Pamela Grow
JUNE 10, 2025
Here’s a sobering statistic: Only 23% of first-time donors give a second gift according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ latest research. Let that sink in for a moment. Nearly 8 out of 10 people who believe in your mission enough to make their first donation will never give again. But here’s what’s encouraging: It doesn’t have to be this way.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
JUNE 10, 2025
Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. Strong relationships between donors and beneficiaries can deepen donor engagement, build trust, and generate more meaningful support for your organization’s mission.
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Clairification
JUNE 2, 2025
Lets flip the script. This week, youre not the fundraiseryoure the donor. For five easy, eye-opening days, youll experience your organization the way your supporters do: what they see, how they feel, and what might be turning them off (or winning them over). Its a chance to spark fresh insights, fine-tune your approach, and build a more donor-centered experiencewithout adding anything major to your to-do list.
Hands-On Fundraising
JUNE 10, 2025
As fundraisers, we work hard to find and recruit new donors to our causes. But do you ever feel like your supporters are slipping away after their first gift? There could be a whole host of reasons for this. From a supporter not feeling properly thanked, to a lack of charity brand recall (“I loved […] The post How to Create a Seamless Supporter Journey (and Build Loyal Donors for Life) appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.
The Fundraiser Coach
JUNE 3, 2025
Welcome to my B.R.I.D.G.E. blog series, a six-part guide for building stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. Each post explores one part of the B.R.I.D.G.E. Framework , my connection-based approach to major gift fundraising. Here we are—Part 6 of the B.R.I.D.G.E. framework. You’ve built connection, established rapport, invited to action, deepened trust, and guided the conversation.
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Pamela Grow
JUNE 10, 2025
Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. Virtual campaigns are quick to launch, cost-effective, and capable of reaching supporters beyond your immediate network. However, publishing a campaign page is only the beginning. Without the right promotional strategy, even the most urgent cause can go unnoticed. Your digital marketing strategy determines whether donors will actually donate to your fundraiser.
GrantNews
JUNE 11, 2025
Faith based organizations have long stood at the forefront of community service, offering critical support to those in need. But to sustain and grow these impactful missions, reliable funding is essential. Whether you’re a church launching a new outreach program, a nonprofit ministry expanding community health services, or a faith-centered school looking to improve educational access, grants can provide the financial boost you need.
Clairification
JUNE 5, 2025
In 1984 Robert Cialdini wrote a groundbreaking book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , outlining principles of influence that affect human behaviors. Today these principles have been well documented. Trail-blazing research added by behavioral scientists like Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky supports and expands on Cialdini’s principles. No matter how much technology advances, the triggers behind human behavior and decision making remain the same.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
JUNE 3, 2025
The Center for Effective Philanthropys State of Nonprofits report is timely and insightful, and many of its findings are an important reality check. We are in a time of great […] The post Courage in Unity: A Funders Response to the State of Nonprofits appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
The Fundraiser Coach
JUNE 9, 2025
Ever thought about who doesn’t feel imposter syndrome? I have. It’s a kid learning to ride a bike. I remember clearly when my daughter was learning. First we started with training wheels. She was wobbly, unsure, and still figuring it out. AND she was proud of her effort. She had one goal in mind: to ride by herself. She didn’t expect perfection the first time she sat on the bike.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 3, 2025
Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and isolated from average Americans, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation. By Brad Clark Illustration: Elizabeth Haugh/The Chronicle of Philanthropy; Shutterstock. Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and ineffective in tactics, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation.
Pamela Grow
JUNE 2, 2025
In a sector often driven by quarterly fundraising goals, immediate needs, and the urgency of now, legacy giving can feel like a luxury. Something to get around to when everything else is done. Maybe next year. Maybe during National Make a Will Month. Maybe when theres room in the budget for FreeWill or a glossy brochure. But as recent insights from Maximizing Legacy Giving at a Time of Change by Tracy Malloy-Curtis highlight, that mindset is no longer sustainable.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2025
Heres what upcoming postal rate hikes mean for your nonprofit and how you can keep your direct mail program both effective and affordable.
Clairification
JUNE 12, 2025
June 13 th marks the 12 th anniversary of the Clairity Click-it Newsletter. That’s 338 issues (whoa!), all chock full of resources I hand select for you from across the web. And nothing I select will cost you a dime! I search assiduously, read every single article before sharing with you, and only select trusted resources for webinars, podcasts, e-guides, papers, reports and the like.
CauseVox
JUNE 9, 2025
When’s the last time you received a great thank you? I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. The event lasted an entire Saturday after an already busy week. On Monday, I walked into my office to see a handwritten thank you note from our CEO on my desk. This experience demonstrated just one of many donor recognition examples.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
JUNE 3, 2025
One of the most important aspects of communication (written and verbal) is to make sure your audience understands you. There are many reasons this doesnt happen. In nonprofit communication, organizations will overcomplicate things or use jargon and other language donors dont understand. Some people like to show off their large vocabulary or only think about things from their perspective.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 3, 2025
Decades of global philanthropic aid missed the mark. It's time for a new strategy. By Dan Spokojny AP Photo Even before Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced deep cuts to the State Departments staff and structure, agency employees were increasingly expressing dissatisfaction with working there. Decades of global philanthropic aid missed the mark.
GrantNews
JUNE 10, 2025
History projects are evolving, and with today’s technology, preserving the past has never been more accessible. Grants now support a wide range of efforts to document personal narratives, oral histories, endangered ways of life, and cultural expression through art, film, and museum collections. These projects help capture the rich, lived experiences of individuals and communities.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 10, 2025
The past several months have been challenging for nonprofits, so NonProfit PRO spoke with experts on what nonprofits can do to set themselves up for success.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
JUNE 5, 2025
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives our sector seeks to change. In this series on the […] The post Solidarity Leadership: What If Philanthropy Encouraged Collaboration Rather Than Competition? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
CauseVox
JUNE 9, 2025
What if every step you took could help someone gain access to clean water for life? That’s the idea behind Well Aware’s inaugural H2gO Challenge, a campaign launched in April 2025 that brought together hundreds of participants to walk, run, and fundraise for clean water access in East Africa. The initiative invited people to walk 30 miles over the course of a month, while raising awareness of the daily trek many women and girls make to collect water.
Gail Perry Group
JUNE 5, 2025
As the end of your fiscal year approaches, theres one question on every CEO and board members mind: Will we hit our annual fund goal or fall short? If your nonprofit runs on a July 1June 30 calendar, youre likely in full year-end sprint mode. Your team is chasing down final gifts, making calls, analyzing reports, and preparing to close the books. And all eyes are on the bottom line.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 4, 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind. By Sara Herschander Matthew Laznicka for The Chronicle of Philanthropy The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind.
GrantNews
JUNE 5, 2025
Grants are often seen as a golden opportunity – “free money” for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits (with the average grant size varying greatly depending on the type of organization and the source of funding). But while the appeal is clear, the actual odds of securing a grant can be far less so. If you’re thinking about applying for a grant, you’re already on the right track!
Blackbaud
JUNE 6, 2025
Managing your nonprofit’s finances is no small task, but there are four standardized financial statements that provide clear benchmarks to help you make decisions. Without them, it’s nearly impossible to assess your organization’s performance or plan for the future. Not only are they important for your audit, but they are also they are powerful tools that illuminate how your resources are being used and what adjustments can drive greater impact.
Future Fundraising Now
JUNE 3, 2025
Want to improve your fundraising revenue? Boost average gift by a few dollars. It really adds up. Here are some simple, cost-free ways to encourage people to give just a bit more, from the Masterworks Blog, at 3 Behavioral Science Hacks That Lead to Bigger Gifts : Increase the Amount of the Lowest Ask. When we see numbers, those numbers become anchors — we gravitate toward them.
CauseVox
JUNE 3, 2025
You know the feeling: juggling donor emails, tracking event RSVPs, trying to remember who gave what and when, all while prepping for your next big campaign. Sound familiar? Youre not alone. For nonprofit professionals, staying on top of fundraising often feels like spinning plates while walking a tightrope. But heres the good news: a CRM for nonprofits (Customer Relationship Management system) isnt just a digital rolodex, its a dynamic tool designed to help you build, nurture, and grow relations
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 11, 2025
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 9, 2025
The group is set to hire more attorneys, coordinate pro bono representation from major law firms and hold public trainings about the rights of LGBTQ+ people. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Richard Drew, AP photo “It was really individuals in the community who stepped up and made this campaign happen,” Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings said. “It wasn’t corporations.
GrantNews
JUNE 9, 2025
If you own a Limited Liability Company (LLC), you may be wondering whether you’re eligible to receive grant funding to support or grow your business. The good news? Yes – LLC businesses can qualify for certain grants. However, eligibility depends on the type of grant, the nature of your business, and how well your goals align with the funding source.
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