where the money comes from.

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GrantNews

MAY 22, 2024

A serious issue is plaguing our society at present. It has to do with the stigmatism attached to mental health. In order to make it possible to address this issue constructively, it’s imperative to shift our focus to mental health awareness and the strategies we might employ to overcome learned bias. In fact, we desperately need to overcome negative assumptions and stigmas.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Round Three of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million 100&Change competition has launched with roughly 1,000 nonprofits expected to vie for the winner take all award. Think of it this way, the chance of winning the Powerball lottery is one in 292.2 million. The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 23, 2024

The decline in charitable giving by average Americans threatens democracy. Among the solutions: pooled micro-donations, giving incentives, and a focus on the donor relationship. By Victoria Vrana Getty Images The decline in charitable giving by average Americans threatens democracy. Among the solutions: pooled micro-donations, giving incentives, and a focus on the donor relationship.

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Greater Giving

MAY 23, 2024

Silent Auction Bid Sheets: The Secret Weapon of Your Next Fundraising Event Planning a silent auction? You’ve secured fantastic items, and the anticipation is building! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for your guests, consider using well-designed silent auction bid sheets. These sheets aren’t just for tracking bids – they’re a chance to make a positive impact on your donors.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2024

Join us as we explore ways generative AI can be used in the nonprofit sector, including automating processes, improving efficiency, and generating new content and ideas. We’ll discuss best practices for the responsible and ethical use of AI as well as specific examples of generative AI in action within nonprofits.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

A plaintiff’s motion for class certification in a Blackbaud data breach case has been rejected by a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Columbia Division. Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. indicated that a method proposed by the plaintiffs’ expert had not shown how class members would be determined. By some counts, the class size could have reached 1.5 billion members, reflecting the number of records compromised.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 22, 2024

For the first time in its 100&Change competition, grant applicants are required to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. By Alex Daniels Ryan Donnell, Sesame Workshop The first 100&Change challenge was awarded in 2017 to a collaboration between Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee to provide educational programming to refugee children in the Middle East.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

AI to the Rescue: Streamlining Thank You’s for More Donor Love As fundraisers, we understand the power of a well-crafted thank-you note. It's far more than a formality – a heartfelt acknowledgment cements the donor's positive experience, strengthens relationships, and paves the way for continued generosity. But let's face it, finding time to personalize thank you can be a massive challenge, especially for short-staffed development offices.

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Grants Plus

MAY 21, 2024

In this robust but competitive grant seeking market, what will set some organizations apart? The answer lies not in the proposals themselves but in what precedes them: a thorough and thoughtful strategic plan. The post Successful Grant Seeking Starts with a Strategic Plan appeared first on Grants Plus.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 23, 2024

Since three, small-staffed foundations co-located in the same office suite last summer, they've seen significant benefits.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 22, 2024

Six immigration-rights nonprofits are working together to raise $3 million for legal aid in asylum cases. Their campaign has lessons for other charities. By Emily Haynes Getty Images Six immigration-rights nonprofits are working together to raise $3 million for legal aid in asylum cases. Their campaign has lessons for other charities.

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2024

What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Peer-to-peer fundraising is a dynamic approach in which your supporters become advocates for your cause. They reach out to their networks, sharing personal stories and fundraising pages to rally support. This strategy is not just effective; it’s transformative. Peer-to-peer campaigns typically raise twice as much as other digital fundraising efforts.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MAY 20, 2024

How would it feel to meet dozens of peers, executive directors and development directors, who are going through capital campaigns at the same time you are? The Power of Peer Support for a Capital Campaign Your peers understand your stress and your struggles. Their campaigns might be different in many ways — with larger or […] The post The Unexpected Power of Peer Support in a Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 22, 2024

Preparing for a donor meeting can be an intimidating experience. Here are five tips to keep you on track and give you confidence.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 24, 2024

The mystery contribution to Giving Green was made by a donor-advised fund at Fidelity Charitable. Thalia Beaty, Associated Press (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File) The mystery contribution to Giving Green was made by a donor-advised fund at Fidelity Charitable.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 21, 2024

An effective grants management team can serve as one proxy for the strength of relationships that a funder has with its grant partners.

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HSF House

MAY 20, 2024

Hello everyone! My name is Wiliam Gragg, and I am currently studying Chemical Engineering at FSU and enjoy creative side-pursuits such as photography, videography, and design. I am originally from Kansas City, Missouri, and moved to Tallahassee a year ago to start my academic career at FSU. Before moving to Tallahassee, I spent my freshman year a part of the FSU First Year Abroad Program where I got the opportunity to study in Valencia, Spain, and Florence, Italy.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2024

I’m concerned that everybody is diving head-first into AI. If you don't cover these basics first, AI won't help you raise one more dollar.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 23, 2024

Because of federal regulations that go into effect July 1, organizations are likely to boost some employees' salaries and pay others overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. By Jim Rendon Getty Images Because of federal regulations that go into effect July 1, organizations are likely to boost some employees' salaries and pay others overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

AI to the Rescue: Streamlining Thank You’s for More Donor Love As fundraisers, we understand the power of a well-crafted thank-you note. It's far more than a formality – a heartfelt acknowledgment cements the donor's positive experience, strengthens relationships, and paves the way for continued generosity. But let's face it, finding time to personalize thank you can be a massive challenge, especially for short-staffed development offices.

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2024

What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Peer-to-peer fundraising is a dynamic approach in which your supporters become advocates for your cause. They reach out to their networks, sharing personal stories and fundraising pages to rally support. This strategy is not just effective; it’s transformative. Peer-to-peer campaigns typically raise twice as much as other digital fundraising efforts.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 20, 2024

Some nonprofits overlook the significance of a strong accounting department. When thinking about accounting, look out for these fraud risks.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 23, 2024

In his seven-year tenure, Geiger improved financials and led the organization through the pandemic. A search firm is being hired to find his successor. By Rasheeda Childress Courtesy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mike Geiger, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, will be leaving the organization after seven years at its helm.

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