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5 Things You Should Never Write in a Thank You Letter

Get Fully Funded

Writing a thank you letter should be the easiest task on your to-do list. There are just two simple words: thank you. And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. Yet, it can feel hard sometimes to write a good thank you letter. Maybe you don’t know what to write. Or where to start. You want your letter to sound sincere, not like a form letter.

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Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Leadership Center

Have you ever wondered why some organizations succeed and others struggle? From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. Over the years, I’ve witnessed a deep correlation between an organization’s commitment to talent development and continuous learning and their employees’ connection to one another.

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5 Nonprofit Digital Content Ideas to Build Your Community

NonProfit PRO

Effective online marketing can open up many opportunities to engage with your supporters. Optimize your nonprofit digital content with these five ideas.

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Re-evaluating the Great Resignation

Blue Avocado

To understand how resignation trends impacted nonprofits, sector leaders must look below the headline figures to understand employee motivations. The post Re-evaluating the Great Resignation appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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3 things to do if MacKenzie Scott dumps an enormous bucket of money on you

Jeff Brooks

Their dream came true. MacKenzie Scott’s Mystery Money Machine chose them. For a seven-figure donation. It was an order of magnitude larger than any other donation they’d ever received. Transformational for their work. And it was unrestricted money. They could use it to build their capacity and not only accomplish more mission, but also be more effective in all areas, including fundraising.

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Where Can Nonprofits Find Hidden Treasure In A Request For Proposal?

Bloomerang

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills. For some, it might seem more like an art than a science, as there is confusion about the process. Since many nonprofits are entering this space due to increased opportunities for federal funding , they can be overwhelmed with the requirements needed to prepare a thorough

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In-Person Advocacy on Capitol Hill for Nonprofit Causes Returns

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels After a three-year absence from Capitol Hill, more than 250 grant makers and nonprofit leaders began a three-day gathering in Washington on Monday to press lawmakers to provide donors with more incentives to give and to provide nonprofits with an official voice in federal policy discussions.

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Foundation Giving to Ukraine Peaked at Beginning of Invasion but Has Stayed Steady Since

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander Artur Widak, NurPhoto, Getty Images Ukrainian refugees and locals in a Poland commune gather for the ‘Light for Ukraine’ ceremony on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The nearly 275 foundations surveyed gave more than $7 million to support Ukraine over the past year, about half of which occurred in March 2022 directly following the invasion.

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What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising

Veritus Group

Asking questions is fundamental to building authentic donor relationships. But how do we know which questions to ask? Journalism, any ideas? The post What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Dual Citizen Commits $53.6 Million for Global Learning at NYU’s Stern School of Business

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the Heritage Foundation has received a pledge of $25 million to advance its policy goals, and the University of California at Los Angeles received a joint gift of $20 million to establish the Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Auditing (Free Checklist + FAQs)

Donorbox Nonprofit

Auditing your nonprofit may send a wave of terror through your spine, but it doesn’t have to be as fear-inducing. There are a few reasons your nonprofit may need an audit, and if you’re taking the right steps and seeking expert help, your nonprofit auditing can be as easy as pie! Also, regular audits can […] The post The Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Auditing (Free Checklist + FAQs) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How Habitat for Humanity is developing creative solutions to our housing crisis

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 and is one of the strongest nonprofit brands in the United States. Many nonprofit leaders can learn valuable lessons from this impactful organization that has changed lives all over the world. Today’s guest, Jonathan Reckford, shares some of his insights on a variety of topics that affect nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit treasurer duties: Where you should focus

The Charity CFO

Does your organization get bogged down with nonprofit treasurer duties? Nonprofits don’t exist for the purpose of earning profits. With that being said, money is central to a nonprofit’s success. Salary costs and other administrative expenses are unavoidable. Also, there can be a lot of cash inflow from fundraising and grants , and it’s important to know how to use it.

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How to Make the Ask of a Gift in a Will Less Scary

iMarketSmart

Sure, asking for money is hard. But asking for an estate gift? Even experienced fundraisers can get squeamish. As Anne Melvin puts it, “For many of us, asking for a bequest is akin to asking, ‘So when are you going to die and what are you going to leave us when you do?’ [1] And yet, it’s vital. The right ask can be powerful. So, how can we do this? What are the right words and phrases?

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Registrations Open for Collaborative, Classy’s Nonprofit Conference

NonProfit PRO

This year's conference will offer attendees two dedicated days of keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, exhibitors, networking, and more.