Clairification
MAY 13, 2024
In Part 1 we looked at establishing event goals and objectives; then determining if an event was the most efficient and effective way to achieve desired outcomes. In Part 2 we reviewed 4 top event planning tips. In this last article of a three-part series on event planning we’ll look specifically at how to make the event “stick” emotionally. 1.
Hands-On Fundraising
MAY 7, 2024
How to harness persuasion: Cialdini’s 6 principles and you How do you persuade someone to help your cause? Maybe a little neuropsychology will help. But first, I’m not a scientist. But as a fundraiser, I think neuromarketing is fascinating. That’s why I love Roger Dooley’s blog. I find he often sparks new fundraising ideas for […] The post How to harness persuasion: Cialdini’s 6 principles and you appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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Pamela Grow
MAY 9, 2024
The goal of growing your email list should play a primary role in every nonprofit’s yearly fundraising plan. Always. Email is more important than your Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram followers combined. Why? Because it’s only through email that you can build a one-to-one relationship online. To say nothing of the old maxim “never build your house on rented land.
The Fundraiser Coach
MAY 8, 2024
I clearly remember walking into the development office, dreading opening up the CRM to start my fundraising week. Sometimes It was because I'd worked all day Saturday, and worried part of Sunday about the work that was waiting for me on Monday. Other times because there was a seemingly endless list of calls to make, meetings to secure and gifts to close.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees blame the CEO. By Jim Rendon Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees think the CEO is to blame.
Candid
MAY 16, 2024
What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones?
Clairification
MAY 2, 2024
It’s not always easy to find all the good stuff across the web. That’s why I do the work for you! Thanks again to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. You’ll find this is another robust issue. Find a topic that interests you, and… click away! Whatever type of learner you are, there’s something here for you.
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Pamela Grow
MAY 2, 2024
Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis.
GrantNews
MAY 15, 2024
Why are grants a good idea? Excellent question. As a nonprofit or small business, funding programs and projects can be a challenge. You may have heard of grants before, but maybe you’re not sure why the use of grant funding is a good idea for your organization to consider. In addition, you may wonder where you can find grants. Many organizations that search for grants use a grant search database.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
A new report looks at how young donors like to give and how nonprofits are engaging them By Emily Haynes Getty Images Although members of Generation Z are still far from their prime giving years, it's never too soon for fundraisers to learn how to attract their support.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 13, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded. As of February 8, 2025, the Irving, Texas-based national organization will be known as Scouting America.
Clairification
MAY 16, 2024
I just can’t stop taking inspiration from the inimitable Seth Godin. This week I’m inspired by a piece talking about things we can, and cannot, do. If something about your work (or personal life, for that matter) is keeping you up at night, ask yourself if it’s a problem you can address or a situation you can’t change. This should help you shift priorities to things capable of being accomplished.
Candid
MAY 2, 2024
Since 2020, we’ve seen a greater sense of urgency to address racial inequities in the social sector—especially around access to power and resources. As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap?
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
The post Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
GrantNews
MAY 8, 2024
Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? It can be intimidating to build something from the ground up, especially with all the likely hidden costs involved. For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. While forming a nonprofit can be a long and stressful process, we hope this list brings some clarity to what costs you will need to set aside to adequately fund your nonprofit venture.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 14, 2024
The philanthropist said in her departure message that gender equality will be the focus of her new endeavors. By Alex Daniels and Stephanie Beasley AP Photo/Ted S. Warren Melinda French Gates could create one of the 10 biggest grant makers in the United States. While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 14, 2024
Recent studies have estimated that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to retire from their positions during the next five to seven years. In addition, it is estimated that 10% of nonprofits expect to hire a new executive director. As a member of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization, hiring your new executive director will be the most important responsibility you are likely to assume.
Clairification
MAY 6, 2024
Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! And yet this is the one question I find nonprofits failing to ask.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
Prepare for where nonprofit technology is headed with Sage’s 2024 Nonprofit Tech Trends report. While the industry’s landscape is evolving at a rapid pace and every nonprofit is distinct, there are shared challenges and aspirations among you and your peers. Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the experiences and perspectives of hundreds of nonprofit industry leaders.
Veritus Group
MAY 1, 2024
Shifting your attitude about your work shifts how you feel about it, which opens up space for more flow and creativity. The post Do You Need an Attitude Adjustment? appeared first on Veritus Group.
GrantNews
MAY 15, 2024
Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. Especially if you have a unique project or cause. In fact, it can sometimes feel like looking for a pin in a haystack full of…well, you know, other pins. What to do…what to do? If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 14, 2024
Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base. By Andrew J. Seligsohn Getty Images Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 6, 2024
By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and impro
Clairification
MAY 9, 2024
In my last article (Part 1 of a three-part event planning series) I offered a compendium of common sense event planning advice. It centered on the wisdom offered to Alice by the Cheshire Cat when she asked which road she should take: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
Aly Sterling Philanthropy
MAY 11, 2024
Fundraising consultant fees vary depending on your nonprofit’s project, but the benefits are priceless. Build an informed budget with the tips in this guide! The post Fundraising Consultant Fees: What Your Nonprofit Should Know first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.
Gail Perry Group
MAY 9, 2024
[link] By Abby Jarvis, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Neon One You’ve probably seen the headlines about individual giving going down. As nonprofit organizations experience the growing trend of donors dropping away, we are finding that donor retention is more important than ever. But here’s a bright spot: A growing number of people are choosing to make recurring donations to nonprofits.
GrantNews
MAY 1, 2024
It’s probably the most difficult and awkward conversation we can have. No one is comfortable discussing abuse, especially when it involves the most precious and vulnerable members of our society. It’s true, discussing abuse can be incredibly challenging, particularly when it concerns our children. However, rather than focusing solely on the discomfort of discussing abuse, let’s pivot our attention towards something positive as well: child safety and well-being.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I lead — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others make it impossible for us to get needed funds. By Sneha Dave Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I founded — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most.
Candid
MAY 9, 2024
While the debate around the politics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social impact investing goes on, the fact remains that there is a yawning racial wealth gap in the United States. Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S. economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that
CauseVox
MAY 17, 2024
Understand how to craft a brand identity that speaks directly to the heart of your donor base. Humanizing your brand builds strong donor trust and loyalty. This session shares the process of blending visual coherence with authentic, consistent messaging that resonates with served communities, funders and other stakeholders. You’ll learn a holistic approach to incorporating brand strategy and strengthening your brand position organization wide.
Blackbaud
MAY 15, 2024
In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. The goal was to become better grantmakers by completing a review of our practices, processes and forms. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners. We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.
GrantNews
MAY 3, 2024
National Small Business Week 2024 celebrates the resilience and tenacity of American entrepreneurs! Small businesses help to power the American economy. What’s more, they fuel job growth and economic activity. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses generate a staggering 1.5 million jobs annually, comprising a significant 64% of all new jobs created in the country.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Grant makers at the National Council on Foundations annual meeting consider how to find the common ground to build broader coalitions for efforts in education, the environment, health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Chicago Council on Foundations Wendy Feliz, left, with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation; Ali Noorani, of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Layla Zaidane, from Future Caucus; and Bob Dold, from Forbes Tate Partners; participate in a panel during the Council on Foundation’s ann
Veritus Group
MAY 6, 2024
Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are some of our […] The post Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails appeared first on Veritus Group.
CauseVox
MAY 17, 2024
Master the art of storytelling across various channels to create compelling narratives that engage and convert. Embark on a journey where storytelling is key to fundraising success! Discover how personalized narratives can boost every part of your multi-channel campaign, connecting deeply with donors and increasing impact. Learn from real-life examples and expert guidance to practice your storytelling skills, empowering you to inspire generosity and make a lasting impact across diverse channels.
Blackbaud
MAY 14, 2024
You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. You cut your teeth on accounts payable and have managed more than your fair share of audits. You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. You want to use your accounting skills for an organization that makes a difference. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit.
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