Clairification
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
What do you spend more time on? Asking or thanking? The lion’s share of nonprofits spend more time asking. It’s a BIG mistake. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to shame or blame you. Of course you have to ask. The number one reason people don’t give is they aren’t asked. And … The number one reason donors don’t give again is they aren’t properly thanked!
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
It's true, I will say it, I wish every lapsed donor was still giving to my organization. And at the same time, I learn so much from lapsed donors. The trick is how to learn these things before they lapse.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
By Emily Haynes. Getty Images. When #GivingTuesday debuted in 2012, some people didn't even know what a hashtag was. In the years since, the event asking donors to give online has grown in popularity so much it is now can't-miss day for charities.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
I know you are focused on Giving Tuesday, but what is often forgotten is how to show gratitude for past giving. I suggest making this week, leading up to Thanksgiving, the time to say “thank you.”.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
This talk was originally presented at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2022 National Conference , which took place in Chicago, Illinois, May 16–18, 2022. At GEO’s 2022 National Conference, hosted in partnership with?Forefront, grantmakers and other practitioners had the opportunity to come together in Chicago, Illinois, to explore challenges and uncover solutions?
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
By Seyron Foo , Raji Hunjan & Amy Kleine. America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. But what if we think instead about homelessness as a point on a continuum that encompasses many states: housed and unhoused, permanent and temporary, stable a
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
By Alex Daniels. An influx of new lawmakers means that the best chance for action on the charitable deduction and other issues nonprofits care about is during the next few weeks when the old Congress will be moving through legislation, advocates say. But it also crucial to start educating new lawmakers who don't understand how nonprofits and foundations work, they said.
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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
This post is a guest blog by Patrick Alderdice at Pennington and Co. . It’s important for every nonprofit organization to keep a pulse on fundraising trends and adjust their strategies accordingly to give their campaigns the best possible chance of success. And right now, for colleges, universities, fraternities, sororities, and other school-related organizations, all signs are pointing to a rise in alumni donations.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
By Amanda Levinson & Natasha Freidus. Last year, our social impact startup hit a milestone that eludes 96 percent of female founders: we hit one million dollars in revenue. It felt like reaching the summit of a mountain nearly everybody had said would be impossible to climb. We started NeedsList with the idea of creating a “wedding registry for aid”—a software solution to match needs to resources in times of crisis.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
By Howard Husock. Craig F. Walker, The Boston Globe, Getty Images Local clergy, members of Boston's police department, and Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden, right, join community members in prayer during a Neighborhood Peace Walk in Boston. Recent suggestions to reconsider the tax deduction for religion contributions fail to appreciate the unmeasurable but critical benefits these organizations bring to a divided society where connecting with others is increasingly illusive.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
If you have not yet taken the Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey this month, please do! This is the data we use to create the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. . While these five results may not hold as we hear from more of you, here’s what 200+ nonprofit communicators have said so far. If you are thinking about 2023, here’s what you can expect as a nonprofit marketer and communicator.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
NonProfit PRO is gearing up to release its annual “Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study.” First, we are seeking nonprofit professionals to complete our survey In order to get a sense of what is happening in the sector. .
NextAfter
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
I was boarding a flight home from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands recently. Not sure if you have ever been, but I highly recommend (just not during hurricane season). Anyway, being a small island, they have a small airport: one terminal, no jetways, so you have to walk onto the tarmac and walk up the stairs to board your flight. If you are old enough to remember the TV show Fantasy Island— think that kind of vibe.
NonProfit HR
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
2023 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey What is your organization prioritizing when it comes to attracting, developing and retaining staff in 2023? ??????You are invited to share your organization's focus for the upcoming year in the annual 2023 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey. ?????With hundreds of organizations participating in this survey in the past, this Read more.
Jeff Brooks
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Take note of this: A picture is worth a thousand words. So choose your pictures carefully! We take a look at the ways photos can emotional depth and measurable pull-power to your fundraising. or undermine your message entirely! A good fundraiser knows when to use “negative” images and when to use the positive ones we prefer. Find out in this episode the rhythm and balance of images that motivate donors to give.
The Charity CFO
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Financial planning and budgeting are vital for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. . Without a clear understanding of income and expenses — it’s impossible to deliver on your organization’s mission, vision, and goals effectively. That’s why it’s important to start thinking about your budget for 2023 now. By taking the time to assess your current financial situation and map out your anticipated income and expenses for the year ahead, you can make sure t
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The following is an excerpt from the book, Abolishing State Violence: A World Beyond Bombs, Borders and Cages, by Ray Acheson (pp. 259–265). Decolonizing and Decarcerating Our Minds. …[I]deas and actions for abolition are surging. In the wake of the growing nightmare created by imperialist governments for migrants around the world; the violent police crackdowns against Black, Indigenous, and other people of color in settler colonial states and against religious and ethnic minorities in many coun
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
In the Locked Out: Black Women, Wealth, and Homeownership series, members of Insight Center, Springboard to Opportunities, and several expert co-authors connect the lived experiences, hopes, and dreams of low-income Black women and their perspectives on homeownership to the historic and current policies that fuel our exclusionary housing market—and its impact on health and wellbeing—to advocate for equitable housing solutions for Black women.
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