Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

The secret to successful year-round fundraising for nonprofits is hiding in plain sight. As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. This means that there is no day like today to begin. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2023

Your nonprofit probably spends a great deal of time on fundraising. So, how can you raise more dollars without adding yet another campaign or event to the calendar? Let’s look at four effective ways to optimize your fundraising results.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 6, 2023

By Alex Daniels iStock The first comprehensive study to measure public attitudes on foundations and nonprofits shows Americans have little knowledge of the difference organizations make in their lives. Just a third say they make a lot of difference to society.

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Joan Garry

APRIL 5, 2023

Say goodbye to generic job descriptions! Download this one-of-a-kind Executive Director Job Description Template and attract more passionate, diverse leaders to your nonprofit. The post The Ultimate Executive Director Job Description (Free Template) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 5, 2023

Marketing is key for your nonprofit to expand your support base, raise funds, and connect with donors. Traditionally, letters to donors have been a staple of nonprofit marketing. While most outreach campaigns no longer rely on physical letters alone, they remain an important part of a comprehensive marketing strategy due to the personal touch they provide.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 7, 2023

Nonprofits of all sizes must have a quality board of directors to survive and thrive in 2023. The demands, expectations and complexities of operating a nonprofit rely on a host of involved stakeholders to ensure nonprofit success. Here's how to do it.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 4, 2023

Image Credit: Nashua Volquez-Young on pexels.com Globally, more than 55 million people live with dementia, and that number is expected to nearly triple by 2050. Based on current trends, researchers predict that the number of dementia cases will rise to over 150 million in less than 30 years. 1 And without intervention, health inequities will persist.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? Yes, we’re talking about ChatGPT , an AI-powered tool that’s gaining widespread popularity on social media and revolutionizing the common workplace.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2023

A poorly constructed case statement can negatively affect your organization's fundraising success and may compel donors to be wary of your organization. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when crafting an impactful case statement.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Drew Lindsay THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record Despite forecasts of doom at the start of Covid, many nonprofits emerged fiscally stronger than before, thanks in part to government and foundation emergency relief as well as a surge in individual giving.

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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.

Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

Image Credit: lilartsy on unsplash.com This is the third article from A Green New Deal on the Ground , a series produced with Climate and Community Project, a progressive climate policy think tank developing cutting-edge research at the climate and inequality nexus. The series examines how Green New Deal initiatives aim to create climate policy that positively impacts everyday life.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

By Gail Christopher & Deepa Iyer Across sectors, organizations in the United States have long placed barriers between women of color and leadership positions. Women of color are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles and face systemic obstacles in the nonprofit sector where, even with advanced education and experience, they are less likely to hold leadership positions than white men, white women, or men of color.

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Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 112

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

Creating individualized 12-month communication plans for all 150 donors on your major gifts caseload to a fundraiser may initially sound like a lot of touchpoints to create. But the truth is you can create the vast majority of your planning for each donor in less time than you think.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Armando Enrique Zumaya Getty Images Small nonprofits, especially those that serve people of color, are routinely shut out of pricey fundraising events. As a result, they have fewer opportunities to learn new skills that would help their organizations grow.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

Image Credit: Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis on Unsplash UPROSE is a community-based organization that is bringing the first community-owned solar project to New York City. The project, Sunset Park Solar , is a 685-kilowatt solar array that will be built on top of the waterfront Brooklyn Army Terminal. It is the result of years of organizing to ensure the sustainability and resiliency of Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood and is the start of growing community wealth.

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Non Profit AF

APRIL 4, 2023

Hi everyone, for those who missed the Unicorns Unite’s 5-year virtual reunion event on Valentine’s Day, the other co-authors and.

Social Enterprise 126

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

Philanthropic giving is a crucial part of society. It enables individuals, nonprofits, and corporations to invest in causes and initiatives that can help create a better world. But now, we’re in the midst of the artificial intelligence revolution. And it's going to change philanthropy fundamentally.

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Philanthropy Nonprofits Technology Management 249

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By M.J. Prest Samanta Helou CLEANWash Mobile, a worker-owned cooperative, is prioritizing job safety, fair wage and hour laws, environmental protection, and community health initiatives for the hand-carwash industry in Los Angeles. Also, the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will spend $25 million on its #StandUpToJewishHate media campaign, and the Hewlett Foundation has granted $20 million to back interdisciplinary cyber-policy programs at two historically Black and two Hispanic-serving institu

Foundations 218

Foundations Environmental Law Health 218

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

“From Owing to Owning,” reads a sign at the entrance of Plaza 122, a 29,000-square-foot strip mall near the corner of SE 122nd Avenue and SE Market Street in Portland, OR. The complex is modest, but it houses an estimated 27 primarily immigrant-led small businesses and nonprofits. What makes the strip mall unique is its community ownership. A nonprofit, the East Portland Community Investment Trust , serves as the owner and lead manager and developer of the property, and for a monthly subscriptio

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns have become an increasingly popular strategy for nonprofits in recent years. This approach involves supporters raising funds on behalf of a nonprofit by reaching out to their family, friends, colleagues, and others in their network. Think about peer-to-peer fundraising as a ripple effect: One person connects their friends, which expands into reaching those friends’ social circles, and so on.

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Fundraising Fundraising Charitable Contribution Recruitment 98

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2023

Tax letters should aim to engage recurring donors and encourage them to either make an extra gift, upgrade to a higher level, switch to a higher retaining way of giving, or give the ultimate gift. Here's how you can do that.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 6, 2023

By M.J. Prest Plus, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy has installed a new leader, and World Central Kitchen has promoted its next CEO from within.

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Philanthropy 207

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

APRIL 3, 2023

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, known as DEI, is a topic that many nonprofit leaders often discuss. When looking at the Inclusion aspect, there is one group that sometimes gets left out of the conversation. This group is made up of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD.) Today’s guest, Lloyd Lewis, explains that hiring people with IDD is not only the right thing to do.

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Ann Green

APRIL 5, 2023

If you’ve ever spent time with little kids you know one of their favorite words is why. You’ll answer a question, and he’ll respond with “but why?” again and again…… It may start to get annoying, but it’s good for people of all ages to be inquisitive and ask questions. This applies to nonprofits, too. A lot of our communication isn’t focused on why something is important.

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Communication Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 94

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2023

OneCause announced the launch of new online giving sites with personal fundraising page capabilities to help nonprofits grow their giving network and extend the reach of their events and campaigns.

Fundraising 245

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Technology 245

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Emily Haynes Melanie Fidler First Descents runs weeklong outdoor adventure trips for young adults who share the same serious disease diagnosis or are caregivers. Bonds grow between participants as they tackle new experiences and cheer each other along the way.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

How should you decide which social media metrics your nonprofit should really pay attention to? Sure, you could make a case for tracking every number that the social media companies give you. But let’s face it. that’s a ridiculous waste of your time. So many social media metrics provided to nonprofits are there because it’s easy for the companies to give you those numbers, not because they are actually of any real value to you.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2023

When starting a nonprofit, organizations must immediately register with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an employee identification number (EIN). They will quickly see this number’s importance when they start their organization and file crucial financial and tax documents. In this article, we talk about the nonprofit EIN, when nonprofits need it, and more – […] The post What is a Nonprofit EIN: A Compact Guide with Steps and FAQs appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

The Give Back Program consists of selecting a nonprofit organization through an application process to support for the next year with Hammersmith's maintenance services pro bono.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Sara Herschander A panel of fundraising and human resources experts discuss how nonprofit leaders can incentivize fundraisers — and keep them on the job — even with a shoestring budget.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 190

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

Acre. Auburn, AL How was everyone’s first week of April? Let’s wrap it up with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have AI vs Humans, optimistic nonprofits, how to define your target audience and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising.

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Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Communication 83

Blue Avocado

APRIL 3, 2023

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at the Urban Institute explains why it is important to re-confirm and re-establish the need to keep making progress on the important work of equity and inclusion in nonprofit organizations to affect real change. The post Why Nonprofit Organizations Need Chief Diversity Officers appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 7, 2023

ASI has released the results of its global 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Survey. The eigth annual survey, conducted in late 2022, examines membership trends, including recruiting, retention, and engagement.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Sara Herschander Several experts joined the Chronicle to discuss how data insight can help organizations recruit, retain, and engage members in their programming.

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Recruitment 198

Clairification

APRIL 6, 2023

This week’s borrowed wisdom: “The Ukrainian army is a present-day example of the power of adaptability, creativity, and resilience. And the Ukraine war , one of the latest examples of the weaknesses of rigid leadership. Russian decision-making is highly centralized. Commander’s intent is seldom revealed, and innovation and initiative are severely punished.

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