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Newsletter: How to do Cause Marketing with Self-Storage Companies ; Will Causes Benefit When Adidas Sells $1.2B in Yezzy Merch? ; Improve Your Writing by Defying Your English Teacher ??

Selfish Giving

I'm busy teaching at the New Strategies Forum at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, but. Tas Cassim from the Black Dog Institute has an important message about our case study presentation at Corporate Partnerships Everywhere , TOMORROW, Thursday, March 16th. ✍️ Partnership Notes 1. How to do cause marketing with self-storage companies.

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Is a Golf Fundraiser Worth It for Your Nonprofit? (Yes, It Is!)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Golf tournaments have an undeserved reputation of being outdated and not worth the effort. To be honest, without the right tools in place, they have been. But today’s technology makes planning and executing a lucrative golf tournament easier than ever.

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Nonprofit Email Communication Truth: Quantity Is As Important As Quality

Bloomerang

I’m guessing you put a lot of effort into crafting your nonprofit’s email messages. You carefully consider the subject line and preview pane, email copy, images and design, and call to action. At least I hope you do! And you can learn how to do this here , here , and here. However, a quality email message, be it an appeal, thank you, gratitude report, or other call to action, isn’t the whole story.

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A Growing Movement of Sabbaticals for BIPOC Leaders

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Jakayla Toney on unsplash.com A major shift is happening in which BIPOC leaders are reclaiming rest, and a newly established philanthropic fund seeks to support it. In Washington state, the BIPOC-ED Coalition—a multicultural, cross-sector collective of nonprofit leaders working to promote community wellness and restoration—has committed $1.37M to fund sabbaticals for BIPOC leaders.

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Raising Your Nonprofit’s Profile to Generate Support

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits don’t need to reinvent the wheel to raise awareness and get more supporters, but they do need to refine and update their communications strategies. Here are four tips to get your organization the recognition it needs.

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The Top 3 Charity Rating & Badge Programs for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good Seventy-two percent of individuals say that the presence of a charity rating badge increases their likelihood of giving. If your nonprofit does not have charity rating badges on your website, then it’s time to look into getting registered with Charity Navigator, Candid, and GreatNonprofits.

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12 Lessons For Fundraisers After Hearing “No” From A Major Donor Prospect

Bloomerang

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” This scenario occurs every day. Winning fundraisers know how to handle it. Bottom line: Fundraisers typically hear one out of three responses to an ask: Yes, No, or Maybe.

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What You Need to Consider During Background Checks for Nonprofit Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

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SVB, GPT, and the social sector

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Photo by Bram Van Oost on Unsplash If you’ve been reading the news you know that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a bank that heavily caters to VC firms and start ups, collapsed and its depositors are being saved by the US Treasury. You know that hearings are being called for in Congress and the same old battle lines between the wealthy (people and institutions) and everyone else have been re-animated.

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How the Ripple Effects of Bank Turmoil Could Affect Nonprofits — and How to Avoid Them

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Nikolas Liepins, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images People wait outside the Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, CA, to withdraw funds after the federal government intervened upon the bank’s collapse. Damage to nonprofits appears limited so far, but charity leaders and experts urge groups to protect assets amid fears about the banking industry's health.

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Faith as a Pathway to Climate Action

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: corey oconnell on unsplash.com Across the globe, faith-based communities and movements are bridging faith with climate science, slowly leading the way to involving more people in global climate action. Here’s how leaders in the Islamic, Christian, and Jewish religions are working to encourage environmental action by returning to their faith’s original principles.

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9 Common-Sense Tips for Nonprofit Executives to Be in Partnership With the Board

NonProfit PRO

The relationship between a nonprofit board and the CEO/executive director is frequently referred to as a partnership. Most governance literature cites that the board and executive partnership is a goal where there is a clear distinction between the roles and a relationship that is equal and balanced.

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The Benefits of Social Media Contests and Giveaways for Business Growth

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Benefits of Social Media Contests and Giveaways for Business Growth Social media contests and giveaways can be an effective way for businesses to increase brand awareness, drive traffic and engagement, increase social media followers, and generate leads and sales. However, running successful contests and giveaways requires careful planning, execution, and adherence to best practices.

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Comment on Want to Be a Fundraising Superstar? Lead a Capital Campaign! by Trudy Smith

Amy Eisenstein

Do you think its better to keep the originating of campaigns “in-house” or outsourced to experts? This could mean that resident staff are free to maintain their portfolios and look after donors, or conversely, it could mean that staff have less buy-in, and subsequently it reduces commitment and engagement. I’d appreciate your thoughts on this.

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Nine Fundraising ideas for nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Fundraising ideas for nonprofits are one of the more exciting ways to add needed momentum to your mission. The idea behind nonprofits is to support the public good. With over 1.3 million nonprofits in the United States, there are countless organizations available to provide shelter, medical assistance, and education, you name it! While this all sounds nice, there is a nagging question.

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Traditional Versus Modern Outreach — Which Is Right for Your Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising methods are in a constant state of flux, but over the years we’ve seen a real divide in terms of more traditional methods versus modern methods of digital outreach. So which one is right for your organization? Let’s dive into each type.

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Three Tips To Gear Up Your Non-Profit Marketing

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Three Tips To Gear Up Your Non-Profit Marketing How could you gear up your Nonprofit marketing? Which steps could you take to get more donors and build your Nonprofit’s brand? Check out these three tips by Ashley Lipman. Solidifying Your Non-Profit A not-for-profit organization still makes money, and if that organization wants to stick around, it needs to keep making money.

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Comment on Want to Be a Fundraising Superstar? Lead a Capital Campaign! by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Trudy Smith. HiTrudy – I’m not quite sure I understand the question, but I think you’ve answered your own question if I’m understanding correctly. Are you asking about the potential value in outsourcing a campaign, including donor relationships (clearly a bad idea)? I believe you’ve provided two key examples of why it should be kept in-house, including keeping relationships in-house as well as increasing staff commitment and engagement.

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4 Legacy Giving Program Building Blocks

Clairification

In my last article, It’s Fundraising Malpractice Not to Build Future Reserves , I introduced the subject of having both an organizational checking and savings account so you don’t risk going belly up when people rely on you. I talked about building a case for endowment and bringing your board on board. Then I tried to make it easy for you to get a legacy giving program ramped up by doing four specific things.

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Why This Trait That Almost All People Share Is Essential for Your Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

As fundraisers because we want to use curiosity in all kinds of ways to get donors engaged in our appeals and keep them engaged. But how? Here are three things to consider for the teaser on your next direct mail fundraising appeal.

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Tell the Perfect Fundraising Story for Your Campaign [+Examples]

Donorbox Nonprofit

Storytelling has been a part of human communication for centuries. Stories are how we connect with each other, how we learn new things, and how we make meaning from our experiences. Storytelling is an important tool for nonprofits, too! Since so much of nonprofit work is qualitative instead of quantitative, storytelling helps nonprofits show the […] The post Tell the Perfect Fundraising Story for Your Campaign [+Examples] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How to Implement Strategic Inquiry at Your Nonprofit in 5 Steps

Blue Avocado

Using the example of an educational nonprofit, this article presents five steps nonprofits can take to implement strategic inquiry including building board support, listening to community, research, broadening networks, and sharing the journey. The post How to Implement Strategic Inquiry at Your Nonprofit in 5 Steps appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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To Make Policy Changes Happen, We Have to Be in the Room

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar on “Remaking the Economy: Black Food Sovereignty, Community Stories.” View the full webinar here. Brielle Wright: I’m on a couple of food policy councils, and it has been very rewarding. I don’t know that I knew as much about food policy before I got involved in these spaces. And I think this is what kind of pushed me in terms of the advocacy space, not realizing how much is connected to the food that we eat.

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How to Improve Fundraiser Retention

NonProfit PRO

Research going back almost two decades has shown disturbingly high turnover rates and low morale plague fundraising professionals. For this reason, Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, shared four practical recommendations for raising retention rates.

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Racial-Justice Leader Who Left Her Job Alleging Racial Bias by Board Starts New Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jim Rendon Maven Collaborative Jhumpa Bhattacharya and Anne Price are starting a new racial-justice organization called the Maven Collaborative. Anne Price, former head of Insight Center for Community and Economic Development, says the new group will focus on improving the economic conditions of Black women.

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How to Make Your Social Media Updates (Among Other Things) More Relevant

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

In last week’s webinar on social media trends, we mentioned that no matter what platform you are on or whatever algorithm changes the social media companies throw at you, if you focus on earning trust and influence then you’ll be fine. A great way to earn the trust of and influence your followers is to share updates, photos, graphics, and videos that are relevant to them.

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America’s Broken Safety Net—and How to Address It: An Interview with Alissa Quart

NonProfit Quarterly

Alissa Quart, director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project (EHRP), recently authored a book called Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream. Earlier this year, I had to chance to talk with Quart about her new book, her description of contemporary US social policy as having created a “dystopian social safety net,” and her thoughts about how to build a US society that is centered on mutual caring and economic justice.

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3 Things to Do Now to Maximize Year-End Donor-Advised Fund Giving

NonProfit PRO

Tax season and end-of-year giving represent a key time for donor-advised funds (DAF) donors. Developing strategies now will ensure organizations are well positioned for year end. Here are three actionable steps to get you started.

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Trust in Science Has Eroded Since the Pandemic Began. How Should Philanthropy Respond?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sam Gill and Elizabeth Christopherson Both historical mistreatment of people of color and widespread misinformation have diminished confidence in medical science. Grant makers can foster a culture that acknowledges and addresses science’s imperfections.

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Workaholic and Caretaker: Two Patterns That Make Saying No Hard

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Setting boundaries is all about saying No, which we know is very hard for nonprofit communication staff! But saying no is the essence of strategic decision-making , so it’s incredibly important. But what you may not realize is that when you are having trouble saying no, you are actually having trouble setting a boundary. Without good workplace boundaries, you are likely left feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, uncomfortable, resentful, or guilty.

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Why I Donated: Why I Give $10 Every Month To My Local Public Radio Station

Bloomerang

In this post, we talk to Cait, a hospitality manager and athletic instructor, in New Orleans, LA, who donates $10 each month to WWNO, the New Orleans Public Radio station. The Cause : WWNO , New Orleans Public Radio | See how public radio stations use Bloomerang to move their missions forward. The Donation : $10/month What inspired you to make a donation to WWNO?

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Elevating Community Voice in Grantmaking

NonProfit PRO

Community voice is vital in philanthropic efforts. It highlights the poor outcomes when the process of developing solutions excludes the very population at the center of the intended impact — and why it is critical to engage the community meaningfully from the onset and throughout the process.

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Growth of Organizations That Advance the Work of All Nonprofits Poses Challenges, Research Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels Lack of funding stymies innovation for these groups, and the lack of any way to evaluate the quality of services provided means nonprofits often face tough choices when seeking help for training, advocacy, and other needs, according to scholars at the Urban Institute.

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What can messaging do for your organization?

Big Duck

The post What can messaging do for your organization? appeared first on Big Duck.

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We need to talk about the relentless machine that is higher-education fundraising

Non Profit AF

Every month or so, I get an appeal letter from my alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis (Go Bears!

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12 Funders and Resilia Launch Initiative to Strengthen BIPOC-Led/Serving Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Resilia announced the launch of ELEVATE, a national program comprising 12 Funders aimed at strengthening marginalized communities through actionable programs and equity-centric data sharing.

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits $250 Million to Establish Chicago Biohub

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Barbara Ries The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s grant will establish a biomedical research hub in partnership with the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Also, the Lowe’s Foundation will give $50 million to develop a pipeline of contractors and tradespeople over the next five years, and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum has received $38 million in grants from companies and foundations.