Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2021

There's an old saying that you can't hook a fish that won't open its mouth. That's certainly true in corporate partnerships when a potential prospect won't return your calls or emails. The question is, what should you do? Should you keep calling, or should you move on? That's the subject of an article Dan Cohen (aka the pleasantly persistent corporate partnership consultant) sent over to me: 5 Ways to Handle the Prospect Who Won’t Respond.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Kelly Ramage , Training Specialist at DonorPerfect. Cost: Free. Effective donor retention strategies require you to determine your baseline, define success, and measure your progress toward your goals through reporting. So at their most basic, how do your donor retention strategies work?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Donors are fascinating, unique individuals who consider multiple motivations when deciding how, when and why to be charitable. It is no longer enough to say, “Our donors give because they care about our mission.” It's important to uncover donors’ motivations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2021

And they plan to keep giving. Recently I had the opportunity to present a Bloomerang Academy class on 2020 Giving Trends and what they mean for the rest of the year. Despite a global pandemic and tough economy, 2020 was buoyed by extreme generosity on the part of donors—which is a great sign for how we’ll wrap up 2021. Throughout the early days of the pandemic, one of the most frequent questions I received was “should we fundraise right now?

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Boardsource

OCTOBER 12, 2021

“The recognition that organizational power and voice must be authorized by those impacted by the organization’s work.”. These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards. And they resonate profoundly with me and my colleagues at Fund for Shared Insight , a national funder collaborative aiming to improve philanthropy by promoting and supporting ways for foundations and nonprofits to listen and respond to the people and communities who are most impacted

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. With 2022 approaching and plans for spring events firming up, now’s the time to consider the lessons learned from successful golf events held throughout 2020 and 2021.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I hear too many speeches, sit in too many meetings and receive too many communications (written and electronic) where the author starts off by building the case and then finally gets to the reason for building it. This tactic will confuse your major donor.

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Mission Minded

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Don’t compete for attention this holiday season. Learn how you can leverage your brand strategically to make your organization’s voice stand out amongst the holiday wave. . The post 4 Ways to Ensure Holiday Celebrations Are on Brand for Your Organization appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Like a lot of other people, I put on some pandemic pounds and just started a six-week fitness and nutrition challenge at the studio where I workout. One of the things my trainer wanted us to do was figure out our “Why.” He said to really dig into why were joining the challenge and to be specific. Wanting to just lose weight or be in better shape wasn’t going to be motivation enough to keep going.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2021

It’s easy to dismiss the idea that leadership doesn’t matter. Someway, somehow, things will just turn out the way they’re supposed to happen. However, leadership — particularly high-quality leadership — matters now more than ever for the nonprofit sector. Therefore, it's vital for nonprofit leaders also to have these five competencies.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Read the first post on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter. . This blog series is designed to help nonprofit professionals like you make subtle mindset shifts that can make a big difference in your work, as well as increase your job satisfaction. . By identifying and addressing limiting beliefs that you may face, you can train your brain to approach tasks with more confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm.

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Foundation Group

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The post 11 Must-Dos for Starting a Nonprofit appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently spoke with Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO and A Modern Nonprofit Podcast about the importance of marketing and branding in the nonprofit sector. Need help understanding nonprofit finances? Check out her site! We covered a lot of ground that will be especially helpful to those who don’t work in nonprofit marketing — if you want to share with someone who needs a little perspective.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Many of us choose to have a career in the nonprofit sector. In addition to changing nonprofit jobs and focus areas over time, we aspire to be nonprofit leaders over time. If you aspire to be a nonprofit leader, you need a strong behavioral tool kit to thrive.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 15, 2021

5 Uplifting Things to do on your own when you’re home alone. Home sweet home! Some people get bored being home alone and others thrive. Here are our tips on having fun at home. You know those times when you’re all by yourself and have nothing to do? When you’re bored, it might not be easy to come up with things to do by yourself, but you’d be astonished at how many ideas there are.

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Sweet! by BlueSky

OCTOBER 14, 2021

A well-coordinated school readathon fundraiser combines the best of all outcomes for children, parents, educators and social good helpers. What is a readathon fundraiser? Students pledge to read a certain number of pages or hours when they sign up. Donors pledge to give a fixed amount or an amount based on the finally tally of pages or minutes read.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It’s almost time for my birthday which means a big present for you – $200 off our All-Access Training Pass! Attend ALL of our webinars and workshops for 365 days for only $599. Sale Ends October 14th. That includes this week’s Measurement Dashboard Jump Starter and next week’s Four Online Marketing Campaigns That Get Measurable Results Master Class.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Many nonprofits are turning to a new way of fundraising: Giving Days. Giving Days galvanize your supporter base, amplify donations, and attract new donors. Reinvent the power of your fundraising and keep the giving spirit going even beyond Giving Tuesday with The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide to Giving Days.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Fifteen years ago, I volunteered with a group that evaluated a youth prevention program grant. Many prevention programs purport to reduce the incidences of juvenile crime, teen pregnancy, school absenteeism, etc., with varied success. This specific program also listed the always-nebulous and unspecific “improve academic success” as one of the outcomes.

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Concord Leadership

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a leadership coach, I get to talk to hundreds of CEOs and other leaders every year. This year I’m seeing something different. Leadership always has challenges. There are always areas of uncertainty. But lately, it seems the uncertainty is off the charts. Are we experiencing inflation or is this transitory? Will we face another […]. The post Leading Through Overwhelming Uncertainty appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. You were the executive director, development officer, marketing manager, and HR department, all rolled into one. But over the years, you started picking up steam, first hiring three employees, then ten, 30, maybe even 50. If you’ve experienced this type of growth with your organization, you’ve probably realized that your nonprofit could benefit from a comprehensive HR framework. .

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Leaders of nonprofits all have a few things in common – we believe in dedicating ourselves to working for the common good, money isn’t always the bottom line for us when it comes to our work, and we’re convinced that if we could get enough people to hear the stories of the life-changing work happening […].

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Fundraising Report Card

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Thanks goes to Jeb Banner, for today’s post. As the CEO and a Founder of Boardable – a board management software provider for mission-driven boards – Jeb is passionate about community nonprofits, entrepreneurship, and more. He also founded SmallBox, a creative agency for mission-driven organizations, and is co-founder of The Speak Easy and founder of … Continue reading "How to Recruit Exceptional Board Members for Your Mission".

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Concord Leadership

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Have you ever looked at a CEO and thought, “It must be nice to be the boss. To have complete control of your time. To do whatever you want.” And then you became a CEO? It feels like you must be doing something wrong, doesn’t it? All those other bosses and CEOs seemed to live […]. The post The Surprising Lack of Time of CEOs – and what to do about it appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Dear reader: For a humble period of time, I’ve interacted with nonprofit executive directors, board members, and staff to share with nonprofits the practical wisdom acquired through working in the sector. Long-time subscribers might recall that the Letter from the Editor was a regular feature of Blue Avocado. A little over a year ago, I […]. The post Letter from the Editor: Blue Avocado Interviews appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Alex Trebek and other celebrity nonprofit ambassadors can have a profound and lasting impact on the causes they choose to support. While not an easy relationship to cultivate, it can be well worth the effort. Here's how four nonprofits have benefited from the generosity of the late game show host and "Jeopardy!" guest hosts LeVar Burton and George Stephanopoulos.

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Joe Garecht

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Your non-profit does great work, but you don't have unlimited resources (such as time, money, or people-power). That's why your organization needs to think strategically in everything you do. The world is counting on your non-profit in a systematic way, without burning out your team. Thinking strategically means that you don’t just “fall into” doing things at your non-profit.

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Women's Non Profit Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2021

As nonprofit leaders, we have been given an opportunity by the Lord to manage the money that He has entrusted us. We might have the best intentions, but without a plan, we can quickly get off track with money. Luke 14:28-30 says it perfectly : “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?

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Elevation

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Your community has a critical need, and you believe your nonprofit can meet it. But before you can expand your programs, you’ll need additional revenue.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2021

GivingTuesday is the biggest day in nonprofit fundraising. Are you ready for it? To help you prepare for your next GivingTuesday campaign, we’ve compiled this list of free campaign templates, tips, and resources. Unlock the power of your donors’ generosity. Download now.

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Tech Impact

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The post Tech Impact Receives $6M in H-1B One Workforce Grant Funding appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Women's Non Profit Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jennifer Jones’ goal for North Texas Giving Day was to receive $5,000 in donations for her ministry, Hagar’s Heart. She reached $5,310 with 67 donors, plus the Thriving Arlington Midnight grant of $5,000, through the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. There were other bonuses that showed up along the way as a result of her efforts. “My ministry has grown faster ever since North Texas Giving Day last year.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

It’s spooky season. Does your calendar have you spooked? Do you find yourself adding more tasks to your already unrealistic list? When was the last time you said “No” or “Yes, but not that way or by that time” when asked to meet a deadline? Do you avoid your email at times because you know you will see another “ask” requiring your time and energy? If these questions resonate with you, then it is possible that there is tension between your boundaries and work capacity.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The need for human services is soaring — outpacing the capacity social good organizations have to help and leaving too many of our neighbors in need. I believe that technology and data are the answer.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Every day, we meet with incredible people who are doing everything they can to raise money for their nonprofit organizations. As we get to know them, we not only hear about the good they’re doing, but we also hear about their struggles. They’re tired, they’re short on time, and they’re trying to balance a million things at once. Sounds like the life of the average nonprofit employee, right?

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A weekly update with the latest news from PND. Fifth Third Bank to invest $180 million in neighborhood revitalization. October 14, 2021. Fifth Third Bank and Enterprise Community Partners have announced a three-year, $180 million neighborhood revitalization program in majority-Black communities within Fifth Third's footprint that have experienced disinvestment.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Nonprofits’ Facebook Dilemma If you read the title and immediately clicked, thank you! You helped Momentum Nonprofit Partners outsmart the Facebook algorithm that promotes divisive and polarizing content as a method of encouraging user engagement at the expense of our communities and our country. Now that I’ve gotten your attention, read below…you still may be outraged.

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