November, 2022

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GivingTuesday Raises $3.1 Billion Despite Worries About Inflation and Possible Recession

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes. Some charity appeals explained that higher prices mean more people are seeking their services.

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Customer Service for Nonprofits: 4 Ways to Retain Donors

NonProfit PRO

At their core, nonprofits are service-oriented. And while there are distinctions between the way for-profit and nonprofit entities run, the standards of customer service apply equally between the two.

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How to Make Giving Tuesday Less Transactional

Ann Green

What’s the difference between Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday? Unfortunately, it seems like not a whole lot. According to the Giving Tuesday website, “Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email and social media.

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Comment on How to Earn an A+ on Your Donor Report Cards by Susan Dyckman

Amy Eisenstein

Great tips, Amy. Thank you. Donors are excellent sources of information on how we’re doing and how we can do better.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Feature Your Organization in the 2022 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide

NonProfit Leadership Center

Now through Friday, November 18, the Nonprofit Leadership Center is accepting submissions for its 2022 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. SUBMIT MY NONPROFIT. All you need to complete your submission is the following information: Name of the nonprofit organization Description of the product or service that benefits the nonprofit organization Cost of item(s) Link to lea

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Running Your Fraternity’s Fundraising Events: A Mini Guide

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

There are a number of ways fraternities can approach fundraising projects, but by far one of the most popular strategies is to host a fundraising event. After all, a fundraising event allows brothers to gather together, get to know each other, create memories, and make a difference. . But there are a lot of moving parts to manage when it comes to hosting a fundraising event, from attendee comfort level to your marketing strategy.

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Informed Delivery: A Year-End Fundraising Strategy You May Have Overlooked

NonProfit PRO

Informed Delivery can increase the effectiveness of your direct mail fundraising campaign while decreasing your postage costs. With only two more months left to take advantage of its dual benefits, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions I get on this strategy.

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How to Make Your New Donors Feel Welcome

Ann Green

Year-end fundraising is in full swing. I hope your campaign is going well. Perhaps you also participated in Giving Tuesday. The latter often brings in new donors and that’s never something you want to take for granted. . These donors saw a need and found a connection to your cause. Or maybe they were drawn into whatever Giving Tuesday promotion you initiated, but I like to think they wanted to help you make a difference.

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Comment on Just Say No to ‘Thank-a-Thons’ and Other Harmful Gratitude Practices by Sayla Kimber

Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Ilana Bernstein. If I get behind on my thank yous I start with “First of all my apologies for taking time to send this email” and then tell them why – kitten season is kicking our butts is my reason right now. Just admit it and apologise and then move forward – and add a personal comment if you can so they know it’s only for them.

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The Greatest Duty is Giving Thanks

NonProfit Leadership Center

At the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe gratitude is one of the secret ingredients to success. During this season of giving, Team NLC reflects on the moments, memories and people we’re most grateful for in 2022. Our deep gratitude extends to you, our nonprofit partners, supporters and community leaders, who help strengthen nonprofit organizations and our communities alongside us every day.

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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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A Call to Action For the Nonprofit Community

Joan Garry

One week. 15 strangers. And an eye-opening lesson that every single one of us involved with nonprofits needs to know. The post A Call to Action For the Nonprofit Community appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Nonprofits Consider Leaving Twitter Over Platform's Uncertain Future

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander. Some organizations have paused or reduced both advertising and communications over concerns about the changes that have occurred in the weeks since Elon Musk bought Twitter.

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3 Ways the Corporate World Has Shaped Donor’s Online Expectations

NonProfit PRO

The corporate world has helped shape people’s online expectations of the brands and organizations they support. Here are a few examples of online expectations created by the corporate world and how nonprofits can meet them with their digital ecosystems.

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Google Grant Compliance: What You Need to Know

Ann Green

Complying with Google’s guidelines will help you maintain a healthy Ad Grant account. Here’s what any nonprofit needs to know about Google Grant compliance. Google Grants have transformed the nonprofit marketing landscape. By meeting eligibility requirements, you can receive $10,000 every month to promote your cause through Google Ads. However, nonprofits must follow certain requirements to remain eligible.

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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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Comment on 27 Ways to Cultivate Donors and Build Deep, Lasting Relationships by Sari McConnell

Amy Eisenstein

Building on creating a committee, I like a one-session task force. (What should our gala theme be? How can we attract more sponsors?) Less intimidating time-wise than a committee and achieves a similar cultivation effect.

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Nonprofit Marketing Trends 2023: A Super Early Sneak Peek

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

If you have not yet taken the Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey this month, please do! This is the data we use to create the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. . While these five results may not hold as we hear from more of you, here’s what 200+ nonprofit communicators have said so far. If you are thinking about 2023, here’s what you can expect as a nonprofit marketer and communicator.

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I Came to Change the World, Not Conduct Performance Reviews!

Joan Garry

So many nonprofit superheroes find themselves being fueled by the work of leading their organization but drained when it comes to the work of managing it. Here are 10 actionable tips that will make you a stronger nonprofit manager. The post I Came to Change the World, Not Conduct Performance Reviews! appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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10 Years In, GivingTuesday Has Become a Day Charities Can't Afford to Sit Out

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes. Getty Images. When #GivingTuesday debuted in 2012, some people didn't even know what a hashtag was. In the years since, the event asking donors to give online has grown in popularity so much it is now can't-miss day for charities.

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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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8 Easy Things to Do to Raise More Money for Year-End

NonProfit PRO

The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits is here. You’ve no doubt been working on the big things for year-end. Yet often it’s the little things that count and pack a surprising wallop. Here are eight simple efforts that could help your nonprofit raise more money before Dec. 31.

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A Guide to Form 990: FAQs and 3 Best Practices for Success

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Written by: Mathew Tooker. Reading Time: 7 minutes. Your nonprofit had a successful year organizing fundraising campaigns , hiring new employees, and expanding awareness of your cause. Your fiscal year is coming to a close, meaning that the tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. . All registered tax exempt nonprofits are required to file their annual taxes.

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Comment on Want to Raise More Money when Fundraising? Go on a Listening Tour by Designing a Donor Wall to Reflect Your Values

Amy Eisenstein

[…] some conversations, go on a listening tour, do a little survey and let us know what you come up with, because we’re really curious to […].

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SEO for Nonprofits: Meet BERT Who Likes to EAT and Hates ROT

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Let’s just say this right from the start: SEO (search engine optimization) is HARD. It’s complicated, involves a lot of different elements you may or may not have time for, and could be someone’s entire job at your organization. But, as the communications pro in your office, it’s likely up to you to at least understand some of the basic concepts of SEO.

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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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How to Incorporate Gratitude Into Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Ann Green

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the December holidays. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems as if stores go into holiday mode earlier each year. Now is a great opportunity to show some gratitude to your donors. You could hold a thankathon , especially if you haven’t launched your appeal yet.

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Inflation Won’t Affect Most People’s Giving at Year's End — and Some Will Give More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress. Two surveys have good news for charities: The majority of donors say they will give at least as much this year as last.

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How Affinity-Based Fundraising Is Changing Everything

NonProfit PRO

Everyone knows the two main things to consider when fundraising are numbers and intent. But there’s a crucial third leg to fundraising, and that’s affinity. Instead of looking at broad-strokes behaviors, like recent purchases, affinity considers the underlying profile and motivations of donors.

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Segmenting Donors for Communication: How Research Can Help

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

If you’re a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of forging a deep bond with your supporters in order to keep them engaged with your mission. The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them.

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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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Comment on Just Say No to ‘Thank-a-Thons’ and Other Harmful Gratitude Practices by Ilana Bernstein

Amy Eisenstein

But Amy, what if you realized that you didn’t call a donor who gave months ago, and you want to thank them to implement a new and improved stewardship plan?

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Bringing CCF to your Donor Communications

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

November has arrived, and with it, an increasing flurry of communications ranging from political ads to door-busting holiday sales to year-end giving requests. If you are anything like me, if opening social media apps or checking my inbox didn’t already feel daunting, this avalanche of communication makes me want to leave my devices with my seven-year old (who learns through destruction). .

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An apology to everyone I harmed with my insensitive words regarding donors and philanthropy

Non Profit AF

To my esteemed colleagues, On a webinar about Donor-Advised Funds that took place on October 19th, 2022, with Susannah Morgan,

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We Know That Bridging Deep Differences Is Possible. Our Organizations Do It Every Day.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sister Donna Markham , Suzanne McCormick, Eboo Patel, and Jonathan Reckford. A coordinated effort is needed in communities across the country to bring together people of different political parties, faith traditions, and racial and ethnic identities. A new undertaking from four major nonprofits aims to lead the way.

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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