Joan Garry
JUNE 30, 2022
Got new board members? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to successfully onboard them — and download your free board orientation checklist! The post An Onboarding Checklist for New Board Members appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 29, 2022
?????? With the holiday ?? on Monday, I'm taking a vacation day next Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox on Wednesday, July 13th. Have a great Fourth of July! ?????? Since it's difficult to tie many nonprofit/for-profit partnerships to an actual boost in sales for the corporate partner (we all struggle showing this, right?), do partnership teams need to focus on the more nebulous "branding" benefits of supporting a nonprofit event or cause?
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 4, 2022
Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. When the pandemic hit, that event finally came. Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. Innovation was a “need right now” rather than a “maybe later,” and nonprofits were forced to join the twenty-first century — breeding all kinds of virtual solu
Fundraising Coach
JUNE 14, 2022
One of my favorite fundraising colleagues, John Donovan , once said, “Deadlines drive donations.” As we approach the end of June, this truth can help your fundraising efforts. Many nonprofits in North America end their fiscal year in June. The end of a fiscal year is a deadline. Chances are, there are people in your sphere of influence who’ve been meaning to donate.
Bloomerang
JUNE 17, 2022
Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 20, 2022
When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it. Now, you are not so new anymore. Maybe you just celebrated your nonprofit’s second or third birthday. Or maybe your nonprofit has been around for years. Either way, you may find that the bylaws you created before you started raising money and running programs are probably outdated.
Joan Garry
JUNE 15, 2022
Bills are piling up, team members are leaving for new opportunities, your board is questioning if the investment is even worth it… is it time to dissolve your nonprofit organization? Keep reading to find out. The post Before You Dissolve Your Nonprofit… appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 20, 2022
Controversial opinion: In many ways, sweepstakes are easier than raffles. . Sweepstakes aren’t just the domain of big, nationwide brands that can conduct far-reaching promotional giveaways. They can also be used by nonprofits large, small, and in between. Especially those who are unable to host raffles due to legalities. Why Sweepstakes Are a Great Option over Raffles.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 13, 2022
When creating your nonprofit fundraising and donations strategy, email marketing should be on the top of the list of channels to use to support your efforts. However, 70% of nonprofits do not have an email marketing strategy, despite 26% of online donors saying email marketing is what inspires them to give.
Candid
JUNE 15, 2022
To MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, . It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. As requested, we are submitting this brief annual letter on our use of these funds. We have also elected to share it publicly in the spirit of transparency and mutual learning, as well as to illustrate the transformative potential of general operating support. .
Bloomerang
JUNE 15, 2022
The energy and enthusiasm at AFP ICON 2022 was palpable. After two isolated years of the conference being virtual , everyone was excited to be back in person – even if transitioning from solitude to a crowd of thousands gave you some awkward middle-school-dance flashbacks. . Opening speaker Allyson Felix, the world’s great Olympian and most decorated U.S. runner in history, had the audience riveted in their chairs as she shared her story as a pregnant athlete leading a movement to protect female
Joan Garry
JUNE 2, 2022
Let’s talk about servant leadership — is it an oxymoron (like jumbo shrimp)? Is this approach the reason so many nonprofit leaders burn out? Keep reading to uncover the truth about this often debated approach to leadership. The post Is Servant Leadership the Right Approach for Nonprofit Leaders? appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 8, 2022
Here's a question I get a lot: "Joe, should we include a call-to-action (CTA) at the bottom of our partnership case studies?" A CTA is a directive that encourages the prospect to take a next step. "Schedule a call with a member of our partnership team" "Sign up for our corporate partnership newsletter" "Download this case study" I generally DON'T include a CTA when I write a case study because including one depends on how the client plans to share the case study.
Ann Green
JUNE 30, 2022
It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through 2022, isn’t it? The mid-point of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. In this continuous time of uncertainty, your fundraising may be down. Yes, we’re seeing Inflation and a possible recession , but that doesn’t mean you should stop fundraising. Another important lesson from the pandemic – Never stop fundraising!
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2022
If you’re a good frontline fundraiser, you’re always seeking to learn how to do your craft better. Every excellent fundraiser I’ve known is constantly learning, always curious and eager to improve their skills.
Candid
JUNE 28, 2022
Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. You can calculate this metric for your organization by dividing the number of donors who gave again this year by the total number of donors who gave last year. . Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.
Bloomerang
JUNE 1, 2022
The year-end giving season is your nonprofit’s final push to meet and exceed your financial objectives before the start of next year. This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. to submit tax-deductible gifts. 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 1, 2022
Huge Ways a Pitch Deck Can Boost Your Monthly Sales. Are you looking to shape your organization’s future? Start with writing a Strong Vision Statement for your Nonprofit. Check out our tips for writing a Strong Statement. A pitch deck is a presentation that outlines the most important aspects of your business and product. It’s typically used during an investor meeting or by entrepreneurs to attract new customers.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 1, 2022
I don't recommend sending cold emails to prospective partners. I have a rule I've been teaching people during my coaching sessions that you shouldn't email a prospect unless you have. An overwhelming value proposition that must be shared (e.g. "The audience that attends my event is the perfect audience for your business." ) A personal connection or referral that can put you on the prospect's radar screen.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 27, 2022
There are as many forms of nonprofit budgets as there are forms of organizations. Unlike financial statements, which have some rules and guidelines according to accounting standards, the same level of industry-imposed standardization for budget documents and formats doesn’t really exist. While it’s true that the look of the budget should vary according to the […].
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 14, 2022
Gauging success isn’t necessarily about comparing ourselves with others, but is instead characterized by the effort we make to improve over our own past performance. Fundraising to support the mission of nonprofits is no different.
Candid
JUNE 16, 2022
A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. My years in the field have only served to reinforce the assertion, as I have witnessed the growing trend of foundations undergoing a strategic planning process, then narrowing their guidelines, followed by shifting to an “invitation only” process so they can handpick grantee partners that align with ever-narrowing p
Bloomerang
JUNE 9, 2022
As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” While well-intentioned, this idea is very misleading. If you treat every donor like a major donor, you’d probably run out of team member time. Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor. As an essential and integral part of your fundraising strategy, your major donors should feel valued by your organization. .
Mission Minded
JUNE 28, 2022
Here are seven guiding questions to ensure your organization's messaging is as authentic, inclusive, and anti-racist as possible. The post 7 Questions You Should Ask To Make Your Messaging More Inclusive appeared first on Mission Minded.
The Charity CFO
JUNE 1, 2022
How intentional is your nonprofit with your communication plans? Is there a strategy behind the image your organization is presenting to the world? Houda Elyazgi joins A Modern Nonprofit to talk about building integrated and strategic communication campaigns to help build momentum and get public support for your most important initiatives. Houda Elyazgi is the Chief Client Officer at Saxum, an integrated digital agency obsessed for good.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 20, 2022
Do your employees know when they are doing a good job? If you were to ask your team what the most important thing the organization needs to accomplish this year, would you get consistent answers? When your organization’s managers write performance reviews, do they evaluate specific, mutually agreed-upon goals or do they write in generalities […].
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2022
The reality is that with more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S., there's a lot of duplication. And donors are more selective, which means you must work twice as hard to give them a reason to provide you with their hard-earned money. Let’s explore six reasons why it’s time to close your nonprofit.
Candid
JUNE 9, 2022
Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! The good news is that budgets aren’t as complicated as most people fear. Don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you get started. . What is a proposal project budget?
Bloomerang
JUNE 3, 2022
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means.
Mission Minded
JUNE 15, 2022
Branding, when done well, should expose your deepest truths. Here are three elements that are key to nonprofit branding success. The post Why Values Need to be at the Heart of Your Brand appeared first on Mission Minded.
Ann Green
JUNE 16, 2022
Over the years I’ve realized the importance of keeping things simple. For some of us, the pandemic forced us to keep things simple since we were limited in what we could do, especially outside the house. I found pleasure in simple things such as taking a walk, reading, and doing yoga, all of which I continue to make time for, if I can. Keeping it simple doesn’t have to mean a bare-bones existence.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 6, 2022
I am the CEO of After the Fire USA (ATF), a leading nonprofit in the space of megafire, climate change, and disaster recovery. We help communities navigate the complexities and stages of recovery post-megafire disaster. Prior to 2015, megafires were fairly uncommon and were treated as occurrences, not patterns and harbingers for alarm. However, the […].
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 10, 2022
Nonprofits often complain about how they do splendid work in the community, but no one knows what they do. In the state of this current economy, the lack of marketing and advertising messages grows louder.
Candid
JUNE 1, 2022
Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. One of the most recent trends we’re seeing in the fundraising world is digital-first fundraising. In this approach, nonprofits launch campaigns exclusively online, rather than using digital tools as a secondary source of revenue. .
Bloomerang
JUNE 24, 2022
The post NEXT STEPS for organizations that experienced EXTREME GROWTH in 2020 & 2021 appeared first on Bloomerang.
Mission Minded
JUNE 8, 2022
Spending time and money on research that will tell you what you already know isn’t the best use of your limited budget. Here are three ways to ensure you maximize, not waste, your research effort. The post Don’t Waste Your Research Dollars. Here’s How. appeared first on Mission Minded.
Boardsource
JUNE 7, 2022
It is quite common to see nonprofit organizations making visible commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Many nonprofit organizations have DEI statements; some include the words in their missions. Many have DEI as part of their strategic plan. But when it comes to the composition and practices of nonprofit boards, it's clear that these commitments aren't necessarily translating into real board-level change.
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