Tue.Apr 30, 2024

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Did a $100 Million Effort Reduce Homelessness? The Results Are In

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

San Francisco's Tipping Point Community pooled big private money to halve chronic homelessness in five years. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7 million on 32 programs between 2017 and 2022 aimed at halving chronic homelessness.

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How To Calculate Donor Retention Rate?

Affnetz

How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate? / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. It’s also crucial to maintain and build relationships with existing supporters. One important question in this process is: How do we calculate donor retention rate? This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits.

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5 Takeaways From M+R’s Online Fundraising ‘Benchmarks’

NonProfit PRO

M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.

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In Unusual Push, Funders Band Together to Give Grants for Election Work 'Early'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Democracy Fund’s All by April campaign is trying to get grant makers to provide general operating support and to disburse it by the end of the month. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Vasha Hunt/AP The Democracy Fund’s All by April campaign is trying to get grant makers to provide general operating support and to disburse it by the end of the month.

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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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How March of Dimes Established an Innovation Fund to Further Its Mission

NonProfit PRO

March of Dimes created its innovation fund to support companies that are poised to further its mission. Here's how it works.

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Critics Said Our Data Platform Exacerbated the Nonprofit World’s Inequities. They Were Right.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior. By Aleda Gagarin Getty Images Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior.

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Using A Personalized, Segmented Approach To Storytelling To Raise More Money

The Storytelling Nonprofit

When non-profits undertake fundraising campaigns, segmentation is often involved for the gift array in the ask. But further customizations based on the segmentation are often little to none. It made me curious about whether we could help a client see a lift in giving by segmenting storytelling content in email appeals. In most cases, non-profits approach storytelling as a one-size-fits-all approach.

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The nonprofit rut, and what we can do about it

Non Profit AF

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The classic book that changed how we think about readability

Jeff Brooks

Type & Layout , by Colin Wheildon, is one of those books that helped change the way a lot of people thought about design. I discovered it not long after it was first published in 1995. I worked at The Domain Group , and the book used a print ad we had created as an example — fortunately, a mostly good example. We all read the book, and we quickly realized there was something in it more important than that ego-stroking advertisement: A whole section about reading-comprehension and print

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Heller Consulting Acquired By RKD Group

The NonProfit Times

The growth at fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas continues with the acquisition of Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. Heller Consulting, launched 1996 and headquartered in Bay Area of California, touts expertise in systems design and implementation and will be added to RKD Group’s existing fundraising and marketing solutions.

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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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How Text Summarizer Can Help You Write More Effective Marketing Content

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Text Summarizer Can Help You Write More Effective Marketing Content Marketing content is any form of writing published on social media , blogs, websites, apps, press releases, and print publications to market your services and products to the right audience. Marketers and business owners leverage content marketing strategies to spread their word and bring leads quickly.