NonProfit PRO
MAY 30, 2023
As labor and material costs rise, it may seem difficult for smaller organizations to fulfill their missions. But there are ways to maximize resources and minimize expenditures. Nonprofit leaders currently working in the trenches share their tried-and-true strategies.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Marc Gunther New pooled funds seek grants from foundations or individuals, aggregate the money, and give it away. The efforts aim to drive fundamental change by building Black nonprofits’ public-policy muscle.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 1, 2023
Written by: Karen Thomas, CNP Reading Time: 5 minutes I am a 21st Century working mom. I am juggling the responsibilities of a high-pressure job in philanthropy and marketing, constantly creating and implementing new fundraising strategies for an organization that has not traditionally spoken to or thanked donors. All the while I am a mom – picking up and dropping off kids, helping with homework, acting as a chauffeur to after-school activities EVERY NIGHT during the week.
Joan Garry
MAY 30, 2023
Raising money isn’t the ONLY measure of fundraising success, but it’s definitely one of them. If you’re still looking for answers to the question, “Why is my org not raising more money?” download this free resource. You might find the key to your next fundraising event's success! The post Help! My Fundraising Event Was a Total Flop! 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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2023
Donors at all levels should have as personal an experience as possible with the organizations they support. If donors do not feel positive about their giving experience, how can they have confidence that your programs are run with effectiveness?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 1, 2023
By Annie Ma and Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Natalie Coles will never forget receiving an unexpected phone call in 2020. On the line was Virginia-based Dominion Energy offering to give money to Wilberforce University, the small historically Black college where she is in charge of fundraising.
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Selfish Giving
MAY 31, 2023
Monday is the day I usually set aside for writing the "Note from Joe" section of my newsletter. That's the section you are reading right now. This last Monday was different in two ways. First, Monday was Memorial Day, so it felt more like a Sunday than a Monday. Still, I was committed to finishing my "Note from Joe." Second, just as I started writing it, my wife came home and told me something that would upend my day.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2023
Many agencies feel client pressure to reach a certain goal, and it’s safer to focus on one-time gifts. So how do you convince your agency to add monthly giving to your appeals?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Alex Daniels, Marc Gunther, and Sono Motoyama COURTESY OF THE NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Foundations say the summer of protests following his murder changed them forever. But for many racial-justice nonprofits, the free-flowing supply of grants proved to be short-lived. Plus, see the rest of our June issue , posted online today.
Affnetz
JUNE 1, 2023
It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. Here are 3 techniques you can use to acquire new donors today. BUT, given that more than 2 out of 3 first-time donors NEVER make a second gift, I’ll also cover 3 techniques you can use to ensure they make a second gift too. Acquiring New Donors: View your communications with prospective donors as conversations.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 31, 2023
Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. This article is the second in the series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation. Coproduced by Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition of six regional community development financial institutions, and NPQ , authors highlight efforts to address multi-generational poverty in Appalachia, the rural West, Indian Country, South Texas, and the Mi
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2023
As we know, nonprofits are essential for society. But now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to remain ahead of the curve at a time when generative AI captured the imaginations of the public.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By April Bo Wang The overuse of grandiose and unclear language prevents nonprofits from telling stories that inspire the people they need to reach. ChatGPT, Google, and regular humans can help them change those patterns.
The Killoe Group
MAY 31, 2023
The end of the year is a crazy time filled with family, holidays, excitement, and, of course, annual giving campaigns. Not surprisingly, the end of the year is one of the busiest times for nonprofit teams. Use this list of 5 creative end-of-year giving campaign ideas to help your nonprofit develop successful, repeatable campaigns both during the holiday and throughout the rest of the year.
Candid
MAY 31, 2023
Ah, summertime is in the air! It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Don’t be. We’ve scoured our online library to find you our best quick reads and easy listens that will inspire you and help you recharge.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2023
NonProfit PRO, in collaboration with the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, D.C. (AFP-DC) is excited to announce the launch of BridgeTECH, an event designed to empower nonprofits with cutting-edge technology solutions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By M.J. Prest Plus, the University of Kentucky has received $100 million for its College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, and Yosemite National Park will use a $17 million grant to restore its most popular trails and make other improvements.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 30, 2023
By Lian Zeitz , John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta & Kelly Davis A convergence is happening between the climate and mental health movements, and social impact practitioners need to pay attention. Globally, the abrupt impacts of climate catastrophes (super typhoons, extreme heat, flooding, etc.) as well as slow-onset events (e.g., sea-level rise, melting of ice, etc.) are causing compounding distress and trauma and are leaving people, particularly the world's youth, concerned for the future.
Fundraising Leadership
JUNE 2, 2023
Kara Demirjian Huss (left) with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in front of the White House recently. “Having trusted relationships is how I got here today,” says Kara Demirjian Huss, vice president of T/CCI Manufacturing and recently appointed to the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, overseeing the Unified State Plan for Illinois workforce development system.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2023
Check out the speakers: President & CEO, Charity Navigator: Outreach and communication strategies. President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward: Build relationships with funders. Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 1, 2023
By Alex Daniels The New Pluralists has attracted $47 million from foundations as divergent in their political views as Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Charles Koch's foundation as part of its work to build bridges. Eventually it hopes philanthropy will pour $1 billion into similar efforts.
NonProfit HR
JUNE 1, 2023
By Jennifer Morgan Many social impact organizations we find are so focused on mission and building up operational structures that culture becomes an afterthought. But we’re here to tell you that shared organizational values, as embodied by culture, influence everything else in an organization! It’s imperative to position your organization’s shared values as the Read more The post Promoting a Shared Values-Led Culture for Your Hybrid Workforce appeared first on Nonprofit HR.
Volunteer Match
JUNE 1, 2023
Running a hybrid event involves a lot of moving parts. You’ll need to create an engaging experience for both an in-person and remote audience, which requires getting the right tools in order, planning out engagement paths for both groups, and seamlessly processing incoming donations. With so much to manage, your nonprofit needs a full team of volunteers ready to tackle projects and promote your success.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 30, 2023
iWave announces its newest integration with Bonterra, a social good software company that offers a cloud-based fundraising CRM software designed to help nonprofits. This partnership enables nonprofits to engage with donors more effectively, prioritize top prospects, and benefit from a simplified workflow.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 30, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress Illustration by The Chronicle It’s crucial to consider past fundraising, collaborate in goal setting, remember that fundraising is a long-term project, and — especially important right now — factor in the economy.
Get Fully Funded
MAY 29, 2023
The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. Let’s take a look at what an awesome donation receipt looks like so you can nail yours.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 1, 2023
Planning The Next Marketing Campaign For The Next Business Quarter With These Top Tips Before the next quarter arrives, ensure the team runs tests for upcoming campaigns. They can run tests of these campaigns to ensure they will be ready on the anticipated date. Leading up to a new business quarter can be exciting for companies. New business quarters provide opportunities for companies to grow their business , reaching new heights they had envisioned accomplishing one day.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2023
MindEdge Learning announced the launch of Nonprofit Skills, a new multi-certificate program designed to strengthen the skills of nonprofit executives and board members.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 30, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Plus, Va. homebuilders Dwight and Martha Schar gave $75 million for cardiovascular care, the Ms. Foundation for Women landed a $50 million bequest, and KKR co-founder Henry Kravis gave $40 million to back cancer immunobiology research.
Bloomerang
JUNE 2, 2023
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. Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. But as a practical matter this seems awfully time consuming, especially for a small shop. If you can’t call everyone, who is best to call?
Clairification
JUNE 1, 2023
This week’s bit of wisdom… Skipping the good days Part of the luxury of living near the ocean or the mountains is that you can be picky. If the surf or the powder isn’t great, leave it for the tourists. Good is insufficient, wait for the great moments… When we’re young, or the project is going really well, it’s easy to waste the good days.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2023
Whether you attended or missed 2023’s AFP ICON, in which more than 3,600 attendees gathered to learn the latest fundraising tactics, NonProfit PRO has you covered. Here’s the roundup of the sessions we covered in New Orleans.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Sara Herschander Students learn literacy, math, and other subjects through music that’s educational and fun.
Bloomerang
MAY 30, 2023
“How do we get more donors?” is a question every nonprofit asks at some point. And for good reason. Research shows that individuals are the most important funding source for organizations, accounting for almost 70% of total contributions. But growing and engaging your donor base isn’t an effortless process. Most nonprofits use a combination of in-person events, physical outreach, and some form of digital presence to attract and build relationships with supporters.
Non Profit AF
MAY 29, 2023
Hi everyone, you may have heard about MacKenzie Scott’s new funding initiative, Yield Giving, which will be giving out 250.
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