Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Trade show sponsors have money. Still, the money is going to a business, not a nonprofit. The nonprofit aims for a comeback this year as donations have slid significantly since the pandemic. Who's had success recruiting new corporate partners at events like trade shows? It's not something I'm an expert on.

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Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Finance 130

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. Another place you’ll find one-and-done is in nonprofit fundraising. Inconsistent levels of donor communication should have no place in the nonprofit world.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). That’s why nonprofits outsource to nonprofit mail experts as their donor file grows. Below are my 5 top tips to save you precious money and time when preparing your own appeal.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The goal is to promote the shopping day and raise money for your organization. Fifth, this part isn't necessary, but you'll raise more money. What a trip! The gelato! ?? Northern Italy was a-mazing, gang. ???? Still, I'm happy to be back home and writing today. And today is extra special because IT'S ALSO MY BIRTHDAY! ???

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Production 130

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 18, 2024

Why Economics is your friend as a nonprofit advocate By Kevin Dean, President & CEO Tennessee Nonprofit Network Last year, at a conference out of town, I shared coffee with an old friend as she recounted her incredible public policy journey. This "more money, more problems" approach resonated. This is not a unique story.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Healthcare Governance 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Working in nonprofit marketing and communication teaches us many things, but perhaps most importantly, that we’re all in this together. On those challenging days, it can be helpful to recall a few key affirmations that have helped me through my years in nonprofit marketing: 1. “Spend the money.”

Marketing 84

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Energy 84

Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

In simple terms, an endowment is a pool of donor money that is invested in the stock market. There is something quite fancy about having piles of money generating income! Having a lot of money makes it easier to bring in more money. What does this have to do with someone who leads a small nonprofit? That’s right.

Finance 119

Finance Universities Management Foundations 119

Selfish Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Pocket makes it easy to save things both on your phone and computer because they give you a bookmarklet that sits at the top of your web browser. Whenever you read something that you want to save, you just click on the bookmarklet and it's saved. Whenever you save something with the bookmarklet you can also TAG it.

Food 130

Food Marketing Marketing Management 130

Affnetz

AUGUST 11, 2023

15 best Peer-to-Peer fundraising software for Nonprofits 15 best Peer-to-Peer fundraising software for Nonprofits / By Mike Crum Regardless of what you call it, peer-to-peer fundraising is here to stay. This method of fundraising can help your Nonprofit save time, and optimize its operations.

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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. I am busy, so I want simplicity, not complexity. When you find a management tool or practice that works consistently and is easy to employ, it becomes a power go-to practice.

Management 111

Management Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Leadership 111

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. Lean startup”, “bootstrapped startup”, “pre-seed startup”… Silicon Valley uses these terms all the time, but what is the nonprofit equivalent?

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This week it's why you should use pets in your nonprofit marketing.????? And even if you're not, I bet a lot of your nonprofit's supporters are. I'm advising this REGARDLESS OF WHAT TYPE OF NONPROFIT YOU ARE. Last week it was the secret formula for storytelling success according to Marvel Comics. It's a fascinating read.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.

Fundraising 133

Fundraising Fundraising Technology Management 133

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. After all, there are thousands of foundations out there that exist to give money away. But, growing a nonprofit so you can fulfill your mission means having a fundraising plan with diverse revenue streams. Seems like a good idea, right?

Medical 105

Medical Foundations Children Ethics 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Retirement Planning for Nonprofit Employees Are you a nonprofit employee worried about your retirement? Well, fear not because this article is here to help you navigate the world of retirement planning specifically tailored for nonprofit employees. These plans are well-suited for larger nonprofits with a sizable employee base.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. In the nonprofit sector, stories are one of the strongest ways to make emotional connections between donors and charities. Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This will help you build authentic relationships with the people who share your vision for the work your nonprofit does. It’s kind of like how there were a lot of approaches that law enforcement could take in order to save the hostages that Hans Gruber had captured. Hans Gruber was in it for the money. They’ve forged a bond.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nonprofits who hold golf events know they’re a great way to raise mission-critical funds, connect with supporters, expand your donor base, and raise awareness about your cause. In short, golf helps nonprofits do more good. This free webinar is designed for nonprofit event planners of all experience levels.

Technology 67

Technology Fundraising Fundraising Management 67

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 4, 2021

This article in Event Marketer specifically talks about the post-pandemic landscape for sports sponsorships , but it could be easily be applied to nonprofit event sponsorships. Nonprofit event sponsorship is a whole new ballgame, people! ?? Let me paraphrase. You now have an at-home audience you need to appeal to. Partnership Notes 1.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Food Values Production 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2023

Three Tips To Gear Up Your Non-Profit Marketing How could you gear up your Nonprofit marketing? Which steps could you take to get more donors and build your Nonprofit’s brand? Solidifying Your Non-Profit A not-for-profit organization still makes money, and if that organization wants to stick around, it needs to keep making money.

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Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Technology 98

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Who has money to give (and what strings are attached)? As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. Because I know that many nonprofits operate on tight budgets, I’ll give you the free sources first. First, let’s start with the most basic question. However, not all grant sources are the same.

Fundraising 92

Fundraising Fundraising Foundations Nonprofits 92

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If you manage a nonprofit, you know very well that every day there are a million and one things to be done. But it’s often seen as “busywork,” it rarely makes the priority list, and under-staffed nonprofit teams often fall behind. But nonprofit bookkeeping doesn’t have to be so stressful.

Finance 105

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability Law 105

Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. This includes creating an annual operating budget , a document that breaks down your organization’s revenue, or the money you’ll bring in, and expenses, or the money going out to cover your costs, for each fiscal year.

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Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Food 108

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. No two nonprofits are exactly alike. Your plan should also include what you’ll do when you’re NOT asking for money like donor communications, stewardship, and warm touches — all designed to give the donor a GREAT experience.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With many nonprofits raising as much as half of their annual budget in December alone, there’s a lot riding on your success. . In this post, I’ll share one way I’ve found to save time and boost donor retention at the end of the year. . One way to save time is to write all of your content at the same time. Think about it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community.

Management 84

Management Collaborations Technology Nonprofits 84

Jeff Brooks

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Keep it short to save money. You can fit a lot of things into an envelope (especially if you're using Nonprofit Bulk Rate, which allows 3.3 Many nonprofit guidelines ban effective fundraising. When asking is basically "we do great work, you can be part of it," you'll raise a lot less money. The kitchen sink.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 97

Fundraising Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals know the best fundraising events are fun, interactive, and accessible. They bring together supporters and the community in meaningful ways to raise money and awareness for your mission. Depending on the size of your nonprofit, you can start with staff and board members.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Why would we want to pay for software now when we could use that money for something else later or if we’re worried about a possible recession in the near future? . Hesitation #5: We’re a new and/or smaller nonprofit. As for saving money for future investments or being prepared for a possible recession, the logic is the same.

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Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising 103

Bloomerang

JUNE 10, 2021

Would working out of the office vs. working help nonprofit organizations in the long term? As vaccine programs roll out around the world, nonprofits are tentatively awaiting the return of “normal.” Saving from staying home. Saving from staying home. The hours spent on commuting are saved.

Technology 126

Technology Nonprofits Production Management 126

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Marketing your nonprofit’s golf tournament makes up the largest phase of event planning. Casting a wide net to attract the right golfers, sponsors, and supporters is key to making the tournament a success and raising the most money possible for your mission. You might even link out to the site in nonprofit staff email signatures.

Marketing 77

Marketing Marketing Management Food 77

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Will you bring in enough money to survive during these uncertain times? Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. As the First Republic Bank reported, 90% of nonprofits are already collecting data !

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Manufacturing Retention Retail Healthcare 103

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. Work with your post office to send your appeal with a nonprofit discount? Planning Your Nonprofit Appeal Ok, to get started planning a nonprofit appeal, answer these four key questions: 1. What’s your offer?

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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Recent data from LinkedIn for Nonprofits reveals that 64% of surveyed nonprofit professionals agree the people they want to connect with to raise money for their organization are on LinkedIn. Prioritize effectively and lean on mutual connections whenever possible Many nonprofits face resource constraints.

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Foundations Nonprofits 104

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. At the same time, finding human counselors has been a struggle.

Ethics 138

Ethics Technology Health Medical 138

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. If you’re currently spending more than you’re bringing in, you’ll slowly start whittling down your savings accounts.

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