Selfish Giving

MARCH 9, 2022

I always assume that people aren't listening to me - it protects my fragile ego.?? But I know of at least one person who is: Katie Price , Senior Director of Philanthropy at Second Helpings in Indiana. Last month - on Valentine's Day no less ?? - Katie wrote to me: "After reading your email for several years, we were finally able to put together our own corporate e-newsletter.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 9, 2022

So, you’ve created a strategy for your peer-to-peer email communications. You’ve segmented your audience, built compelling content and prepared to design emails that will grab your readers’ attention. Now there’s one thing left to do: Start executing on your plan (and find ways to improve it).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 times greate

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

Since February 24, more than two million people have fled Ukraine. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) head Filippo Grandi described this humanitarian disaster as “the fastest-moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of the Second World War”. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitaria

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Mission Minded

MARCH 9, 2022

Don't waste your time trying to target everyone. When you have a limited budget and resources, focus on key audiences to yield the most engagement and support. The post “Everyone” Is Not Your Audience appeared first on Mission Minded.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2022

You can read about generational giving but can understand it only if you lived it. When you have had a lengthy career in the fundraising field, you see generational giving at work. .

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The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. In fact, according to a recent report, approximately 63 million Americans volunteer (25% of the adult population), contributing to billions of volunteer hours.

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 7, 2022

I’ve got some very exciting news, my new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , co-authored with Allison Fine, launches on Wednesday, March 9th. The Smart Nonprofit is a jargon-free roadmap for nonprofit staff, boards, volunteers, and funders on the ways “smart technologies” like artificial intelligence are changing social change work.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2022

A CEO listed 60 to 100 people she knew who either had given some financial support already or could give if asked. The very funds this good CEO needs are right in front of her. But she cannot, no matter how hard she tries, reach out and access them because she actually thinks that it will offend the donor.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

We’ve been telling nonprofit communicators for a long time to visually map out their workflows. A visual map of the steps and processes of your work can really help others understand what it is you do and what it is you need them to do. It can also communicate norms for numbers of drafts, review times, deadlines, and other potential bottlenecks that could be making you silently scream every day slowing you down at work.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 8, 2022

Dear Rita, I am the HR manager for a nonprofit agency that has 21 employees. One of our employees has been a great performer in the four years they’ve been with us. Their job involves primarily clerical duties. Recently, we’ve noticed this employee has been having problems keeping up with the workflow generating and delivering […]. The post Ask Rita: When Do I Initiate the ADA Interactive Process with a (Possibly) Disabled Employee?

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 8, 2022

This is the fifth and final post that summarizes a series that tackles why storytelling doesn’t work on its own to generate big donations. To understand what that means, you’ll want to start from the beginning. In this post, we’ll start by briefly recalling what storytellers get wrong. Most people involved in fundraising think transactionally instead of relationally.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2022

You know that digital media literacy and cybersecurity are vital. Nevertheless, hackers now use a new strategy specific to security, and it should give you pause. If you haven't made data protection your No. 1 priority, you’re placing your nonprofit at significant risk to be hacked.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2022

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Cost: Free. Presented by: Stephen Urich , CEO of Grant Republic. Looking for a great way to promote your cause? Google Ad Grants can help your nonprofit maximize its fundraising and get out its message. This generous program provides up to $10,000 per month in free Google Ads for eligible nonprofits.

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Beth Kanter

MARCH 9, 2022

Several years ago, Allison Fine and I started talking about our next book together and started writing and thinking about the implications of an emerging technology that we describe as “Smart Tech,” and what nonprofit leaders need to know to be prepared. Today is the day that a lot of writing, thinking, and speaking about this topic comes full circle.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 8, 2022

Last week, I heard board members make a classic blunder. They were worried that they couldn’t fundraise any more. Why? Because they weren’t in a crisis. They had good reserves and the finances were very well managed. So they couldn’t see why anyone would donate to the cause. Do you know what they started talking about? Adding a new offering or program!

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 10, 2022

When I heard about a wonderful new study from Neon One, called “Donors: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving,” I was so excited. It pulls together a bunch of other studies into one easy-to-read document, with lots of graphs, charts and insights from fundraisers and thought leaders in the industry.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. It can be a paralyzing thought, taking on the responsibility of paid employees. Initially, there is the stress of expanding your budget to pay them. But then there’s more. You have to: Find people with the right skills and a commitment to your organization’s mission.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

Let’s wrap up the rest of this Friday afternoon with a little jaunt into the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have crypto-fundraising tips, how to hire staff, a Giving Tuesday success story, data hygiene best practices, what people on Twitter really think of you, and more.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 11, 2022

The post Kiss Scarcity Goodbye appeared first on Bloomerang.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, figuring out how to keep your organization financially stable is perhaps your biggest pain point, but having and effectively executing a strategic plan can help you raise significantly more money and ease that pain. .

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Foundation Group

MARCH 7, 2022

The post What Is A 501(c)(4)? appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Haley Bice, Channel One Regional Food Bank. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. Haley’s Bio: Haley received her MA in Business Design and Arts Leadership from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2018. She also has a BA in Art History with a Fine Art minor from St.

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NextAfter

MARCH 11, 2022

Whether you’re using an agency to send your direct mail fundraising appeals, or you’re sending them on your own – there are 5 essential roles that you need to have covered. If any of these direct mail fundraising roles aren’t covered, you run the risk of your campaign getting derailed. Karen and I at Mile19 Marketing have many years of experience working at direct mail fundraising agencies and managing projects for lots of nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 10, 2022

As I reflect on the successes of our campaign — my first as Healing Transitions’ executive director and the organization’s third in its history — I’d like to share several lessons I learned that may help you as you consider leading your organization into a major fundraising campaign.

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Caring Truth-Teller

MARCH 9, 2022

Podcasts are everywhere! I just got to talk about my favorite topic on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast. Stephen Halasnik, from Financing Solutions, invited me to chat about how to use storytelling to raise more money. In our discussion, I shared four important steps of nonprofit storytelling. Start with Data Collection. Share Authentic Stories. Establish Relationships with Storytelling.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 10, 2022

It took me 16 contacts over a 12-month period to get a visit scheduled with one couple. They then went on to give over $100,000. This isn’t that out of the ordinary. I frequently encounter people who think that if they have contacted someone 2-4 times without a response, they should take them off the list. Are you kidding me? We’re not selling a $50 product; we’re trying to start relationships with people that could potentially give millions of dollars over the course of their lives.

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Nonprofit Fixer

MARCH 8, 2022

It’s almost spring. I am starting to see midriffs and shirts coming off on jogs or at the park. It’s very exciting! Spring is in the air. That means it’s time for spring cleaning and your nonprofit could probably use a scrub. Let me explain. Why Digital Hygiene Matters As nonprofit professionals, it’s easy to let our organizations get as cluttered as our junk drawer (don’t pretend you don’t have a catch-all junk drawer!

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 9, 2022

After passing the House Feb. 8 in a bipartisan vote, 342-92, the Postal Service Reform Act passed the Senate yesterday with another bipartisan vote of 79-19. It now will move to President Joe Biden’s desk where it is expected to be signed. Here’s an overview of what’s in the final bill — and what’s not.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 9, 2022

Do you want your next fundraiser to be accessible for anyone who wants to attend, but don’t know where to start? This week on A Modern Nonprofit, Dr. Daniela Ferdico joins us to talk about sensory disabilities and how to make your special events accessible for everyone. Dr. Ferdico is the Co-Founder of Sensory Access and is a global leader in inclusion and accessibility.

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Nonprofit Productive

MARCH 8, 2022

I was out to dinner with a nonprofit leader and we talked about our respective organizations. Mine, a distributed team working around the country was like his in many ways. Our respective nonprofit staffs look to us for ways to be more efficient and to work better as a team. And, while anyone can benefit from an occasional tip or trick (when it comes to productivity), what really moves the needle are systems.

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Fundraising Report Card

MARCH 8, 2022

Thank you Sarah Fargusson, Director of Digital Strategy at Cornershop Creative, for today’s useful post. Self-described as a “non-profit junkie,” Sarah has dedicated her career to serving the needs of the non-profit sector. Her project management experience spans a variety of non-profit management disciplines including strategic planning, community engagement, capacity building, fundraising and research.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2022

To keep his legacy alive, and celebrate his lifelong commitment to service, the family of US Congressman John Lewis has announced the founding of the John Robert Lewis Legacy Institute (JRLLI). A longtime champion of voting rights, the late Congressman would have turned 82 years old on Feb. 21, 2022.

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Joe Garecht

MARCH 7, 2022

It’s not enough to know that your fundraising strategies are successful. You also need to know what’s causing your success, how results have evolved over time, and what aspects can be improved even more. These insights can only be gained by calculating fundraising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This article will unpack 10 essential KPIs for measuring fundraising success.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 7, 2022

My journey. My career has always focused on charitable giving. This was true in my practice experience, my research, and my teaching. But I’ll admit it. I never planned to study story. I was always more of a “numbers guy.” My law practice focused on tax calculations in estate and gift planning. My fundraising career started in complex planned gifts.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 6, 2022

Top 8 SEO Optimization Tips to Help Grow Your Online Business Today. Want to improve your rankings? Check out these 8 SEO tips to start getting more organic traffic. Today! Search engine optimization is the hardest aspect of digital marketing. When looking at organic ranking in Google, you need some understanding of how Google perceives your website and the aspects on and off your site that drive ranking influence within the engines’ highly secretive algorithm.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2022

With spring right around the corner, it's a great time to dust off your fundraising superpower. You have one. Stop thinking you don't. There's no kryptonite here.

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