The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It’s almost the year-end giving season, and most non-profits I know are getting ready to reach out to their donors to ask for one more donation before the end of the year. Today, I want to present a sample year-end fundraising e-mail for a fictional non-profit organization. Click here to make your donation now!

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2017

If donors know that the organization you are supporting has given out 10,000 scholarships over the past three years, or has served 50,000 warm meals to the homeless, they will be much more likely to give… safe in the knowledge that their money is going to a cause that is making a real difference. This is a guest post from Joe Garecht.

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Joe Garecht

OCTOBER 3, 2021

If you want to find new donors for your non-profit, you need to get out of the office. A great way to put yourself in the same room with new prospects is by attending large networking events on behalf of your non-profit. This strategy is different from a non-ask event strategy. That’s ok….

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio is a national non-profit that helps families, veterans, ex-offenders, and homeless individuals rebuild their lives to create a brighter future. I like to stay informed of current trends as well as see what other non-profits are posting.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? If you’re a homeless shelter and have spent all year talking to donors about how you want to serve more homeless and thus need more money to add beds to your facility, talk about that at the year-end as well. Stick with adding beds.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 3, 2024

Ensuring Non-Profit Operational Continuity with JD Edwards Managed Services America’s 1.5 million nonprofits provide vital support to communities, such as animal welfare, reduced-cost childcare, and homelessness prevention. Check out the Tips, Strategies, AI Tools, Masterclass, Courses, and Community.

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 6, 2013

“Like most businesses, non-profits tend to look at social media as a money-first or money-only channel. I often see non-profits only when they have an event or a campaign they want you to be involved with. “Non-profits must find a way to tap into and utilize the passionate amateurs who surround their brands.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Below is a chart that outlines the state registration and reporting requirements applicable to for-profit companies conducting charitable sales promotions: Commercial Co-venturer Registration and Reporting Requirements. 6] Moreover, this prong discusses the receipt of online donations by a charity, not sales proceeds by a for-profit company.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

But for all the stories that non-profits are telling these days, there is one very important story that most fundraisers are not telling. Our clients lived in extreme poverty, suffered with intense addictions, and some where homeless. That’s their personal story.

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The Storytelling Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2024

I’ll also be sharing my story structure that I teach my clients and students inside The Storytelling Non-Profit Master Class. Connection Connection is the first part of the non-profit storytelling structure. At 15 I was a queer youth experiencing homelessness in Toronto. Book a FREE 30 min consultation call here.

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Clairification

JUNE 8, 2023

I want to provide homeless people with access to showers.” “I If a homeless person has no shower or toilet available, they can’t get clean. If a homeless person has no shower or toilet available, they can’t get clean. They have more explicit goals related to solving specific problems. “I

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Fundraiser Ideas

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

I’ve started my own organization and am seeking non-profit status for us. I have worked for various non-profits since I was 16, so that’s over 40 years. As an adult, I expanded beyond my own church roots to working for non-profit rehab programs, homeless shelters, education programs, gift shops, and development.

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Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I became the volunteer manager at a non-profit, FACETS , that works with people struggling with homelessness and poverty. Suzanne Hough, CVA, is the volunteer manager for FACETS , a nonprofit in Fairfax City that supports people struggling with homelessness and poverty.

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Fundraiser Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

This is a fun fundraising idea , particularly in support of a homeless shelter or food bank. Fundraising Websites: Create Non-Technical Websites for Your Organization and Events. It is a great way to stock the shelves of a food bank very quickly. Penny Wars.

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Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2009

In it, he refers to a post by Seth Godin who says: … if you work for a non-profit and you don’t give money to charity, what exactly are you doing in this job? Or causes your community is reliant on, like a soup kitchen, a food bank, or a homeless shelter? To the point, isn’t it? Public radio? Choose one.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. SnapChat : No long-term studies have come out as to the effectiveness of SnapChat for non-profit organizations. Before you post, think about what THEY want to know. What are they interested in? Saving bears?

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Anedot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Welcoming Home (WH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We provide furniture and household goods for families and individuals in Marin and Sonoma counties transitioning out of homelessness and poverty by fully furnishing and equipping their new homes.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

For example, an animal shelter might use an offer like: “For just $6.20, we can provide a day’s worth of food, shelter, and medical care for a homeless dog or cat.” For example, a soup kitchen might use this offer: “For $1.87, we can provide a hot meal to a homeless person.” Your gift of $10.87

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Connections count even more for nonprofits these days with funding uncertain and staff recruitment budgets non-existent. The “Volunteer” section is also a good place to start for those who want to move from the for-profit world to the nonprofit world. But help is at hand: social recruiting. Board members. Do an Advanced Search.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 4, 2012

As another example, our Charity Dye Center for Inquiry K-Kids Club just raised $200 by marking up the price of candy bars and selling them to school and neighborhood friends, and then identified that the local Dayspring Center could use diapers and baby formula for the homeless families and children they serve. ” Brad Boyd.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Section 501(c)(4) organizations and projects working with a social sponsor do not pay federal income tax on their net income (or profit), like Section 501(c)(3) organizations, and unlike for-profit organizations. For example, say a group of motivated people banded together to help end homelessness. gifts of stock).

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Sea Change Strategies

AUGUST 1, 2013

.” That’s exactly why I think there’s more talk about storytelling in non profit circles than practice. Sea Change is committed to celebrating the craft and practice of storytelling — particularly in the non profit space. This is another reason why many non profit stories fall flat.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In their online shop , 100% of all sales proceeds go toward helping save the lives of homeless pets! Susie’s Senior Dogs (SSD) is a nonprofit organization “working to bring awareness to the plight of homeless senior dogs. There are options from apparel to mugs and remembrance jewelry. . Susie’s Senior Dogs.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 5, 2009

He also had some rough times and was once homeless. Today, he has drawn on all of his extraordinary background by dedicating his time and energy to filming the stories of homeless people in LA at Invisible People. It’s just a kid talking about being homeless into a $500 camera. And, lucky for me, he offers this guest post.

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Care2

MAY 9, 2008

I work for an agency that’s helping get the word out about Excell Foundation—they provide much-needed foodservice equipment supplies to non-profits, and they’re looking for wish lists. It’s a great opportunity for summer camps, homeless shelters, halfway houses, etc. May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2008

I work for an agency that’s helping get the word out about Excell Foundation—they provide much-needed foodservice equipment supplies to non-profits, and they’re looking for wish lists. It’s a great opportunity for summer camps, homeless shelters, halfway houses, etc. May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 27, 2022

One study examined a homelessness charity. They believe, “The accountability relationship should, in their view, involve educating the donor: ‘we need to work with the general public’s view about homeless people.’”. Control and autonomy: Resource dependence relations and non-profit organizations. Re-educate the donor.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 6, 2022

And what can the for-profit world learn from the nonprofit world? The 3 BIG things for-profit companies could learn from nonprofits. And I think that that’s one of the issues with the non-profit is they don’t have the time to research and figure this stuff out. Thanks for watching.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 12, 2022

Whether you are in the for-profit or nonprofit sector, everyone is talking about the message and why it’s essential, from fund development to overall visibility. . Consider the term homeless person. An experience-first term that can replace homeless person is person experiencing homelessness. .

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Also discusses their work with Back On My Feet , a nonprofit that supports people experiencing homelessness. Tom's Blake Mycoskie donates $100 million to psychedelics non-profits. Good interview with the CMO of Brooks Running on what's happening at the intersection of running and marketing. Every business can give back.

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Sea Change Strategies

MARCH 29, 2009

There are easily thousands of non-profit communicators who have passed through Andy’s program. But here are we are mostly all agreeing that “storytelling is really really important,” but for the most part the non-profit remains really bad at it. Five Fatal Flaws Of Non-Profit Storytelling.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Steven: I’m seeing, Rachel, a lot of non-restricted funds, general operating, kind of synonymous, increased tech needs. I mean, there could be some for profits that could be allowed or 501(c)(4). So they provide emergency and longer-term, permanent supportive housing to individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Saqib Bhatti: Capitalism requires endless growth and profit for the capitalists, and it requires extraction in order to produce that endless growth and profit. That’s where you see these attempts at profit making and extraction. When Chicago closed dozens of schools, 90 percent of the impacted students were Black.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. Here are some examples of strong mission statements: We thoughtfully guide and fiercely support wonderful students to and through college. We rescue, protect, and find loving homes for stray and neglected cats and dogs.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. You may have given money to some of these groups after receiving a request in the mail. Lots of people do.

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