Sat.Jan 14, 2023 - Fri.Jan 20, 2023

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How to Build Your Nonprofit Community

NonProfit PRO

Similar in some ways to our for-profit counterparts, "selling” our missions is no different than selling consumer goods. In both cases, what we’re after is a satisfied customer that comes back for more. Here are some tips on how to build your nonprofit community.

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Allegations That George Santos’s Charity Is Fake Highlight How Scams Divert Money From Worthy Causes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sarah Webber. George Santos said he founded a charity that rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats. Santos says Friends of Pets United rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats and that it trapped, neutered, and released over 3,000 cats. But no evidence has been presented publicly showing the charity ever existed.

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How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise?

Affnetz

How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise? Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? And if you did, did you explain to them that doesn’t have to mean making the ask – it can also involve thanking donors and promoting the Nonprofit?

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Newsletter: A Great Example of a Partnership Case Study; M&M Cause Marketing Campaign Attacked as ‘Too Woke’ ; 25 Nonprofit Marketing Statistics for 2023

Selfish Giving

Early last year I got an email from Tasman "Tas" Cassim , the head of corporate partnerships at Black Dog Institute (BDI) in Australia, about writing case studies for his organization. While I've spoken before to nonprofits in Australia, I had never worked with one! I have to admit I was a bit nervous. ? Would we even understand each other? With my Boston accent and their Australian slang what would a conversation be like???

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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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5 Takeaways from the Latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report

NonProfit PRO

From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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Nonprofit Registry Launches New Dot-Giving Domain to Help Charities Raise Money

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes The new domain can be used by charities to complement their main site and make fundraising more efficient or by individuals to create sites to solicit gifts for charities or by corporations to highlight their social-responsibility programs.

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Do You Use Job Descriptions with your Nonprofit Board Members?

Affnetz

Do You Use Job Descriptions with your Nonprofit Board Members? Nonprofit Management Software / By Mike Crum. We have several blog posts on recruiting board members and engaging your board members, so this post will focus on the job description. It’s worth noting you don’t want to create a job description just for the sake of having one in a packet for new board members.

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Breaking Down Organizational Silos to Create an Optimal Omnichannel Experience

NonProfit PRO

Creating a seamless customer experience may sound daunting at first. But it’s worth it. A key component to adopting an omnichannel approach for your fundraising and marketing campaigns is to identify and break down the organizational silos standing in your way.

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How to Unlock More Gifts: New Research Says Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Is Key

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels. Impact isn't the only thing big donors care about; they often want to be part of a large community, says a new study of people with at least $1 million in assets.

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How to Use Trial & Error to Find the Right Fundraisers for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results.

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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 to Keep More Donors Through Strategic Communications with Madeleine St. John

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

This episode is sponsored by RoundTable Technology – the Nonprofit IT Partner. On January 26, they are offering a free webinar on the exact steps required to secure and protect your nonprofit IT in the New Year. RoundTable Technology is a managed IT and cybersecurity services organization focusing on the nonprofit sector, with over 200 nonprofit clients.

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[eBook] 6 Steps to Building Lasting Donor Relationships

NonProfit PRO

• Donors are the lifeblood of any nonprofit. But how do you strengthen their connection to your organization? And how do you create and maintain solid relationships with other passionate individuals who are dedicated to your cause? This eBook outlines 6 areas on how to continue to serve your mission successfully, while growing and nurturing lasting relationships with current and new donors.

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Gates Foundation to Increase Funding to $8.3 Billion This Year

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation In his annual letter, Gates chief executive Mark Suzman wrote that the increased grants were spurred by global failures to adequately respond to the spread of infectious diseases, reduce poverty, promote gender equality, and address the effects of climate change. The grant maker predicts its annual grant budget will grow to $9 billion by 2026.

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7 often-ignored MLK quotes to ground our work of fighting for equity and justice

Non Profit AF

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Those of us who are in nonprofit, philanthropy, and other fields focused on.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

As the New Year promises to bring many changes to the social sector and beyond, one thing remains unchanged and top of mind for many: the economic climate in the U.S. With high levels of inflation persisting and the possibility of a recession looming, many are predicting what 2023’s economy will mean for today’s workforce. Unfortunately, there’s no crystal ball that can tell employees what to expect this year.

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Listen Now to Learn How We Can Ensure Our Oceans Continue Sustaining Life!

NonProfit PRO

Hear from Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and recipient of the Audubon Medal for Conservation, the Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Hero Award as she shares why our environment is a crucial point in history, where conversation standards need to be changed globally ensure that our oceans can continue to sustain life for future generations during this episode’s interview with David Blyer, CEO o

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Foundation Assets Plummeted Nearly 20% Last Year, Putting Grant Making at Risk

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Alex Daniels The drop comes after three years of gains, so that might mitigate the impact on how pinched foundations feel about their giivng.

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Tutor a child, change a life.

Volunteer Match

School on Wheels is an organization enhancing educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. 1/3 of unhoused people are under the age of 18. 1:20 children in CA don’t have homes. 64% of children experiencing homelessness do not graduate high school.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Should A Donor Do When They Don’t Feel Adequately Engaged?

Bloomerang

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 come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. Sometimes wearing both hats is challenging.

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3 Recurring Giving Predictions for 2023

NonProfit PRO

A new year. New opportunities. A renewed focus on donors, mission and impact. To kick off 2023, here are my top three recurring giving predictions for 2023. .

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Heising-Simons Foundation Selects New CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Laila Clarke Sushma Raman will become president and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation. Also, ActBlue has named its next leader, and John King Jr., president of the Education Trust, has left to become chancellor of the State University of New York system.

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Stressed? Tired? Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Renew Your Energy

Veritus Group

When work has you feeling stressed, tired, or burnt out, follow these rituals to help renew your mental, physical, and emotional energy. The post Stressed? Tired? Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Renew Your Energy appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Dress Code 2023: Who Decides What Women Leaders Wear?

Fundraising Leadership

Dress codes are ancient, evolving and may also present gender bias. Forty-three women elected to the State House of Representatives in Missouri now have to wear a jacket to work. The new dress code for female lawmakers is prompting pushback to a move some call out of touch, out of date and outright sexist. “ The new #dresscode for female lawmakers in the State House of Representatives in Missouri is prompting pushback for a move some call out of touch, out of date and outright sexist.

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Amazon Gives Little Notice on End of AmazonSmile Program

NonProfit PRO

"Every little bit counts” — at least that’s what Amazon touts when it shares the impact customers have made via AmazonSmile. But less than a decade after launching the program, Amazon announced that AmazonSmile's days are numbered.

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Inflation Hasn’t Increased U.S. Food Insecurity Over All, According to a New Tracker

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sam Polzin and Jayson Lusk MediaNews Group/Orange County Re/MediaNews Group via Getty Images Grocery prices soared by 11.8 percent in 2022 — the swiftest pace since the early 1980s. Rapid inflation is, naturally, leading to concerns that it’s getting harder for Americans to put food on the table.

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Introducing 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency 

Candid

Candid’s 2023 Seals of Transparency are here, and this year it’s even easier to earn your first Bronze Seal or update your current Candid Seal and take advantage of their perks. Research shows nonprofits that earn a Seal average 53% more in contributions. Beyond giving your nonprofit’s funding a boost, consider the following two benefits of getting your 2023 Candid Seal of Transparency today: Share your full profile with potential funders : Access your unique and sharable link to your full profi

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Don’t build your fundraising on rented land like AmazonSmile

Fundraising Coach

Did you see the news about AmazonSmile? After 10 years, they’ve decided it doesn’t work for them. So they’re stopping the program on February 20, 2023 and they’re going a different way. Did you share “AmazonSmile” links with your donors? Did you include “Amazon Smile” links in your nonprofit emails and on your nonprofit’s website?

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Introducing Shortage — An In-Kind Donation Platform Born Out of the War

NonProfit PRO

Shortage is the first peer-to-peer donation marketplace that allows nonprofits to get the goods they need and enables donors to make in-kind donations directly to the causes that matter most to them. The platform is free for nonprofit organizations to use, and all donations are tax deductible.

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Harvard Lands $50 Million Gift to Launch Program Honoring Paul Farmer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento. Courtesy of Ferdinand Dukundimana, Butaro Hospital via Partners in Health William and Joyce Cummings pledged $50 million through their Cummings Foundation to establish the Paul Farmer Collaborative of Harvard Medical School and the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. Farmer was a Harvard professor who died last year. Plus, gifts from MacKenzie Scott and Michael Jordan inspired a Washington State couple to give Friends of the Children $33 million to expand its youth m

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Amazon Smile CANCELLED (in other news, the sun will set in the west tonight)

Jeff Brooks

Just got the email. You may have too. Amazon Smile -- the program that allows Amazon shoppers to designate their “Favorite charity” to receive half a percent of what they spend on Amazon -- is about to end after ten years. The end is this coming February 20. Most likely this is small and unimportant news to you. If it’s a big deal, my condolences. I wish you the best at finding a replacement revenue source.

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Pandemic Lessons Learned: 4 Tips for School Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

Many schools rely heavily on donations from generous families, community members, and alumni to supplement limited government funding. If you’re a teacher, parent, or volunteer, you know that coming up with the funding your school needs can be difficult, especially in the midst of global challenges that are out of your control. The pandemic presented unique challenges for fundraisers everywhere, but this difficult time has also led schools and other organizations to come up with more creative fu

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Register for “Pushing Beyond the Donation Envelope for Faith Based Fundraising Success”

NonProfit PRO

Join us for this highly interactive, panel conversation webinar to gain valuable insights and advice from faith-based fundraising experts, including Dan Kearns, Executive Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, on how to streamline your fundraising and donor relationship management to save time and effort in creating sustainable year-round fundraising sources to thrive, not just survive, and fulfill your mission in any economy!

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Fidelity Pledges $250 Million to Support Minority Students

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer. AP Drew Ve’e, a junior at the University of Utah, says he will probably graduate debt-free, an accomplishment that Fidelity is prioritizing because college debt has become not just a financial problem but an emotional one. The Invest in My Education program, announced Tuesday, plans to increase graduation rates and students' ability to complete their education debt free.

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What Is Content Strategy (and Why Should My Nonprofit Care)?

Elevation

You could say that sweet talking, poetry writing, flower buying, fancy dinners, and romantic strolls all constitute “ content marketing strategies ” that people have been using for centuries to win over partners and pursue long-term relationships. Even nonprofits need two to tango, so attracting and engaging the right audience needs website content, blog articles, email marketing campaigns, and social media posts.

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What Social Network Helps Nonprofits Achieve Their Communications Objectives?

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Kivi and I are knee-deep in data getting ready to publish the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. One of the questions we asked in the trends survey was what social network helped you achieve your objectives in 2022. With as much grief as we give Facebook, it appears that over half of nonprofit communicators think it is the best network to help you achieve your objectives.