Byte Technology

JANUARY 19, 2016

From learning to talk about your cause on the donors’ terms to working harder to build personal relationships, there’s some truly good advice here no matter the size or goal of your organization. So for 2016, keep your message simple and concise—without sacrificing emotion—for your supporters and connect with donors on their turf.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Contacting a vendor or customer is different from asking their neighbor for support.

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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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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

It also supports members through activities that inspire them to excel in their careers and personal lives.” Zonta supports members in 63 countries. My immediate reaction is access to money,” Allison replied. It supports professional development and networking. That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Even if you don’t have a lot of money to donate, every little bit helps. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. How do you decide which organizations to support?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. Generally, possession is determined by who has control of the money at any point in time.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word. Lean on your core supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). The truth is that the majority of an organization’s audience believes in the cause and wants to support it.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization. For nonprofits with gross revenue under $1 million, a more positively-worded mission statement was associated with more money raised per dollar spent. Advice for crafting your nonprofit mission statement. Study 2: Who do nonprofits serve?

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Our mission has always been to support and uplift our communities, and along the way, we’ve learned a thing or two (thanks to plenty of trial and error, as well as invaluable feedback from folks like you). This isn’t about claiming expert status or offering one-size-fits-all advice.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

​ You just noticed that your organization's bank account is missing a huge sum of money. Money that took months or years to fundraise is simply gone. To help you do that, we’ve put together this recommended protocol for you based on our experiences and the expert advice of cyber-security specialists. Panic sets in.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

In simple terms, an endowment is a pool of donor money that is invested in the stock market. There is something quite fancy about having piles of money generating income! Having a lot of money makes it easier to bring in more money. You focus on bequests or money your supporters leave your organization when they die.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This hunch should be based on a history of conversations between yourself and the prospect, during which he or she has indicated support for the organization. The prospect should also know that you are getting ready to make an ask, and be familiar with the project or program for which you are seeking support. All is not lost.

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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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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 I don’t always know how I’m going to spend the money, but when there is an opportunity, we are ready to seize it.” Association 4.0: playbook into your organization. These are not contingency dollars.

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Speak with an expert cameron.patter… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:56 Support the growth and resilience of nonprofits Build grantee capacity Become a trusted partner by providing coaching, software, and technical assistance to support your grantees' greatest need – building fundraising capacity.

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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. Ensure flexibility, convenience, and privacy. Flexibility.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Even without this research, you’ve likely intuited that an effective mission statement draws supporters and donors in and gets them excited about helping you achieve that mission. . For nonprofits with gross revenue under $1 million, a more positively-worded mission statement was associated with more money raised per dollar spent.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

What types of support do corporations give? . However, there are a number of other ways that corporations provide support to nonprofits: . 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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . Dear Charity Clairity, I recently read your advice about how to tactfully ask for donor feedback without making promises, and I appreciate what you had to say. — No Time to Engage One to One.

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Care2

AUGUST 9, 2013

Social service charities, religious, and health organizations are supported by the largest percentage of donors across all generations. Gen Y is the least likely to support local social services. Gen X and Gen Y are more likely to support children’s charities. Gen Y are less likely to support environmental causes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.” Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. Why is that? M-Changa strives to make it convenient for local NGOs to accept both mobile and card payments.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

If you run into a fundraising problem, Fundly’s support team will help you fix it in no time. Add videos, tell your supporters about your campaign, and engage your donors’ creative side with the all-new live supporter feed. Plus, your supporters can fundraise as a team and track their group’s progress. Fundly charges a 4.9%

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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. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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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.”. Second-to-None Support & Resources. The support team was great,” Chris says. “I The Challenge. Looking to the Future. Golf for Good.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

If you’ve searched for the secret to creating engaging content, if you’ve googled “how to increase followers” or ever asked the pros how to make great content marketing, then chances are you’ve come across a whole corral of click-worthy advice. Save money, support something I like and get what I need? Sounds pretty golden to me.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Today’s question comes from a Director of Development who wants advice on what to do when the board thinks their individual fundraising success will depress grants. Do you have any suggestions on how to help our board understand that funders want to support a winning proposition rather than a sinking ship? Yes, you are right.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

Any advice on how I can help balance the scales, between discussion and action? Or should we be approaching DEI more from the programmatic, operational, and cultural efforts; A ka, the impact that we’re making on DEI versus focusing on sourcing money from a diverse group of individuals? Would love to know what you think about this?

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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. In 2019, Instagram entered the donation game with donation stickers that supporters can now add to their stories. GiveLively. Double Good.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone. But, I can’t get the board to really support this with much enthusiasm.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. They can: Ask their networks to financially support the organization.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Organizations that turn supporters into fundraisers continue to be leaders in online fundraising , and this growth is now an important contributor to their overall revenue.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

When you look to donate money to a charity, what are some considerations that influence your decision? Of course, it’s important that the charity supports a cause that’s important to you. But isn’t the way the organization spends its money just as important? Now think about your nonprofit organization.

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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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