Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Should you start a GoFundMe or turn to a Facebook fundraiser? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. But big goals cost big money.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Last week I reported on CVS being accused of fundraising fraud at checkout. In short, if a company is asking shoppers to make a donation, the company should make their donation first and then tell consumes they are donating to the fundraiser. A company should send them to their nonprofit partner ASAP. Just look at the numbers.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 31, 2025

Most nonprofits know how to capitalize on periods of elevated giving throughout the year, such as cause months, Giving Tuesday , and the year-end season. However, with so much fundraising focusing on maximizing these opportunities, its easy to overlook strategies to boost daily donations. Receive a shoe recycling kit.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Here’s a little holiday surprise for you, courtesy of my friend, movie buff, and fundraiser extraordinaire, Rob Blizard. I suspect many of us will be watching some old movies on the holiday break, and Rob gives you his take on a few of them with fundraising at the core of their plots. Share your thoughts in the comments.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the world of nonprofit professionals, there are those whose stories inspire, uplift, and ignite a passion for positive change. Ashley Baker, CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ), is one of these individuals. A Bold Move Ashley’s path to the nonprofit sector was a winding one.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. Know your prospective funder in depth! Your Voice Matters!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building? Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. What is the Overhead Myth?

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 16, 2024

per share during the recent 52-week period. ** Feed The Children Selects RKD Group RKD Group in Dallas is the new direct response fundraising agency of record for Feed The Children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Millions of children are experiencing hunger here in the U.S. Its public support was $496.7

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding. Without it, your nonprofit can’t operate and do the important work that fuels your cause. As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few.

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Affnetz

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nonprofit Board Give, Get or Get Off? Nonprofit management software / By Mike Crum. Some Nonprofit boards have a give, get, or get off policy and their Nonprofits are suffering because of it. For example, I worked with a local educational Nonprofit that served children in public housing communities.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 3, 2021

Get thousands of free stock photos for your nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. We’ve compiled a list of free breathtaking stock photos for nonprofit organizations, NGO’s and Social Enterprises which you can use right away for your website, mailing list, social media or other online and offline activities.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. This Gold Avocado article highlights eight essential responsibilities of a nonprofit’s treasurer — with a focus on treasurers of all-volunteer organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. It is clearly not a fad, and yet the vast majority of nonprofits have zero budgets for social media.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Nonprofit managers are scrambling to get clarity on how to proceed regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” provisions requiring businesses to make it easier for consumers to cancel enrollment in recurring billing, such as memberships. None would speak on the record but only for background when contacted.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We are here to talk about how to lead and manage in our new work reality. But if you’ve never heard of us beyond the webinars, Bloomerang is a provider of donor management software. I know we’re all gifted fundraisers in the house for the most part. First of all, these children have taught themselves.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 17, 2016

It’s more difficult than ever for nonprofits to get media coverage. As the communications manager for a small education nonprofit in Bethesda, Md., As the communications manager for a small education nonprofit in Bethesda, Md., In 2015, her nonprofit, College Directions Inc.,

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2023

Social impact organizations often encounter the paradoxical issue of spending money to fundraise. Collaborate with nonprofit influencers. One of the best ways to get your content in front of new audiences is by collaborating with nonprofit influencers with significant viewership. Written by: Javan Van Gronigen. Wrapping Up.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. 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. Many founders do.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

Large nonprofits usually have the expertise and resources necessary to launch and maintain successful online communications and fundraising campaigns. They’ve been able to hire some of the most well-trained and experienced staff, consultants, and designers that work in the nonprofit sector.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 10, 2017

Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis celebrating an amazing accomplishment. Also on the chopping block are big donations to nonprofits. The fundraisers include: Macy's Believe fundraiser that raises $2 million annually for Make-A-Wish America. There had to be a few cringes in the room after she said it.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 10, 2022

We held fundraising “events” virtually and our clients didn’t have to rent pricey venues, except maybe a Zoom upgrade here and there to allow for more virtual participants. . Before I worked in the nonprofit sector– of which more than half of my tenure here has been remote– I was a bartender. Cocomelon is my work mantra.).

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 13, 2022

Most nonprofits have enough happening at the top of the funnel - the awareness stage - for the initial attraction. I'm helping more of my nonprofit clients become more case study-centric. Interested in having me write case studies for your your nonprofit? For example, this grand opening fundraiser raised $30,000!

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 18, 2013

I’ve been impressed with her commitment to nonprofits and her knowledge of promotional items. (I So I asked her if she’d write a post on how nonprofits can use them effectively. Three Ways Nonprofits Can Use Promotional Products Effectively. Fundraising events. Public events. I call it schwag.)

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Because of our small shop, public relations management falls to me.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This holiday season, give back by shopping for unique gifts from nonprofit online stores. In this gift guide, you’ll find selections from nonprofits that you won’t see in regular shops. What’s more, your purchases from nonprofit shops will support the essential work of these organizations and the individuals they help year-round.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

That's not great news for local nonprofits that rely on smaller, regional businesses for cause marketing programs. Still, it doesn't have to be the end of the world either if nonprofits approach fundraising with businesses from the right perspective. Jude, National Parks Foundation, Children's Miracle Network , etc.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

We were overwhelmed by these questions combined with the work it took to maintain a herd of horses, with no events or public programs. . Our grants manager, Dawn, was determined to maintain operations. Like most nonprofits, we have limited staff and bandwidth and wanted to pursue efforts that had a good chance of success.

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Getting Attention

JULY 29, 2014

Please post your open nonprofit marketing positions here. Communications Manager , Central Asia Institute (Bozeman, MT). Communications Manager , Grace Place for Children and Families (Naples, FL). Communications Manager , Out & Equal Workplace Advocates (San Francisco, CA). Recent Opportunities.

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Getting Attention

APRIL 20, 2015

Post YOUR comms job here —nonprofits, grantmakers, B Corps & vendors serving nonprofits. Chief Communications Officer , Lift Alliance Austin Children Services (Austin, TX). Communications & Marketing Coordinator , Tuesday’s Children (Manhasset, NY). Marketing Manager , Jackson River (Washington, DC).

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Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Communications Associate , Children’s Defense Fund (Los Angeles, CA). Digital Asset Management, Water for People (Denver, CO or virtual). Senior Manager, Communications , Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Paybee’s Annual Bid Masters competition reveals the 54 best benefit auctioneers of 2024, these trailblazers are leading the way in the world of benefit auctioneering and transforming the fundraising landscape. She is one of the most sought after auctioneers in the country.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 7, 2018

I thought, "Heck, what nonprofit doesn't want that!" They dissolved the silos between fundraising and marketing. Now, marketing and fundraising work together at the symphony to promote a customer-focused culture. Walmart raised $921,000 for Children's of Alabama through a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 21, 2016

If you handle media relations for your nonprofit, it’s important to understand the rules that govern professional journalism. Knowing the rules can also help you set the right expectations when you do something as simple as offer complimentary admission to reporters at your annual fundraising dinner. be fair to your sources.

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Getting Attention

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here. Assistant Vice President, Public Relations & Communications Easter Seals (Chicago, IL). Bilingual Communications Manager KIPP Austin. Communications Associate Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School (Washington, DC). Austin, TX). Harker Heights, TX).

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re well aware that major gifts are some of the most important components of your organization’s overall fundraising strategy. These gifts make up a significant portion of your annual fundraising revenue, and they don’t just appear at random. Let’s dive in! Let’s dive in!

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