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5 Essential RFP Writing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Alfredo Ramirez , CMO at Prosal – an RFP platform that connects great consultants, nonprofits, and other organizations via RFPs. Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. A well-crafted RFP attracts the right partners and lays the foundation for successful projects. Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process.

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Use Social Media to Spark Your Fundraising As Gmail Rolls Out New Email Deliverability Guidelines

NonProfit PRO

As Gmail introduces changes to its deliverability guidelines, nonprofit professionals must understand the implications for fundraising.

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Upskilling for the New Year

Charity Village

Very few jobs are 100% stagnant. Instead, roles naturally pivot and expand over time. This often results from changes in technology, consumer needs, and workforce dynamics. The most recent examples of these changes are the increases in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the lasting impact of COVID-19. With all these changes, the demand for upskilling […] The post Upskilling for the New Year appeared first on CharityVillage.

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3 Steps to Managing Your Prospect Portfolio in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Managing a prospect portfolio wisely is key to fundraising success. Here are three steps to manage your prospect portfolio this year.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Recurring Giving – What it Is & How to Get Donors to Participate

Donorbox

We’ve all seen the commercials – “just a dollar a day” is enough to solve some big problems in our world. While this may seem like a cliche, this type of giving is actually what helps many nonprofits maintain their mission. Recurring giving, like donating a dollar a day for 30 days, allows donors to […] The post Recurring Giving – What it Is & How to Get Donors to Participate appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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5 Strategies to Perfect your Fundraising Event Experience

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 5 Strategies to Perfect your Fundraising Event Experience Top Strategies to Optimize Your Donor’s Event Fundraising Experience

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16 Tips to Rock Your Next Run, Walk, or Ride

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to 16 Tips to Rock Your Next Run, Walk, or Ride Strategies for Your Next On-the-Ground Event & Fundraising Challenges

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Women and Philanthropy Report 2023: Trust and Transformation

Charity Village

TD Wealth published the Women and Philanthropy Report 2023: Trust and Transformation, which examines the critical role women are playing in the Canadian charitable sector. The report delves into the unique way women are approaching charitable giving and explains the ever-evolving generational differences of women philanthropists. The amount of donations women claimed in annual tax […] The post Women and Philanthropy Report 2023: Trust and Transformation appeared first on CharityVillage.

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15 Hot Outdoor Fundraising Ideas

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 15 Hot Outdoor Fundraising Ideas Host outdoor events to keep your donors engaged and giving year-round.

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The Ecosystem Fund: 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Charity Village

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Ecosystem Fund: 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program. The Fund is designed to assist nonprofits that collaborate with and support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. Nonprofits are invited to apply individually or in partnership with another organization for funding to invest in projects in the following two categories: Programs supporting 2SLGBTQI+ […] The post The Ecosystem Fund: 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program appe

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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9 Giving Tuesday Templates that Drive Donations

NonProfit PRO

Free Template to 9 Giving Tuesday Templates that Drive Donations Email, Social Media, and Text

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How To Write Your Company's Mission Statement

Eric Jacobsen Blog

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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11 Commandments of Engagement

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 11 Commandments of Engagement Building Donor Relationships through Social Media

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The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants

Charity Village

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants, which provide short-term support for organizations conducting gender justice work with a focus on smaller grassroots organizations to meet a range of immediate needs. Eligible applicants are invited to apply for funds to cover existing program costs, pilot new projects, undertake timely policy […] The post The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants appeared firs

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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4 Sponsorship Letter Templates to Use in Your Next Appeal

NonProfit PRO

Free Template to 4 Sponsorship Letter Templates to Use in Your Next Appeal.

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WARNING: Four trends that will shake nonprofits in 2024. Here’s how to pivot…

Pamela Grow

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time.

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4 Tips to Secure the Best Auction Items

NonProfit PRO

Free Tips and Tricks Guide to 4 Tips to Secure the Best Auction Items.

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How to Create A Strategic Fundraising Calendar for Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

Strategic Fundraising Calendar: Mapping Out a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on meticulous planning and execution. To navigate the ever-evolving landscape, nonprofit professionals need a roadmap that ensures sustained success. Enter Greater Giving’s guide on building a Strategic Fundraising Calendar —your key to unlocking a prosperous 2024.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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20+ Creative Fundraising Ideas

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 20+ Creative Fundraising Ideas.

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Market Your Capital Campaign During the Public Phase: 5 Tips

Nonprofits Source

Even if you are a capital campaign beginner, you probably know that these campaigns have a quiet phase and a public phase. Research shows that during the quiet phase, you’ll raise around 70% or more of your campaign goal from your top donors and those people who are closest to your organization. Then, you’ll announce your campaign and begin the public phase.

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Launch a Successful Monthly Giving Program in 9 Simple Steps

DonorPerfect

Elevate your nonprofit with the transformative impact of a monthly giving program. Incorporating recurring giving into your overall fundraising strategy, can drive sustainable financial growth, foster increased donor loyalty, and establish a deeper connection with your community. Why start a monthly giving program? Nonprofits often benefit from a blend of high-dollar donors and monthly givers.

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Donor Appreciation: Your guide to getting started

DonorDock

Uncover the power of donor appreciation in boosting nonprofit success. Learn strategies for gratitude, retention, and lasting donor relationships.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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Social Media for Nonprofits: How to Build a Community Online

Care2

If you’re one of the 97% of nonprofits that use social media regularly to engage supporters and market your cause, you understand this channel’s power to make an impact on your mission. And if you aren’t leveraging social media yet—there’s no better time to start than right now, and it’s easy to get your accounts up and running. However, sustaining a successful social media account requires careful planning.

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5 Signs Your Nonprofit Needs To Fine-Tune Its Website

Nonprofits Source

For many nonprofits, website development is a top priority immediately following their organization’s inception. Your nonprofit’s website is crucial for explaining your organization’s work, gathering support, and collecting donations, so getting it up and running quickly is key. However, since your website has likely been with your nonprofit since its early stages, there may be opportunities for refinement.

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Why Are DAFs So Popular? The Appeal of Donor-Advised Funds

sgEngage

Do you feel like you’ve been hearing about donor-advised funds (DAFs) a lot lately? There’s a good reason for it. According to the National Philanthropic Trust’s 2023 DAF Report , donors gave $52.16 billion in DAF grants to nonprofits last year—a 9% increase from the previous year. The total amount of donor contributions to DAFs also grew by 9%, meaning that the rising popularity of donor-advised funds is not slowing down.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Top Tips To Retain First-Time Donors?

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 tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention?

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

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2023 Hunger Report highlights strain on Ontario food banks

Charity Village

Feed Ontario released the 2023 Hunger Report, revealing a 101% increase in food bank visits compared to pre-pandemic levels. Over 800,000 Ontarians accessed food banks last year, with more than 5.9 million visits – this is the largest single-year increase recorded, marked by increases of 38% and 36% respectively. The 2023 Hunger Report delves into […] The post 2023 Hunger Report highlights strain on Ontario food banks appeared first on CharityVillage.

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