Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Cutting expenses?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

When you’re a busy fundraising professional, it might seem like you’re jumping from one campaign to the next. However, I encourage you to take some time to analyze your online fundraising campaigns to optimize your overall fundraising results. It seems often easiest to “rinse and repeat” last year’s campaigns. Access your data.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We can’t act as the sole decider of things.” A Movement-Designed Plan In the summer of 2021, our foundation convened 10 BIPOC-led grantees to develop a plan for building social justice movement infrastructure in Boston and Massachusetts. Hyams certainly did not always see itself as a movement funder.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

We aren’t trying to upsell you on software or private consulting services. We aren’t trying to upsell you on software or private consulting services. You don’t have to explain nonprofit marketing to anyone, justify your job, or always talk about it in the context of fundraising. Ready to get started?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . We hired a Campaign Consultant. Alas, you cannot capitalize the fundraising expenses [13.08 By how much?

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Implementing more modern tools—especially major software, such as customer relationship management (CRM) or fundraising software—can provide your organization with new efficiencies and new capabilities to improve fundraising , marketing, volunteer management, and ultimately do even more to power your purpose. Locate your data.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 19, 2023

Seasoned fundraisers and event-planning consultants share ways to stand out from the crowd and successfully navigate corporate support for events in 2023. By Lisa Schohl SickKids Foundation The SickKids Foundation offers branded “activations” for qualifying sponsors at its annual gala.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Is your nonprofit ready to take on AI fundraising? From identifying potential major or planned donors to increasing the effectiveness of your marketing efforts, AI solutions open many new doors for nonprofit fundraising. However, you’ve probably heard about some of the challenges associated with AI fundraising.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’re Launching our new Series of Consultant Profiles! Finding a consultant can be a stressful experience. That’s why Momentum Nonprofit Partners launched our consultant directory in 2017 and have linked hundreds of nonprofits to qualified consultants in Memphis and across the country.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

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Prosper Strategies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Looking for nonprofit consultants for strategic planning, marketing, fundraising, DEI, etc.? The post The 51 Best Nonprofit Consultants and How to Choose the One That’s Right For Your Organization appeared first on Prosper Strategies. Our vetted list is the best place to start.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The same is true for your nonprofit as it weighs a major fundraising campaign. . 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 stewardship lessons along the way. .

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Nonprofit Megaphone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Specialized Support: Leveraging Expertise The complexities of running a nonprofit are many, from legal issues to fundraising challenges. Whether it’s crafting a compelling grant application, strategizing a fundraising campaign, or navigating tax laws, these experts can provide invaluable insights.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

At the end of 2023, Kendeda will be “sunsetting”— winding down three decades and nearly $1.2 billion in grantmaking —and this relatively modest ($7.6 million) and decidedly “unsexy” grant initiative began as a way to prepare our grantee partners for life “after Kendeda.”

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CNPE

AUGUST 21, 2023

The organization provides professional development, hands-on consultation, networking opportunities, and thought leadership to help nonprofits fulfill their mission more effectively. 21, 2023 (Louisville, KY) – The Center for Nonprofit Excellence ( CNPE ) has named Das Rooprai as its new CEO. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, and Peet’s Coffee.

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MNA Association

JULY 20, 2023

During the implementation, nonprofits will face many common hurdles such as needing to find new integration solutions, determining what data to migrate , and ensuring the consultant they work with will be a reliable long-term partner. Implementing a new CRM is an exciting but potentially stressful process. Not creating a timeline.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

At this time, you should also establish business contact information including location (can be a residential home) and email address. Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . You must have your founding Board of Directors and officers selected prior to filing your Articles of Formation or Articles of Incorporation with the state.

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 12, 2023

Having spent a dozen years in the financial services industry, and then 10 years in higher education administration and now 18 years with my strategic planning & fundraising consulting business, I challenge my clients to think this way. Brilliant insight. Kudos for putting it in writing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. 7) 68% of nonprofits have a website security plan in place (daily backups, malware scanning, etc.). Get started with free fundraising tools.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 3, 2024

million nonprofits, 1 million have annual revenues under $50,000, which must be used on supplies, fundraising, paid staff salaries, and marketing. million nonprofits, 1 million have annual revenues under $50,000, which must be used on supplies, fundraising, paid staff salaries, and marketing. Of those 1.5 Of those 1.5

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Devine & Parker Consulting. Check out our last installment here !

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 14, 2021

Jersey Mike's blew their fundraising goal away on their "Day of Giving" on March 31st. Over 200 nonprofits will benefit from the fundraiser. How to "Amazon" your fundraising copy and be more persuasive. ?? Joining us on Thursday, April 22nd at 2pm EDT are Nanette Fridman , President of Fridman Strategies, Inc. Register. ??

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. What you need a consultant for . How to research consultants .

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

While an enterprise-sized organization will appreciate a CRM that can store millions of records, a CRM with that storage space is likely unnecessary for a small team trying to plan just a few fundraisers per year. It is a key piece of your organization’s strategy and should support your mission and goals.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Many potential funders will consult it when they’re doing their due diligence. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 billion , or 21% of total U.S. charitable giving. Do you have a track record?

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Today's guest post is from planned giving expert Tony Martignetti. Tony is the host of Nonprofit Radio and the creator of the Planned Giving Accelerator. Both as staff and as a consultant, he's helped nonprofits raise over $100 million. 10 Tips for Creating a Highly Effective Planned Giving Appeal. By Tony Martignetti.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Essential nonprofit CRM features 9 of the best nonprofit CRM solutions available Steps to find and implement the right nonprofit CRM for your needs Your nonprofit’s CRM is an essential tool for scaling up your fundraising and donor engagement efforts, so your team should be experts in knowing what type of platform to look for.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Consulting. If I can't help them with coaching I usually suggest consulting. They are effective with every type of fundraising. I just wrote a case study on a planned giving donor! I just wrote a case study on a planned giving donor! It really is that simple. Crazy way to run a business, right? I don't have to!

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2023

Fundraising ideas for nonprofits are one of the more exciting ways to add needed momentum to your mission. Fundraising ideas for nonprofits to fuel the mission So, how do nonprofits make money ? Common ways include donations, grants, and fundraising. The idea behind nonprofits is to support the public good. With over 1.3

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you need help choosing the best email automation tool or leveraging it to meet your goals, consider reaching out to a consultant. Look for a consultant with expertise in your CRM and knowledge of nonprofit priorities. That’s where email automation comes in. Let’s dive in! What is Email Automation?

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 24, 2023

Not only will major givers provide significant financial support to your campaign, but they can also offer their expertise and guidance during the planning process and act as ambassadors for your cause, inspiring others to give. Here are some suggestions: After they participate in your planning and feasibility study.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. So, what does it look like to begin transforming your development practice in the context of community centric fundraising ? Rachel D’Souza-Siebert.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Then, proceed to share the project outline and description through multiple channels: Nonprofit consultant directories – Using a nonprofit consultant directory is the best thing you can do to get a big pool of qualified candidates. Others organize by region (or just as consultants) without regard to specialty area. .

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Research from the Building Movement Project’s Race to Lead initiative found that 63 percent of POC leaders cite a lack of access to individual donors as a fundraising challenge, compared to 49 percent of white leaders who say this is a challenge. It was my dream role, the executive director of a national advocacy organization.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. Learning about other organizations that overcame similar challenges will help your organization develop solutions to apply to your own fundraising efforts. . Learn More Beth A.

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