Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions on G2, the largest independent software review site. Givebutter’s all-in-one fundraising platform is completely free to use—forever! And the best part? In today’s episode, I sat down with a very special guest.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. For many nonprofits, donation data consistently spikes in October, November, and December and declines in January and February. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are masters at stretching their budgets. Leveraging free platforms and features is one of the best ways to make a budget go further—but I know that these tools are only helpful if you can quickly get up to speed with how to use them. Our team set out to fix that.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

With billions of Google searches happening every day, nonprofits around the world use the Google Ad Grant program to connect with people looking to learn more about their cause. To help people digitally reach and engage their organization’s supporters, Google can provide a (free) helping hand.

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Get Fully Funded

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! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Like it’s free money just waiting to be plucked from a tree. Create a list of needs.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I’ll be the first to admit I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.).

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2023

501(c)(3) donation rules are crucial for any nonprofit organization to understand. Donations are the lifeline of any nonprofit organization. While some nonprofits depend more on government contracts or foundations, many rely on donations from individuals as their primary funding source. What is a tax-exempt status?

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

So has Candid. It’s one of the main reasons we became Candid—by bringing together data on nonprofits and foundations, we can help our sector accomplish so much more together. . We know that change is hard and slow, and Candid is a great example. So, to help us go far together, Candid is prepared to help. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. The key is to find the right tool for the right task. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 31, 2024

Whether it’s product launches, corporate fundraisers, weddings, or even kid birthday parties, people are realizing the power of bringing groups together around shared experiences. However, while events require careful coordination, they don’t have to induce meltdowns when you have the right systems and tools in place.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. Instagram is especially useful for nonprofit event coordinators. A Bloomerang survey found that 44% of over 500 nonprofits surveyed said they’re active on Instagram. Create a unique event hashtag.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 16, 2022

Donations are the lifeline of any nonprofit organization. While some nonprofits depend more on government contracts or foundations, many rely on donations from individuals as their primary funding source. One essential tool that you can use in your nonprofit is donation tracking software that can help you keep track of incoming gifts.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” As an essential and integral part of your fundraising strategy, your major donors should feel valued by your organization. . On average, about 88% of nonprofit funding comes from the top 12% of donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. Recent data indicates that there are in excess of 1.5

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Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 14, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising because it makes them uncomfortable. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Each and every interaction your nonprofit has with supporters comes with a data point. Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. However, don’t fret! Store data in the right CRM for you.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

At Candid, we partner with libraries and nonprofit resource centers across the country to provide nonprofit organizations and local communities with free access to Candid’s educational resources, trainings, and products. They also can also seek out nonprofits to volunteer for or collaborate with.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Each and every interaction your nonprofit has with supporters comes with a data point. Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. However, don’t fret! Store data in the right CRM for you.

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

However, developing an optimal fundraising strategy can be challenging, especially when there is already so much on your nonprofit’s plate. A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution. Making more robust use of open 990 data requires that nonprofits, foundations, researchers, and the IRS and federal government alike commit to sustained action.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of fundraising for your organization. Social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for online fundraising and proved the success of online services. This is where fundraising software comes in. Fundraise Up. Quickbooks.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

And more often than not, the people they identify turn out to not be viable candidates for major gifts. In fact, we’ve written about five popular donor discovery methods that fail more than they succeed, and leave gaping holes in your organization’s fundraising that gift officers must struggle to fill. There is a better way.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. And that’s what you’re here to do today because it’s such a fast moving, wild space of the fundraising pie. We’re not exactly post-COVID yet. So feel free to do that.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. The nonprofit world swims in an ocean of written documents. When hiring staff, I seek out candidates who write well, especially man­agers. It’s all very humbling.

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The Kindful Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

These programs give nonprofit supporters a way to spread out their giving over time, which can be easier on their finances than contributing a single larger gift. Recurring donations also empower nonprofits with a sustainable revenue source to fund ongoing projects and programs. 5 excellent monthly giving program examples.

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NextAfter

AUGUST 22, 2022

And the recent Global Online Fundraising Scorecard revealed many simple ways in which Canadian charities can optimize their digital fundraising efforts to beat this benchmark and grow giving even more. Globally, 73% of nonprofits sent at least one email to their new donors within the first 90 days.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 6, 2022

Why is it so hard for nonprofits to find the help they need? From choosing a fundraising software to getting financial advice to finding a grant writer, nonprofits struggle to find good help. So how did a former VP at Goldman Sachs end up serving nonprofits? Find out in this week’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And I really wanted to do this session because grants can feel so mysterious to so many nonprofit leaders, even ones that have some degree of grant success. . As Steven mentioned, I have been writing grants specifically for health and human services nonprofits for about 15 years now. It is now part of Candid.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Super, you know, active in the nonprofit community, down in Houston. Now, I do understand that some places that are opening up again, and I’m even going to a gala, later this year, a fundraiser. And that is extremely important in your fundraising efforts, to have some type of volunteer program. But happy you’re here.

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