Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Leverage social media, explore crypto fundraising, and/or stay informed with data from trusted sources like Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. Consider social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday. Discover how to tap into social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

By providing language compliance updates to training materials, nonprofits and businesses can improve their ESG impact score. How to Calculate Your ESG Impact Score ESG rating organizations calculate ESG scores using data from sources like disclosures, academic studies, media reports, and other resources.

Grants

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Provide quality training for volunteers Effective training can improve volunteer performance, clarify expectations, help reduce conflicts, and enhance communication within an organization. Additionally, ongoing training motivates and engages volunteers by fostering their learning and skill development.

Retainer

Candid

JUNE 16, 2025

One of the takeaways from a recent gathering Candid hosted for food security organizations was that “ strengthening the ability of nonprofits to tell these stories —through communications training, media partnerships, and public education campaigns—would help protect and expand public investment in food security, even in a polarized environment.”

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Here are a few other skills for fundraising that can transfer from a grants-based approach or can be acquired with minimal training: Technology proficiency: It helps to have (or to prioritize learning) basic skills with database management or, as it is often called in fundraising, constituent relationship management ( CRM ) systems.

Funding

Candid

MAY 2, 2025

Make sure youre scanning news sources, email lists, and social media to stay up to date on new initiatives or grant programs from funders in your geographic or issue area. Seek new funding initiatives. Many foundations are meeting this moment by providing increased and/or more flexible funding. Ask for multiyear, general operating support.

Proposal Writing

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

And it’s a valuable use of your time: 48% of social media platform donors give on Facebook. And here’s the truth: you’re much more likely to be successful with social media if you start with a strategy. According to Harvard Business Review, having a social media strategy is key. and decide how often to post. Consistency is key.

Media

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload. Events, social media, and marketing are only small links in a much bigger chain of interactions with supporters.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

ESG rating organizations calculate ESG scores using data from sources like disclosures, academic studies, media reports, and other resources. Purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits providing inclusion through translation, on-the-job training, and a fair living wage will attract better talent.

Liability Insurance

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

However, a segment of younger supporters who tend to make smaller donations but are passionate about advocacy may be the most likely to see, contribute to, and share a crowdfunding campaign on social media. Hold training sessions to introduce these best practices to your team, and compile them in a handbook for easy reference going forward.

CRM

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A single incident can lead to the loss of donor trust, negative media coverage, and even potential legal consequences. Learn More about DoJiggy’s PCI Compliance here Educate Staff and Volunteers on Data Protection Provide training on data privacy and security to all staff members and volunteers.

Ethics

Candid

JULY 24, 2025

That figure is unchanged from 2024 and places nonprofits above every other sector, including the military (45%), small businesses (42%), private foundations (38%), the media (20%), and local (25%), state (22%), and federal (18%) government. This is both encouraging and sobering.

Nonprofit

Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

making calls, sending emails, hosting or attending meetings with prospective donors, posting on social media, etc.), They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., and most are giving financially on some level.

Fundraising

Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Every medium you leverage to reach donors and prospectssocial media, email, fundraising pages, and website should be consistent. Provide a donation link in social media bios and peppered throughout posts. Dont let your brand be an afterthought. Ensure the color palette, photo elements, and graphics contribute to your story.

Donation

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

Develop a strategic sequence of touchpoints across different channels, including email, phone, social media, handwritten notes, or small, thoughtful gifts that relate to the prospect’s interests. The survey data suggests that personal connections significantly increase response rates. Create multiple touchpoints.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

MARCH 20, 2025

With gamification and social media promotions, online pop-up stores offer a creative and interactive way to engage with your supporters. Utilize social media platforms, fundraising flyers, and e-newsletters to spread the word about your campaign and send buyers to your online store. How can I promote my pop-up store effectively?

Fundraising

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Whether its through storytelling, volunteer initiatives, or social media, theyre intentional about creating meaningful connections. For instance, when it comes to advocacy campaigns, engaged volunteers can increase visibility through social media shares, participating in rallies, or lobbying efforts.

Nonprofit

Candid

MAY 8, 2025

For example, in Cocke County, Tennessee, parents feedback that expectations for kindergarten readiness were unclear inspired an awareness campaign with local media, businesses, and authorities to better provide information and support to families. Partner with local organizations, agencies, and institutions to develop solutions.

Training

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

When properly trained, board members can make excellent fundraisers, contributing directly to the realization of the organization’s mission, which can be a powerful motivator. Board Training Ensuring that your board members are adequately trained for fundraising is the first step in a successful campaign.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

APRIL 1, 2025

So, remember to feature donors who have made legacy commitments in your newsletters, annual reports, and social media highlights. Train your team to promote legacy giving. And its essential to train them to talk to every aspect of your fundraising program. ” Then elaborate on Janes story.

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Marketing and OutreachSuccess Evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing and outreach strategies to understand how well your fundraiser was promoted: Reach and impressions: Analyze metrics from promotional efforts, including email open rates, social media impressions, and flyer distribution.

Fundraising

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Volunteer programs need better training and coordination. Strengthening the ability of nonprofits to tell these storiesthrough communications training, media partnerships, and public education campaignswould help protect and expand public investment in food security, even in a polarized environment. Staff are feeling burned out.

Transportation

Candid

JULY 1, 2025

As a librarian by training, I tend to be biased toward knowledge sharing. Make sure to highlight your research through your social media channels and ask your funders to share it as well. Why is it important for nonprofits to share their knowledge? Always provide a downloadable version of your research, such as a PDF or CSV file.

Nonprofit

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If so, when will they be trained? On your fundraising calendar, youve pinpointed the days that you will begin campaign preparations, when youll be training volunteers and when you aim to have your initial donations in. That way, you can maintain accountability amongst your team. Who will be organizing the event?

Calendar

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

. #2: In-Kind Support Grants In-kind support grants or sponsorships from companies provide goods or services that your nonprofit needs, such as office supplies, technology, workforce training, event materials, professional services, and more. For example, co-hosting digital events like webinars or live streams. #4:

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Staff training and development: Provides for the ongoing education and professional growth of nurses, doctors, and other medical personnel. Direct service delivery: Funds the core programs that provide food, shelter, counseling, job training, or crisis intervention. This generation donates via digital channels like social media (23%).

Donation

Candid

JULY 21, 2025

Building visibility requires a multi-pronged approach, including keeping your website up to date, communicating regularly with your supporters via social media or newsletters, and building your network and showing up at events. Meanwhile, don’t neglect your Candid profile !

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In addition to grantmaking, signatories commit to disability community engagement, disability-inclusive language, accessible events, inclusion audits and plans, training, staff and board training, and evaluation and measurement. Seed mechanisms for co-funding and co-learning at the intersection of arts and disability justice.

Funding

GrantNews

JUNE 26, 2025

Emerging Artists for Career Development and Training Grants to art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Artistic genres: sculpture, mixed media, photography, painting, craft, experimental, and multi-disciplinary. Arts and Writing Grants 1.

Grants

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Resources for Learning and Training about Animal Welfare There are many resources available for learning about animal welfare, including: Online Courses and Webinars : The Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Course and the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior and Welfare Course are comprehensive online courses on animal welfare and behavior.

Policy

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Photo credit: Nox Media The post 3 ways nonprofits can secure long-term corporate partnerships appeared first on Candid insights. When nonprofits and businesses come together, it creates a ripple effect beyond what they could do alone.

Pass-Through

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

Based on Bridgespans experience and research, here are the main revenue categories and what they include: Governments: e.g., community block grants, insurance reimbursements, government grants, government contracts Small gifts (under $10,000) from Individuals: e.g., donations, entry fees, individual membership fees, religious contributions, bequests (..)

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Instead of an Instagram policy, consider a social media policy.

Policy

Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Your existing development staff can implement bequest marketing strategies without extensive additional training. Train Your Fundraising Team in Bequest Conversations Ensure all development staff feel comfortable discussing legacy gifts with potential donors. Here are some solid planned giving myths debunked that make a good case.

Pass-Through

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

Karen Sailer from Eagle River Historical Society Meet Your Community Where They Are Learning Rights Law Center achieves its mission of education equity by working closely with community groups, organizations, and service providers to conduct Know Your Rights trainings and start legal intakes. Of course, we take advantage of social media.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hold brand training sessions and provide simple brand guidelines so everyone feels equipped to share your story. Pro Tip: Encourage volunteers to post first hand stories on social media using a branded hashtag. Social Media Growth: Are you seeing higher engagement, shares, and new followers over time?

Nonprofit

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With crowdfunding platforms, social media campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising becoming ubiquitous, nonprofits must invest in data-driven fundraising approaches and personalized donor engagement strategies to ensure continued support across multiple giving platforms. Still sending planned giving newsletters with complex tax examples?

Funding