Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It's called the New Strategies "Rising" Program , focused on small nonprofits with budgets under one million, and many operate on much less. My goal is to show them how to recruit event sponsors and cause marketing partners. In a small nonprofit, it might just be little ole you. Who do they work for?

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JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. Many founders do.) No two nonprofits are exactly alike. As a new nonprofit, you don’t have these benefits.

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog. So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. Motivational Quotes for Nonprofit Leaders These quotes are especially good if you’re having one of those tough days.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” Who has money to give (and what strings are attached)? How do I find them?

Fundraising 92

Fundraising Fundraising Foundations Nonprofits 92

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Fortunately, data can help you make good decisions during uncertain times. Do you find yourself asking how to pivot during uncertain times? Will you bring in enough money to survive during these uncertain times? For example, a clothing store puts out a new line of clothing; they want to know how that line is performing.

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Manufacturing Retention Retail Healthcare 101

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. That said, you should still do something to show appreciation this month (and every month). How about more than five years?

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Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Communication 114

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JUNE 29, 2023

It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, several of those make me think of fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. — How to Work with Anonymous? In fact, the majority of DAF donors do not want to be anonymous.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Hmmn… First, let me be upfront in letting you know my gut emotional response to doing this is “no.” Because it puts too much focus on the monetary transaction, making would-be donors think about money rather than impact. And when people think too much about money, it brings up negative feelings.

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Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising Psychology 108

Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs. They’re more comfortable partnering with nonprofits that have a substantial track record of success, which takes time to establish.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That’s akin to making the holidays all about the commercial aspects, and losing sight of the season’s wonder, awe, gratitude, love, and warmth of community. Yes, many nonprofits raise the lion’s share of their annual fundraising goal in the last few months of the year. It’s not just about the money.

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Clairification

APRIL 11, 2024

In fact, research shows it takes 7 – 12% more effort, time and money to bring in a new donor than to raise more from a current donor. For-profits know they must spend money to make money. Why Do You Keep Giving Customers Away? It costs more to acquire a new donor than retain a current one. A lot more.

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Non-Profits Retention Nonprofits Communication 61

Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

By Jeni Putalavage-Ross , SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. Inspiration has struck and you have an amazing, world-changing idea for a public good group that you would like to make a reality.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

is one of the top questions nonprofit marketers ask. To help answer that question and to see if it lines up with best practices, we asked nonprofit communicators to tell us how often you share different types of content on social media. Does this content align with what social media users want?

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Nonprofits Communication Marketing Marketing 103

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working.

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Clairification

MAY 13, 2024

In this last article of a three-part series on event planning we’ll look specifically at how to make the event “stick” emotionally. In other words, if you’re doing an event purely to raise money there are other more cost-effective fundraising strategies.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 58

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. People seem leery of making any changes, and I’m not quite sure why. Designate a volunteer leader.

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Recruitment Associations Governance Culture 77

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JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. But do you really understand it? What do we mean by storytelling? And how do you tell a good story? What’s Your Nonprofit’s Story ?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively? By learning about and prioritizing nonprofit financial management. The importance of financial management for nonprofits Unlike many for-profit businesses, nonprofits don’t answer to shareholders who are focused solely on increasing revenue.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s money time. As if nonprofit life weren’t complicated enough, we’re in a recession so household giving is down. One of those sources might appear to be some seemingly low-hanging fruit: Nonprofit employee giving. Employee giving is when an organization asks its staff members to make a donation to the organization.

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Insurance Medical Nonprofits Energy 94

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I And here’s how you can do just that.

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JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people. In fact, they’d rather do most anything else than manage numbers. Maybe that’s you!

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. And it’s the fundraising skill that can make your resume – and your leadership - stand out. If you’re a nonprofit fundraiser, you might be doing all of this already without even realizing it.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 98

Clairification

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Assuming it has nothing to do with you. Or some of their money goes to an emergency or crisis appeal rather than to your organization. But making excuses, either for your donor, your organization or yourself, is unlikely to help you generate the support you need for the long haul. What’s the second worst sin?

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Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Retention 103

Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 2, 2024

In all my years of nonprofit leadership and management, I have searched for simple tools that get solid results. Nonprofit leaders are hired to get results. What if your employee is neurodivergent and just doesn’t digest information and work in the same way you do, but otherwise is high-performing? Please explain this gap.”

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Management Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Leadership 111

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MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on.

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Fundraising Fundraising Advertising Nonprofits 130

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 8, 2022

Why do people donate to nonprofits? After all, giving away money isn’t rational. Moreover, from a human behavior standpoint, the psychology of fundraising doesn’t appear to make sense. And how can you harness those forces to raise more money for your organization? Or, “This is just how I was brought up.”

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Psychology Fundraising Fundraising Values 98

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Unfortunately, most nonprofits view thanking donors as an afterthought instead of treating it with the importance it deserves. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing. How about one that mooches all the time and never says “thank you”? Make sense?

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Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to find and hire an interim executive director for your nonprofit? In the nonprofit sector, we don't talk much about interim executive directors. You've been a nonprofit leader for decades, including serving as an executive director for New York’s LGBTQ Community Center for 22 years.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. And how they feel about their experience of giving to your nonprofit determines whether or not they stay in the relationship. What do they want from the relationship? Simple as that.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

*This is Part II of a series focused on nonprofit volunteering and volunteer programs. Fundraising events are a lifeblood for so many nonprofits. While nonprofits are constantly working to increase monetary donations, donations of time are equally important to moving a mission or a cause forward. How did you welcome them?

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Recruitment Retention Medical Activism 88

Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Russell brings to the discussion table is the notion that the way many organizations treat folks in the fundraising role makes it impossible for them to do their work effectively. Because… money.

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Philanthropy Culture Non-Profits Values 121

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Is there something I could do to help more donors access this matching money? But you do need a plan.

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Retention Philanthropy Recruitment Values 94

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Can you do it? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. Just do it! Or leave so many things to chance? Or enough data.

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Fundraising Fundraising Activism Retention 134

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Nonprofit budget. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one. A nonprofit budget can bring so many positives: Finances are much easier to manage because you know what expenses and revenue to expect. If you want to grow your nonprofit, a budget is not optional. Not everyone’s favorite topic.

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Finance Foundations Management Culture 98

Ann Green

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Donor relations should be easier than raising money and it can be fun, too. Make it a priority, as well as something you do throughout the year. Another place you’ll find one-and-done is in nonprofit fundraising. Obviously, we can do better.

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