Selfish Giving

JANUARY 5, 2022

Despite my best attempts to snatch it away from him, Charlie isn't quite ready to give up his Christmas pillow! Smahht ??. And I'm not quite ready to jump into 2022. See you next week! ?? Partnership Notes 1. This brand will skip Super Bowl LVI this year and donate the money to Covid support. 2. Did you get a free ride home via public transit on New Year's Eve ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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Poverty Homelessness Health Nonprofits 143

Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 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 best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Dear Charity Clairity, . First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2022

Inevitably, new generations and ways of doing things are fundamentally changing how we view the idea of philanthropy. Corporations want to stay relevant for their image and the bottom line. As a result, they see how the wind's blowing and are exploring going beyond simply writing checks to nonprofits.

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Philanthropy Nonprofits 124

Mission Minded

JANUARY 5, 2022

Learn how your nonprofit can leverage its brand to differentiate from peers and competitors and drive support for your mission. The post What is a Brand? appeared first on Mission Minded.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

Even though nonprofit organizations aren’t required by law to publish annual reports, most nonprofit leaders recognize the value annual reports can provide. A well-written annual report will help you demonstrate your accomplishments to current and future donors, cultivate new partnerships, and recognize important people. Nonprofit managers working on annual reports most frequently ask these five questions.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

Congratulations! You survived the end-of-year fundraising season ! . I hope that you smashed your goals and are currently basking in the glow of knowing that you’ll be making an even bigger impact in 2022. . However, your work isn’t done yet! After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. .

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders often struggle to create an open, trusting culture that supports their staff in executing their mission. If you’re looking for proven ways to engage your team and improve the mindset of your nonprofit team, this episode is for you. This week on A Modern Nonprofit, author and nonprofit consultant Rita Sever joins us to talk about the top three challenges nonprofit leaders face, and how to tackle them head on.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Whether you are a team of one or several, you probably have questions about how other nonprofit communications or marketing teams are set up and how they function. We’ve done quite a bit of research on this topic. We’ve also learned a great deal by coaching and mentoring hundreds of nonprofit communicators over the last decade. Conversations about how comms teams are set up and how they function are extremely important.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

How many times can you ask the same supporters for help? Well the answer might come down to the specifics of how we frame donation appeal messaging. If we ask the same question ten times or use a vague call to action no different to the last, we risk sounding repetitive and unimaginative. When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging.

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Food Fundraising Fundraising Communication 112

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2022

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2022

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2021. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST (2 hours). Cost: $30 (USD). Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good. This is the second of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Those who register for all three webinars will earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Functional expense reporting confuses many first-time nonprofit bookkeepers and executives. But it’s not because it’s complicated. It’s a straightforward concept. But, because most for-profit companies don’t track functional expenses, they’re just not familiar with it. But it is need-to-know-information in the nonprofit world.

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Non-Profits Nonprofits Finance Public and Nonprofit Management 96

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Bloomerang is proud to celebrate Black History Month! The contribution that Black Fundraising Professionals make to the nonprofit sector is and has been immense; but too often overlooked. We are happy to champion those voices and perspectives here. Essential Reading. Why Do Nonprofits Struggle with Diversity? – by Kishshana Palmer, CFRE. The RACE to Philanthropy – by Michelle Drinks. 4 Ways Education Nonprofits Can Fundraise More Equitably – Kenneth Woods.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2022

Philanthropists can stretch their donation dollar ever further these days by investing in the people who manage and run the nonprofits, much like the private and government sectors of the economy.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Nonprofits Management 111

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 4, 2022

7 Types of Videos Every Nonprofit Needs. Are you looking to boost your Nonprofit donations? Good videos can help you tell your story and get people involved. See how to get started. Working with our first nonprofit client was a new, sobering experience. Our approach had to change due to the unique requirements of nonprofit projects. Over the years we have worked on quite a few video projects for the nonprofit.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. (Pictured above). Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other thin

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Nonprofits Health Foundations Activism 89

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

What is Donor Engagement? Not all donors are created equal. Imagine you have two donors who each give $100. However, one volunteers regularly, never misses opening an email and brought other supporters to your organization. Will you communicate to both donors the same way? If you aren’t measuring donor engagement, you might have to. Donor engagement is a measure of all of the things that make up a complete donor profile, beyond just gift size and superficial demographic information.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are three categories of technology that nonprofit organizations need to focus on in 2022 if they want to improve their fundraising in this new digital age. Here is an outline of what your fundraising tech stack should look like.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Nonprofit Organizations 105

The Kindful Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Nonprofit Advertising Benchmark Study is a report from Whole Whale , a B Corp digital agency that works with nonprofit and social impact organizations. Whole Whale works with nonprofits and published this data to help organization leaders have a better idea of how to set their fundraising and advertising budgets. The data in the study comes from Cause IQ , the leading nonprofit data platform. .

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Advertising Agriculture Healthcare Nonprofits 87

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 7, 2022

Taste. Montgomery, AL. Welcome to 2022! Let’s end the first week of what will surely be a better year with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. For the first Mixed Links of 2022 we have hashtag and website guides, video tips, content ideas, Google Search algorithm updates, and more.

Communication 85

Communication Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 85

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” It’s one of the hottest topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. But what is donor retention? And why is it important? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2022

Your own self-care affects you, your team and organizational outcomes. It affects your ability to have meaningful relationships with a variety of constituencies.

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Fundraising Fundraising Education Education 105

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 3, 2022

Dear Rita, Our nonprofit has an employee who has been very reliable over the three years of their employment with us. Since this individual has an important role in the administrative functions of our operation, even absences planned well in advance can be difficult for us to adjust to. Recently, this employee has not been […]. The post Ask Rita: My Employee Has Been “No Call, No Show” for Three Days—Why Isn’t This a Resignation?

Nonprofits 73

Nonprofits 73

The Kindful Blog

JANUARY 4, 2022

In this blog post, I’m going to focus on something I think all fundraisers should know about in order to be more effective at their jobs: the donor cultivation cycle. First, what is the donor cultivation cycle? . The donor cultivation cycle describes how you identify potential donors, encourage them to give, and then steward those who make a donation to your organization. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

During a campaign, communication is key. In fact, communication is key in most instances (relationships, operations, ordering at a restaurant) but I digress. Today we will talk about how to help your audience visualize the impact their donation can have within your organization and then how to communicate the results when a campaign has ended. Studies show the more you can break down your goals and results for your donors, the more success you will have in raising money. .

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Communication Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising 84

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2022

A social good company backed by Apax Funds welcomes fundraising software provider as it transforms the social good sector through technology and data.

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Technology Fundraising Fundraising 98

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Equipment and supply purchases. Marketing materials. Volunteer thank-you gifts. From setting goals to updating your current fundraising processes, planning a successful fundraising campaign takes time and careful consideration.

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Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism Volunteerism 64

Foundation Group

JANUARY 3, 2022

The post What is IRS Form 990? appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Bloomerang accepts article submissions from thought-leaders in the nonprofit sector. Blog posts should focus on best practices, case studies or other information that would be viewed as educational to nonprofit professionals and fundraisers. Overtly promotional or solicitous content is not welcomed. The desired minimum length is 600-850 words, but please do not feel limited by those parameters.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Leadership 82

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2022

Register today, and join us live on Thursday, February 9th, 2022, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn why working with a highly experienced, professional benefit auctioneer for your next auction is as critical to your next event journey as having a professional pilot flying the plane when you’re traveling in the air, especially in uncertain conditions.

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Nonprofit Productive

JANUARY 6, 2022

The dam finally broke. After two years of trying to be safe, prudent and healthy, one of our boys came down with covid. Then two relatives. Then our other son. Omicron is unpredictable and swift. From what I can tell, there’s only so much you can do about it. Our nonprofit team has been impacted as well. One day, someone’s aging parent might be in contact with someone with covid.

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Energy Nonprofits 52

CNPE

JANUARY 6, 2022

A bigger ‘we’ – what’s in a pronoun? Who is your “we”? Depending on the context, you can use the pronoun “we” when referring to just you and a friend – or to all the humans on Earth. But most of the time, even when using the term broadly, we may not be as inclusive as we think we are. Even those of us who are trained nonprofit professionals! People who choose our words carefully!

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Race and Ethnicity Homelessness Values Governance 52

Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 5, 2022

We're taught as children that you always say "thank you" for a gift. Children may be able to get away with a verbal thank you or template-like letters. But your. nonprofit can't. If my 10-year-old niece were a nonprofit, you can bet that I'd support her. cause. Let me tell you why. Make It Memorable. Last month, I received a picture via iMessage from my niece.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nonprofits aren't intended to serve the elite. People establish nonprofits to support and improve the lives of others. Still, COVID-19 restrictions in municipalities have caused some donors to stop funding organizations.

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Nonprofits 81

Concord Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2022

Your learning business, whether a consultancy, coaching business, or association, is tasked with providing professional development opportunities that interest and engage your target audience. But how often do you prioritize your own professional development, as a leader of that organization? Investing in yourself as a leader and improving your learning business knowledge is key when […].

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Associations Leadership 52

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 5, 2022

As a Major Gifts Fundraiser don’t you want to fire your employer at times? Here are my top 10 reasons why many do just that. They are told to sit in too many useless meetings. They are commanded to help arrange events. They feel overworked, under-appreciated, and undervalued especially because too many in the organization don’t understand the relational (not transactional) nature of what they do.

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