Amy Eisenstein

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I am hoping to get a job as the development director for a nonprofit that has only received funding from individual donors and fees for training people to become life coaches to implement the organization’s programs internationally. This was very helpful and easy to understand.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Year-end fundraising season is upon us. This is the busiest time of the year for most organizations and you need to plan carefully. If you just send one fundraising letter and then wait for the donations to pour in, you’re in for a rude awakening. That’s a mistake. Others will see your email message but prefer to send a check.

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Care2

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It’s no exaggeration to say that we live in a world bombarded by media. From email advertisements to Facebook ads to direct mail promotions, we’re surrounded by clutter from organizations that are fighting for our attention.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 14, 2015

But your fundraising campaign will be more effective if you use a combination of these. We have many ways to reach out to our donors – by mail, email, social media, and phone calls. Some donors may respond to your direct mail piece but donate online. Others will see your email message but prefer to send a check. BEFORE YOU START. October 21.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Our development team is working on this right now – we are all either fairly new or brand new to the organization, and yet we have a relatively strong donor history of regular giving but it has not been well stewarded in the last couple of years – so we are encouraged that we will be able to create a fruitful plan!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. Probably not!)

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

[…] you use technology as part of donor recognition? Will you send video thank you’s? Will you use other apps, platforms, or services to […].

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. You see, you can host any fundraiser and make money. Plan it Out.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). Change allows us to innovate and adjust, and no matter how scary it is, it is needed.” - Patrick Riccards, Driving Force Institute “For innovative leaders, we fail more than most see.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? Many founders do.)

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? A virtual gala involves significant planning.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You see, raising money for bricks and mortar is different than fundraising for ongoing operations. Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts. Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts. Your nonprofit is growing.

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Amy Eisenstein

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Amy, the 2/26/2024 IU School of Philanthropy Podcast had a similar topic regarding stewardship and how our current donors are our best donors. Our field has evolved and matured in significant areas, but we still seem to struggle with implementing stewardship processes and equally measuring once the plan has been implemented.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively? It isn’t easy to know where to start when creating a plan for your nonprofit’s funds because each step is important to the overall effectiveness of your financial management. By learning about and prioritizing nonprofit financial management.

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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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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. So, how can a new nonprofit develop a pool of prospective donors when they’re still building their visibility and reputation? Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan.

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MNA Association

APRIL 24, 2024

With nonprofits seeing a recent decline in revenue across the board, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead financially. Fortunately, if your nonprofit keeps thorough records to file necessary tax forms , you’ve already got access to a key financial planning tool: bookkeeping data.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. Administrative costs.

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Clairification

JANUARY 8, 2024

Yet too few organizations make the effort to operationalize this construct into their fundraising and marketing planning. Please read these action steps with an eye to what you might do to make your donor retention plan – what I prefer to call a “donor love and loyalty plan” – more vigorous. You should.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning. Listen on the go with the Spotify playlist here. Listen to this episode.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

It’s important to ensure that your nonprofit has a strategic fundraising plan in place. In a recent survey , we asked 1,071 nonprofit professionals about their plans for 2023 and discovered that only 43% had a written plan. What Is A Fundraising Plan? What Is A Fundraising Plan?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Participants will learn how to create a social media strategy, how to craft a content marketing plan, and current best practices for using social media for community engagement and fundraising. AI made a strong showing in 2023, and email marketing best practices are still in high demand. Learn more & register !

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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? Minimize employee churn.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 4, 2023

Fundraising Calendar Fundraising is one of the most important, and stressful, parts of nonprofit leadership. Organizations must constantly balance programs, administrative work, and fundraising. These three Ps come together in a fourth P: the Fundraising Plan. What Is a Fundraising Calendar?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good start Jul7 10, 2024, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2024.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed. At Candid, we couldn’t agree more.

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 1, 2024

This information is a powerful tool for communicating donor impact and establishing a plan to further their involvement over time. For example, donors who contributed bags of dog food to an animal shelter might want to know how many animals were fed with their donation.

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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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Blue Avocado

MAY 1, 2023

A five-step plan on how to deliver on-the-ground relief to internally displaced persons (IDPs) including formation of a nonprofit, fundraising drive, envisioning and implementing relief projects, formalizing partnerships which are key to international humanitarian work, and leveraging social media. The post How U.S.-based

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

But here’s the rub when it comes to fundraising metrics – it matters very much which accountability metrics you use. Use the wrong ones, and your fundraising revenue will start trending the other way. The study found that using small-dollar metrics to hold major gifts fundraisers accountable hurt these charities – A LOT!

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Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2023

One Leader’s Approach to Annual Team Planning “Coffee, Calendars, and Sticky Notes: These are a few of my favorite things!” I love the idea of planning the work and working the plan. Yes, even though my daily schedule is electronic, I still LOVE a good paper planner!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. Fundraisers can receive helpful cues from these intelligent tools.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking for a platform to collect fundraising data, automate marketing messages, or simply streamline giving for donors, choosing the right fundraising software is critical to your nonprofit’s ability to raise support. If you’re not sure how to start your search or what to look for , this guide is for you!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%. How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%.

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