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8 Easy Things to Do to Raise More Money for Year-End

NonProfit PRO

The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits is here. You’ve no doubt been working on the big things for year-end. Yet often it’s the little things that count and pack a surprising wallop. Here are eight simple efforts that could help your nonprofit raise more money before Dec. 31.

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10 Years In, GivingTuesday Has Become a Day Charities Can't Afford to Sit Out

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes. Getty Images. When #GivingTuesday debuted in 2012, some people didn't even know what a hashtag was. In the years since, the event asking donors to give online has grown in popularity so much it is now can't-miss day for charities.

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Running Your Fraternity’s Fundraising Events: A Mini Guide

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

There are a number of ways fraternities can approach fundraising projects, but by far one of the most popular strategies is to host a fundraising event. After all, a fundraising event allows brothers to gather together, get to know each other, create memories, and make a difference. . But there are a lot of moving parts to manage when it comes to hosting a fundraising event, from attendee comfort level to your marketing strategy.

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Newsletter: Are Partnerships That Drive Sales a Blessing or a Curse? ; 9 Sales Trends to Watch for in 2023 ; Should You Dump Twitter for Mastodon?

Selfish Giving

FACT: I have yet to meet a partnership professional that didn't salivate at the prospect of getting ACTUAL PROOF that a nonprofit partnership helped a company sell more stuff. Everyone wants this! When I'm writing partnership case studies, most nonprofits request: "Can you ask if the partnership has helped them sell more XYZ?" I get the desire to want to know.

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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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3 Ways the Corporate World Has Shaped Donor’s Online Expectations

NonProfit PRO

The corporate world has helped shape people’s online expectations of the brands and organizations they support. Here are a few examples of online expectations created by the corporate world and how nonprofits can meet them with their digital ecosystems.

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Gates Foundation Pledges $7 Billion for Health, Gender Equality, and Farming in Africa

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Evelyne Musambi, the Associated Press Nairobi, Kenya. Evan Vucci/AP Bill Gates's new pledge will be spent over the next four years and is in addition to existing Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding to strengthen health systems across the continent. The new funding comes as countries in East Africa and the Horn of Africa face the worst drought in decades.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! And you don’t need to be a professional writer to craft them. . Once you understand the basic elements of a good story and a few different ways to tell them, the rest is just practice, practice, practice.

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Why I Love Lapsed Donors

NonProfit PRO

It's true, I will say it, I wish every lapsed donor was still giving to my organization. And at the same time, I learn so much from lapsed donors. The trick is how to learn these things before they lapse.

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Jeff Bezos Says He Will Give Away Most of His Fortune

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By the Associated Press. Charlie Riedel/AP Forbes magazine estimates Jeff Bezos's wealth at roughly $124.1 billion. The Amazon founder whose "real-time" worth Forbes magazine estimates at roughly $124.1 billion, didn't specify how — or to whom — he will give away the money but said he and his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, were building the "capacity" to do it.

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13 Top Secrets of Donor Thank You Letters Revealed

Clairification

What do you spend more time on? Asking or thanking? The lion’s share of nonprofits spend more time asking. It’s a BIG mistake. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to shame or blame you. Of course you have to ask. The number one reason people don’t give is they aren’t asked. And … The number one reason donors don’t give again is they aren’t properly thanked!

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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 Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Amanda Levinson & Natasha Freidus. Last year, our social impact startup hit a milestone that eludes 96 percent of female founders: we hit one million dollars in revenue. It felt like reaching the summit of a mountain nearly everybody had said would be impossible to climb. We started NeedsList with the idea of creating a “wedding registry for aid”—a software solution to match needs to resources in times of crisis.

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5 Tips for an Ethical Digital Marketing Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Digital and web marketing are excellent tools for promoting your nonprofit and reaching more potential donors. They also provide a path and a place where you can engage with the public on a deep level, building relationships and generating goodwill. However, it's becoming essential to do it ethically.

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Good News for Local News as More Nonprofit Outlets Show What’s Possible

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sarabeth Berman. Andrew Mangum, The New York Times The fledgling Baltimore Banner, an online news site, is trying to go head to head with the 185-year-old Baltimore Sun. Local journalism is coming back to life in many communities thanks to increased giving from foundations and individual donors. But the success of these nonprofit newsrooms is far from guaranteed and will depend on continuing philanthropic support.

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Giving Tuesday: Don’t Take the Money and Run

Clairification

The absolute worst thing you can do the day after Giving Tuesday is nothing. As tempting as it is to let out a sigh of relief that it’s over, resist that temptation. It’s not time to relax yet. Nothing comes of nothing. And a huge part of your goal with Giving Tuesday should be to strengthen your bonds with donors. That’s the real something you’re after.

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Funding for Radical Imagination and Liberation

NonProfit Quarterly

This talk was originally presented at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2022 National Conference , which took place in Chicago, Illinois, May 16–18, 2022. At GEO’s 2022 National Conference, hosted in partnership with?Forefront, grantmakers and other practitioners had the opportunity to come together in Chicago, Illinois, to explore challenges and uncover solutions?

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4 Approaches Nonprofits Should Take to Create Successful Strategic Plans

NonProfit PRO

Strategic plans set organizational direction, but just as important as determining organizational direction is determining the direction of the planning process itself. It is critical to approach your strategic planning process with the same level of care and attention with which you want to approach the final plan. .

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Nonprofits Urged to Move Fast to Push Their Agendas in Congress

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels. An influx of new lawmakers means that the best chance for action on the charitable deduction and other issues nonprofits care about is during the next few weeks when the old Congress will be moving through legislation, advocates say. But it also crucial to start educating new lawmakers who don't understand how nonprofits and foundations work, they said.

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Housing and Homelessness: Breaking Down Silos for Systems Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Seyron Foo , Raji Hunjan & Amy Kleine. America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. But what if we think instead about homelessness as a point on a continuum that encompasses many states: housed and unhoused, permanent and temporary, stable a

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Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”?

Veritus Group

When you say "Thank you" to a donor, colleague, or friend, are you speaking from a place of authenticity? Here are 3 tips on thanking. The post Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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What Can You Do for Donors During Thanksgiving Week?

NonProfit PRO

I know you are focused on Giving Tuesday, but what is often forgotten is how to show gratitude for past giving. I suggest making this week, leading up to Thanksgiving, the time to say “thank you.”.

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FTX Scandal Gives Cryptophilanthropy a Black Eye, but Nonprofits Raising Digital Cash Stay the Course

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay. Charities favored by cryptophilanthropists are assessing the fallout from a scandal that reinforces skepticism about marrying the alternative currency and charitable giving.

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Bloomerang Launches Tribute Notifications

Bloomerang

Streamline your tribute letters with a personal touch. Tribute donations can be a major source of revenue for nonprofits that can lead to legacy gifts and deeper relationships with the family. And tribute donations are growing faster than any other type of peer-to-peer fundraising , which means the need for a time-saving way to manage post-gift communications is becoming increasingly important.

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Safety First: CEO Grows Organization, Leads Communities By Doing The Right Thing

Fundraising Leadership

Soyini Chan Shue is CEO and founder of City Safe Partners in New York, and expanding across the country. Born and raised in the Bronx, not far from New York’s Yankee Stadium, Soyini Chan Shue always knew she wanted to be in a profession to give back to her community. “ Born and raised in the Bronx, not far from New York’s Yankee Stadium, Soyini Chan Shue always knew she wanted to be in a profession to give back to her #community.

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Building Engagement With Our Most Important Stakeholders — Individuals We Serve

NonProfit PRO

Focusing on building meaningful engagement with alumni can translate to a stronger and more sustainable organization. Nonprofit leaders can further tap into the knowledge of those we serve and leverage their insight and experiences to fuel our mission.

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How Inflation, Economy Could Impact Your GivingTuesday

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress. Charities are trying to make the most of the event by lengthening its duration, teaming up with colleagues, and changing how they talk about giving.

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Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership Announces Nominees for the 30th Annual Heart of Marin™ Awards

Anedot

133 community members have been nominated in eight award categories recognizing outstanding community service. San Rafael, CA, November 17, 2022 – SAN RAFAEL, CA, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 – Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 30 th Annual Heart of Marin Awards. “After two years of virtual events we are thrilled and filled with joy to bring everyone together in person to honor and show our appreciation to the outstanding nominees” said Linda

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The Best Volunteer Management Software – Our Top 10 Picks

Donorbox Nonprofit

Many nonprofits are volunteer-led, and even more, they require volunteers to complete their work. Hence, volunteers are necessary, but managing volunteers can be difficult if you’re unprepared. Volunteer management software is an efficient tool that nonprofits should consider. Nonprofit budgets don’t often have extra funds, but there are several free and affordable volunteer management software […].

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Biden-Harris Administration Launches $50M Program for Nonprofits to Make Critical Energy Upgrades

NonProfit PRO

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), released a pilot program that will help make nonprofit buildings more efficient, saving organizations money to reinvest in mission-driven work.

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MacKenzie Scott's Donations Boosted Beneficiaries and Avoided the Pitfalls Some Feared, New Study Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento. Worry that the gifts would lead other donors to pull back their support or that small groups wouldn't be able to handle the money were largely unfounded.

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How To Improve Your Creative Writing Using a Paraphrasing Tool

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How To Improve Your Creative Writing Using a Paraphrasing Tool. Are you looking to improve your creative writing? A paraphrasing tool can help you boost your creativity and efficiency. Check out what you need to know to get started. Creative writing encompasses expressing ideas and thoughts using your own imagination and creativity. In other words, creative writing is about giving an existing idea a new creative flair using your own creative mind.

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Bingo Fundraising – The Ultimate Fundraiser’s Guide

Donorbox Nonprofit

Looking to put the fun back into your FUNdraising events? A bingo fundraiser may be the answer! Charity bingo events can bring in new donors who love to play bingo or are just looking for a fun evening out. And they offer many ways to share your mission and raise donations. Bingo fundraising doesn’t have […]. The post Bingo Fundraising – The Ultimate Fundraiser’s Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Rounding Up for Nonprofits: New Technologies and Habits Create Everyday Donors

NonProfit PRO

Most nonprofits recognize that the Holy Grail of giving is connecting with the “everyday donor.” These donors take advantage of monthly recurring donation programs, or have a way to steadily give throughout the course of their everyday lives. Here is how your organization can gain everyday donors.

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Retired Blackstone Partner and Wife Give $25 Million for Early-Childhood Health

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago With his wife, Kathleen, John Schreiber gave $25 million to establish a center at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, which will, among other things, help ensure that new parents have access to quality health care, social services, and the tools to keep their babies safe at home, in cars, and while they are sleeping.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report, published by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and Candid, tracked roughly $121 billion in aid to date in 2020 across multiple sources—including bilateral and multilateral aid, U.S. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms.

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How You Can Engage Alumni in Fundraising Efforts: 4 Ideas

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

This post is a guest blog by Patrick Alderdice at Pennington and Co. . It’s important for every nonprofit organization to keep a pulse on fundraising trends and adjust their strategies accordingly to give their campaigns the best possible chance of success. And right now, for colleges, universities, fraternities, sororities, and other school-related organizations, all signs are pointing to a rise in alumni donations.