Wed.Jul 19, 2023

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What Will Giving Look Like This Year?

NonProfit PRO

If you’re worried about the latest trends in giving, you’re not alone. That’s why I was interested to hear about some recent research done by Charity Navigator, which found that 80% of people surveyed said they’d be donating to the nonprofits they care about this year.

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How to Build Your Recurring Giving Program: 4 Tips

Ann Green

Recurring donors can provide valuable sustainable revenue for your nonprofit. Tap into the vast potential of a recurring giving program with these four tips. I’m a big fan of recurring giving. It’s a great way to both boost revenue and your retention rate. In this guest post, Philip Schmitz of CharityEngine lets you know how you can build your recurring giving program.

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WDA Launches Community Practice Focused on Public and Nonprofit Sector Clients

NonProfit PRO

William Duff Architects expands its market reach with the launch of its community practice, complementing its residential, commercial, and hospitality practices. The launch enables the company to provide support to public and nonprofit sector clients.

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Growing Reliance on Emergency Fundraising Puts Nonprofits at Risk

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Chris Maddocks Ugur Yildirim, dia images, Getty Images Donors who respond during a crisis, such as the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, are even less likely to keep giving than in years past. When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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How Your Organization’s Structure Can Support Your Donor Journeys

NonProfit PRO

Bad structure and poor division of labor contributes to the creation of bad processes and systems which, in turn, creates inefficiency. This results in real harm to the economy of the organization and even more harm to the donor experience.

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Following Court Ruling, Foundation Officials Urge Sharing Power With Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels In an open letter, executives of large foundations said the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action at colleges should lead philanthropy to do more to combat racial inequity.

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Choice Words to Advance Conversations With Big Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rachel Cyrulnik Getty Images Build your fundraising lexicon, so you can strengthen your asks to improve results and engage more supporters in your work.

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Newsletter: What Makes a Good Partnership Program? Lighting; Jiffy Lube, Good Humor Partner to Keep Ice Cream Trucks Running; Connecticut Dry Cleaner Saves Turtles From Being Squashed

Selfish Giving

Corporate partnership teams could learn a lot from convenience stores (C-stores). Here's a good takeaway: Have good lighting. You see, C-store customers like it when stores and shelves are well-lit. "The entire store looks cleaner, brighter, and fresher, which leads to larger basket sizes, increased profitability per average shopper, and stronger store loyalty.

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Bezos Earth Fund Commits $400 Million Through Its Greening America’s Cities Program

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest and Jim Rendon Still from video courtesy of the Bezos Earth Fund Aerial view of Vine City in Atlanta, a future site of a greening effort. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave $92 million to 77 recipients through its Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative, and the Lemelson Foundation has committed $50 million to back climate activism.

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Building Tenant Power for the Long Haul: A Story from Long Beach, California

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Vyacheslav Dumchev on istock This is the second article in NPQ ’s series titled Owning the Economy: Stories from Latinx Communities. Coproduced with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders , a national network of Latinx community development groups, this series highlights community preservation, land ownership, and business development efforts in Latinx and immigrant communities across the country.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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How inflation affects foundation grantmaking decisions

Candid

Americans viewed inflation as the top problem facing the country in 2022. Individual donors specifically cited inflation as a major reason why they expected to give less last year. As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. Because of inflation, the value of dollars donated declined, while costs, wages, and for some, demand for services grew.

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Re-Embracing the Work of Fundraising

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Armando Zumaya While I have seen a great many articles on the decline in charitable giving, it is striking how rarely the work of fundraising itself is mentioned as part of the problem. Amazing right? Imagine talking about a decline in agriculture but not talking about farmers. But while most discussions of the problem focus on the donor, there are two parts of the process of giving, and the fundraiser is no less crucial.

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To Organize, We Need a Generational Frame of Mind

NonProfit Quarterly

We have to understand ourselves in generational terms. We need to see our role in the long fight that has been going on since time immemorial. One of my favorite quotes that’s ever been said on my show was by the great labor organizer, Indigenous labor organizer Kooper Caraway, who said the labor movement didn’t start when a bunch of guys sat down in a hall and called themselves the Amalgamated Bricklayers.

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13 ways you kill your productivity

Jeff Brooks

The hardest thing about writing is writing. Staying on task and productive. Unfortunately, the enemy is most often within. We find ways to be unproductive. Here are some of the ways we do that, from the Publication Coach Blog, at How to kill your productivity : Overestimate the amåount of time you have. You think you have eight+ hours a day for concentrated work?

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Six Steps On The Leadership Journey Of Development Professionals

Bloomerang

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs. Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic age

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Pursuing a Path to Action

Veritus Group

Deeply grounded in the power of collective effort, A Path to Action is a practical learning guide to racial justice in the non-profit sector. The post Pursuing a Path to Action appeared first on Veritus Group.

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6 Tips to Align Your Content to Your Marketing Goals

Concord Leadership

Content marketing is a great way to provide value for your target audience. Follow these six tips in order to align your content to your marketing goals. The post 6 Tips to Align Your Content to Your Marketing Goals appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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There’s Gold in Your Strategic Plan!

Successful Nonprofits

Unleash the hidden treasure within your strategic plan! Discover the golden opportunities that await your business while using your strategic plan in the right way and enhance fundraising efforts.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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When NOT to Hire a Consultant for Your Nonprofit

Prosper Strategies

Consultants can be invaluable resources for nonprofits, offering expertise, guidance, and fresh perspectives. And I’m not just saying that because I am a consultant. I truly believe that effective consultants and consulting firms can make a difference for organizations looking for highly specialized expertise and support tackling complex challenges.

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7 Ways to Boost the Member Experience for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

As a small nonprofit, you know just how critical members are for your success. By developing long-lasting relationships with every member, you can grow loyalty and keep them engaged for years to come. Member experiences are how people perceive and interact with your nonprofit. This can be through your website , emails, and events. Great experiences don’t just keep your members happy, they also boost your nonprofit’s reputation, generate more revenue and increase retention rates.

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Raffle Ticket Prizes: 15 Unique Ideas + Sample Prize Donation Letter

Donorbox Nonprofit

We know finding and securing raffle prizes can be a challenge, especially for smaller organizations. In this article, we’ll help you choose prizes that will appeal to your donor base and provide tips to successfully get them donated. We’ve also included a sample raffle prize donation letter that you can customize for your next event. […] The post Raffle Ticket Prizes: 15 Unique Ideas + Sample Prize Donation Letter appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How can your nonprofit staff maximize LinkedIn?

Big Duck

Get valuable insights and practical tips for how nonprofits can use LinkedIn as part of their communications strategy.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Best AI Blog Introduction Generators for 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Best AI Blog Introduction Generators for 2023 These AI Blog Introduction Generators come with a free trial. Be sure to check them out and learn how to use them to your advantage. Start today. Blog introductions (like this one) are important to get readers excited about reading the rest of the article. But how do you create great blog introductions and how can AI help inspire you so you don’t have to stare at a blank page for minutes?

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Movement Economies: Building an Economics Rooted in Movement

NonProfit Quarterly

“RULER OF THE EARTH” BY YUET-LAM TSANG Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” How do social movements come to make the language of economic systems change their own? Building a more just and democratic economic system requires that people understand the problems of the current economic structure, propose democratic alternatives, and organize to make those ideas a reality.

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Social Media For Nonprofit Fundraising: Best Practices and Strategies

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Social Media For Nonprofit Fundraising: Best Practices and Strategies With careful use of social media and the liberal use of analytics, you can use social media to propel your nonprofit to new heights and reach your Fundraising Goals. Nonprofits must prioritize where they invest their time and energy to keep down operating costs and reach more individuals.