Clairification

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you’ve not done so already, now is a good time to think about whether or not you want to jump on the bandwagon and, if so, how. And, really, that’s what Giving Tuesday is – just one piece of your total annual fundraising strategy. It’s all philanthropy (aka “love of humanity”). Let’s take a closer look.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This article is your guide! The Importance of Networking As with many nonprofit jobs, building your network and having a broad skill set can be your keys to success. Are you interested in an international development career?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

I often think back to the first adult book I ever bought, a 400+ pager titled ‘How the Mind Works’ by Steven Pinker. My college journey went on to start with a major in sociology – the study of human social behavior, a natural fit for someone intrigued by the mind and social society. Take storytelling, for instance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. Level up your annual fund appeals Are you sending an annual fundraising appeal at the end of the year? Make sure that your appeal stands out by reading these four titles. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. While your nonprofit likely has an individual or team dedicated solely to moves management and major giving, your marketing efforts can also play a role. What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy? Let’s get started!

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Ann Green

APRIL 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? You need to communicate regularly with your donors and you need to do it well. But in this sea of information, they might miss your messages. But in this sea of information, they might miss your messages. What’s your intention? It’s a lot!

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Ann Green

JULY 26, 2023

Unfortunately, a lot of nonprofit communication is not that great. Keep these in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. What is your intention? What message are you sending to your donors? Whatever it is, make sure your message is clear.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JULY 5, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Qgiv , a comprehensive fundraising platform trusted by over 20,000 fundraisers. The Qgiv team understands that fundraising isn’t always an easy job. This report explores how the economy, staffing issues, declining donor numbers, and more have impacted nonprofit teams.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Bonterra is a social goods software company focused on powering those who power social impact with best in class fundraising engagement, program management, and CSR solutions. To learn more about selecting the right tech for your nonprofit, go to www.jcsocialmarketing.com/bonterra “What kind of fundraiser do you want to be?”

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Meet Sarah, a passionate and dedicated supporter of your local Humane Society, an animal rescue organization. To gain a deep understanding of the donor experience and how to build a loyal and passionate donor base, check out this Humane Society Donor Experience Report. Sarah is a real person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This enables the creation of a tailor-made AI assistant, specifically trained to understand and address your nonprofit’s unique needs. Each of these tools could be the subject of its own article, and the internet abounds with resources on how to utilise them. The ChatGPT Plus Plan offers immense value.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fundraising is evolving quickly. Is your organization ready? Have you noticed that everything feels a little different in 2024 compared to five years ago, especially when it comes to fundraising? The pace of change in fundraising trends can be rapid, driven by factors like technology, donor expectations, and economic shifts.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Using the Scoville scale , a scientific measure of the spiciness of chili peppers, we can, somewhat unscientifically, analogize our way to understanding just how much of an outlier the ChatGPT phenomenon really is in the history of software applications. Other types of AI are taking hold in organizational life as well.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

As a sector, we have to change…” That’s why it is imperative nonprofit leaders learn how to talk to donors more effectively. Sure, the return rates on that kind of fundraising were awful. That’s how the tax structure is in the United States. Does this mean people are less generous? Not necessarily.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 19, 2023

The Art of Community Building: How To Foster Connection and Engagement Online Fostering connections and engagement online is a cornerstone of successful community building for your nonprofit organization. Community building has transcended “real life” and gone digital. Check out all tips and tool.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 8, 2022

Moreover, from a human behavior standpoint, the psychology of fundraising doesn’t appear to make sense. So, what forces explain fundraising psychology? And how can you harness those forces to raise more money for your organization? And how can you harness those forces to raise more money for your organization?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job?  Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? How can generative AI help grantwriters? Will I be replaced by ChatGPT?

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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. How you love your supporters.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Women give, and you want them to give to your organization!

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

From maintaining strong donor relations to providing necessary services, both nonprofits and their communities benefit from in-person interactions. Nonprofits were suddenly unable to engage donors with in-person events or provide traditional means of supporting their community. Lesson #2: Adapt your fundraising strategies.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 31, 2024

You know they’re in there, somewhere in your donor database. But assuming you can identify new major donors among the thousands of supporters, prospects, and prior low-level donors, how do you connect with them on a personal enough level to nurture them into becoming major donors? Maybe they are giving monthly.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. He is an award-winning social strategist, noted public speaker, & conflict mediator.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

AI Fundraising Idea Generator [40 Fundraising Ideas in 3 minutes] Do you want to host a great Fundraising Event for your Nonprofit, Church , School, or anything else? Check out how an AI Fundraising Idea Generator can help you come up with effective ideas in minutes. Check out the video to find out more.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term. For me, a culture based on “love of humanity” is a no-brainer within a sector focused on social benefit. Donor experience. See here for more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

#GivingTuesday 2020 is December 1 and below are important data about GivingTuesday donors to help your nonprofit create a successful campaign. Human and social services – 8%. Arts, cultural preservation, and humanities – 6%. Human and civil rights / racial justice – 3%. Community development – 3%.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s human. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. Moreover, an online search may take your prospective supporter to other platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and, of course, Candid.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

Auburn, AL How was everyone’s first week of April? This week we have AI vs Humans, optimistic nonprofits, how to define your target audience and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising. Want to start a blog? M+R has listed a few.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Stop for a minute and consider your nonprofit’s values. Do you have a values statement that accompanies your vision or mission statements?

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Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to NXUnite’s Nonprofit Fundraising Training guide , written and oral communication are two of the most important skills that any fundraising professional must have. Listen, Learn, and Focus on Your Mission. If you want to learn more about your donors and how they’d be willing to support your mission, “Ask!”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Make your content something with which they’ll want to engage.

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Ann Green

JUNE 23, 2021

I want to revisit a topic I’ve written about in the past and that’s the 5 C’s of good nonprofit communication. It’s important to keep these 5 C’s in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. What is your intention? You want your message to produce results.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on whether suspense or emotion is a better hook in a fundraising appeal: . So, think carefully about your audience. Pick the objectives you think are most resonant for your constituents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners. Powerful storytelling is the key.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This week we have a new directory of nonprofit consultants of color, how to avoid a shadowban on Instagram, lots of website and SEO tips, and more. And for more on websites, find out How to Keep Up With Nonprofit Website Maintenance [Checklist]. And How to Get More Search Engine Traffic With Internal Linking.

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