NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Nonprofits are poised now more than ever to embrace a new way of interacting with donors that will help them establish a donor base that is truly engaged. Here are seven ways we can expect to see the next generation of giving change.
Ann Green
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Year-end fundraising season is starting to gear up. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. I know email is easier and less expensive, but people respond better to mail and it’s well worth the investment. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, you’ll be disappointed.
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Joan Garry
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Do your org’s diversity & inclusion initiatives go deeper than how diverse your board and staff is (or isn’t)? Learn all about a creative move one of my clients made to bring racial diversity to life in their organization! The post One of the Most Creative Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Ever appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 20, 2022
[…] fundraising season is heating up. It’s normally the time nonprofits raise more than the rest of the year combined. But as the markets falter and uncertainty creeps in, you and your donors may be facing […].
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Nonprofit directors play a vital role in making sure a nonprofit’s governance structure is functioning and healthy. Here are five tips for contributing to a healthy governance structure.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 18, 2022
We just finished our Creating Your Donor Communications Plan Master Class and we kicked things off by talking about getting your messaging right. The #1 question to ask yourself in order to do that is: What’s my call to action? But what if you have various staff members arguing about what you should ask supporters to do in your newsletter or on social media?
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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Benefits of incorporating AI Tools in your Content Marketing Strategy. Are you looking to scale your content marketing efforts? Check out how AI Tools fit in your Content Marketing Strategy. Do AI Tools serve content marketing strategy? Yes, they do! AI is making life easier, we all make content in our daily life in different ways such as by clicking pictures, recording videos, writing articles then posting them to different social media platforms.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Combining your business acumen and passion for a cause can come together in a fulfilling way as a nonprofit board member. Understanding the responsibilities incumbent on being a board member before you join will make you ready for impact on day one.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 20, 2022
If you supervise nonprofit communications staff or just want to be a better colleague to your comms staff, consider being open to these kinds of conversations with them. These types of conversations represent the bulk of the talks I have with nonprofit communicators who are participating in the Communications Director Mentoring Program , which includes unlimited private coaching with me.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Excellent year-end campaigns need to strike a balance between hitting uplifting emotional beats that are relevant to your mission and delivering a compelling case for why people should support your nonprofit.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 18, 2022
One of the hard truths about fundraising is that: fundraising isn’t always fun. Good fundraising is. tedious, meticulous, regular, pleasant persistence. (Even when you don’t feel like being pleasant.). If you’re not getting the results you want, look at your own activity. For example, if “no one” is getting back to you, are you really attempting to connect with people?
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 19, 2022
In a previous article, I shared the first two things I learned during my 30 years of working on sustainer programs. Most of this is not rocket science, but it’s important to keep in mind when you’re looking to grow or retain your sustainers. Here are my next two lessons.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 21, 2022
It’s Friday! If you are new around here, that means it’s time for me to share some of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have Halloween and #GivingTuesday campaign ideas, explaining Community-Centric Fundraising to donors, a social media marketing strategy template, advice for white allies, and more.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 21, 2022
By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. Everywhere you look, there’s news that a recession is about to drop, or in fact is already here. Real or imagined, one thing is for certain – even the thought of it is putting a strain on donors.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Affnetz
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Prospective Donors List-Building Efforts. Blogs / By Mike Crum. Prospective Donors List-Building Efforts You are 7x more likely to get a gift from someone who has already given, so most of your fundraising efforts should focus on donors that have already given to your Nonprofit. But, past donors move away, get compassion fatigue or simply move on to support other Nonprofits and causes.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 17, 2022
During the previous recession, 25% of income to charities came from product sales. With merchandise, nonprofits can provide supporters with a tangible product, building an ongoing relationship and making the most of opportunities to spread the word about a cause.
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The Boston Marathon is one of the best known road races in the world, but what's not widely known is that it's run by a nonprofit, the Boston Athletic Association or BAA. And just like many nonprofits do, the BAA has run into a stumbling block: It just lost its biggest sponsor for its largest event.?? Yep, after nearly 40 years the financial services giant John Hancock is ending its support for the Boston Marathon.
NonProfit Leadership Center
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its talented and dedicated board of directors : Stacy Baier, Ph.D., and Nathan Penha, CRPS®, AAMS®. Meet Stacy Baier. Stacy Baier is the CEO of the Pinellas Education Foundation, where she leads all development, educational impact and administrative activities while cultivating a strong working relationship between the business and school communities.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 15, 2022
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 19, 2022
With the market cluttered and audiences’ attention spread thin, nonprofit leaders are seeking ways to reach new prospects and keep donors engaged. SMS/MMS strategies offer nonprofits this unique opportunity. Here’s a look at the benefits of text messaging and how to add the channel to your existing campaigns.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 19, 2022
According to the US Census Bureau, there are more than 46 million adults age 65 and older living in the U.S.; by 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million. This creates both a demand and opportunity for organizations whose focus is primarily serving this target group. Our funder list below focuses on funding for those prioritizing senior care, opportunities and resources for elderly individuals, and for researchers focused on concerns that affect the elderly.
Clairification
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Negative self-talk can really mess you up. So say behavioral scientists, psychologists and researchers. I recently ran across an article on the CNBC Make It blog by Kathy and Ross Petras , and want to share it because it rings so true for me. And I hope for you as well. Many times, professionally and personally, we can’t make the problem go away. Our control lies fundamentally in how we approach the problem.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
OCTOBER 17, 2022
By Lisa Manley & Iris van der Velden. In Ghana, a third-generation farmer named Afi grows cocoa and cassava on a small, three-hectare plot of land. He earns less than $1 a day, however, a study of cocoa farmers in the region estimates that he would need at least $5.81 a day to afford a decent and dignified standard of living : enough to afford acceptable housing, feed his family, send his children to school, and cover his farming costs.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The nonprofit sector sucks at vacationing plus resting on vacation. Nonprofit employees come to work exhausted, but need to do a better job of taking care of themselves. When employees are not at their best, their performance suffers.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The post Level Up your Fundraising with Bloomerang Mobile appeared first on Bloomerang.
Donorbox Nonprofit
OCTOBER 19, 2022
When disaster strikes – whether natural events, global pandemics, or any other number of emergencies – so, too, can extreme devastation. The world’s nonprofits are the true heroes of these catastrophic situations, stepping in and stepping up, especially when support is needed most. At Donorbox, we exist to serve you and to make it possible […].
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.
Prosper Strategies
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Here’s how to get started developing a nonprofit vision statement to articulate the future your organization exists to create. The post Nonprofit Vision Statements: The Ultimate Guide (+ Examples) appeared first on Prosper Strategies.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Stand Together Foundation, an organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming communities, announced an up to $30 million initiative to support 100 nonprofits fighting poverty to accelerate their impact and transform how society thinks about addressing poverty and social barriers.
Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Eric Saperston: Wake Up Excited, Go To Bed Fulfilled That’s what Eric Saperston wants for you. He returns after many years to share his wisdom born of research over cups of coffee with some of the most successful folks on the planet. Plus there’s his book, “Live In Wonder.” Listen to the podcast … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 17, 2022: Wake Up Excited, Go To Bed Fulfilled → Eric Saperston: Wake Up Excited, Go To Bed Fulfilled That’s what Eric Saperston wants for you
Fundraising Leadership
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Changing how you live and work is possible by changing how you think about the past. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, or unable to think clearly when it mattered most? You were probably trying to use a part of your brain that was unavailable at that time. The great news is: There is a simple technique for regaining access to that part of your brain on-demand. “ If you have ever been unable to think clearly when it mattered most, you were probably trying to use a part of your brain that was u
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