Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Or it kind of works but not at the level they need it to.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Chances are you’re aware of how the COVID pandemic—and accompanying shortages, shutdowns, layoffs, and resignations—has wreaked havoc on supply and demand for everything from toilet paper to lumber to used cars. Unfortunately, social sector data has also been impacted. Staff working long hours responding to multiple crises have little time and energy for data collection and dissemination.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

By Stuart Buck & Anna Harvey. We don’t mean the former Facebook. Rather, philanthropies should prefer to fund meta-issues—i.e., research and evaluation, along with efforts to improve research quality. In many cases, it would be far more impactful than what they are doing now. This is true at two levels. First, suppose you want to support a certain cause–economic development in Africa, or criminal justice reform in the US, etc.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the most important roles a nonprofit can play is that of grantmaker. And, while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to crafting a successful grantmaking strategy, there are a handful of key strategies that any nonprofit can deploy.

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Socailbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Image by Cam Miller (CC BY NC ND). Strategies to combat the epidemic of hopelessness. Post by Eric Anderson. W e all know the sinking feeling of having a long to-do list of big items. Often, we wind up overwhelmed, not knowing where to begin, so we don’t begin at all. For many of us, simply shutting down when faced with many challenges is a coping mechanism.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If you manage a nonprofit, you know very well that every day there are a million and one things to be done. And, of those a million and one things, bookkeeping is not at the top of your favorite things to do list. . Good bookkeeping requires extreme accuracy and attention to detail. But it’s often seen as “busywork,” it rarely makes the priority list, and under-staffed nonprofit teams often fall behind.

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Mission Minded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Engage your donors more meaningfully and effectively, use values-driven donor personas. The post Transform Your Fundraising with Values-Driven Personas appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

How to Select a Marketing Strategy for a Foreign Country? Are you thinking about doing marketing in a new country? Check out what you need to consider before starting. While there is no perfect marketing formula for a foreign country, there are several aspects that must be considered before you expand your commercial or any other endeavors. Starting with the socio-cultural aspect and the market research to the cooperation with large companies and protection of the intellectual property, it alw

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By Funders for Housing and Opportunity. Supporting Solutions to the Housing Crisis. By Charles Rutheiser, Annie E. Casey Foundation. Housing is much more than a roof over one’s head. Having a place to call home is a basic human need—a place of safety, stability, support, and belonging. Stable housing roots people in their community and allows access to the opportunities that are necessary to thrive and enjoy a brighter future.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits struggle with innovation despite creativity and a passion for changing the world being part of their make-up. Why it Happens: Nonprofit executives are pressed for time and have limited resources. The Solution: The secret to nonprofit innovation is partnerships built through strategic networking. Everyone wants to innovate, but very […].

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As your organization prepares for the year-end, it's important to remember that your constituents may have different priorities now. Here are some tools you can use to assess your current donor database.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 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 ask donors to pay associated credit card fees with purchases and donations. . Dear Charity Clairity, We would like to “pass on the fees” (as opposed to absorbing fees) for purchasing of tickets and sponsorships for our Gala.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

By Kim Samuel & Dan Palazuelos. When the legendary physician and advocate Paul Farmer unexpectedly passed away at the age of 62 in February, he was called a hero , a visionary , and a global health giant. His ideas changed paradigms of public health and human rights, and he demonstrated that it’s possible to deliver world-class medical care to people in the most resource-poor settings imaginable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

At the end of each year, Nonprofit Tech for Good suggests which digital marketing and fundraising trends nonprofits should prioritize in the following year [ read the 2022 trends ]. In 2023, traditional digital marketing and fundraising strategies, such as email marketing and monthly giving programs will continue to perform well, but new social media platforms and fundraising tools will likely become more widely adopted by nonprofits worldwide.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Every nonprofit should be exploring TikTok. With the ability to capture a large audience, the platform has quickly become a hub of creativity and connection, and can bolster your organization's mission. Here are four steps to make the most of this popular social media platform.

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Foundation Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The post Nonprofit Unrelated Business Income Explained appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

By Réjane Woodroffe. For three years, Réjane Woodroffe lived a life of extreme opposites. On a weekly basis, she undertook the 12-hour commute between Cape Town and an isolated community on South Africa’s southeast “Wild Coast.” The worlds could not have been further apart. In Cape Town, there was a modern apartment, a car, and a job in high-end finance.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Remember, in a down economy, recurring gifts may be the best way for donors to continue their support as they can afford smaller gifts. Donors want to continue to help. The more you do to let them know this is an option, the more donors will consider it.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Have you started working on your annual appeal and year-end fundraising plan? It’s time! I worked for 30 years in the trenches, so I know exactly what this time of year feels like. It feels like you’re at the base of a mountain you’re about to scale. Exciting, but also scary. Exhilarating, yet also daunting. There will be good days, and bad days.

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Volunteer Match

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Published 10/6/21 and updated on 9/30/22. Each of us has the power to create more compassionate and inclusive communities in different aspects of our lives whether at home, school, work, or in our neighborhood. October provides a variety of opportunities to celebrate diversity, learn more about each other, and strengthen our communities by giving back.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

————. The post Massachusetts Nonprofit Network appeared first on Bloomerang.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To be a great major gifts officer, you must be curious about your donors. Your job is to understand the things that matter to them and why. So, here are some practical questions that will help unlock your donor’s passions and interests.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Maricella Herrera, new CEO of Ellevate Network, speaking at a recent event. After earning her Masters in Business Administration at Columbia University in New York in 2012, following five years working in banking in Mexico, Maricella Herrera was interviewing for a new boutique banking job in Mexico, where she intended to return to live. The interviewer “needed to know if I planned to get married in the next few years because he said, ‘We need you to work hard,’” explains Herrera, now CEO of Elle

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Amy, your helpfulness just keeps on coming – thank you! Our development team is working on this right now – we are all either fairly new or brand new to the organization, and yet we have a relatively strong donor history of regular giving but it has not been well stewarded in the last couple of years – so we are encouraged that we will be able to create a fruitful plan!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Need writing ideas for your newsletters, social media updates, blog posts and more? We’ve got you covered! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get November’s prompts emailed to you next week. On the Calendar. 10/01: National Homemade Cookie Day or World Vegetarian Day. Share your favorite cookie or vegetarian recipes or have your staff or supporters shares theirs. 10/05: Do Something Nice Day.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the digital age, social proof has more importance than ever. The fear of supporting an organization that doesn’t make an impact is a primary concern for donors. So, the concept of social proof counters those concerns.

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The LAPA Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” ~Meister Eckhart, (1260 – 1328) Your Thanksgiving Thank-A-Thon is critical to your year-end fundraising drive; but it’s also the penultimate moment for you to express unabashed gratitude to your donors and funders. My blog posts this month have been all about boosting your year-end giving.

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Volunteer Match

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires can leave us feeling powerless and overwhelmed, but it's important for everyone to know that there are ways to help. Whether a disaster has occurred in your community, or across the country, you can make a difference! Here are 8 ways you can support disaster relief today.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

If you didn’t get a chance to participate in the Take the Lead annual two-day conference at the Arizona Biltmore, I highly recommend watching the replay. This event exceeded expectations in providing inspiration, tools and action items for stepping into your most powerful potential. Yet lurking among the conversations spanning all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion, a new shared challenge emerged.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Fundraising consultants can be invaluable for nonprofits looking to optimize their fundraising operations. However, some nonprofit leaders don't know the nature of what fundraising consultants do. .

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

I am still sending hand-written note cards to donors. These seem to be appreciated more than an email by many. I had more responses to thank you cards in the mail rather than emails. For long-term donors, I like to send an org pin so they feel attached to the work they support. I have not tried video thank you’s yet.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Big investments should be approached carefully. Most people wouldn’t buy a new house or car sight unseen. The same is true for your nonprofit as it weighs a major fundraising campaign. . Capital campaigns represent significant investments of your organization’s time, resources, and energy. If all goes according to plan, you’ll reap the benefits of raising funding for a major capacity-building initiative, expanding your fundraising capacity, and teaching your team valuable fundraising and steward

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference that was planned for Wednesday, September 28, will be rescheduled due to Hurricane Ian to ensure the safety of all guests and their families. The Nonprofit Leadership Center is actively working with the Tampa Marriott Water Street to determine a new date to hold the event this year. . All registered participants will receive more information in the coming days about the conference once a new date has been set.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

GiveSmart Donor CRM is a new, modern, user-friendly tool to make donor management efficient and easy for nonprofits like yours. In this webinar, the GiveSmart team will touch on GiveSmart Donor CRM’s comprehensive features, including automations, donor tracking, donor scoring, search capabilities, reporting, custom fields, rock-solid security, and more!

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It can be difficult to see actual change to today’s big problems, especially when starting at the federal level. Change usually occurs due to the efforts of dedicated individuals at the local level. Rob’s guest shares how a program at Harvard Business School is dedicated to solving big issues by bringing together local leaders from all over the United States.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Why is Translating the Blog On a Commercial Website Necessary? Have you ever thought about translating your blog? Check out a couple of reasons worth considering. When you are working with a commercial website blog, the chances are high that you are going beyond the local niche. Even if you are mostly working locally, it is essential to work with investors and see how you can expand your business via the written word or various multimedia elements.

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