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Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power

Joan Garry

Nonprofit storytelling can light a fire in the belly of any and everyone you meet and inspire them to join your mission. Keep reading to learn the way and get a free template to help you get your storytelling right. The post Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Newsletter: Does Having a Media Partner Attract Corporate Partners? ; 20 Hot Partnership Programs from the U.K. ; 3 Tips to Revive a Legacy Brand

Selfish Giving

I got two questions from readers last week that I would like your help answering. Here's the first question. ????? "I am working on a plan for a major campaign and would love to bring on some kind of media partner (e.g. New York Times, New York Magazine, New Yorker, the Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, etc.). I'm assuming having a media partner would help us attract corporate partners.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. .

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How to Calculate the Number of Major Gift Officers You Need

NonProfit PRO

I am often asked for a formula for adding major gift officers (MGOs) to an organization. And while there are many variables to consider, they boil down to these four points.

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Nonprofit Grants: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation To Fund $9 Billion

Bloomerang

On Wednesday, July 13, Bill Gates started a Twitter thread with an interesting observation: Several huge global setbacks over the past few years have left many people discouraged and wondering whether the world is destined to get worse. It’s not interesting because it’s a revelation. It’s hard to imagine that there are people in the world who didn’t feel the effects of at least one of the setbacks he listed: the pandemic , the war in Ukraine, the damage from climate change, the progress we’ve lo

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New Rules For Nonprofit Lease Accounting: ASC 842 Explained

The Charity CFO

Updated standards on accounting for nonprofit leases ( ASC 842 ) go into effect this year for most organizations–and next year for the few remaining exceptions. If you’re not sure that your organization has adopted the new standards detailed in ASC 842, then keep reading. We’ll tell you all you need to know about complying with these new rules when accounting for leases of all types.

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Power in Solidarity: Reflections from AAPIP and NAP’s joint convening

Candid

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s joint convening, Power in Solidarity. On a personal level, this convening was special, as it was the first in-person conference I attended since the outbreak of COVID-19, and it was a wonderful space to be in!

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Frame And Record Combined Asks For Capital, Endowment, And Operations

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 record and frame a combined ask (operations, campaign or program funding, etc.) for a capital campaign. . Dear Charity Clairity, We are running a capital campaign to open a home, plus fundraising for operations.

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A Six-Step Plan for the Most Productive August You’ve Ever Had!

Mission Minded

Our free, six-part video series will help you strengthen your school's brand for an admissions season with high inquiries, applications, and yield. The post A Six-Step Plan for the Most Productive August You’ve Ever Had! appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

When a crisis occurs—whether it’s the war in Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic—people seek up-to-date information. They want to understand, for example, how the crisis is evolving or how many people are affected. In the social sector, the questions that often emerge are: Which organizations are addressing the crisis? Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support?

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What Makes Donors Respond to Marketing?

NonProfit PRO

Your story is essential, and people want to hear it. Let’s review what makes donors respond to your marketing and how you can improve the effectiveness of your campaign.

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Driving Nonprofit Growth with Data with Stu Manewith

The Charity CFO

If the terms cloud software or data quality make you want to run for cover, you’re not alone in the nonprofit world where hand-keyed spreadsheets are still commonplace. But the most successful nonprofits are already leveraging interconnected software systems to raise money more effectively, optimize internal communications, and work SMARTER instead of harder.

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[Free Webinar] The Formula to Successful Nonprofit Giving Days Year Round

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause awareness and giving days are 24-hour (or longer) fundraising events that can be powerful moments throughout the year. These days are aimed at rallying communities together to maximize awareness, engagement, and donations. But did you know that GivingTuesday isn’t your only giving day opportunity? Join us as we share how your nonprofit can stand out amongst the crowd.

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Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for August 2022

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Looking for ideas for social media updates, blog posts, newsletter articles and more? Use the writing prompts below to inspire you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. On the Calendar. 8/09: Book Lover’s Day. Review a book or suggest books to your followers that shed some light on your cause. 8/12: International Youth Day.

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Overcome Staffing Challenges by Focusing on Your What and How

NonProfit PRO

Besides fundraising, Nonprofits have other business challenges. Some years, that means accommodating rising expenses while trying to overcome budget shortfalls. This year, according to the 2022 Nonprofit Industry Pulse Survey, many nonprofits named staffing shortages as a top issue — and they’re not alone in this.

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Should I Incorporate My Nonprofit in Delaware?

Foundation Group

The post Should I Incorporate My Nonprofit in Delaware? appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Nonprofit HR Staff Story: Alicia Schoshinski, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, SWP

NonProfit HR

What attracted you to Nonprofit HR? I had always thought about going into consulting, but it wasn't something I ever wanted to do on my own. When I was seeking a new opportunity I connected with Nonprofit HR. I was excited to continue to work and have an impact with mission-driven organizations, have challenge and variety in Read more. The post Nonprofit HR Staff Story: Alicia Schoshinski, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, SWP appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – July 29, 2022

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

It’s been one of those weeks so I am just gonna get right to the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have some trends reports, some Instagram rebellion, an update from Facebook for nonprofits, a checklist to avoid spam filters, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Hootsuite has the July Update of The Global State of Digital 2022 and they have also released the survey for the 2023 Social Trends R

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5 Great Examples of Nonprofit Calls to Action

NonProfit PRO

Writing a call to action (CTA) that hits the spot every time is part art, and part science. CTAs need to be short, sweet, and to the point. Here are five examples of winning CTAs that you can draw inspiration from.

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Do you have a job or do you have a mission?

iMarketSmart

“I was on a mission from God.” I met John the first year I started working in major gifts. John was a retired financial advisor who earned a 7-figure income for more than a decade. At the first breakfast we went to he described how he went about his work. He had 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches every day with clients and prospects. He hired a driver so that he could make calls to schedule meetings while he was traveling between meetings.

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What is the Multidimensional anger test? Is it accurate? Let’s figure out

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

What is the Multidimensional anger test? Is it accurate? Let’s figure out. Do the Multidimensional anger test and get strategies that you can consider to calm down and cope with your anger. Anger is one of the common issues among people. There are several reasons behind the aggressiveness and angriness of a person. It can be stress, mixed emotions, a hostile environment, etc.

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The Difference Between Microcontent and Conversion Copywriting

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Microcontent and c onversion copywriting are two of the seven writing styles that every nonprofit communicator should master. And they are pretty freaking important. In fact, we are doing a whole webinar devoted to these two styles next week. Learn more and join us for Getting People to Click: How to Write (Ethically!) for Opens, Clicks, and Conversions.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 66: The Evolution of Event Management

NonProfit PRO

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, Mark Becker, founding partner of Cathexis Partners and editorial advisory board member of NonProfit PRO, is joined by Karen Cincotti, assistant director of web and operations for the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, and Russ Oster, co-founder and CEO of Grassroots Unwired, to discuss event management technology.

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GG Chat Makes Online Fundraising Easy

GiveGab

At GiveGab, Customer Love is what drives us! This means going above and beyond for our fundraising partners to make sure they feel supported and are set up for success. We take a non-traditional approach to customer service. In fact, at GiveGab we don’t even call it customer service – we call it Customer Success! What is Customer Success? To us, Customer Success is having dedicated, responsive, and knowledgeable team members engaging in an open and welcoming dialogue with everyone using our plat

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Ten Top Mobile Apps for Education in 2022

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Ten Top Mobile Apps for Education in 2022. Are you looking to learn a new skill? Check out this list of Top Mobile Apps for Education and try out a couple. Mobile devices are already in the classroom, and they will remain so. Mobile devices can be a good choice, but this doesn’t make them bad. This opportunity was recognized by app developers around the world.

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Meals on Wheels Annual Conference

Bloomerang

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The Future of Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit PRO

In this edition, we discuss leadership and what nonprofit leaders need to know about leading their organizations in the digital age. What are the new rules of leadership? How has it changed? And what will it take to drive your nonprofit to success in 2022 and beyond? Get answers to these questions and more inside of this month's ZGIVE INSIDER!

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How to be the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Fundraisers to Guide Your Donor’s Hero Journey

iMarketSmart

The monomyth. The hero is a fundamental human archetype. Jung describes an archetype as, “a spiritual goal toward which the whole nature of man strives.” [1] The monomyth is the hero’s journey. It’s the universal story of fulfilling the hero archetype. Joseph Campbell describes the journey this way: “A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious

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Link Building Is The Ultimate Sync Building

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Link Building Is The Ultimate Sync Building. Do you want to create a high authority website and attract the audience that you want? Link Building is one of those strategies that you should not overlook. Link building is an SEO tool that influences the search engine ranks in the search lists. Links are those of the foundational paths which can be determined by algorithms of the search engine according to the reliability of the webpage.

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Meals on Wheels Annual Conference and Expo

Bloomerang

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So You Want to Be a Director of Development?

NonProfit PRO

The director of development is the senior fundraising manager at a nonprofit organization. The director, who collaborates closely with the CFO, is responsible for securing nonprofit revenue from individuals, corporations, organizations, associations and foundations through a variety of means. But what does it take to get there?

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How Are You Sharing Stories With Your Donors?

Ann Green

People have been sharing stories of various kinds for centuries. I’m a big reader and always appreciate a good story. Your nonprofit organization also needs to share stories in order to connect with your donors. Donors want to hear your stories. I imagine 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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Why is branding so important for nonprofits?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why is branding so important for nonprofits? Do you want to stand out, secure funding and find the perferct volunteers? Create a strong Nonprofit Brand. Here’s why it’s important. Nonprofit organizations are set up with the intention of having a social or public benefit, rather than for the purpose of generating profit for shareholders. They have a central role to play in the charity sector, and their impacts continue to be felt in so many ways, all across the globe.

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Bloomerang + Zapier: Ask Me Anything

Bloomerang

The post Bloomerang + Zapier: Ask Me Anything appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Deliver the Metrics Grantmakers Want: How Enhanced Reporting Can Help Increase Funding and Save Time

NonProfit PRO

In this session, we'll review the results of our 2022 Top Funder Decision Factors survey of foundations, charitable trusts, and corporate giving programs from across the country and define how nonprofits can use outcome-focused data to stand out and secure more funding. We'll then hear from Stephen Crano, Data Management Analyst at Brooklyn Community Services as he discusses how Apricot decreased reporting time at his organization.

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Volunteer Data Management: Creating An Impactful Program

NextAfter

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any organization. They donate their free time to further your mission, whether they’re marketing an upcoming event, engaging in advocacy outreach, or lending a hand to build a new homeless shelter for your organization. Especially for small organizations that don’t have a lot of staff bandwidth (such as youth service organizations that need mentors and food banks that fight against hunger), volunteers are instrumental in their success.

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Marketing Tricks for Medical Healthcare Products

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Marketing Tricks for Medical Healthcare Products. Do you want to market Medical Healthcare Products? Check out some tips below. Organic marketing is a long-term endeavor; it is a marathon, not a race. There are many ways hospitals, healthcare facilities, and healthcare products retailers can optimize their current marketing strategy. A product marketing strategy is built on the idea of strategically distributing your goods to your target market to promote a healthy line.