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Newsletter: Partnership Sales Lessons From the 'B2B Revenue Waterfall' ; New Video Game ‘Stray’ is Cat’s Meow for Nonprofits ; Donor-Advised Funds are Starving Nonprofits of Money They Need

Selfish Giving

Every other week I get a newsletter in my inbox called The Authority. It's all about how consultants like me can get more clients by being a visible authority in their particular area of expertise. Last week, the author of the newsletter, Luk Smeyer , shared an article that's relevant to consultants AND to partnership teams. Luk discussed the importance of targeting existing clients and referenced a graph from Forrester called the B2B Revenue Waterfall.

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3 Big Opportunities That Allow Small Nonprofits to Stand Out

NonProfit PRO

Being smaller is no excuse for not making a heroic effort; your mission deserves smart fundraising. And smart fundraising means taking advantage of these big opportunities.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? If you answered “no…well actually… maybe,” then you are not alone. When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Handle Donor Rejection

Bloomerang

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 handle donor rejection. . Dear Charity Clairity, How do I get a donor? I have requested for funds several times but only get regrets!!

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The Fundraising Authority - Untitled Article

The Fundraising Authority

Last week, I was a panelist on an upcoming panel called “The Ins and Out of Grant Writing for Nonprofits” hosted by NXUnite! . I was thrilled to have an opportunity to speak to the work of The Fundraising Authority and my experience in the nonprofit industry. . Want to hear what I (and my fellow panelists) had to say? . View the presentation here. Thank you to NXUnite for hosting and to the team at Nexus Marketing for moderating!

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How to Determine the True Cost of New Software for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

When it’s time for new software for your nonprofit, you’ll need to know how much the technology will cost. However, with custom offerings and additional fees, determining the true cost can get complicated. Here are nine critical things to consider.

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Reproducing Reproducers: Creating a Legacy of Leadership Succession

Blue Avocado

“[T]he fruit tree yielding fruit after its kind, whose seed is in itself…” – Genesis 1.11 Article In Brief: The Problem: Creating new nonprofit leaders is not an automatic process. Lack of leadership development will hamper the health and long-term sustainability of the organization. Why it Happens: Nonprofit executives do not cultivate the mindset necessary […].

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Can You Fundraise While Your 501(c)(3) Application Is Pending?

The Charity CFO

Beyond your mission, you need two big things you need to start a nonprofit organization– money and paperwork. . Raising funds is critical to getting your project off the ground, but the paperwork can stand in your way– while the IRS says that 501(c)(3) applications can be approved in as little as 90 days, many organizations wait up to 18 months with their nonprofit application pending approval.

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Twitter Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Twitter offers countless benefits for nonprofits. However, to enjoy these benefits, you must create a strategy that considers the unique features and qualities of this platform. Read on for seven best practices to adopt to market on Twitter successfully.

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Reframe, commit, and expand: How to meaningfully invest in Black leaders

Candid

Black leaders driving social innovation is not a new phenomenon. . From the civil rights leaders and Black Panther Party to the Black social change leaders of today , Black communities have wielded social innovation as a tool to design and determine their own futures, build collective power, and achieve liberation. . However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy.

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How Clear Brand Values Can Support Your Organization’s DEI Efforts

Mission Minded

How do you talk to your most important stakeholders about your DEI commitment when they may not yet share it? Learn how brand can help you in those efforts. The post How Clear Brand Values Can Support Your Organization’s DEI Efforts appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits is a blog and webinar series offered by Nonprofit Tech for Good. Those who register and attend all three webinars in the series will earn a Certificate of in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good. The required three webinars are: Website & Email Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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The Strength of Shared Power in Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit PRO

Co-leadership isn’t new. It is, however, a growing trend in the nonprofit world, where we continue to explore ways to share power and strengthen our organizations’ leadership and stability.

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Always Remember – What Matters Most Is the DONOR’s Hero Story, Not Yours

iMarketSmart

Philanthropy is powerful. It can do more for the donor than just consuming more stuff would do. It can provide personally meaningful impact. It can enhance the donor’s identity. It can advance the donor’s hero story. This series explores the steps for advancing that story. But for many charities, those steps don’t matter. The lure of the administrator-hero story.

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What does Form 990 Do and Why Is It Important?

Elevation

Maintaining Your Tax Exempt Status. After you initially qualify for tax exempt status as a 501 (c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, you’ll need to submit an annual Form 990 to maintain your status. Groups who can qualify for tax exempt status and must file a Form 990 include private foundations, educational institutions, hospitals, and charities.

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How to Measure + Increase Your Marketing Effectiveness with Rachel Clemens

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Listen to the full episode here or in your favorite podcast app! One year and over 40K downloads! To celebrate the one-year birthday of Nonprofit Nation, I created a brand new free resource for you: The Nonprofit Social Media Content Planner. Get your copy here. Marketing effectiveness can be hard to measure, but we all face increased pressure to understand it and report on it.

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Nonprofits Can Fail

NonProfit PRO

An organization that was once a thriving enterprise had a several million-dollar budget, an impressive board of directors, multiple employees and a very capable executive leader. Over time, foundation revenue plunged, board members resigned, employees left and the organization began to fail.

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9 Ways to Boost Volunteer Morale

The Volunteer Hub

Boosting volunteer morale can lead to a more engaged volunteer workforce, and an engaged volunteer workforce can achieve program goals. Here are 9 cost-efficient ways to boost volunteer morale. When morale is high, goals are achieved. The same principal applies to the volunteer workforce that your organization utilizes to reach its mission. Without focusing on maintaining positive morale, volunteers can quickly become burned out and unmotivated, leading to low retention rates.

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Nail Online Giving With These Tips and Tools

Get Fully Funded

Online giving is a great way to raise money. It’s free (or seems to be at first glance) and easy – you set up a campaign and people come find you to give, right? Not really. Online fundraising CAN be effective, but it’s a lot more complicated than it appears. It’s more than just posting a page then waiting for people to show up and click the “Donate Now” button.

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Charity Auction Compliance: 5 Considerations for Nonprofits

Foundation Group

The post Charity Auction Compliance: 5 Considerations for Nonprofits appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Do You Think Retaining Employees Is Expensive? Churn Is Worse

NonProfit PRO

As the Great Resignation continues, learning and development opportunities have proven key to retaining employees. The good news is that this can be done with a few, easy-to-implement strategies and on a shoestring budget.

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Questions to Ask When Creating an Audience Persona

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

One of the tips we gave in last week’s free webinar How to Write Faster at Work (recording available with our Free Membership ) was stop writing to the general public. Even if you think you have the most universal cause out there, you cannot appeal to everyone with your communications. You will either water down the message so much it has no impact or you will add so many things that is becomes muddled.

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4 Types of In-Kind Donations and How To Leverage Them

Get Fully Funded

Given the In difficult times, nonprofits provide life-changing support to people affected by financial hardship. substantial impact of nonprofit activity, many companies and people want to give back to their organization but don’t have the means to do so. Moreover, it’s incredibly frustrating for your nonprofit if you’re in danger of not reaching your fundraising goals , and there are people willing and ready to help who cannot contribute financially.

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Compliance Essentials: 4 Things for New Nonprofits to Know

Top Nonprofits

Fundraising is a core component of any nonprofit. It enables you to cultivate a community , work toward your cause, and create new mission initiatives. Picture this: you’ve gathered your resources and supporters into the beginning stages of a nonprofit organization. You’re all fired up, and inspired to start fundraising for your organization’s cause.

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Organizational Culture Is a Verb, Not a Policy

NonProfit PRO

In newer startup organizations, culture begins to take shape through experiences led by those at the top. The inaugural leader has their own vision and values they bring to the table, which the organization experiences over the long arc of time. Culture doesn’t happen on day five, day 50 or even day 500. .

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When Personas Don’t Work

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

On Tuesday, Kristina shared some questions to help you create personas. Personas can be really helpful in guiding you toward the right kinds of content and the right communications channels. But what if you are a solitary communications director working at an organization that runs many different types of programs and therefore you have multiple target audiences and therefore a dozen (or even two dozen) personas?

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Nonprofit HR Staff Story: Dotti David

NonProfit HR

What attracted you to Nonprofit HR? I share their global mission of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. I really wanted the opportunity to work with this type of client organizations—nonprofits. What’s your favorite aspect of talent management? My favorite aspect of talent management is helping people understand how their skills and experiences can be applied Read more.

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The Key to Better Fundraising Results: Less Training, More Practice

iMarketSmart

What happens all too often when advancement leaders announce that they’re bringing in an expert to train their staff? Some staff members get their backs up. They feel the decision is like saying: “You’re not good enough.”. “I think you could be doing a better job.”. “We need to learn from those who are doing a better job.”. They brood: “That just shows that my boss doesn’t really know what a good job I’m doing.”.

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New Mastercard Regulations Could Harm Recurring Gifts Unless You Take Action Now

NonProfit PRO

New Mastercard guidelines will change the rules for subscription payments, which include nonprofit recurring gifts, processed by the payment provider. These requirements need to be implemented by Sept. 22.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – August 19, 2022

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Happy Friday, friends! Ready for the the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have Ted Lasso, new features and tips for Reels, morning pages, project management tactics and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Find out How to Create Instagram Reels When You Don’t Have a Video Team.

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Leaders often have to hide their problems

Concord Leadership

Leaders tend to hide our problems. We realize most people are more interested in their problems than ours. And sometimes we find sharing our issues becomes a weapon others use against us. So we build up a habit of hiding. Listening to La’Vista Jone’s BOSS Talk podcast today, I heard Tamara Kemper share a fun […]. The post Leaders often have to hide their problems appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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Perks Offered By A Genuine Alcohol Detox Center

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Perks Offered By A Genuine Alcohol Detox Center. Looking to overcome your Alcohol Addiction? Check out what A Genuine Alcohol Detox Center can do for you. When you’re living a lifestyle with addictive behaviors and an alcohol dependency, it is nearly impossible to quit without assistance. With any luck, you’ll have the support of your loved ones while trying to alleviate the burden of addiction.

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The Giving Block Expands Fundraising Capabilities for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

The Giving Block will begin offering stock and card donation processing capabilities beginning in the fall of 2022. The stock and card donation processing options will be available to the 2,000-plus nonprofit customers subscribed to The Giving Block’s flagship crypto fundraising solution.

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50+ Strategic Plan Examples to Inspire Your Nonprofit

Prosper Strategies

See examples of more than 50 nonprofit strategic plans and download the Essential Nonprofit Strategic Plan Template to begin building yours. The post 50+ Strategic Plan Examples to Inspire Your Nonprofit appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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4 Stages of Nonprofit Board Development

Dennis C Miller

Developing an effective governing board is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization. An effective board will provide the strategic leadership necessary to ensure the organization achieves its mission. The post 4 Stages of Nonprofit Board Development appeared first on Dennis C. Miller.

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5 Things To Remember Before You Buy Ram Mount!

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

5 Things To Remember Before You Buy Ram Mount! Want to know what to look for in a Ram Mount? Are you are ready to buy one? Check out the buying tips below. Ram Mounts offer a unique, flexible mounting option that allows you to use your car’s existing vent mount, cigarette lighter holder, or any other surface. The jeep jl ram mount are compact and safe if you’re going on-road and provide the most secure mounting solution possible.

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3 Ways Your Board Must Participate in Year-End Giving

NonProfit PRO

When you equip boards to confidently participate in your year-end efforts, the results can be amazing. Their voices and connections amplify your work and lead to even greater mission impact during the time of year when most philanthropy occurs.