Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

By Patti Schutte Fundraising is all about engaging with supporters and telling your organization’s story. In this post, we’ll highlight five public speaking tips to grow your presentation skills and engage audiences effectively: Tailor your presentation to your audience. Plan your presentation conclusion first.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation. Meredith’s brilliant solution?

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. So we can never give up. Yes, change is hard, particularly if you think your organization is managing its current mission and working fairly well. Have an awesome quote to contribute?

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Is your organization ready? However, navigating these changes requires resources and expertise, which can be difficult for smaller organizations. So, what does 2024 hold for fundraising and giving? The Subscription Boom Continues: In the era of Netflix and Spotify, monthly giving programs are thriving.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I’ve seen first-hand how building in simple and inexpensive donor loyalty strategies makes a huge difference in year-end giving success and your nonprofits’ long-term sustainability. No matter what size the organization or staff, building a culture of gratitude makes everyone feel more valued and connected to your cause.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your donors fuel your organization’s work, so it’s crucial to maintain a healthy, thriving base of supporters. A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. .

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 17, 2024

However, you can also make your fundraising more sustainable by diving deeply into your funding streams and strategically targeting different segments of your nonprofit’s supporter base. There are various ways nonprofits can group their supporters, such as by location, giving history, and interests.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is there a person on your team with the capabilities to create a solid proposal?

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2024

Image credit: Rubenstein Rebello on pexels.com The nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are at growing risk for lawsuits challenging DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) measures, fellowship and intern practices, giving and grantmaking procedures, and even the provision of basic services. asks Childress. “Is

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 10, 2024

It takes time and effort from your development team to get to know prospective major donors and win their support. You can customize these steps to fit the unique needs of your organization. As a nonprofit professional, you know that major gifts don’t just appear out of thin air.

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GiveGab

DECEMBER 3, 2022

This GivingTuesday you worked exceptionally hard to reach your organization’s goals and are already thinking about how to put these new donations into work for your community. You downloaded all the resources, told your story on social media, and assembled a team to rally behind your cause. Think again!

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 2, 2021

Join the Cause Docs Tomorrow, June 3rd at 2pm EDT as Lauren Lawson-Zilai , Senior Director of Public Relations & National Spokesperson for Goodwill Industries International, will be answering your questions on how to identify and work with influencers. Talking about this group will give you an edge with prospective partners.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

You need heavy lifters on your board.” Talking to many such board members over the years, I’ve learned that they often believe their chief contribution is to permit your nonprofit to associate with their name. I’m on your board. Many don’t even include your agency in their own giving. Harsh, but true.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations opted to move in-person operations online. Whether you’re a new nonprofit or an existing one, understanding how to apply these three lessons from the pandemic can greatly benefit your organization: . Lesson #2: Adapt your fundraising strategies. Lesson #3: Make your communications personal.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Interning at Candid for nearly a year provided valuable professional experience that will no doubt be of interest to future employers, including how to work effectively in a remote environment. There are a variety of online tools to help you manage your time, organize responsibilities, and prioritize your work.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2023

Headlines and LinkedIn feeds announce upheaval related to generative AI, fundraising headwinds, employee well-being, efforts to decolonize nonprofit organizations, and more. In preparation, here’s a list of SSIR articles to help leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. This article shows leaders how to get started.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 26, 2023

I was fascinated by the art and science of health care, but my first organic chemistry class confirmed that wasn’t my calling. Today, as I prepare to retire from full-time work, I can wholeheartedly say that dreadful organic chemistry class was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I wanted to be a doctor.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s a busy time of year, which means your time and resources are likely stretched thin. You’re probably looking at your to-do list and wondering what you can put off until next week, next month, or even next year. . The key here is to think about buying donor management software as an investment in your future success. .

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 31, 2024

A courageous leader is necessary to achieve your organizations mission because the mission has so much meaning. A courageous leader is necessary to achieve your organizations mission because the mission has so much meaning. Striving to accomplish something that aims to bring about meaningful change is risky business.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 1, 2024

As populations boomed, migration skyrocketed, and the world shrunk, organizations had to expand rapidly to accommodate changing human hopes and needs. We the people pursuing collective interests became we the organization getting what we want from them, the donors. Elaborate preparations must be made.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

As a nonprofit, you work tirelessly to raise funds, and it’s important to ensure that every dollar raised goes towards your mission. Donation processing poses a significant risk to your nonprofit organization, both in terms of reputation and finances. But this doesn’t have to be a place of anxiety.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Go to nonprofitsocialmediasummit.com to get your free ticket, and you’ll get access to the complete session line-up, with speakers on social media advertising, LinkedIn for nonprofits, AI and ChatGPT, influencer marketing, YouTube strategy, and more. Go to nonprofitsocialmediasummit.com right now to get your free ticket.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

You may not have the same amount of time, money, or resources at your disposal, but you can still implement some of her marketing strategies when planning your fundraising campaign. Four marketing strategies that Taylor Swift used that your nonprofit can implement too 1) Give your fundraising campaign a creative and memorable theme.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. By following them, your organization will experience greater employee satisfaction and an enhanced bottom line. Align individual and organizational goals.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. And while you don’t have to scrap your 2022 playbook, it does need to be reevaluated from front to back. And while you don’t have to scrap your 2022 playbook, it does need to be reevaluated from front to back.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 14, 2022

A lot of nonprofit leaders are asking us about how to prepare their organizations for the possibility of a recession. 6 Steps to Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit. 6 Steps to Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit. Assess Your Cash Flow. Keep Your Debt to a Minimum. Every quarter? Every year? Increase Liquidity.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

So why should they stop what they are doing and respond to your call to action (like donate!) As you work through your campaign’s messaging, give these questions some thought and see if they will help you add more urgency to your content. How to Create Urgency in Your Fundraising Appeal by DonorBox.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Major gifts are the largest donations your nonprofit receives. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits?

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

With the help of Dr. Adrian Sargeant, Harriet Jones-Day, James Barratt, and Kathryn Edworthy from the Institute, we surveyed more than 1,000 nonprofit professionals from small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations. If Board members are not giving, then it’s time to rethink. Capacity Fundraiser fatigue is real.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities. National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. They continue to be a key advocate for this day.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the years, I have worked with many founder-led (or until-recently-founder-led) organizations. As anyone who has witnessed Founder’s Syndrome can tell you, the first leader is often abruptly shown the door, maybe under a cloud, leaving the organization in crisis. Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. If you want your online fundraiser to pack some punch, you need to plan for it. Otherwise, you run the risk of burning out your online followers.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

After all, you’re presenting your organization for judgment with real money and support on the line during a time when many nonprofits are seeing drops in their donation numbers. Successful grant writing comes down to organization, careful decision-making, and experience. We break it down into an approachable 10-step process.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is very helpful in determining and shaping the future of the students. It will also give you a clear plan of action to meet your goals. In this article, we are going to explore the proven and effective study strategies that would be helpful for you in the course of your GCSE examination this year.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 31, 2023

If your brainstorming sessions spur ideas about product fundraisers, you’re on the right track! Product fundraisers, which raise money for organizations through product sales, are an advantageous fundraising strategy because of their simplistic setup. You might ask volunteers for suggestions or reuse previously successful fundraisers.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. Let’s dive in.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Writing a thank you letter should be the easiest task on your to-do list. You want your letter to sound sincere, not like a form letter. You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. And you want to make the donor feel great about giving to your organization.

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