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When a Warm Glow Isn't Enough: Donors Respond to Tokens of Appreciation, Research Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.

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3 Grammar Rules You Can’t Break in Fundraising Copy (and Some That You Can)

NonProfit PRO

Good copywriting is informal and conversational, which helps engage donors. However, there are three rules that must not be broken.

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Financier Kravis Gives $100 Million to His Long-Ago Prep School

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

KKR co-founder Henry Kravis’s donation to Loomis Chaffee School will back scholarships and other programs. By Maria Di Mento Loomis Chaffee School Henry Kravis gives the commencement address at the Loomis Chaffee School graduation ceremony in 2015. Plus, Bowling Green State University received more than $76 million to help ensure that students who are struggling financially will graduate in four years with little debt.

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One of the Most Important Leadership Qualities That’s Often Overlooked

NonProfit Leadership Center

When you think about all the traits that make leaders successful, there’s one that is often overlooked: positivity. In today’s complex business environment, great leaders prioritize positivity and authenticity. But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? Positive leaders provide the guidance and resources necessary for their team members to do their best work.

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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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Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $33.49 Per Hour

NonProfit PRO

Independent Sector announced that the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49 — a 5.3% increase from the previous year.

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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

The NonProfit Times

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and impro

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Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails

Veritus Group

Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are some of our […] The post Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Understanding the New Beneficial Ownership Information Rules: Implications for Nonprofits

Foundation Group

This article explores the new FinCEN beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules and their impact on nonprofit organizations.

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Do AI images work in fundraising?

Jeff Brooks

I asked it for “sad kitten.” It gave me “demonic kitten.” The right photo can really boost the power of a fundraising message. But photos pose some ethical and logistical challenges. AI-generated images seem to be solutions to some of those challenges: AI images protect the privacy of beneficiaries, because they aren’t really people.

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5 Tips for Making Difficult Decisions as a Nonprofit Leader

Nonprofit Fixer

When someone is chosen to lead a for-profit or nonprofit organization, one of the critical factors is their judgment. Leaders are called upon to make smart but often difficult decisions about compliance, resource allocation, management, risk, mission attainment, and more. The nonprofit sector adds additional complexity because there is pressure to not be a “command and control” style leader.

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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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Common Sense Nonprofit Event Planning Advice

Clairification

Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! And yet this is the one question I find nonprofits failing to ask.

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How Making Wise Investments Can Help You Raise More Money

Ann Green

In most instances, nonprofit giving declined again in 2023. If you’re interested in the numbers, here are the latest results from M + R Benchmarks. If your giving has gone down, you may have cut back on some expenses. While that’s understandable on one level, you need to be careful before you nix something you think you can’t afford. It may be something you should be investing in.

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Perplexed? Your Guide to Leadership at the Moral Crossroads

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 258 — May 6, 2024 Leadership lessons come from all kinds of places. Ever since I saw the 1986 movie “Crossroads” (not the later one with Britney Spears!), the metaphor of the crossroads has been in my head. “A thin line separates the good from the great,” the old bluesman tells young Lightening Boy who is on a quest to find the original “Crossroads” song by the legendary Robert Johnson.

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Blackbaud Reports 6.7% Gain, Boosted By Recurring Revenue

The NonProfit Times

Software as a service giant Blackbaud reported first-quarter revenue of $279.3 million for the three-month period ending March 31, up 6.7% from the same period of a year ago. The gain represented organic revenue growth of 6.9%, which equated to a 6.6% organic revenue growth rate in constant currency after adjusting for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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Termites in Your Organic Garden – What to do

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Termites in Your Organic Garden – What to do Gardening organically is not just a hobby; it’s a commitment to nurturing nature in the most natural way possible. This practice promotes biodiversity, supports local ecosystems, and produces wholesome, chemical-free produce. However, even the most idyllic garden can face challenges, one of which is the presence of termites.

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Understanding the New Beneficial Ownership Information Rules: Implications for Nonprofits

Foundation Group

This article explores the new FinCEN beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules and their impact on nonprofit organizations.