Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Master key strategies to elevate your GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising with social media, including profile optimization, engaging content, and video storytelling. As the end of the year approaches, nonprofits of all sizes gear up for their most critical fundraising period.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

The Real Reason Donors Stop Giving Most nonprofits assume donors stop giving because they’re overwhelmed with asks or they’ve lost interest in the cause. Email 3: Invitation to Engage (Send 1 week later) Invite them to follow you on social media, join an event, or share your mission with friends. Keep it human and real.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2025

Whether youre setting up your website or improving an existing one, explore best practices for promoting your nonprofit online effectively in this guide. As a small nonprofit, you may have created a website but not had the bandwidth to flesh it out and optimize it fully. Create all the important pages you need.

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CharityHowTo

MAY 8, 2025

Get practical social media strategies to grow your nonprofit's reach, connect with supporters, and raise more funds across Facebook, Instagram, and more.

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Tony Martignetti

JUNE 1, 2025

Fabiana Melndez Ruiz: Storytelling & Local Media Fabiana Melndez Ruiz reminds us of the value of sound storytelling, and how to get your house in order before you go public with your stories.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2025

With all the economic uncertainty right now, you may be worried about your nonprofits finances. Think of the enormous amount of email and social media posts you receive as opposed to postal mail. Its good for all nonprofit organizations, but its especially beneficial for small nonprofits.

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Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with one another to share resources, seek grants, and scale public service delivery. At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Which is why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission. They need to know (or at least feel) the nonprofit is being led by a board and CEO/senior staff of character (they are honest and transparent) and competency (they can deliver on their promises). And, fundamentally, its based on trust.

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? Do not send out an email, a newsletter, an appeal, a social media post or anything else without first running them through the screen of these two approaches. Two words: EMPATHY. INNOVATION. These are the two qualities most needed in todays topsy-turvy world.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give. These supporters respond to texts and are active daily on social media.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. In other words, people who use Google to find specific causes and nonprofits like yours will be able to find you. Best of all, your nonprofit might be eligible for free Google Ads. To get accepted, your nonprofit must: Hold valid charity status in your country.

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Clairification

MAY 15, 2023

Remember, at first some of us were slow to adopt use of computers, the internet and social media (who, me?). I begin with The post Do You Know How to Use AI for Your Nonprofit? Nor will it stop your peers from figuring out how to get a leg up through use of these new tools. So let’s lead from curiosity, not fear.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Let’s dive into what Giving Tuesday is, its history, and how nonprofits can leverage this day to kickstart year-round fundraising efforts. For nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is more than just a single day of fundraising; it’s a launchpad for ongoing efforts throughout the year. What is Giving Tuesday? How Does Giving Tuesday Work?

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DoJiggy

MARCH 11, 2025

Expressing gratitude to donors is a crucial aspect of nonprofit fundraising. While traditional methods like handwritten thank-you notes and email acknowledgments remain valuable, social media offers a unique and highly visible way to recognize donor contributions. What Well Learn 10 Ways to Thank Donors on Social Media 1.

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Clairification

MARCH 14, 2024

A world that’s really a jungle, with so much competition for attention — for-profits, other nonprofits, socially conscious businesses, political campaigns, friends, and family? The new nonprofit currency is not creating attention. New tools allow easy sharing and engagement on social media. It’s building loyalty.

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

His book “Zombie Loyalists” focuses on customer service; creating rabid fans who do your social media, marketing and PR for you. His book “Zombie Loyalists” focuses on customer service; creating rabid fans who do your social media, marketing and PR for you. Peter’s book isn’t new, but his strategies and tactics are timeless.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If weve observed anything about nonprofit supporters, we know each person, situation, and generation has a unique approach to giving, with the one consistent throughline being the power of connection. Gen Z sees social media as a platform for self-expression and advocacy. It makes them feel good. It resonates with them personally.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling. Fundraising mistake #3.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. The research is clear.

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GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

If your nonprofit struggles with donor retention, you are not alone. However, funding is vital for nonprofits to make a real-world impact. Above all, donor-centric management is an effective and cost-efficient way to increase nonprofits’ donor retention. In truth, nonprofits prioritizing donor retention often see success.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Anne Stefanyk Donors want to know that their contributions matter to your nonprofit. Often, nonprofits share donor stories to promote participation in planned and legacy giving programs. Show impact Another common reason donors stop supporting nonprofits is because they didn’t receive any information about how their gift was used.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. A lot of nonprofits already do this. Create a thank you video and share it on your website, by email, and on social media. Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 27, 2025

Some of you may remember when people sent postcards when they went on vacation, especially back in the days before email and social media. Now people are more likely to post pictures on social media, sometimes posting more than you want to see. We dont use postal mail as much anymore and many nonprofits are a part of that group.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. However, recent political and cultural shifts have brought new challenges and opportunities to the DEI landscape, creating uncertainty for nonprofits.

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GrantNews

APRIL 23, 2025

Branding Tips for Nonprofits can make or break your local impact, especially if you’re still finding your footing in the community. Whether you’re launching a new nonprofit or refreshing an older one, visibility is key. Plus, media mentions can be shared across your social platforms, expanding your reach even further.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice.

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Clairification

JANUARY 13, 2025

On social media. When you infuse your nonprofit work with humanity, youll reach trust. The post How Humanity and Trust Supercharge Nonprofit Fundraising appeared first on Clairification. I think its humanity and trust. Usually we have to guess at what will feel relevant to our supporters. Today, we pretty much know.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. Ensure your Candid nonprofit profile is up to date so donors can find you easily. In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

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CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

When someone sees a friend or family member fundraising for a cause they care about, theyre far more likely to feel a personal connection and chip ineven if theyve never heard of your nonprofit before. Start with the basics: nonprofit SEO. Social media isnt just a marketing channel anymoreits where people go to feel something.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2025

To better understand the challenges and needs these organizations are experiencing, Candid hosted a virtual peer learning exchange with over 70 leaders from food security nonprofits across the United States, who spoke about whats happening on the ground and what would help them meet this moment with resilience and dignity.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Does your nonprofits brand ever feel like its missing that one puzzle piecesomething that, once found, could amplify your mission from a quiet whisper to a confident rallying cry? In our ever-crowded nonprofit landscape, having a strong brand is more than just looking the partits a strategic advantage.

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