NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 2, 2022
Nonprofit funding is evolving rapidly, with new players and technologies emerging almost daily. To keep up with the latest trends, let’s take a look at how fintech is shaping the future of nonprofits from small-dollar donors and what steps you can take to adopt these practices at your organization.
NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 29, 2022
The Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is pleased to announce that Jamiel Maze, MA, has joined the organization as its new resource development coordinator. In this role, she will support fund development efforts, including grant writing, sponsorship, and recognizing the many people and partners who make NLC’s work possible. Jamiel joins Team NLC after serving as an educator for more than 15 years.
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Selfish Giving
AUGUST 24, 2022
On Sunday I dropped my son off at college for his sophomore year. At 8pm it's already dark. I'm starting to see late-season blooms in the garden like goldenrods, asters, and pink sedums. I can't believe September is right around the corner. A new month! A new season! Before publishing any more new content, I thought it might be helpful to review what I've written this summer to make sure you haven't missed anything that could be helpful!
Joan Garry
AUGUST 10, 2022
Firing an employee is never easy. But letting a colleague who’s not a good fit stay for too long can get in the way of your mission. Here’s how to do this more gracefully, even if you’re a natural people pleaser. The post How to Fire a Nonprofit Employee (Gracefully) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
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.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 9, 2022
Fundraising is said to top the lists of things people find most scary. Right up there with fear of public speaking and fear of untimely death. Nonprofit fundraisers and volunteers refer to that fear when they explain why they don’t make the fundraising solicitations they know they need to make. They know they need to make the calls to pay their staff and fulfill their mission.
Candid
AUGUST 8, 2022
In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people. In my opinion these sessions to “educate” individuals and organizations, stirred up Black trauma and reinforced stereotypes.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 22, 2022
The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward. This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talen
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 17, 2022
Every other week I get a newsletter in my inbox called The Authority. It's all about how consultants like me can get more clients by being a visible authority in their particular area of expertise. Last week, the author of the newsletter, Luk Smeyer , shared an article that's relevant to consultants AND to partnership teams. Luk discussed the importance of targeting existing clients and referenced a graph from Forrester called the B2B Revenue Waterfall.
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 8, 2022
For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 22, 2022
I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Dr. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor. ‘Fundraiser turnover solutions: Transforming the story character’ is a
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.
Candid
AUGUST 2, 2022
For many nonprofits, in-person meetings and events are key to carrying out their mission. From maintaining strong donor relations to providing necessary services, both nonprofits and their communities benefit from in-person interactions. However, the pandemic posed a major challenge. Nonprofits were suddenly unable to engage donors with in-person events or provide traditional means of supporting their community.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2022
As nonprofits become more dependent on larger donors, the more fundraisers know about them, the better. And, research shows they may have some traits that fundraising professionals should know about.
NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 15, 2022
In response to research that shows nearly 1 in 3 nonprofits lack any professionals of color on their boards (BoardSource) and to foster more inclusive and equitable communities, the Nonprofit Leadership Center launched the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2021. This transformational, 15-week program is designed to strengthen the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these n
The Fundraising Authority
AUGUST 17, 2022
Last week, I was a panelist on an upcoming panel called “The Ins and Out of Grant Writing for Nonprofits” hosted by NXUnite! . I was thrilled to have an opportunity to speak to the work of The Fundraising Authority and my experience in the nonprofit industry. . Want to hear what I (and my fellow panelists) had to say? . View the presentation here. Thank you to NXUnite for hosting and to the team at Nexus Marketing for moderating!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 14, 2022
When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? If you answered “no…well actually… maybe,” then you are not alone. When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 29, 2022
Think of a brand , any brand. Which business or organization comes to mind first? Whether it’s one of the big dogs or a smaller brand you love, they have surely advertised to you online. It may be how you first discovered them, and it’s likely a big part of their strategy to stay on your radar. At the start of my career, “advertising” was a dirty word in the nonprofit sector—as was “ marketing.
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 15, 2022
“[T]he fruit tree yielding fruit after its kind, whose seed is in itself…” – Genesis 1.11 Article In Brief: The Problem: Creating new nonprofit leaders is not an automatic process. Lack of leadership development will hamper the health and long-term sustainability of the organization. Why it Happens: Nonprofit executives do not cultivate the mindset necessary […].
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 1, 2022
Many fundraisers have inquired about asking donors for gifts, and more specifically, how to get over the fear of it. Very simply, there is only one way to get over that fear.
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.).
The Charity CFO
AUGUST 18, 2022
Beyond your mission, you need two big things you need to start a nonprofit organization– money and paperwork. . Raising funds is critical to getting your project off the ground, but the paperwork can stand in your way– while the IRS says that 501(c)(3) applications can be approved in as little as 90 days, many organizations wait up to 18 months with their nonprofit application pending approval.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 29, 2022
Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. More than 10.4 million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate. If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually !
Bloomerang
AUGUST 19, 2022
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle donor rejection. . Dear Charity Clairity, How do I get a donor? I have requested for funds several times but only get regrets!!
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 8, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: New ideas for expanding impact tempt nonprofits to expand their target population, chase new grants or donors, and/or enlarge mission without realizing organization growth. Why it Happens: Nonprofit founders and leaders seek new ways to make a bigger impact without considering all the impacts on the organization. The Solution: Nonprofits […].
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 24, 2022
While economic health can be unpredictable, there are tactics you can employ to help ensure your organization operates efficiently and effectively through uncertainty.
Candid
AUGUST 11, 2022
Corporations have the resources to provide significant funding to nonprofits and are becoming a growing part of many organizations’ revenue streams. So how do you tap into these funds? We’re here to help you crack into the corporate giving options available to you. . Some background: Corporations donated over $20 billion in 2021. , This number has been steadily increasing over the past few years, growing 23.8% between 2020 and 2021 according to Giving USA. .
Mission Minded
AUGUST 24, 2022
Here are three ways to flip your fundraising pyramid on its side to increase the depth of your donor engagement. The post Flip Your Donor Pyramid on Its Side for Deeper Engagement appeared first on Mission Minded.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 16, 2022
101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits is a blog and webinar series offered by Nonprofit Tech for Good. Those who register and attend all three webinars in the series will earn a Certificate of in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good. The required three webinars are: Website & Email Best Practices for Nonprofits.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 31, 2022
Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited.
The Charity CFO
AUGUST 24, 2022
Managing a nonprofit’s finances is not a one-person job. Sure, your financial team– your bookkeeper, accountant, and CFO (if you have one)–take the lead role in managing your finances. But keeping financial responsibility “siloed” within the accounting team is both dangerous and ineffective. The high-performing organizations we work with all ensure that nonprofit financial management is a collaborative effort.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 30, 2022
Where do you see your fundraising organization in five years? To answer this important question, your organization should use this five-step maturity model. This tool helps to identify strategies to drive growth, build new and retain current supporter relationships, and ultimately increase mission impact.
Candid
AUGUST 18, 2022
Black leaders driving social innovation is not a new phenomenon. . From the civil rights leaders and Black Panther Party to the Black social change leaders of today , Black communities have wielded social innovation as a tool to design and determine their own futures, build collective power, and achieve liberation. . However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy.
Mission Minded
AUGUST 17, 2022
How do you talk to your most important stakeholders about your DEI commitment when they may not yet share it? Learn how brand can help you in those efforts. The post How Clear Brand Values Can Support Your Organization’s DEI Efforts appeared first on Mission Minded.
iMarketSmart
AUGUST 15, 2022
Philanthropy is powerful. It can do more for the donor than just consuming more stuff would do. It can provide personally meaningful impact. It can enhance the donor’s identity. It can advance the donor’s hero story. This series explores the steps for advancing that story. But for many charities, those steps don’t matter. The lure of the administrator-hero story.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 17, 2022
A lot of what we do in fundraising was inherited or just common knowledge. We rarely know who coined certain development terms or originated some of the activities and fundraising we use today. There is one term though that has stood the test of time. The concept of a “mega gift” was coined by the late Jerold Panas , a fundraising pioneer in our industry.
The Charity CFO
AUGUST 8, 2022
Why do people donate to nonprofits? After all, giving away money isn’t rational. Moreover, from a human behavior standpoint, the psychology of fundraising doesn’t appear to make sense. And yet, people across cultures and contexts give generously to organizations that share their values. . So, what forces explain fundraising psychology? And how can you harness those forces to raise more money for your organization?
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