Selfish Giving

JULY 21, 2021

Last week I read a wonderfully detailed article on Hubspot called Sales Email vs. Cold Call: When to Use Each According to Data. The article was even written by a Boston guy, which increased my respect for it even more. But then I thought, "I wonder if Dan Cohen (aka 'The King of Cause Sales') would agree with his advice?" Heck, maybe the guy who wrote this article isn't even from Boston??

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

A majority of all adults experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers; 70% by the latest figures. . It affects professionals of all occupations and backgrounds, with the impact on individuals in the nonprofit community being a significant one. . Be you a newly qualified doctor or starting up your own charity, doubts can creep in that you don’t deserve your success or promotion.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 23, 2021

Every person who works for a nonprofit or is associated with an organization internally is an ambassador of that organization by virtue of association. As an employee of The Salvation Army, I wear, with pride, a shirt with the logo of The Salvation Army. Volunteers also wear clothing that signifies an association with the organization.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2021

Last month, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced that she, in partnership with her husband Dan Jewett, donated another $2.74 billion to philanthropic entities. Her third round of grants in less than a year, Scott wrote that grant recipients were “286 high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 20, 2021

What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? Of course, it’s a really, really long list of potential items. To put some structure around it, so that you can start to understand your choices and then make them, we’ve identified ten keys to nonprofit communications success.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. It’s not a business model. . Why is that important? To be successful, you must understand that you’re starting a business. Getting into that mindset will help set you up for success. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . 1.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2021

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. For everyone else, the important thing is to share your organization’s mission story in a compelling way – and "compelling" doesn’t necessarily mean professionally produced. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 21, 2021

Crisis communications is not just about being prepared for a rogue board member or sketchy financials. The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime. At some point – likely soon – your nonprofit will face another defining moment where it will be essential to provide clear, timely messaging.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Many organizations are re-inventing themselves and their events after the COVID-19 pandemic. Because the whole world was tilted on its axis in the last year and a half, if there was ever a time to try something new, it’s now. This can be an exciting opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start or what will work when it comes to your fundraising event theme. .

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2021

Do you want to get a clear picture of how your organization compares to others in the sector? Use this free worksheet to identify your nonprofit’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT). By doing so, you can plan more strategically, set realistic goals, and uncover new growth opportunities. Download the free worksheet.

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Foundation Group

JULY 19, 2021

The post Understanding the 501(c)(3) Public Support Test appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 22, 2021

I recently worked with Nonprofit Ready to create their new Marketing Essentials Certificate. This is a perfect course for beginners in nonprofit marketing or those who need to understand the value of marketing, even when it isn’t their primary job (executive directors, program managers, development staff, etc.). This free certificate covers all the key basics, including how to: Understand your audiences.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2021

Engaging with local community leaders and residents early and often is key to implementing public health and racial justice approaches to preventing gun violence successfully, a report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds. The report, Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta and Milwaukee (24 pages, PDF), highlights lessons learned and recommendations from Casey-funded gun violence prevention work in which residents—with the support of nonprofits a

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2021

“I don’t understand why the donor stopped giving,” the major gift officer (MGO) said. “They seemed so interested in what I had proposed last year. They gave and they have been silent ever since.” Stop and analyze each part of this statement.

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Mission Minded

JULY 19, 2021

Learn about the 10 stages you can expect from a name change to prepare your staff, board, and stakeholders for the work that lies ahead. The post The 10 Stages of Changing Your Organization’s Name appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Elevation

JULY 21, 2021

Recent history has showed us how quickly norms can be upended and the waves of change can hit. Nonprofits, like other social and physical structures, need to build resiliency for the future. When conducted correctly, SWOT analysis can be a great tool for creating a nonprofit's contingency plan and growing its adaptability.

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 20, 2021

Money does weird things to us, doesn't it? A lack of money leads nonprofits to a growing desperation. A feeling they "need" every donor. Anyone who'll give them money. Including bullies. But sometimes, the problem isn't hearing "no" from a donor. Sometimes the problem is hearing "yes.". Fire your bully donors. You've seen those costly yes's. Donors who make all sorts of demands on the nonprofit staff.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 23, 2021

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, inspired the largest gift ever made to public higher education: $550 million. It was made anonymously by a couple who is looking for nothing in return – not even recognition – to benefit themselves. It’s a gift with very few restrictions, made outright over the span of 10 years to the university, its medical school and athletics.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2021

Ever wonder if there are things donors want to know but won’t ask? In the midst of a fundraising campaign, you get accustomed to hearing the same questions over and over. It’s as if the same training protocols for buying a car or a house are applied to administering philanthropy, only rather than answering questions about warranties or interest rates, you provide the details of prior year’s support and break-even points.

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Elevation

JULY 22, 2021

Facebook is by far one of the leading social media platforms, with an estimated audience of 2.14 billion people. That also makes Facebook one of the largest platforms for marketing. Unfortunately, social media algorithms make Facebook advertising quite tricky, especially with organic posts. That's why more and more nonprofits are pooling their resources together to invest in social media advertising.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 23, 2021

Social Media and Digital Marketing – Everything you need to know. Do you want to promote your business? Learning and applying Social Media and Digital Marketing is a must. Here’s what you need to know. Digital. Social Media. Two of the most used words in the 21st Century, so far. Oh, and #selfie too. . Since the 2000s, a lot of things have changed.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2021

In the first half of 2021, donors have recommended a record $4.3 billion in grants, a 27% increase over the same six-month span of 2020. Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity and the nation’s largest grantmaker, distributed those gifts to more than 123,000 charities.

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BDO

JULY 21, 2021

Since navigating the headwinds of the past year, nonprofit organizations have reimagined their operations to maintain relationships with donors, volunteers and the communities they serve while discovering new means to protect mission funding.

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 20, 2021

Money does weird things to us, doesn’t it? A lack of money leads nonprofits to a growing desperation. A feeling they “need” every donor. Anyone who’ll give them money. Including bullies. But sometimes, the problem isn’t hearing “no” from a donor. Sometimes the problem is hearing “yes.” Fire your bully donors.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 19, 2021

If you work for a college or university, you already know that many of your donors give because of the experience they had when they attended your institution. For instance, they might have had a professor who changed their life for the better. Or, they might have ‘found themselves’ during that period in their lives. When those stories exist and are brought to the surface, institutions raise tremendous amounts of money.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 20, 2021

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic with business closures and sheltering in place across the country, nonprofit organizations scrambled to deal with their new reality, which included the uncertainty of fundraising, budget cuts and laid-off employees. Most nonprofits began to settle into a cautious routine with most asking, “What should we do next?”.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Full Transcript: Steven: You’ll hear a robot voice. Kishshana: Go ahead. Steven: All right, Kishshana. I got 2:00 Eastern or is it okay if I go ahead and get this part started officially? Kishshana: Yes, we can. Steven: All right. Awesome. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Sorry for the early start or the late start, but we’re going to get going here.

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Candid

JULY 21, 2021

Since 2010, Candid and Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) have partnered to produce Advancing Human Rights, an annual report that tracks the evolving state of global human rights philanthropy. Our respective organizations join in collaboration each year with Ariadne—European Funders for Social Change and Human Rights, and Prospera—International Network of Women’s Funds, to conduct this research and provide the single most comprehensive analysis of where philanthropic money goes for human rights

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 22, 2021

How to write email newsletters that people actually want to read. Do you want to engage your audience? Email Newsletters are perfect for doing that. Here’s how to write engaging emails that people will actually read. A newsletter is a tool used by brands, marketers, and content creators to distribute crucial and relevant information to subscribers, prospects, or customers.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2021

Sustainer giving is not the latest shiny new thing. Instead, it should already be part of your fundraising strategy as it will permeate all your giving and all levels of donors. It will help you keep your lights on. It will help you with your operating revenue. All it takes is a little bit of time to focus on it. So, if you’re looking to grow your monthly donor program, make sure you’re looking at it as an important thing that can be very exciting and fun to work on, just a little bit at a time.

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Sherry, I got 2:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and kick us off officially? Sherry: Let’s do it. Steven: All right, well, cool. Good afternoon, everybody. Good morning, I should say if you’re out on the West Coast. And if you’re watching the recording, I hope you’re having a good day no matter where you are.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 20, 2021

Each month we’ll bring you a new resource that we think could revolutionize the nonprofit sector—or at least your workweek. It may be an app, platform, podcast, or product that will help you do more good. This time, we’re looking at DipJar : unique hardware that enables cashless generosity for engaging, joyful, and frictionless donations. . DipJar. We all know that getting donations at events can be challenging.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 22, 2021

How to Find the Ideal Name for Your Business. Are you looking to start a business, then having a great name is a must for sure. Check out the tips below for finding an ideal business name. One question we usually get is this: “How does an entrepreneur who has never started a business before, build one that stands out in their niche?”. The answer is simple; find a big problem that needs solving, solve it with a unique product or service, start a business, and get the perfect name for your brand,

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2021

During the pandemic, it seemed like every week there was a shortage of something you just assumed would always be available. There's even a Wikipedia page called "Shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic," that includes not just the titular ketchup packets and yeast.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

This digital-first fundraising post is the first in a six-part series. . “Every few hundred years there occurs a sharp transformation. We cross a “divide… ACTION POINT: Next time you hear colleagues pounding the table for something that is clearly yesterday’s news, find a way to tell them they need to wake up and smell the coffee.”. – Peter Drucker.

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Ann Green

JULY 21, 2021

After the year we’ve just been through, most people have realized the importance of connection. Your nonprofit organization also needs to make connections with your donors. One of the best ways to do that is to share stories. Donors want to hear your stories. I would guess you’re not using stories as much as you should. That’s a mistake because people respond better to stories than a bunch of facts and statistics.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 22, 2021

How Companies Can Leverage Blockchain to Cope with Plastic Pollution. Plastic pollution is a problem that affects us all. Lucky for us, blockchain technology can help. Check out how and initiatives below. According to Our World in Data , by the year 2015, the entire world has produced 7.8 billion tonnes of plastic. That’s more than one tonne of plastic for every person alive today.

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