Jeff Brooks
JUNE 21, 2023
Your gift will. This might be the most common phrase in fundraising. And the most misused. Your fundraising message should contain some version of Your gift will. pretty much every time. It's a key statement that lets the donor know what their donation makes possible. Without that, you've left out one of the most important reasons donors will give: to make something good happen.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 22, 2023
Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 21, 2023
Written by: Lesly Fuentes Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers estimate that up to 1 million American’s work as unpaid interns each year. Without wages to shoulder the cost of living, an unpaid internship deepens the existing social divide. The road to making unpaid internships a thing of the past isn’t a smooth one. In some cases, particularly nonprofit organizations, simply don’t have the financial means to pay their interns.
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.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 21, 2023
An article in AdAge last week reports that one negative outcome of the Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney drama is that personal attacks are a new risk for brand leaders. ** There are three good lessons for causes. First, it's a good reminder to companies AND causes that they must be clear on brand purpose. It's too risky not to be. Now is not the time to be dabbling in gray areas.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 23, 2023
Transactional fundraising is something so deeply rooted in many traditional fundraising practices that we may not really know what we are missing and the harm it's causing to us and our donors until we feel and experience transformational fundraising with authentic, mission-driven donor relationships.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
JUNE 19, 2023
According to research from Monster.com, a whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new job this year, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment. When an organization experiences a shift in leadership or structure, it presents an important opportunity to engage staff in building the culture, team and vision for the future — one where everyone feels valued and supported.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 22, 2023
Advice for Social Media Marketing Campaigns in 2023 Social media marketing campaigns in 2023 call for a dynamic and adaptive approach. To embrace video content, leverage influencer partnerships, invest in augmented reality experiences, prioritize personalization and customer care, utilize chatbots, harness user-generated content, and keep up with emerging platforms and features Businesses seeking to engage with their target audience in the fast-paced digital realm have found social media marketi
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2023
The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 22, 2023
By Eboo Patel In his new column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Eboo Patel, the leader of Interfaith America, calls for a greater focus on what’s working in the nonprofit world and how to do more of it.
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.
Ann Green
JUNE 19, 2023
Over the years I’ve realized the importance of keeping things simple. We have so many choices of activities to fill our time (many of them involving screens), but I often find pleasure in simple things such as taking a walk, reading, and doing yoga. Keeping it simple doesn’t have to mean a bare-bones existence. There’s a Swedish term called lagom meaning everything in moderation or not too much, not too little.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 18, 2023
Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2023
Joshua Meyer, vice president of marketing at Bloomerang, will be presenting “Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Meyer to get a sneak peek at his presentation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Alex Daniels Francis Chung, E&E News, POLITICO, AP Images Affirmative-action advocates rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments on two cases on whether colleges and universities can continue to consider race as a factor in admissions decisions. As the Supreme Court deliberates two major cases challenging affirmative action at colleges, foundations and charities are getting ready for a widespread ripple effect that could transform their work to advance racial d
Clairification
JUNE 19, 2023
When You Can’t Get Up Close And Personal, How Do You Build Relationships With Folks Online? Are you Linking In? If not, it’s time to take a new look at this social platform to appreciate it for the beneficial research and relationship-building strategy it can be for you. I find it to be a highly under-utilized tool when it comes to building your nonprofit brand, establishing authority and credibility, researching and recruiting new volunteers, donors and employees, and building stronger relation
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 18, 2023
Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. And what you’ll find at the core is “do it all” syndrome. Maybe you’re experiencing it now. You’re juggling 50 balls at once. You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 21, 2023
Nonprofits should use events for stewardship, moving donors up the pipeline. After all, events are a great entry point where you can make a donor want to be part of the community your nonprofit is building around your cause or mission. Here’s a look at how to cultivate event attendees into major donors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola Social change takes a lot of time. Too often, foundation officials get bored and forget that.
Fundraising Coach
JUNE 22, 2023
The latest GivingUSA numbers are out. And the numbers aren’t pretty. Yes, the USA recorded over $499 billion was given from non-government sources last year. But the trend of fewer individuals giving accelerated. Individuals gave a 64% of the total – still the lion share of all giving – but a drastic drop from last year. Are people less generous?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 22, 2023
Your donors and supporters start searching Google for “holiday gifts that benefit nonprofits” in early August, yet most nonprofits do not update their holiday tribute giving program until November or December. Now is the time to update and launch a holiday Tribute Giving Program for your nonprofit. Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 23, 2023
UHY Advisors announced the release of its "2023 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which polled over 225 executives within not-for-profit organizations across sectors including healthcare, education, social/community services, and others with annual revenues ranging from less than $250,000 to over $10,000,000.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 22, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 22, 2023
Image Credit: Thiago Matos on pexels.com A new preliminary report by the American Association of University Professors is sounding alarms over a slew of legislative and political maneuvers by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature. The report states that Florida’s public colleges and universities “face a politically and ideologically driven assault unparalleled in US history” (1), with implications for the whole country.
Top Nonprofits
JUNE 23, 2023
Your nonprofit might have strong web content that speaks to your mission , but is your website design user-friendly and accessible to all visitors? A responsive website design can make all the difference in determining whether your supporters stick around to learn more about your organization or leave because of a poor user experience. As you build out your website, it’s important to not only consider what type of content you include on your website, but how you display it to your audience.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 23, 2023
For the first time, interim leaders of nonprofit organizations will gather virtually July 26-28, 2023, for the National Interim Leadership Summit. The summit is dedicated to advancing one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in community impact organizations and throughout the nonprofit sector.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 22, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Lacy O’Toole, CNBC, NBCUniversal, Getty Images Warren Buffett has now given the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation nearly $39.3 billion. In June 2006, the legendary investor pledged 10 million shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class “B” stock, then valued at approximately $36.1 billion.
Non Profit AF
JUNE 19, 2023
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Veritus Group
JUNE 23, 2023
Now that you're thinking differently about what it means to ask for significant gifts, here's how to approach asking in a soul-fulfilling way. The post Ask Your Donors for Gifts That Are Soul Filling appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 21, 2023
Giveffect announced the launch of its latest innovative feature: AI Writer. This cutting-edge tool built within the connected Giveffect software helps nonprofits write the most sought-after types of content quickly, easily, and without leaving the platform.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 23, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press WASHINGTON Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends a cybersecurity workshop with college students at the company’s Washington, D.C., office. The effort will introduce thousands of students to potential careers in cybersecurity, while also helping defend small government offices, rural hospitals, and nonprofits from hacking.
Bloomerang
JUNE 22, 2023
Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations. In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 22, 2023
12 Ways to Recover Abandoned Carts and Make More Sales as an eCommerce Owner You want to ensure your customers keep making purchases from your eCommerce store and do not abandon their carts when shopping from your store. Check out these tips. I can imagine the feeling. You have worked hard to drive your target customer to your online business. They engage with your content, learn more about what you offer, and decide to take action to buy something from you.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 19, 2023
Candid released its free Demographics API to help organizations easily standardize and integrate their demographic data collection. This initiative allows nonprofits to share demographic information one time on their Candid profile, where funders, researchers, donors, and other stakeholders can easily access it.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Mark Spooner Sarah Ann and Dale Fowler (center) pledged $26.5 million to Gordon College, which will receive the money upon the couple’s deaths. Plus, MacKenzie Scott gave $5 million to a nonprofit focused on improving the educational experiences of neurodiverse youths, and two universities and a chiropractic college all received big gifts.
GiveGab
JUNE 20, 2023
With an incredible spring Giving Day season coming to an end, we are proud of the work we are doing with our partners to help strengthen their communities, gain new supporters, and raise more funds. In addition to these efforts, we have been busy bringing about exciting changes for GiveGab as we continue our path forward as Bonterra. In 2022, we announced that GiveGab joined other leading social good technology companies, CyberGrants, EveryAction, Network for Good, and Social Solutions, and laun
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