July, 2022

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What Can Your Nonprofit Do With Just $1?

NonProfit PRO

In her latest blog, Erica Waasdorp begs the question: What can you do with just $1? She points out that combining those dollars will help make the giver stand tall, and that microdonations will eventually make a huge difference.

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Avoiding Unethical Pay Structures: A Guide for Grant Writers + Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As a grant writing coach, sometimes I think that I have heard it all between my own personal experiences and the stories that my students relay to me. “Sheleia, I need a grant writer; how can I guarantee they will win an award before I hire them?” Or, “I’ve paid this grant writer thousands of dollars, It’s been almost a year, and they never sent me a submission receipt or let me know if I won anything.

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How Are You Sharing Stories With Your Donors?

Ann Green

People have been sharing stories of various kinds for centuries. I’m a big reader and always appreciate a good story. Your nonprofit organization also needs to share stories in order to connect with your donors. Donors want to hear your stories. I imagine you’re not using stories as much as you should. That’s a mistake because people respond better to stories than a bunch of facts and statistics.

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Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power

Joan Garry

Nonprofit storytelling can light a fire in the belly of any and everyone you meet and inspire them to join your mission. Keep reading to learn the way and get a free template to help you get your storytelling right. The post Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Newsletter: Does Having a Media Partner Attract Corporate Partners? ; 20 Hot Partnership Programs from the U.K. ; 3 Tips to Revive a Legacy Brand

Selfish Giving

I got two questions from readers last week that I would like your help answering. Here's the first question. ????? "I am working on a plan for a major campaign and would love to bring on some kind of media partner (e.g. New York Times, New York Magazine, New Yorker, the Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, etc.). I'm assuming having a media partner would help us attract corporate partners.

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Why Giving Back Can Increase Brand Loyalty and Benefit Your Business

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Giving Back Can Increase Brand Loyalty and Benefit Your Business. Doing Good as a Business is a Win-Win situation. Check out how Giving Back Can Increase Brand Loyalty and Benefit Your Business. Many of us give to a charity. Whether it’s one that specializes in medical research, diseases and disorders, the environment, or animals, if there’s one thing we all like to see, it’s businesses following suit.

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More Social Media Trends to Keep an Eye On

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Earlier this year, we shared Five Big Trends in 2022 for Nonprofit Social Media , but today I want to give you a heads up about some more things that could change the way you use social media: Short form, vertical video (like what’s used on TikTok and Instagram/Facebook Reels) will continue to rise in popularity. Flipbook style content (like Stories and Carousels).

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The 5 C’s of Good Nonprofit Communication

Ann Green

I’d like to revisit a topic I’ve written about in the past and that’s the 5 C’s of good nonprofit communication. You can think of this as a summer rerun. Some of you will remember the time networks (and even longer ago there were just a few of them) didn’t release new TV shows in the summer and we just watched reruns. But I digress…. . It’s important to keep these 5 C’s in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication.

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Helping the Helpers: My New and Improved Blog

Joan Garry

This blog has been a go-to resource for nonprofit leaders over the past 10 years… and now it’s faster, more mobile-friendly, and all about helping the helpers. Keep reading to learn more about the improvements we’ve made with you in mind. The post Helping the Helpers: My New and Improved Blog appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Newsletter: How to Create a Partnership Swipe File ; Audubon Society, Ranchers Partner to Certify Bird-Friendly Beef ; Red Lobster Takes a Stand on Saving One Special Crustacean

Selfish Giving

Readers ask me all the time how I gather and track all the posts I share with you each week. Today, I'm sharing my process for creating your own swipe file for corporate partnerships , or any other topic that interests you. ?????? What is a swipe file and why you need one? A swipe file is a digital place where you keep all the useful things you find online.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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[Infographic] How Good Design Impacts Nonprofit Digital Marketing & Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

New survey data of 471 nonprofits from 99designs illustrates the power of good design in digital marketing and fundraising. Highlights include: Nonprofits that invested in professional design in the past two years are 50% more likely to have experienced an increase in fundraising revenue than those who didn’t invest in their visual brand. 26% of nonprofits have rebranded in the past two years – and of these, around half (47%) have already experienced an increase in revenue.

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How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

For most nonprofits and charities, volunteers are a vital part of their operations, allowing many organizations to make a big impact even with lean budgets. But the pandemic has created an epidemic of volunteer shortages. As a result, nonprofits are scrambling to make up for the lost assistance.

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Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for August 2022

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Looking for ideas for social media updates, blog posts, newsletter articles and more? Use the writing prompts below to inspire you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. On the Calendar. 8/09: Book Lover’s Day. Review a book or suggest books to your followers that shed some light on your cause. 8/12: International Youth Day.

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Don’t Wait: 3 Tips To Deal With Difficult Or Disengaged Board Members

Bloomerang

We bring on board members with high hopes and expectations. They tell us they have a passion for the mission and want to help. They gladly sign the roles and responsibilities agreement. At a minimum, it states they will attend meetings, volunteer at events and programs, make a financial gift, support the fundraising efforts of the organization, take part in strategic planning sessions , and be an ambassador of the cause around town.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. .

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8 Must-Have Tools For Your Fundraising Toolkit

Get Fully Funded

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! Maybe you’ve heard this phrase: “When the only thing you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”. It’s true. Sometimes we get one tool – one skill, one talent – and out of habit, we stick with it, never thinking about other tools we might need.

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Top 6 Reasons to Focus on Recurring Donations for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. Discover the benefits of recurring donations. 1) Increased Revenue.

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How to Calculate the Number of Major Gift Officers You Need

NonProfit PRO

I am often asked for a formula for adding major gift officers (MGOs) to an organization. And while there are many variables to consider, they boil down to these four points.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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7 Top Graphic Design Tips to Use When You Aren’t a Designer

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Does it ever seem like as a nonprofit communicator you have to do it all? Even if it’s not exactly your area of expertise? Graphic design is a perfect example of something that should be done by a professional, but most likely falls on your shoulders. Luckily there are a lot of programs, software, and websites that cater to us non-designers. I have compiled a few of the tops tips I have found and use: 1.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When Should We Give Donors Gifts?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, I know public broadcasting offers donors gifts in exchange for their donations at various levels.

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in India

Candid

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years.

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7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process

Blue Avocado

It is not uncommon for nonprofit executives and staff to complain about our boards of directors. How often do we become frustrated with a perceived (or real) lack of interest and/or low engagement from our boards? As employees, we tend to think they are the problem. And in some cases, that may be true. But […]. The post 7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

What is Web3? Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body.

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Are You a Great Fundraiser?

NonProfit PRO

Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – July 8, 2022

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Oga’s Cantina. Batuu. Time to cool off and wind the week down with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have nonprofit office culture and leadership, some fundraising to-dos for the summer, Twitter Ads, Google Grants and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… If you have made the switch to working from home full time, find out How Home Offices Have Evolved—and Gotten Cozier in the Process.

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Nonprofit Grants: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation To Fund $9 Billion

Bloomerang

On Wednesday, July 13, Bill Gates started a Twitter thread with an interesting observation: Several huge global setbacks over the past few years have left many people discouraged and wondering whether the world is destined to get worse. It’s not interesting because it’s a revelation. It’s hard to imagine that there are people in the world who didn’t feel the effects of at least one of the setbacks he listed: the pandemic , the war in Ukraine, the damage from climate change, the progress we’ve lo

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Recession?

The Charity CFO

A lot of nonprofit leaders are asking us about how to prepare their organizations for the possibility of a recession. So I decided to change up the format of my A Modern Nonprofit Podcast this week to talk directly to you about the steps you can take to prepare your organization for a potential recession: Click here to listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 6 Steps to Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit. 1.

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Five tips to get you ready for a social media giving day

Candid

July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Since then, a lot has changed. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform. Now, you can donate without interrupting your scrolling. .

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5 Ways to Power Up Your Nonprofit Email Deliverability

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Creating your next fundraising campaign requires a lot of work: you must identify your goals, your audience, segment your lists, create compelling content, and set up and test everything in your CRM. When the moment finally arrives to call your constituents to action, the last thing you want is for your hard work to be whisked away into a junk folder, never to be seen by your supporters.

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Discover Why Your Nonprofit Is Using Data to Create a Game Plan

NonProfit PRO

Becoming a data-driven organization has become well-accepted, and, in many cases, an expectation. But identifying the purpose for using data in your organization is key. Here are three primary purposes for using data that can assist with building your own strategy and ensuring success.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a