Joan Garry
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Survey says…! Name the top 8 things that every nonprofit organization needs in a board chair. The number one answer is…. The post The 8 Attributes of an Outstanding Board Chair appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Clairification
DECEMBER 1, 2022
As we enter the season of light, and you move into full-steam-ahead year-end fundraising mode, there’s something I want to remind you about your messaging. “Oh, by the way, it’s not about you. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking your organization is the story. People aren’t buying your organization. When someone asks: “What do you do?
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The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. It went from something that you almost never heard about just a few years ago, to the topic of numerous books , websites and conferences today. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Image Credit: sippakorn yamkasikorn on pixabay.com. This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from a group of Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level. It explores how these leaders are addressing critical issues at the intersection of food sovereignty, racial and economic justice, and community.
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.
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 5, 2022
True or false? If you follow your passion, you will never work a day in your life. According to best-selling author and speaker Nataly Kogan , this is a myth. That’s because loving what you do doesn’t beat burnout; it often increases it. Nataly Kogan looked like a ray of sunshine as she stood in a bright yellow jacket on the ballroom stage at the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2022
During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 12, 2022
By Maria Di Mento. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Fred Smith’s gift to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation will increase the number of scholarships the charity provides to the children of those who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Plus, four universities and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County landed big gifts.
Ann Green
DECEMBER 6, 2022
I like to emphasize the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. I hope that’s a priority for you, too. Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 5, 2022
We’re excited to share that Bloomerang and Kindful nonprofit customers raised more than $42.4 million on Giving Tuesday 2022. This kicks off another record Giving Tuesday as nonprofits move full swing into the end-of-year giving season. On Giving Tuesday 2022, donors were even more generous than they were in previous years. Better yet, the number of donors increased too.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? And even better, RESPONDED to them by clicking the Donate Now button? It’s frustrating to spend precious time and effort drafting a request for support only to hear crickets. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. ( That’s average. ).
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.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process. We must acknowledge that any way people like to engage with philanthropy is the right way. Here is how you can improve your organization's fundraising equity.
Clairification
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Are you thinking “ It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Kaching! ?” Oh, dear. That’s akin to making the holidays all about the commercial aspects, and losing sight of the season’s wonder, awe, gratitude, love, and warmth of community. Yes, many nonprofits raise the lion’s share of their annual fundraising goal in the last few months of the year.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 19, 2022
By Alex Daniels. Guy Tucker, Gates Foundation Bill Gates says that when his foundation eventually shuts down, its greatest contribution will not be the billions of dollars it will have made in grants but the “strategies, innovations, and partnerships” forged by its teams of experts. He says his hands-on approach is working, as he laments inaction on climate change and the way the pandemic upended progress on fighting disease.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 7, 2022
This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from a group of Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level. It explores how these leaders are addressing critical issues at the intersection of food sovereignty, racial and economic justice, and community.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 21, 2022
By SSIR Editors. A common theme among this year’s most popular stories on SSIR.org is the notion of building on or refining existing social innovations. This year’s top article, “ The Relational Work of Systems Change ,” explores how readers can prioritize relationships in collective impact efforts. ( SSIR published the seminal article on collective impact more than a decade ago.
Veritus Group
DECEMBER 7, 2022
We asked the Veritus team to describe the fundraisers they work with and what they provide to their donors. Here's what our team shared. The post Do You Realize Who You Really Are? Here’s What We Know About Great Fundraisers appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Vicky Kelberer, research and strategy group manager at Vanguard Charitable, kicked off NonProfit PRO's NonProfit POWER event yesterday with a keynote address. Here are the six key steps she suggested nonprofits should take to create a donor-advised fund (DAF) strategy.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I don’t mean to be harsh, but this is the truth. . Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 6, 2022
By Hilary Pennington and Catherine Hyde Townsend. After facing criticism about its lack of attention to disability inclusion, Ford set out to integrate the issue into all its work. Its successes and setbacks show what it takes to change a cultural mind-set.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Image Credit: Arjun MJ on pexels.com. Vital Energies. In Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest healing systems, the word doshas refers to the vital energies that animate life. These energies consist of specific combinations of the five basic elements: space, wind, fire, water, and earth. Vata is the energy of movement, made of wind and space. Pitta is the energy of transformation, made of fire and water, and kapha is the energy of structure and cohesion, made of earth and water.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 14, 2022
By SSIR Editors. Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers.
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 29, 2022
A vast body of research shows that most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January. Your actions during the first 30 days of the year will set you up for success or put you in the 80% of people who give up on their goals far too soon. To help you stick with your personal and professional development goals in the year ahead, do one (or more) of these four things this month. 1.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2022
If you are looking to increase your direct mail response rates in time for your year-end appeal, time is running out. Here are some tips based on behavioral science to help you right now.
Candid
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 21, 2022
By Alex Daniels. Anna Moneymaker, Getty Images. With Congress deadlocked over all tax measures, nonprofits say they will make a push again in 2023 to allow everyone to write off their gifts to charity.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Image Credit: Antony Trivet on pexels.com. This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level and explores how these leaders are addressing critical issues at the intersection of food sovereignty, racial and economic justice, and community.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: The work grant professionals do is often not understood or comes with unrealistic expectations. The gap creates a mismatch between agency and staff and leads to burnout and turnover, both costly for nonprofits. The Context: Grants are the lifeblood for many nonprofits. Understanding the professional standards and work of grant […].
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 19, 2022
For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. But it was also a time for reflection and renewed connection. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Here are the top five most-read articles from NLC subject matter experts in 2022: 1.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 7, 2022
While there are always risks involved in new fundraising innovations, many times these risks are well worth taking — and, in some cases, you can’t afford not to take them. As 2023 beckons, it’s time to explore the major innovations I expect to see in digital fundraising in the year ahead.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If you’re ready to buy donor management software, fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out to show you how you can use Bloomerang to raise more funds and make a bigger impact. It’s a busy time of year, which means your time and resources are likely stretched thin. You’re probably looking at your to-do list and wondering what you can put off until next week, next month, or even next year. .
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By the Associated Press. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott says she plans to introduce an "open-call process" that allows nonprofits seeking donations from her to send information to her for evaluation. Scott plans to an "open-call" process so charities can send her information for evaluation. She will also post criteria for eligibility and name the panel evaluating applications.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Image Credit: Nathan Dumlao on unsplash.com. How does the field of public health—given its role in making decisions that impact entire populations—define ethics? How can it be used to advance health equity and social justice? These are some of the questions explored at the 150th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA)—a network of over 25,000 public health professionals—in November 2022.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Nonprofit leaders must be proactive in identifying risks, take steps to prevent them, and be prepared with a communications plan in the event of a crisis. The post Identifying and Mitigating Nonprofit Risk with a Six-Step Crisis Communication Plan appeared first on Blue Avocado.
The Killoe Group
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The post The 2023 Fundraising Outlook Report: Looking Back, Looking Ahead appeared first on OneCause.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2022
I know it feels hard at the moment, but if I could go back and do one thing differently during this time of year, it would be to spend more time planning what I needed to do in the first two weeks of January.
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