Wed.Aug 02, 2023

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How to Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page to Increase Donations

NonProfit PRO

Once potential donors make their way to your donation page, they’re likely interested in supporting your organization. Here are ten simple ways to tweak your donation page to boost your fundraising results.

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Nonprofits Are Lobbying a Lot Less Than 2 Decades Ago, New Research Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels Ava Kian, MinnPost Thanks in part to its advocacy work, Minnesota’s Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative received more than $14 million in state funds for projects including rehabilitating emergency shelters and acquiring land for an arts and wellness center. Here, Gov. Tim Walz talks about the initiative. One-third of organizations are taking a stand on issues that affect government spending, policies on issues like abortion and climate change, compared with about half who did so

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 81: Classy and GoFundMe’s Plan to Unlock More Generosity Through Donor Acquisition and Mission Reach

NonProfit PRO

Soraya Alexander, from Classy and GoFundMe, and Troy Dunmire, from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, join The NonProfit Voice to discuss a new pilot program.

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Pay Transparency Changes the Game for Equity — and Executive Searches

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Vincent Robinson As more states pass pay-transparency laws, here are key things to consider when setting salary ranges for leadership roles at your nonprofit.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid.

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Shubert Foundation Awards $37.9 Million in Unrestricted Grants to Performing-Arts Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the Houston Endowment gave $15 million to four charities that aim to reduce homelessness, and the new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has received $3 million from the Mellon Foundation and Fund II Foundation.

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9 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Peer-to-Peer Participants

The Killoe Group

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. It helps to get the word out about your mission, attract new donors to your nonprofit, and deepen relationships with your existing supporters. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers.

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Make-A-Will Month: Here’s Why You Should Prioritize Planned Giving In August

Bloomerang

Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will Month? It’s a significant opportunity to increase your nonprofit’s planned gifts by making your donors aware of this. Charity Navigator has documented that 10% of overall giving comes from bequests made by Wills. The easiest planned gift for your supporters to make is to leave a portion of their estate to your nonprofit as a bequest in their Will.

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The Eldests: Stories of Economies

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Sky Woman Long before the world was created, there was an island in the sky inhabited by sky people. One day a pregnant sky woman drops through a hole created by an uprooted tree and begins to fall for what seems like eternity. Coming out of the darkness, she eventually sees oceans. The animals from this world congregate, trying to understand what they see in the sky.

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Comment on Virtual Solicitation Done Right: How to Ask for Donations via Zoom by 12 Ways to Become a Better Listener and Raise Larger Gifts - CapDev

Amy Eisenstein

[…] maintain eye contact, and nod or provide verbal cues to show your engagement.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Why Hire an Expert for Your Squarespace Website’s SEO Strategy?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Hire an Expert for Your Squarespace Website’s SEO Strategy? While handling your Squarespace website’s SEO independently is possible, hiring a Squarespace SEO Expert offers numerous benefits. Check it out. Whether you’re a small business owner or an established enterprise, having a strong online presence is essential in today’s digital age.

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¡Adelante! A Latinx Community Organizes to Generate Community Wealth

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Daniel Xavier on pexels This is the fourth article in NPQ ’s series titled Owning the Economy: Stories from Latinx Communities. Coproduced with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders , a national network of Latinx community development groups, this series highlights community preservation, land ownership, and business development efforts in Latinx and immigrant communities across the country.

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: What Really Goes On in the Boardroom?

The Charity CFO

Welcome to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast! Today our guest is Sarah Olivieri. Sarah is a seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, leverages over 18 years of experience to guide organizations towards success. As the CEO and Founder of PivotGround , Olivieri implements her innovative Impact Method™ to simplify operations, create aligned teams, and increase impact.

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Comment on 12 Ways to Become a Better Listener and Raise Larger Gifts by Molly

Amy Eisenstein

Want to raise larger gifts? Listen more! Here are 12 time-tested tips to help you become a better listener, and in turn, a better fundraiser.

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What and who is a major donor?

Big Duck

Challenge your ideas around defining, segmenting, and engaging your donors in the episode of the Smart Communications Podcast.

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Top 5 blog posts of July

Jeff Brooks

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of July: 5 secrets to fundraising happiness 4 things you must do when you get a donor-advised fund gift Here’s something that will inspire and strengthen you and your colleagues How to take photos that tell stories 4 ways to boost mid-level giving Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?

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Comment on 12 Ways to Become a Better Listener and Raise Larger Gifts by Faith

Amy Eisenstein

Want to raise larger gifts? Listen more! Here are 12 time-tested tips to help you become a better listener, and in turn, a better fundraiser.

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Newsletter: Nonprofits, Take Note: Barbie is Ripe For 'Causejacking' ; Balance a Lemon on Your Head, Insurance Company Will Donate to ALSF ; RIP Pee-Wee Herman

Selfish Giving

Barbie is everywhere - and not just in the movie theaters. People are writing about Barbie ("Ten Life Lessons from the First Ten Minutes of the Barbie Movie"). People are selling things with Barbie (Barbie Dreamhouse in Malibu listed on Airbnb ). If you don't believe me, just Google "Barbie Movie" and see what happens! BARBIE. IS. EVERYWHERE. People and brands are newsjacking the Barbie movie.

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Rapidly Rehousing: A Nonprofit’s Use of Modular Homes

NonProfit Hub

Rapidly Rehousing: A Nonprofit’s Use of Modular Homes When Cyclone Gombe devastated Malawi, it left many families displaced without housing. Ethel Chamba, a single mother already struggling financially, lost her home. Unable to rebuild, she and her children lived in unstable conditions with relatives. Traditional rebuilding takes years, leaving victims vulnerable.

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Four ways nonprofit leaders can approach compliance challenges

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

From special Guest Blogger Trevor Benitone of Adams Keegan When it comes to operating a nonprofit, it’s seldom as straightforward as simply giving back. These special organizations face a number of challenges from a regulatory and tax standpoint, which can be burdensome without the right guidance and support. Some of the matters always on the minds of nonprofit leaders include concerns about fundraising, accounting, and record-keeping.

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Four ways nonprofit leaders can approach compliance challenges

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

From special Guest Blogger Trevor Benitone of Adams Keegan When it comes to operating a nonprofit, it’s seldom as straightforward as simply giving back. These special organizations face a number of challenges from a regulatory and tax standpoint, which can be burdensome without the right guidance and support. Some of the matters always on the minds of nonprofit leaders include concerns about fundraising, accounting, and record-keeping.