NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
There are a lot of lessons to be learned about relationship building, strategy and the analytics critical to a successful program. One of those lessons is target ask amounts because if you don’t ask for a specific amount, you aren’t letting donors know what you need.
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Year-end fundraising season is underway. You may have started working on your appeal, which is great. But don’t stop there. It’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors. I highly recommend creating a thank you plan , which will help you show gratitude before, during, and after a campaign. . Many organizations treat thanking their donors as an afterthought and it shows.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Thinking about your nonprofit’s next annual report? Annual reports were the first topic we developed training on here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide way back in 2008. So we have lots of great best practices, examples, and templates to share with you as your plan, write, design, and publish yours. We even have an online course on short annual reports.
NonProfit Leadership Center
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Florida recently passed the Individual Freedom Act, also known as the “Stop WOKE Act,” which makes it unlawful for an employer to require employees as a condition of employment to attend training on a variety of concepts, including some common elements of diversity training. Litigation to strike the Act’s application to employers as unconstitutional was dismissed.
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.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
I believe that, over the next 10 years, major gifts fundraising will grow rapidly and become more sophisticated and donor-centered. So, here are some things to think about if you are new to major gifts fundraising.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Written by: Tabby Robinson, CNP. Reading Time: 4 minutes. An estimated 500,000 to 1 million Americans work as unpaid interns every year. Though paid internships are becoming more popular, unpaid internships are still a reality for many. Without any wages to shoulder the cost of living, an unpaid internship ends up deepening the existing social divide.
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Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
???? Important Notice: I'm off to Italy?? on Sunday and WILL PROBABLY NOT be publishing a newsletter for the next two Wednesdays (September 21st & 28th). Sad, right? But my wife says I have to finally leave the house! ?? I strongly disagree, but she tells me she knows best! I say PROBABLY NOT because I ?? publishing my newsletter. After all, consistency is really my ONLY true talent and virtue!
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
We all heard about the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. She devoted her life in service to her people.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Social Media Marketing Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Online Presence. Social Media Marketing has proven to be one of the most effective forms of marketing. How are you using it to boost your Nonprofit’s online presence? Check out the tips below. You wanna know how many people are using social media today? 4.70 billion! You know what this means for your nonprofit?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Happy Friday, Everyone! Is it time for boots and sweater weather where you are? I can only wish. But while I am waiting around on a cold front, let’s check out some helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have a report on nonprofit compensation, another Facebook redesign, free tools for nonprofits, thoughts on nonprofit employees unionizing, and more.
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.
The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Do you ever find yourself, your team, or your board of directors saying things like: “If we could just get this one big grant, we’d be set for the year!”. Or, “I think we should hold a huge gala event. If we raise everything we need now, we can focus on programs later.”. Or, “I keep trying to set up a meeting with that big donor. Why won’t he meet with me?
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Nonprofits are increasingly incorporating text messaging (SMS) into their engagement strategy. Learn how to comply with carrier regulations, the difference between P2P and A2P text messaging, the steps nonprofits can take to get text messaging discounts and more.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
How to Ensure Your Brand’s Value Proposition Resonates with Site Visitors. You only have a couple of seconds to win site visitors over. How do you ensure your Brand’s Value is experienced and felt as quickly as possible? Check out the tips and examples below. The average visitor to your website will spend a maximum of 20 seconds trying to discover if you offer a solution to their problem.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Cosmos. Orange Beach, AL. Everyone having a good week so far? Let’s finish it off with some helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we talk about quiet quitting, color psychology in marketing, Giving Tuesday, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… It’s not what it sounds like – What is “Quiet Quitting”?
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
By Nick Tedesco & Michael Moody. We are living in a new gilded age. As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. Momentous forces are sweeping across the philanthropic landscape. Astonishing wealth creation and rapidly worsening inequality. Re-energized movements to fight persistent systemic injustice.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
A blunder is a careless mistake. It happens when you don’t 100% have a handle on what you’re doing, so taking good care becomes challenging. Have you ever blundered into disaster asking for a major gift? Let's review the top eight blunders I have encountered.
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? Where do you even begin? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. Whether you want to plan an online or in person fundraiser, large or small, local or worldwide, there are steps that you should take every single time to make sure you get the most from your efforts.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Did you know today is Positive Thinking Day? It’s a day to focus on having a more optimistic attitude and approach life’s troubles in a more positive and productive way. Between the demands of your job and the harsh realities you see on a daily basis, nonprofit communications can be rough on the mental health. It’s easy to slip into a negative mindset.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
By Cristian Granados & Jaideep Prabhu. The Base of the Pyramid (BoP) consists of the half of the world’s population which earns less than $1,500 per annum per capita. Most of those who belong to the BoP live outside the formal economy and face unmet needs in basic areas such as food, financial services, and education. Because of their low purchasing power and the fact that they lack access to the formal banking system and formal supply chains, products and services designed for higher-
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
With prep for giving season underway, nonprofit professionals are readying for an increased number of meetings and longer to-do lists. Thankfully, there are methods and tools that can help productivity and, more specifically, maximize time for securing grants and donations.
Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later. The post None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado.
The Charity CFO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
If you know only one thing about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations , you probably know that they don’t pay federal taxes on their income. . But what if I told you that’s not always true? It’s true that due to their uniquely valuable societal contributions, such as charitable actions or educational priorities, nonprofits receive tax exemption for income from activities substantially related to their primary purpose. .
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
Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
By Genevieve Smith & Ishita Rustagi. Picture it: At 11 a.m. on a Thursday, you get a personalized Slack notification prompting you to connect with a colleague you haven’t seen in a while. Then, at a midday team meeting on Zoom, you are alerted about who is speaking up less, so you can invite them to contribute. Later that day, while you are writing, an AI-powered plugin prompts you to use “chairperson” instead of “chairman.” The next day, in preparation for a qu
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
This guide covers all the fundamental elements you need to evaluate your fundraising strategy, build a rock-solid fundraising toolkit, maximize giving, and expand your overall supporter base. Download The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising today and start raising more money!
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Adopt these four guiding principles to help you invite in and excite your community as you launch and activate your new brand. The post How to Get People Excited About Your New Brand appeared first on Mission Minded.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. We had close to 2,000 fundraising friends sign up, and we kicked things off by surveying the audience about their year-end fundraising goals (which we defined to include Giving Tuesday ).
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.
Foundation Group
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The post The Penalties for Failing to Register for Charitable Solicitations appeared first on Foundation Group®.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE of Detroit, Michigan.
Elevation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Finding grants for nonprofit website development or other tech needs may seem like a daunting task–web design, digital marketing, etc can all seem like narrow needs. You might worry that you'll never find a grant to cover them. This will be especially true if your organization is struggling to connect these tools to the meat of its mission.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
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 major gift fundraiser who wants advice on whether it’s better to ask for too little or too much. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m new to major gift fundraising, and struggle with how much to ask for.
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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