Clairification

MARCH 7, 2024

[Okay, I do have a bit of Seth Godin wisdom to share, but this time it’s to be found below under “Articles/Events.” So, scroll down.] As always, a big thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the hours of time hunting, gathering and choosing the resources I believe will be most useful to you.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Let’s begin with this week’s bit of wisdom… “Let us conceive of gratitude in its largest, most beautiful sense, that if we receive any kindness we are debtor, not merely to one man, but to the whole world. We all prefer to join a rising tide rather than a sinking boat. Optimism is contagious, and will motivate people to connect with you.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As always, a big thank you to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. Thank you for doing your vital work, and helping make our world a better place, Claire. claire@clairification.com. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

JANUARY 11, 2024

Neither freedom nor responsibility are given; they’re taken. What will you do to achieve the necessary balance to keep your organization, your community, and our world in check? Seth Godin suggests it has a lot to do with the culture you/we build. The freedom loop We spend almost no time teaching toddlers about freedom.

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Clairification

JUNE 29, 2023

With this double issue of the Clairity Click-it, I hope to set off some fireworks in your brain. Find something that makes a lightbulb go off, and use it to guide your way in the coming month. As always, I’ve sorted everything by category, and included a broad spectrum of materials for a range of adult learning styles.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Sharing creates connection, possibility and energy. And the magic of gratitude is that it improves everything it touches, especially the person who offered it in the first place. So, what holds us back? Fear of connection, of change, of seeing what is possible. It might feel safer to focus on scarcity. Generosity and gratitude often go together.

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Clairification

JUNE 1, 2023

If the surf or the powder isn’t great, leave it for the tourists. Good is insufficient, wait for the great moments… When we’re young, or the project is going really well, it’s easy to waste the good days. After all, there will be another one tomorrow. What becomes clear, though, is that good days are precious. Write it down, roll tape, speak up. .

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Clairification

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“One takes a little more effort than the other. While throwing shade might be more fun, it eventually runs out of energy. It’s designed to end conversations, not start them, to intimidate, not encourage. Turning on lights helps everyone.” ” — Seth Godin This week’s Clairity Click-it is dedicated to turning on the lights.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Valentine’s Day reminds us to come from a place of love President’s Day gives a long weekend (in the U.S.) to relax But one of my favorites, on February 17th, is little known, and perfect for the social benefit sector. It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day ! Get creative!

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Clairification

MARCH 23, 2023

The Clairity Click-it exists to bring you a range of voices from across the nonprofit world so you can resource, learn and digest at your own pace, and come up with new and better ways to do your job of changing the world. Seth Godin wants to help you too! And use some of the wisdom gleaned in this weeks issue of Clairity Click-it to help you.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Throwing shade or throwing light? One takes a little more effort than the other. While throwing shade might be more fun, it eventually runs out of energy. It’s designed to end conversations, not start them, to intimidate, not encourage. Turning on lights helps everyone. — Seth Godin You are on a meaning-seeking journey. Get curious!

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Untrained in the field, make a pronouncement that makes it clear that you have not just an understanding of what’s going on, but also that you’ve figured out the causes and the next steps. The thing is, confusion shared often leads to the learning we need to become productive as we move forward. “I I would say “not so much.”

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Clairification

APRIL 20, 2023

They give us the chance to act as if, to describe a possible future and then to lean against them as we work to create the place we seek to be.” — Seth Godin My wish is this issue of the Clairity Click-it helps you find one or more resources to help you define some boundaries you can use as levers in your work to create a better world.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Part of your job is to bring meaning, not just to the beneficiaries of your organization’s mission but also to the people who contribute towards your meaningful outcomes. It turns out when you consider what brings meaning and value to philanthropists – donors and volunteers – you do a more effective job creating abundance all around. Get curious!

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Clairification

MAY 18, 2023

This blew my mind: Seth Godin wrote people are really making good use of the free AI on his blog – and so far, it’s pretty trustworthy. I gave it a try, and these were the results. I asked “How do you choose a good vacation spot?” After all, it’s that time of year! Such a great answer, and not at all superficial to my mind.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As always, a big thank you to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. Thank you for doing your vital work, and making our world a better place, Claire. claire@clairification.com. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Once we leave out the “and” (as in, I want to do this and be well paid, invited, approved of and always successful) then it’s way easier to do what we said we wanted to do. — Seth Godin Do you want to raise a bunch of money before the end of the year? More than last year? Then, as the folks at Nike say, “Just Do It.” No ifs, ands or buts.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Because as we approach what I call the “Grateful for Blessings Holidays” (emotional trigger) and the end of the calendar year (financial/tax trigger), people naturally turn their thoughts toward generosity and philanthropic giving. The fairy dust is already in the air, just waiting for you to wave your magic wand to propel it into action.

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Clairification

APRIL 6, 2023

Eisenhower’s sentiment that “ what counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. ” And part of that fight comes from the ability to pivot creatively and consistently show up in the face of uncertainty. As Bruce Lee guided, “ Be water, my friend. Empty your mind.

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Clairification

MARCH 9, 2023

The Clairity Click-it exists to bring you a range of voices from across the nonprofit world. Hopefully one or more of these will give you a shot of dopamine too — a boost of joyful energy that says, “Yes! I want to try this!” And, just for fun, here’s some interesting art from a recent studio opening in San Francisco.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Someone said that to me the other day and it was heartbreaking. The number of tasks in our culture that require someone who was born with off-the-charts talent is small indeed. Just about everything else we need people to do is the result of effort, practice and care. The correct thing to say is, “I don’t care that much.” That’s okay. Then… do it!

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Clairification

MAY 4, 2023

As a result, the selfish merchant or producer loses market share until they figure out how to build empathy into their work. It’s not for you, it’s for them. And if you do a good job of making it for them, then you get your needs taken care of. Set aside a little time to explore, and see what you find. I am deeply appreciative for your support!

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

You-Shaped Hole Sometimes the world feels inhospitable. You feel all the ways that you and it don’t fit. You see what’s missing, how it all could be different. You feel as if you weren’t meant for the world, or the world wasn’t meant for you, as if the world is “the way it is” and your discomfort with it a problem. So you get timid.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The fictional LA detective, Joe Friday , was famous for saying “Just the facts, Ma’am.”. Similarly, in the tech and business worlds, “show me the data” has become a common refrain. As in, nothing really matters if there isn’t data to support it. Well, that’s great if you’re a middle manager with a lot of boxes to tick. Or a preacher.

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Clairification

JULY 27, 2023

First, this week’s bit of wisdom… Discernment in creativity The hard part isn’t good ideas. It never has been. The hard part is choosing. Ask GPT for ten subtitles for your book, or sixteen ways to hold a surprise party, and you’ll be delighted at how useful they are. Ask Dreamstudio or Kittl for some logo designs, same thing.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It’s been pretty cold in my neck of the woods, so let’s warm up with a cup of cocoa, coffee or tea and some good reads. I’ve got a lot of great stuff for you this week, so let’s get right to it! And here’s an inspiring photo from my recent walks around San Francisco. It’s a bit of Spring to counteract the frigid temps.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 29, 2022

My hope is some of the free resources I’ve collected and curated for you will help you share your passions and guide others on the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Your support via enrollment in ‘Clairification School’ means a lot, and I am deeply appreciative. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to….

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Clairification

JANUARY 12, 2023

And when the problem at hand is a flood of ideas, products, strategies and what-not, it helps to have a way to focus and make decisions. And I know no better help-mate than the inimitable Seth Godin. Staring at decisions. “Soap is 85 cents a bar or two for a dollar. Which should you buy? It depends. Or the opposite. ” — Seth Godin.

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Clairification

AUGUST 24, 2023

As you’re planning ahead, and readying your year-end fundraising initiatives, take a little time to think about your communication delivery mediums. Not to mention your message content. Are you reaching the right audiences, and making it easy for them? Are you sharing messaging that’s relevant, and authentically you?

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Veritus Group

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There is so much you can’t control – but you can control your response to a difficult situation. If things go sideways, the key is to own it! The post Just Own It! appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 17, 2024

We sometimes forget that IT stands for Information Technology. As a society, we have become obsessed with the “Technology” half the tools and devices that infiltrate our lives—and with producing, updating, and controlling these devices. And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT.

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Clairification

AUGUST 10, 2023

Always consider: Where might this person (e.g., your boss, board member, co-worker, direct report, donor, volunteer) being coming from? You’ll find lots more wisdom and actionable tips in this issue of the Clairity Click-it. I am deeply appreciative for your support! [If If the enrollment fee is a hardship, please email me and we’ll work it out.]

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re:Charity

MARCH 21, 2024

When it comes to really connecting with potential supporters and future advocates, there’s nothing quite like an in-person event. Conferences, exhibits, workshops, and trade shows all give you a chance to. The post Event Lead Retrieval: What It Is and Why It’s Important appeared first on re: charity.

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 24, 2024

These range from presbyopia (which affects nearly everyone in their 40s or older to complete blindness — and everything in between. Here are some principles that can make your messages more accessible for more people: Font. If you want people to read it, use 12 point or larger. Type color. Background color. Reverse type. Just don’t do it.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In November 2003, NonProfit PRO published its first issue. To celebrate the brand’s debut in 2003, we spoke to two nonprofits that started in the same year as us to learn how they’ve been able to serve their mission as long as they have, and share what other nonprofits can learn from their success.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Want to bring some pizzazz to your live auction? Look no further than the “Make It or Break It” Auction Game! Looking for more fun auction ideas to boost your revenue? This interactive game is a fantastic way to give your live auction a little energy boost! Drum up even more enthusiasm—and raise more money!—by What is “Make It or Break It”?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 12, 2024

Prest Tamara Fleming Glennda Testone is set to helm the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. Also, Google.org has promoted its next global head from within, and the Clooney Foundation for Justice has appointed two lawyers to serve as co-CEOs.

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