Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic created a surge in hotline calls of over 100%.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Cause Camp 2019 is just one month away! It’s about something deeper—it’s about you and your organization, and your Cause Camp experience informs every decision we make. It’s about something deeper—it’s about you and your organization, and your Cause Camp experience informs every decision we make. Connections.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Cause-related marketing is a mutually beneficial collaboration designed to promote the corporation’s sales and the nonprofit’s cause. . Workplace giving programs encourage a company’s employees to give their time and/or money to a charity by matching their efforts with dollars and other means of support. .

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2018

They’ll be even more savvy, selective and shrewd with their dollars, and they’ll only be interested in donating to causes they feel a real connection to. Don’t forget about the older generation, he says, because that’s where the money is right now. The post Advice from Nonprofit Hub’s “What’s Next?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

They’re regularly giving, going to events, and even help you to raise money through peer-to-peer fundraisers like your walk-a-thon. Ask them for their advice, make them a part of your extended team, and always feed them random acts of kindness as they appreciate these types of connections. Persona #1—Community Stakeholders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2010

But many nonprofits deep into planning for year end campaigns and perhaps looking for ways to raise money now. While I was sitting on the beach on vacation, Network for Good published a free eBook called How to Raise a Lot More Money Now – 50 Great Ideas from 11 top Experts. personally thank on behalf of the cause.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

At its heart, fundraising is helping others connect an existing passion directly to your cause. Once donors believe that your cause truly matters, giving almost becomes an afterthought. Are there other causes they are a part of? In addition, we have the ability to survey our donors and examine how they talk about our cause.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

The goals of the funder’s RFP align with your grant proposal and organizational goals  Grantseeking is always about need, but as Candid’s educational programming manager Lori Guidry says, “it’s not about your organization’s need; it’s about the need of the people or cause you’re serving.” So, writing about what you need (e.g.,

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Hiring one can streamline your auction, boost your live appeal, and maximize engagement to raise more money. They understand the emotional connection between guests and the cause they’re there to support. Professional benefit auctioneers offer practical advice on how to set up your silent auction for success.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

They have the potential to enhance a corporation’s reputation while simultaneously contributing to a worthy cause. Corporate giving is the term used when a for-profit company in some way donates to charitable causes. Employees enjoy it when their company values the same causes they do. Engaging employees.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. It also provides your supporters with more than one way to support your cause by allowing them to donate items to sell or make purchases themselves. Brochure fundraiser Brochure fundraisers are a great option for schools.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re also an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer. With a compassionate approach, Fundraising for Introverts gently encourages you to embrace your innate qualities.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As crowdfunding continues to become an increasingly popular form of fundraising for a wide range of causes, the need for a profitable and easy-to-use platform grows as well. If you’re looking for a way for your donors to support your cause even after your current campaign is over, offering t-shirts from Bonfire is a great way to do it!

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Check out these fundraising apps, with our advice on how to choose the right one for your goals. So far, they’ve helped over 4,000 nonprofits raise money at $0 charge to their members. You can work with Prizeo to set up a sweepstake that people can enter by donating directly to your cause. GiveLively. One Today by Google.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

We’re beyond excited to share the speaker lineup for Cause Camp 2018 , held on March 26th and 27th in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you’re not familiar, Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference that brings together thought leaders, nonprofit professionals and do-gooders from all over the world. Kishshana Palmer.

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Care2

AUGUST 9, 2013

Boomers and Matures are more likely to support veterans’ causes. Gen Y are less likely to support environmental causes. Gen X and Gen Y are more likely to support human rights and international causes. Gen X and Gen Y are more likely to support children’s charities.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 17, 2014

That’s the advice we got this week from guest blogger Amy Eisenstein, a top fundraising consultant who has generously shared her terrific advice with our readers this week. How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money! They don’t simply give money. What impact did they have on the mission or cause?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started. Urgency You want people to send money now. Too many letters meander.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ll come to understand that it isn’t a personal rejection because you’re not asking for yourself, but for a grander cause — a mission that touches, improves, and saves more lives. To successfully secure gifts of time and money you have to be ready to hear no. And if you hear no, I promise it’s not the end of the world.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

And it keeps you from wondering why you’re not raising more money from your 10,000 email list – which really should be whittled down to half that size. Practical advice: How often to message people? As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense. The result?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An organisation can register an account on M-Changa and within 5 minutes they’ll have their own web page to accept payments using Visa, MasterCard, PayPal and mobile money. Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fundraisers at mission-driven organizations know that relying on only one avenue for funding the mission isn’t sustainable—the key to successfully raising the money your organization needs to operate programs and advance your mission is to diversify your fundraising programs. Harness the power of younger donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. 4) Write a captivating fundraiser story.

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Kindful

JUNE 15, 2021

The easier you can make it for your supporters to donate to your cause, the better, and many of them will be looking to do that via their computers and phones. If your organization is interested in beginning the process of collecting donations online, keep reading to see our advice for navigating the technical world of online giving.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. How have you been asked for money in the past?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Does that 47% refer to how much money retained donors raised as a percentage of total revenue raised? Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

As you spend money and enter the expenses into the app, it automatically adjusts allotments for future days in the week. Clarity Money. Available for iOS with an Android version coming soon, Clarity Money helps you take control of your finances. It can cancel them so you have more money available to spend on things that matter.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

We know from Penelope Burk’s research that donors want to know 1) how their money was used and 2) what impact it had after making a gift. Values are what drive people to give to certain causes. And if you’re just getting started with stories for non-profit fundraising, here’s my best advice for beginners. . The Values Story.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Is there something I could do to help more donors access this matching money? Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Word of advice: Livestream your drawing and record it. But not all fundraisers are difficult and time-consuming to pull off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I discovered it because of a charity challenge they're running on Twitter to raise awareness of their book, plus raise some money to help Room To Read. The Cause: Room To Read a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of millions of children by focusing on literacy. x (Total Retweets).

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Luckily, we have some advice! People want to meet in person to get a good feel for your nonprofit and your cause before they write a sizable check. Meet them where they are. Practice your pitch.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle gift solicitation when more cultivation is needed first. . If they say “How can I help?” – before you even make an ask – this is not cause for consternation. The MGO felt awkward about this and didn’t take the son’s advice seriously.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

There are only so many homes that can be built, but when we’re able to help prepare people for homeownership through education, financial literacy, and sound advice, we can help even more.”. Connecting to the Cause. The Challenge. Plus, sponsors can upload graphics and links directly through the event website, saving a ton of time.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2011

Fine's first bit of advice was to be sure pitches feel authentic, have personality, and are newsworthy. "You can ask for money all you want, but you better have a really great story to get people into it," Fine said. Some examples (both successes and mistakes): How to Open 31 Offices in One Year , Failure on our Birthday.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Not only do teams raise more money for your organization, they add camaraderie and competition to fundraising. Other fundraisers may have great tips or advice.

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