Tue.May 16, 2023

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The Rise of Millennial Giving: What Nonprofits Need to Know

NonProfit PRO

A GivingUSA study revealed a significant increase in millennial gift giving from 2016 to 2022, and much of that lift is a result of direct mail. Taking advantage of empty mailboxes, in addition to understanding what really motivates millennials to give, is key to the future of most fundraising programs.

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Data Shows GoFundMe Campaigns Work Well and Offers Insights for Online Fundraising

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress A new report sheds light on best practices for charities raising money online with information like which social-media site has the highest conversion rate and how to turn first-time donors into recurring supporters.

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A Nonprofit Email Welcome Series Template (and Five More Where This Came From)

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Only about a quarter of nonprofits have an email welcome series, according to our research in the Nonprofit Communications Trends Reports. That’s a shame because a nonprofit email welcome series is a great way to get early engagement with new subscribers (in other words, getting them to click on those first emails). That signals that they really do belong on your list and want your content.

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The Key Differences Between the Nonprofit and For-Profit Sectors

Joan Garry

There are more than a few key differences between nonprofit and for-profit leadership. Let’s unpack this, shall we? The post The Key Differences Between the Nonprofit and For-Profit Sectors appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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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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New Study: Donors Increase Granting the Longer They’ve had a DAF

NonProfit PRO

A recent Vanguard Charitable report reveals increased levels of generosity among all Vanguard Charitable donors, and more specifically found that established DAF donors give more consistently and more monetarily on an annual basis than new DAF donors.

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Four Ways To Get Your Board Members to Fundraise for Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support of their board members to achieve their missions. While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. The four keys to build a fully invested board are: educate them about the organization’s needs, shift their mindset, engage them in meaningful ways, and recognize their role in fueling the mission.

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Nothing About Us Without Us: Invest in Disabled Leaders to Advance Equitable Technology for Everyone

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ibrahim Hafeez on pexels.com To solve our most pressing challenges, we need the total sum of human intelligence and emancipatory energy in our society. This includes the expertise and leadership of people with disabilities. Alice Wong, founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project , wrote , “There is so much that able-bodied people could learn from the wisdom that often comes with disability.

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Disciplining Generosity

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Emma Beeston & Beth Breeze An excerpt from Advising Philanthropists on how advisors support better philanthropy

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How to set up Apple Pay for donations

Candid

Apple Pay for donations empowers supporters to donate with Apple Pay through an organization’s website or app. Apple Pay is an easy, secure, and private way to pay online and in-app with Apple devices, making it as fast as possible to give donations. Organizations can also enable Apple Pay for donations for in-person events, so donors can give with just a tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch.

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Attracting Skill-Based Volunteers: 5 Essential Tips for Recruiting Top Talent

The Volunteer Hub

Updated: 5/16/2023 By leveraging skill-based volunteers, nonprofit organizations can tap into a valuable pool of qualified talent and take on new challenges. Discover the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how nonprofits can engage and recruit top talent with these 5 essential tips. The demand for skill-based volunteers (SBVs) to fill organizational roles within the nonprofit sector is growing in significance.

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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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Creating Nonprofit Network Alignment

Prosper Strategies

Nonprofit network alignment is critical to creating impact. Learn what nonprofit networks can do to make sure they are leveraging the power and benefits of their federated model. The post Creating Nonprofit Network Alignment appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Advocacy Campaign

Volunteer Match

Having a strong group of volunteers can be extremely beneficial for your nonprofit’s advocacy campaign. Recruiting a group of passionate volunteers can lead to greater awareness of your nonprofit’s mission and they can inspire more individuals to lend their support to your cause.

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Enhance Your Prospect Research Process: 3 Key Things to Know

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Guest post by Sarah Tedesco, Executive Vice President of DonorSearch As a nonprofit professional, there have likely been many times when you’ve taken a look at your nonprofit’s fundraising results and wondered, “How could we do better?” Of course, there are a variety of ways to improve your fundraising strategy, from tracking and evaluating campaign metrics to experimenting with new ways of standing out on social media.

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East Palestine Disaster Shows How Philanthropy Can Halt Chemical Accidents in Their Tracks

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Ansje Miller Gene J. Puskar, AP Derailed Norfolk Southern train cars in East Palestine, Ohio, sent up a signal to the nation about the danger of rail lines and pipelines. When a derailed train leaked hazardous chemicals into an Ohio community, donors and advocates helped residents get the aid and information they needed. They also demonstrated how to effectively address and prevent future catastrophes.

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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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Why Ending the Public Health Emergency Is Not Progress—And What Funders Can Do About It

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: 愚木混株 cdd20 on unsplash.com More than one million people in the US have died from COVID-19. The federal government officially ended the public health emergency on May 11, 2023. Even before the PHE status was lifted, some states had already entered the Medicaid “unwinding period,” ending the pandemic-specific policies that allowed continuous coverage for those enrolled.

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