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My Essay on Why I Stopped Donating Went Viral. Here’s What I’ve Learned Since.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street. By Theodore Wagenaar Getty Images Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street.

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Expert Donor Appreciation Templates for Letters, Texts, Social Media, and Calls!

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact. Download this guide now to receive thank you letter templates for direct mail, email, phone calls, social media, and text messages, guaranteed to make your donors feel appreciated while also supporting your donor retention and acquisition efforts.

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Saving the News Media Means Moving Beyond the Benevolence of Billionaires

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Several media outlets have seen success with different models. By Rodney Benson and Victor Pickard Recent layoffs at the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post are more evidence that wealthy owners can’t change these inhospitable market dynamics. But several media outlets have seen success with different models.

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A Small Sensor that Can Save You BBBBIG

NonProfit PRO

PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.

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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 Black Entrepreneurs Forged a Community Path to Business Success

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: RDNE Stock project on pexels.com The following text is excerpted with permission from Believe-in-You Money: What Would It Look Like If the Economy Loved Black People? by Jessica Norwood (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, www.bkconnection.com , 2023). It doesn’t matter where I am or who I’m asking, Black founders most often explain that freedom is the reason that they start their companies.

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3 Strategies to Help Nonprofits Overcome Donor Fatigue

NonProfit PRO

Here are the top three strategies that every nonprofit should implement to overcome donor fatigue and keep their audience engaged.

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The DAF Research Collaborative Releases Independent National Study on Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative released a study that answers some of the most pressing questions about donor-advised funds.

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The State of Prison Reform: A Conversation with Nazgol Ghandnoosh

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Dev Asangbam on Unsplash In its recently released four-part series, One in Five , The Sentencing Project looks at the reform efforts that led the United States to experience a 24 percent decline in its prison population since its peak year, 2009. The title refers to the fact that one in five Black men born in 2021 is likely to be incarcerated in his lifetime.

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5 Research-Based Fundraising Strategies For Modern Campaigns

Bloomerang

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, much of what is considered best practice is steeped in tradition, passed down through generations of fundraisers. While there’s immense value in learning from experienced individuals, it’s essential to acknowledge that what works for one organization may not necessarily work for another, and even widely accepted practices can lose their efficacy over time as circumstances evolve.

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Boosting Your Nonprofit’s Visibility with Social SEO

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

The online search landscape is changing. A November 2023 study by HubSpot highlighted a shift towards social media over search engines for information, especially among younger audiences like Gen Z and Millennials. They go on to share that their Trends report shows 31% of consumers now use social platforms for finding information. Another report from DataReportal stated that back in 2022, 75% of internet users used social media to research products, look for reviews, and recommendations.

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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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The Quagga Man of Marsh Lake

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” Found within the residence of John Campion, MD, after the report of his disappearance. On that warm morning the rainbow mussel ( Dreissena aurora ) was discovered, no one could deny its beauty.

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Shaping the Future: Why 501(c)3 Nonprofits Need a Powerful Policy Agenda

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

While 501(c)(3) nonprofits serve as cornerstones of positive change, addressing critical issues ranging from poverty and hunger to healthcare and environmental protection, their impact can be significantly amplified by stepping beyond direct service delivery. Crafting a clear and impactful policy agenda is a powerful tool for these organizations to not only address the symptoms of societal problems but also tackle their root causes by influencing the very systems that create them.

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Fundraiser Job Tips: How to Hire/Get Hired + Top Interview Questions

Clairification

In my last article I talked about how to pitch yourself for a new job. My focus was on fundraising jobs, but it’s a paradigm you can use for any time you’re trying to make a persuasive case for yourself. Today I’d like to get to the part where you’ve transitioned from “selling” to the interviewer, and have arrived at the part where they sell to you.

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Black History Month in Montana

MNA Association

February is Black History Month – what does that mean for nonprofits in Montana? Maybe you’ve found your own way to honor and acknowledge Black History in Montana or within your mission area. If so, we’d love to hear about it! Or maybe you’re less clear about what is authentic and what is performative. Like us at MNA, you might be unsure of your role in honoring Black History Month.

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Navigating the 501(h) Election in Tennessee

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

A Guide for Tennessee Nonprofits For many Tennessee nonprofits, advocacy and influencing policy are crucial aspects of their mission. But navigating the complex world of tax-exempt regulations around lobbying can be daunting. The 501(h) election offers a valuable tool for organizations engaged in advocacy, providing clarity and simplifying reporting.

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How To Plan for Success as a Digital Nomad

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How To Plan for Success as a Digital Nomad Only a few years ago, many people were not aware of the concept of a digital nomad. For some, it was nothing more than a misunderstood and strange-sounding buzzword. For the uninitiated, a digital nomad is an adult of working age who combines a love of travel while still working, to generate a liveable income that allows them to fund their worldwide journeys.

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Boardroom Buzz: Talking Advocacy and Policy with Your Directors

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Nonprofit executive directors often find themselves juggling priorities, leaving public policy and advocacy on the back burner. But ignoring this crucial area leaves your organization vulnerable to policy shifts that can hurt your mission. As an added challenge, many board members misunderstand the role nonprofits play in policy and advocacy, and some even think it’s illegal!

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Enhancing Customer Loyalty: The Role of Post-Purchase Experience Platforms in E-Commerce

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Enhancing Customer Loyalty: The Role of Post-Purchase Experience Platforms in E-Commerce Online shopping has become more and more popular over the last few years. According to Statista, a website that provides data and statistics, global retail e-commerce sales reached $5.5 trillion in 2022. This is a 50% increase from 2020, when sales were $3.7 trillion.

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Adobo Sky

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” I’m Idi, and today’s my lucky day! The weather dome in Sector 99 isn’t leaking sludge for once, and the artificial sun isn’t stuck at max setting again—I mean, just last week, it was warm enough to melt the soles of my rubber slippers.

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Redesign Your Home Office with Personal Loans: A Guide

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Redesign Your Home Office with Personal Loans: A Guide Do you feel unproductive in a dull, inefficient home workspace? As remote work rises , having an optimal home office becomes more vital. However, major upgrades frequently demand hefty budgets. Is there financing to build your ideal workspace without collateral or exorbitant renovation fees? Personal loans provide rapid, adaptable funding to construct a purposeful, inspiring home office without entirely overhauling your house or overspendin

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Intertwined: How the Criminal and Child Welfare Systems Reinforce Each Other

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Rawpixel on istock.com The US criminal legal and child welfare systems are deeply—and dangerously—intertwined. Every year, some two million Americans are incarcerated. And every year, some 250,000 children enter state-supervised child welfare systems while millions of families are subject to state-mandated supervision—or surveillance, as critics would put it—to keep their families intact.

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A Comprehensive Guide to ServiceNow Implementation Services

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

A Comprehensive Guide to ServiceNow Implementation Services As we move into an increasingly digitized era, enterprises across the globe are looking for effective ways to streamline their internal processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the overall customer experience. A key driver in this revolution is ServiceNow, a cloud-based platform that specializes in IT service management (ITSM) and IT operations management (ITOM).

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The Problem with “Annual Reports”

Ann Green

Time for a quick quiz (don’t worry it should be easy). What’s the problem with “annual reports”? A. They’re too long B. They’re boring C. They focus too much on the organization and not on the donors D. They require a lot of time and effort from staff and there’s no guarantee donors will even look at them E. All of the above If you answered E, you would be right!

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