Selfish Giving

AUGUST 25, 2021

I'm dropping these two knuckleheads off at college. Cate will be a senior at George Washington University (School motto is "God is our trust"??), and Ryan will be a freshman at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Go Goats! ??). I'll see you next week. ?? Partnership Notes 1. This ice cream maker and its nonprofit partner are betting that people will eat black ice cream ??

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2021

Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Pledge. Cost: Free. The pandemic accelerated virtual fundraising trends and changed the fundraising landscape forever. For nonprofits to survive – and thrive – in this new normal, it is essential to understand the all-in-one technology platforms available to help your organization develop an effective virtual fundraising strategy.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Nonprofits 145

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 15, 2021

TOP Vegan Jokes and Memes that’ll make you LOL. Do you love Vegan Humor? Check out these top vegan jokes and memes that’ll make you LOL. Can I tell you a vegan joke? I promise it won’t be cheesy. Sprinkling Veganism like a pro. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Maria Rojas ???? ?? (@the_vegan_goddess) op 11 Jan 2018 om 4:49 (PST) Vegan : Try this apple.

Social Enterprise 145

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 145

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge. When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful.

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Non-Profits Poverty Philanthropy Charitable Organizations 139

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 13, 2021

In the United States, about 1.5 million nonprofits exist. But, then a natural question is how many of them fail? As we know, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as many as one-third of nonprofits were at risk of closing their doors. So, what are the top reasons nonprofits fail—aside from a situation like the pandemic? And more importantly, if you're a nonprofit leader and founder, how do you avoid it happening?

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Nonprofits 137

The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. As you plan your fundraising events large, small and in-between, there are eight fundamental concepts that you should keep in mind to ensure that you are raising as much as possible: #1: Fundraising events are still fundraising.

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Activism 135

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 18, 2021

Just because you're selling partnerships for a nonprofit doesn't make rejection by a prospect any easier. It hurts when you get turned down, right? I asked Dan Cohen (aka "The Grand Poobah of Persuasion") for a salve for you wounds. Here's what he said. "All great sales people share one quality: Resiliency," said Dan. "If you don't have the ability to bounce back after rejection you'll never survive in sales.

Food 130

Food Management Foundations Marketing 130

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nonprofits understand the importance of sending acknowledgement letters and making phone calls to thank their donors. These are simple and effective ways of thanking your donors, but creating Thank You videos can help you show rather than tell your supporters how much you appreciate them. By creating thank you videos for your supporters, you are able to give thanks in a more exciting and engaging way.

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Technology Values Fundraising Fundraising 135

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

All my people-pleasers gather around and let me tell you about a magical trick that will grant you more time in your schedule, reduce burnout and clear your mind. It’s saying “No” Unfortunately, all magic comes with price and the price you might pay when you turn someone down is feeling guilty. But maybe you don’t have to decide between being over-committed or feeling bad about letting someone down.

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Psychology Health Values Marketing 130

Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

If efficiency, technology, and smarter fundraising have been on your nonprofit’s radar, you’ve almost certainly encountered artificial intelligence (AI). . It’s been a big buzzword for years now, but AI has moved beyond buzzword status—it’s an accessible and increasingly common tool for nonprofits. AI can completely change how nonprofits engage donors and prepare for fundraising appeals.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Retention 130

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 11, 2021

The link most clicked in my newsletter last week was an article on how to avoid email spam filters and reach your subscribers' inbox. I'm glad you're thinking more about email because I really believe it's critical to your success with partnerships. Now that you've avoided those dreadful spam filters, here are three things to do so your email gets opened.

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Children Food Management Associations 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

By Mor­ée Lambeth , Lead Content Creator + Writer, Water.org. As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. And, while the terms may describe a donor’s giving, what can non-profits say about the results of their donors’ commitment?

Non-Profits 133

Non-Profits Poverty Finance Health 133

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's review some of the best social media tools you should consider for your nonprofit to help you focus on your donors and prospects, and alleviate much of the stress in making sure you're doing well on social media.

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Communication Nonprofits 126

Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Read part one , part two , part three , part four , and part five. . In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering online user experience and messaging.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 24, 2021

This issue of the weekly Fundraising Kick seems to have come at the perfect time for subscribers. So I'm sharing it here as well. Fundraising Kick coaching emails are written for busy nonprofit CEOs and my private coaching clients. The goal is to remind people who have full schedules to keep working on major gifts every week. Since it's written for CEOs, I refer to calling "5 - 10" donors.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 126

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 26, 2021

Are you ready to get serious about your marketing and fundraising campaigns? Then you’ll need to invest some creative brainpower into your messaging. To get your messaging right, you need to answer four questions: 1. What’s Your Call to Action? . How do you want people to help? You need to be clear and specific about what you want people to do. 2.

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Marketing Marketing Communication Fundraising 125

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 4, 2021

This article in Event Marketer specifically talks about the post-pandemic landscape for sports sponsorships , but it could be easily be applied to nonprofit event sponsorships. Let me paraphrase. 1. You now have an at-home audience you need to appeal to. If you opt for hybrid events, you have to find ways to deliver the event experience to couch supporters.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Food Values Production 130

Candid

AUGUST 26, 2021

Trailblazer chosen to guide the country’s most comprehensive source of data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants. Candid’s board of trustees today announced the selection of Ann Mei Chang as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Ann Mei is a leading expert on social innovation with global experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

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Technology Collaborations Universities Foundations 124

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 8, 2021

Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Logan Foote , Education and Development Manager at GolfStatus. Cost: Free. Golf tournaments are an important piece of the fundraising puzzle for nonprofits, and you don’t have to be a golfer or know much about the sport to hold a successful golf event. No matter the size or scope of your organization, golf fundraisers give you options and flexibility to be ready for anything.

Fundraising 125

Fundraising Fundraising Technology Education 125

Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Turn New Supporters Into Strong Supporters. First impressions are important. A donor’s first experience with your organization should be a good one as it can be the difference between turning them into a repeat supporter or someone who gives once and never again. . Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit

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Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Recruitment Management 137

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2021

GameStop made headlines around the world this year. You might be wondering, as a nonprofit professional, what this has to do with the industry. What you’ll soon discover is that a nonprofit crash is in the making. Moreover, leaders in the social good sector who believe “it can’t happen here” are mistaken.

Nonprofits 124

Nonprofits 124

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

Rachel D’Souza-Siebert. Guest Post by Rachel D’Souza-Siebert, MPPA. Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. I had a responsibility to use whatever was at my disposal to build (less than) transformational relationships with donors.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. That means you can’t throw just anything in an email, push “send,” and expect thousands of dollars to pour in. It takes careful strategy and deep knowledge of your donor to get the results you’re looking for.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Children 122

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 16, 2021

Nonprofit organizations are more vulnerable than ever to fraud or errors in the organization’s financial statements. With employees, management, and board members focused on helping people in the communities the nonprofit serves, time and attention to key financial internal controls has more than likely been refocused to the organization’s mission and purpose.

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits Management 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 13, 2021

Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Christy Noel , VP of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause. Cost: Free. #GivingTuesday is right around the corner, but don’t stress! We’ve created a 6-week plan to help you run a powerhouse campaign that increases reach and giving. In this Nonprofit Tech for Good and MobileCause joint production, the 6 Weeks to a Successful #GivingTuesday Campaign webinar will guide you through a simple, easy-to-implement plan to set u

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

This is part three in a six-part series. Read part one and part two. . In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering online user experience and messaging. Mastering relevant content marketing. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value.

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Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 126

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 2021

As the executive director of a nonprofit, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating effects the pandemic had on organizations like ours and philanthropic efforts in general. Recovering from our own internal setbacks while focusing on the acute needs of those we serve, my peers and I are now taking stock of lessons learned and reexamining how to move forward collectively.

Nonprofits 124

Nonprofits 124

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 10, 2021

QR codes have been around for a long time, and I used to really hate them. I thought nonprofits used them in situations where they made very little sense to me (like on a billboard or on a website) and where a shortened URL — something easy to remember and to type — made infinitely more sense. That was especially true when you needed a special app to read them.

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Production Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 123

Ann Green

AUGUST 4, 2021

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. We’re still in a time of uncertainty. Charitable giving has gone down over the last 20 years. The Vanishing American Donor While people were generous last year during the height of the pandemic, it’s hard to know how long that will last.

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Food Communication Fundraising Fundraising 114

Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Seeded with more than $8 million in commitments from the three foundations, the International Resource for Impact and Storytelling (IRIS) aims to raise and deploy up to $30 million in support of communities worldwide — including in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia — that are reclaiming narratives by advancing climate solut

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Foundations Culture Collaborations Philanthropy 110

Boardsource

AUGUST 24, 2021

We live in an age where it can be challenging to keep up with the increasing speed of news cycles while managing our own busy day-to-day lives. There’s a vast amount of news available to us every day – but we may not have enough time to consume it, and we often have even less time to reflect on it and consider how it may impact us. In the midst of this “information overload,” there’s one recent story that has fully captured my attention (and, hopefully, the attention of all social sector boards)

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Universities Management 108

Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2021

For many of us, summer is a slower time for donations , and sometimes even our operations. With family vacations and so much going on during the summer with kids being out of school, we—just like our donors—are out of our regular schedules. This means it can sometimes seem like we’re making very little progress on our development goals as we head into fall fundraising.

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Fundraising Fundraising Energy Communication 122

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 2, 2021

As someone who’s been working with and on monthly donor programs for almost 30 years now, the order of operations comes up a lot. It often creates a pause or a stop in the growth of monthly donors. Of course, we’re only human and, as fundraisers, we often tend to focus — and agonize — about things that are least important. But they’re easier. They make us feel we’re more in control.

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Fundraising Fundraising 122

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

We work really hard to make sure we have the tools you need to succeed whether you have just started out or you’ve been a nonprofit communications pro for years. If you have just gotten into to the wild world of nonprofit marketing, check out the resources below to get you started off on the right foot. (If you already have a Free Membership with us, then you can access these resources on your Student Dashboard.

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Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Communication 121

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 9, 2021

Are you founding a nonprofit remotely? Download the free template here. A note from the author to Blue Avocado readers: A few years ago, I was stranded in Malta, a small island country and, with two friends, started to reach out to refugees in a local camp. Located in an industrial area, the camp’s inhabitants […]. The post [DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE] How to Found and Run a Nonprofit Remotely appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Nonprofits Leadership Management 105

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. Part of this effort includes a coordinated communication strategy—led by Packard Foundation President and CEO Nancy Lindborg—to strongly encourage applicants to complete their GuideStar profiles and demographic survey.

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