Clairification
APRIL 8, 2024
I find a widespread misunderstanding about the notion of what constitutes being donor-centered. It derives from two misconceptions: Assuming people don’t want to be asked. Spending all your time on cultivation, assuming folks don’t need an ask and will simply give spontaneously as a result of being wooed. Both of these rationales short-change your would-be donors.
Hands-On Fundraising
APRIL 9, 2024
A lapsed donor is a donor who hasn’t given in a while. (And of course, that’s insider talk. But you’re an insider, so we’ll use the term here.) But how do you define that period? How long do you consider a donor active? Experts tell us that after a first gift, you need to thank […] The post Please don’t go! 5 ways to win donor hearts again. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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Pamela Grow
APRIL 10, 2024
Email or print donor newsletter? Smart nonprofits utilize both to keep their donors close. But only print donor newsletters have the “sticky” quality that leads to greater donor loyalty — and the greatest gift of all, the bequest gift. Leading international fundraising copywriter, Lisa Sargent, calls print donor newsletters your “retention engines.
Millionaire Grant Lady
APRIL 10, 2024
The landscape of philanthropy is always changing. Foundations change funding priorities and funding strategies. Grant applications get longer and more complex. Maintaining meaningful communication with donors can be difficult to keep up throughout the year. Without an experienced grant partner, it can be hard for nonprofits to navigate this shifting scene and connect to the dollars they need to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing society today.
Clairification
APRIL 11, 2024
It costs more to acquire a new donor than retain a current one. A lot more. In fact, research shows it takes 7 – 12% more effort, time and money to bring in a new donor than to raise more from a current donor. Please, please, please… let this sink in. The for-profit world understands this. It’s why they retain, on average, 80 – 90% of current customers.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 8, 2024
Knowing how to get funding for a nonprofit is the first step towards success! Discover the pros & cons of the most common nonprofit funding sources.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 10, 2024
Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks. By Alex Daniels Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 11, 2024
If you’re always looking externally for your next major gift prospect, you may overlook a loyal supporter already in your database. Here are seven types of donors your nonprofit can locate internally.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 9, 2024
Retaining your membership base saves money on recruitment and helps build a lasting community. Get inspired by these 15 member retention strategies!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 9, 2024
Collaboration — not resistance — is the best path to lasting social change. For proof, just look at the debate over pandemic school closures. By Eboo Patel Getty Images Collaboration — not resistance — is the best path to lasting social change. For proof, just look at the debate over pandemic school closures.
GrantNews
APRIL 9, 2024
Social workers and community helpers are a vital part of the communities to which they belong. In fact, social workers and community helpers may well be the folks we have to thank for the well-being of our family, friends, and neighbors. These folks aren’t always appreciated for the important roles they play. They wear so many different hats and play a part in a variety of circumstances.
GiveSmart
APRIL 8, 2024
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest path to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu Building an effective nonprofit outreach strategy must be approached thinking about everyone your organization touches: recipients, donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, board, and employees of the organization. What exactly do we mean by outreach?
Wild Apricot
APRIL 12, 2024
Nonprofit software simplifies, automates and powers up your daily tasks. Accounting software, fundraising tools, CRM solutions, analytics and more!
Gail Perry Group
APRIL 11, 2024
AFP ICON Conference 2024: Tips from the Pros | Join Gail Perry live from AFP ICON 2024 conference in Toronto as she unveils insights & tips from some of her favorite fundraising professionals.
GrantNews
APRIL 8, 2024
The State of Colorado is a high class state! That is to say, Colorado is the home of the city of Denver – known as the “Mile High City.” It has an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level, which is EXACTLY ONE MILE UP! As for the State of Colorado, most folks know it as the “Centennial State” because it became a state in 1876 – exactly 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Planned Giving
APRIL 11, 2024
What To Do When There’s a Verbal Promise, a Death, and No Intention Form? Summary: What would you do if you had a verbal commitment for a planned gift—and the donor died before putting it into writing? It happens more often than you’d think. Here’s a real-world example of how stewardship can save the day. “How do I find out if Stuart remembered us in his estate plan?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 8, 2024
Year-end giving was down 2.8 percent compared to 2022, according to a new study. Donor participation fell across the board. By Emily Haynes Getty Images Year-end giving was down 2.8 percent compared to 2022, according to a new study. Donor participation fell across the board.
Candid
APRIL 11, 2024
When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I w
Veritus Group
APRIL 10, 2024
How can you find efficiencies in your donor CRM that will help you see and care for the trees, not just the forest? The post When You Can’t See the Trees for the Forest appeared first on Veritus Group.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
APRIL 9, 2024
The post Revisiting 7 Big Questions for Big Philanthropy: Will A Focus on Racial Equity Be Sustained? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 10, 2024
Since the pandemic, over 200 guaranteed-income experiments launched across the United States. The Mellon Foundation backed one of them, providing $115 million to support 2,400 New York City artists. By Sara Herschander Rachel Keane Sylvain Souklaye, an artist supported by the Creatives Rebuild New York initiative from the Mellon Foundation, in a performance of Depopulated.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 11, 2024
While nonprofits have a powerful draw for talent, they often fail to properly compensate employees. These three low-cost, proven tools can help nonprofits compete.
Veritus Group
APRIL 8, 2024
Fundraising reports are predicting that giving will expand in the years ahead. Now's the time to focus on mid-level and major gift fundraising. The post The Wind Is at Your Back. What Are YOU Going to Do? appeared first on Veritus Group.
Capital Campaign Pro
APRIL 8, 2024
Season 3, Episode 53 In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Esther Landau, the Senior Director of Advancement at The Arc of San Francisco. Join host Amy Eisenstein as she explores the strategic planning and execution behind successful capital campaigns, focusing on The Arc’s innovative approach to expanding its programs and services. […] The post Podcast: Transforming Challenges into Success: A Comprehensive Look at Capital Campaigns in the Nonprofit Sector a
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 12, 2024
By M.J. Prest BRAC USA Julia Roberts is set to lead BRAC USA, an organization that fights global poverty. Also, the Connecticut Community Foundation has named a new leader, and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation will install its next president in the fall.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 12, 2024
With fundraising down yet again in 2023, it may be time to try a few new approaches to regain momentum. Here are four tactics for 2024.
Blackbaud
APRIL 12, 2024
In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. This approach, which champions the spirit of entrepreneurship within existing organizations, is not just beneficial; it is vital for recruiting and retaining the talent that will drive our missions forward.
Planned Giving
APRIL 7, 2024
Understand the benefits and increase your value to donors. You may have heard it called a “charitable IRA rollover,” but this is a misnomer. Yes, there is a distribution from a traditional IRA, and yes, the account holder does not pay tax on that distribution. But the distribution is outright to a public charity, not to another IRA. The correct terminology, which is finally beginning to catch on, is a “qualified charitable distribution,” or QCD.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 9, 2024
Giving fulfills a religious obligation, and research suggests that nonprofits should reach out to this small but generous population during the monthlong holiday. By Shariq Siddiqui Adam Gray/AFP via Getty Images Members of the Muslim community gather for the first Taraweeh prayer of Ramadan in New York City. Research suggests that nonprofits should reach out to this small but generous population during the monthlong holiday.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
Blackbaud
APRIL 8, 2024
Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 billion. All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While Scott is far from the first to focus on giving major gifts with no strings attached, the scale of her philanthropy is causing many funders to rethink long-held beliefs about what requirements should be paired with a donation.
GrantNews
APRIL 12, 2024
Big Tech Company layoffs are continuing to soar. It seems like many of the major tech companies keep announcing multiple rounds of layoffs. While big tech is not the only industry suffering, it seems to be impacting some well-known, companies particularly hard. According to industry tracker Layoffs.fyi , 59,443 workers were laid off across 245 tech companies since January 2024 alone, including Microsoft, Amazon, eBay and Google.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 10, 2024
By M.J. Prest Aji Styawan, Climate Visuals The Ikea Foundation has given $100 million to the ClimateWorks Foundation for its Drive Electric Campaign to help countries in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia develop the infrastructure to support electric vehicles. Above, electric two-wheelers in Jakarta, Indonesia. Also, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute received $50 million for a new cancer hospital, and the Skoll Foundation has announced the four winners of the 2024 Skoll Award
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 12, 2024
H1 unveiled a new solution that connects doctors interested in global medical missions with non-governmental organizations.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
APRIL 11, 2024
Program officers consistently give feedback about not having the time, resources, or agency to implement effective listening practices.
GrantNews
APRIL 11, 2024
Many of us take our health for granted until it’s gone. It’s easy to do in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For most of us in our 20’s, health may not even be a second thought. Important decisions like choosing a career path, living arrangements, and paying bills tend to be at the forefront of our inner dialog. Unfortunately, as most 30, 40, and 50 year olds know, the habits of our youth will haunt us as we grow older.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 8, 2024
One theme: the surprising overlap between urban and rural needs By Ben Gose One theme: the surprising overlap between urban and rural needs
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