Mon.Nov 19, 2018

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How to Write the Perfect Donation Letter (+ Examples & Template)

Wild Apricot

Learn how to write a donation letter by understanding the ins and outs of appeals, following simple best practices, and referencing these two stellar examples.

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An Open letter to Crowdfunding Companies from the California Association of Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: The crowdfunding industry has sponsored legislation in California to clarify what is legally permissible. The legislation signals the need for more responsible and ethical practices that support nonprofits, donors, and platforms. CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms.

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#GivingTuesday – 4 Last Minute Tips (and 4 Ways to Get Ahead Next Year)

Achieve

Unless you live in a bubble, you’ve probably heard of. #GivingTuesday. Otherwise known as the Global Day of Giving, #GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the United States). What started out as a social holiday to remedy the commercial shopping of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday has now turned into a day of philanthropy marked by millions of dollars in online charitable giving.

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Preparing for #GivingTuesday 2018

NonProfit Hub

After nearly a year of anticipation, we’re excited and relieved by the fast-approaching day of dedication to nonprofits. #GivingTuesday is a global movement allowing for a time and a space to support organizations that make a difference in our communities. It’s like Black Friday for nonprofits—anyone, anywhere can be involved, and hundreds of thousands of nonprofits participate each 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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'I Have Always Known That I Wanted to Make a Positive Change in Our Society and I Am So Honored to Have Been Given This Opportunity'

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Kendelle Brown Class 12 Public Ally. In September 2017, I applied to be a Public Ally after first applying for a student worker position with Public Allies Arizona. When I first applied for the student worker position, I really did not know what Public Allies was; I just knew they helped youth get involved in the community. After my interview, the director sent me an email suggesting that instead of taking the student worker position, I should apply to be a Public Ally myself because t

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Why Nonprofits Need to Broaden Their Funding Horizons

Connection Cafe

This piece originally appeared in The Right Mix: How Diverse Income Models Influence Giving by the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. Download the full report to learn how to develop a stable, sustainable, and supported organization. . For all the attention paid to how nonprofits raise funds, there is very little public understanding about the practice of fundraising and the various income streams nonprofits rely on.

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Stewarding #GivingTuesday: Increase Your Retention Rate

Connection Cafe

#GivingTuesday is the largest global day of giving and it’s fast approaching. According to GivingTuesday.org, over $300 million was raised online in 2017, totaling 2.5 million gifts. This philanthropic effort continues to grow, especially across all social media efforts. In 2017 there were over 1,000,000 social mentions spreading the word. So, the question is; will the success of #GivingTuesday continue?

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