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The Power of Planning: The Fundraising Plan Can That Drive Your Nonprofit Forward

Bloomerang

It’s important to ensure that your nonprofit has a strategic fundraising plan in place. In a recent survey , we asked 1,071 nonprofit professionals about their plans for 2023 and discovered that only 43% had a written plan. In this post, we’ll explain why it’s essential to create a plan and provide some tips on how to get started. What Is A Fundraising Plan?

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Write Your Nonprofit Business Plan in 9 Sections

Get Fully Funded

Starting and growing your organization is a lot easier when you have a nonprofit business plan. Unfortunately, many founders or leaders skip creating one — which generally leads to fundraising frustrations and stalled services, among other problems. Maybe they don’t know what a nonprofit business plan can do to help them. Or perhaps it seems too daunting, and they don’t know where to start.

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5 Top Takeaways from the Nonprofit Email Report

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Have you checked out the new report from NeonOne called The Nonprofit Email Report ? It is definitely worth the download and read. There are A LOT of great insights in the report, so it’s hard to narrow it down to just my favorite five, but here goes. So you know, this report really does match the nonprofits that are most likely to be Nonprofit Marketing Guide folks.

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Grant Makers Support Affordable Housing to Further Many Other Causes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Eden Stiffman Jason Asteros, Habitat for Humanity International Donors and foundations that seek to improve education, health, and economic opportunity are backing solutions to fix the housing crisis. Plus: See the rest of our May issue, posted online today.

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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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Top 4 Strategies to Engage New Supporters Through Email

NonProfit PRO

While an effective email strategy is a powerful magnet, it can also be a virtuous cycle of reciprocal care and feeding for prospects. Here are four email strategies to get your best fundraising results.

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Making The Right Investments Can Help You Raise More Money

Ann Green

You may have heard that nonprofit giving declined in 2022. It’s been a tumultuous few years. Some organizations saw a COVID bump, but now we’re dealing with an uncertain economy. If you’re interested in the numbers, read the latest results from M + R Benchmarks and The Fundraising Effectiveness Project. If your giving has gone down, you may have cut back on some expenses.

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Race, Shakespeare, and a Theater's Fight to Survive

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay ASHLAND, ORE. Michael Sullivan The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's artistic director — the first person of color in the role — departs amid criticism that her plan to save the American theater drove away donors and patrons. Supporters say bias and racism marred her tenure.

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How to Create a Corporate Partnership That Accelerates Your Impact

NonProfit PRO

It’s easy for nonprofits to fall into the mindset that corporate partnerships are transactional. But I’ve learned that a corporate partnership can be truly transformative when it’s rooted in a deep level of mission alignment, mutual respect, and a willingness and ability to contribute to each other’s objectives.

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4 Important Insights from the 2023 M+R Benchmarks Study

NonProfit Leadership Center

The M+R Benchmarks Study is an annual report that highlights the latest nonprofit data and trends in digital fundraising and marketing. The study looks at billions of emails and SMS messages, millions of website visits and thousands of social media posts from hundreds of nonprofits (215 in the most recent report to be exact). Findings from the 2023 M+R Benchmarks study reveal four important insights all nonprofit organizations should know. 4 Implications for Nonprofit Organizations from the

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – May 5, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Welcome to May! We’re kicking things off like we do every Friday with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have how to prepare for a new website, two new social platforms increasing in popularity, tips on using Gmail’s promotion tabs to your advantage and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Preparing for a Website Project?

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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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To Effectively Support Democracy, Donors Need to Support Workers' Rights

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Pamela Shifman and Shekar Narasimhan Kerem Yücel, Minnesota Public Radio, AP The walkouts are part of efforts by Starbucks employees to unionize the coffee chain’s stores. Investing in workplace organizing is one of the surest ways to build a thriving and inclusive American democracy — and disrupt movements that fuel division and dysfunction.

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How to Save Money With Your Nonprofit’s Software

NonProfit PRO

Whether you’re considering a software purchase, implementing new software, or simply trying to lower costs on the software you already have, there are ways that you can save money. Let’s look at six ways to save money and get more out of your nonprofit’s software.

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Newsletter: Tito's Makes it Easier to Drunk-Walk Your Dog & Give Back ; Why Harnessing Trends is the Future of Marketing ; How to be Extraordinary

Selfish Giving

Remember to register for tomorrow's live Q&A on maximizing corporate partnerships! On Thursday, May 4th, at 1 pm EDT , I'll be hosting a Q&A session with Charisse and Blair from Good Scout. ❤️❤️ ?????? The theme of this Q&A session will be how you can MAXIMIZE corporate partnerships with your current resources, assets, and staffing. We've got some great questions!

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Best Nonprofit Team Collaboration Tools for 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Best Nonprofit Team Collaboration Tools for 2023 Manage and grow your nonprofit by collaborating better. Check out these Top Team Collaboration Tools for Non-Profits. Written by Lilian Sue. No matter how big or small your passionate non-profit team is, it can still be tough to have all team members on the same page on marketing strategies and campaigns, especially if you have team members working in different offices.

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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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To Stem the Housing Crisis, Religious Congregations Are Building Homes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Eden Stiffman André Chung for The Chronicle Churches and other religious organizations are developing vacant or underutilized land in their own backyards to meet the need for affordable housing. Nonprofits are helping them navigate the financial and political challenges.

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The Donor-Centered Approach to Major Gift Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

In fundraising, there is one singular approach to success, and that is relational fundraising. Let's discuss ways that fundraisers can utilize this strategy to acquire and properly manage major gifts.

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How U.S.-based Nonprofits Can Deliver Disaster Relief Abroad: A Tigrayan Case Study

Blue Avocado

A five-step plan on how to deliver on-the-ground relief to internally displaced persons (IDPs) including formation of a nonprofit, fundraising drive, envisioning and implementing relief projects, formalizing partnerships which are key to international humanitarian work, and leveraging social media. The post How U.S.-based Nonprofits Can Deliver Disaster Relief Abroad: A Tigrayan Case Study appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Power of Authenticity in Social Media Marketing: Why Being Real Matters

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Power of Authenticity in Social Media Marketing: Why Being Real Matters Authenticity is not just a buzzword. If you want to stand out from the crowd, being authentic with your Social Media Marketing is a must. Over 4.74 billion people across the world use social media. So, one thing that’s abundant on social media is – content. Yes!

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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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HBCUs Get 178 Times Less in Foundation Grants Than Ivy League Institutions

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Jacquelyn Martin, AP A recent study found that in a single year eight Ivy League universities received $5.5 billion from the 1,000 largest U.S. foundations compared with $45 million for the 99 historically black colleges and universities.

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Improve Your Nonprofit’s Programming Focus Through Matrix Mapping

NonProfit PRO

Focus can be lost easily. It is very tempting — and common — to pursue a variety of programs that promise short-term financial return and satisfy the wants and desires of the staff and board. So, is there a tool that can help you create a more streamlined and focused approach for your nonprofit? Yes — the matrix map.

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Rethinking Leadership Development Evaluation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Lisa Frantzen , Jared Raynor & Hannah Taylor The social sector generally considers leadership development a good investment, especially when it comes to cultivating systems-level change. But ask leadership program developers and evaluators, “What is leadership?”, and you will often get vague responses rife with potential bias: “You’ll know it when you see it,” or “It’s the special sauce,” are two surprisingly common answers.

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Undocumented and Unprotected: How Immigration Status Amplifies Climate Vulnerability

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Carlos Lozano on unsplash.com Conventional thinking often suggests that the people most vulnerable to climate change are those most directly hit—the individuals who experience the most damage in a flood, for example. However, recent research suggests that this is not the case. Instead, the question of who is most impacted by climate disasters has more to do with an individual’s pre-existing socioeconomic position and their corresponding access to disaster preparedness and recovery

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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

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How Some Fundraisers Are Using ChatGPT Technology to Do Their Jobs Better

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes The chatbot can automate mundane, time-consuming tasks like writing social-media posts, drafting thank-you notes to donors, and completing grant applications.

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A Solution for Nonprofits Dealing With Rising Energy Costs

NonProfit PRO

Organizations facing skyrocketing energy costs need to actively work with their development director and executive staff to access available tools to lower utility costs, create savings, and utilize the savings for programs and services. Here is a strategy that may help your organization to do so.

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Comment on Let’s Get Personal – Getting to Know Your Donor BEFORE Asking for a Major Gift by Joseph Najuna

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I have appreciated your programs, they’re amazing. I am interested.

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The Confusion Around Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Functions

Veritus Group

If your non-profit isn't structured around donor acquisition, there's likely to be some tension between the mar-com and fundraising functions. The post The Confusion Around Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Functions appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Craig Kennedy A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.

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M+R Benchmarks 2023 Finds Online Giving Stalled, Despite Growth in Monthly Giving

NonProfit PRO

Shortly after the nonprofit sector learned that both overall donors and donor dollars had declined, M+R confirmed the downward trends with M+R Benchmarks 2023, noting a 4% median decline in year-over-year online revenue for nonprofits.

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Who is sharing nonprofit demographic data with Candid? 

Candid

Since 2014, Candid has been collecting demographic data about the people who work at U.S. nonprofits through Candid’s nonprofit profiles. To date, over 54,000 organizations have shared some data about how their staff and/or board identify by race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or disability status. i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign.

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Request for Proposals: Conference Sessions

MNA Association

Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) invites your proposal for our 2023 Annual Conference. This year’s conference will begin in person with an audience of around 200, to be followed by a virtual conference experience the following week for entire teams, an anticipated audience of 800-1,000. Nonprofit executives, staff, and board members will once more be welcomed at the flat Whole Organization rate to participate in the virtual event and can also send delegates to the in-person event for an addit

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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!