NonProfit PRO

MAY 4, 2023

Get your tickets for the premier philanthropic summit for nonprofit executive directors, development officers, Board members, and fundraising professionals.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2021

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

How serious is your non-profit about your fundraising efforts? If you run a small non-profit organization (many churches and schools also fit this category), how much time, per week, is your staff dedicating to fundraising? Are you out there doing prospecting and building a fundraising pipeline? Do you have a fundraising plan?

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Double the Donation

JULY 27, 2022

Corporate matching gifts can significantly benefit any institution’s fundraising efforts. For colleges, universities, and other schools, matching gift videos may be just the answer you were looking for. Raising awareness of the programs is essential, however, as available opportunities are often overlooked.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Lauren Grow, director of development at West Chester University Foundation and Elizabeth Abel, senior vice president at CCS Fundraising, join The NonProfit Voice to explore educational opportunities in the nonprofit sector, as well as their own experiences educating nonprofit professionals at the University of Pennsylvania.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is creating a new digital resource, the Equitable Giving Lab, that will bring an equity lens to philanthropy by measuring funding for under-resourced groups.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. Running Facebook fundraising ads is an excellent way to reach your target audience and optimize for donations while generating data that allows you to measure your success. 2) Identify your target audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Ensure that your organization’s digital experience is seamless and easy to navigate Developing fresh and distinctive messaging that makes a case for support is and always has been a crucial step for launching a fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

One of Habitat for Humanity of Chicago’s flagship programs is HomeBuyer University , a pilot effort that began in 2019 to break down barriers to becoming a homeowner by helping prospective homeowners understand the process and how to prepare for applying for a mortgage. The Challenge. GolfStatus had all this and more,” he says. The Results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. Some nonprofits have started utilizing AR and VR technology to assist their fundraising efforts. The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” is the bane of nonprofit fundraising. Google Cardboard.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. That’s where a capital campaign comes in. Building Our Future.’

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Telesilla Kotsi , The Ohio State University and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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sgEngage

MAY 24, 2021

What’s the difference between fundraising and raising money? Many people may think of successful fundraising as simply getting donations, but that definition leaves out another important element: engaging smaller or future donors. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What successful fundraising is.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan. Published by Indiana University. Published by Walden University.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We are a group of researchers from the University of Toronto, investigating the ways that people perceive charities and nonprofits and the ways that they communicate their outcomes to the public. The post Participate in a short survey from University of Toronto researchers related to charity communications appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is opening applications for its new online Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD), the first professional, doctoral-level leadership degree in the field.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Looking to make some extra cash in college, I joined a small but relentless army of student workers calling alumni and asking them to donate to the university. If you’ve graduated from a four-year university in the past century, chances are you’ve received a call like this. Mostly, I enjoyed talking with older alumni.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

It is this idea that propels the work of Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. By Rafia Khader , Program Manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and Managing Editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A solid fundraising strategy is essential for every area of higher education institutions to thrive, and performing arts programs are no exception. Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. By collecting and analyzing key data points, you’ll be able to continually refine your strategy and stay at the forefront of social media fundraising. So how do you stand out from the crowd?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 18, 2017

Blackbaud recently released its fifth annual Charitable Giving Report, and it offers major lessons for institutions of higher education looking to increase fundraising capacity over the coming years. Here are 3 major lessons for colleges and universities from this year’s Charitable Giving Report: 1. year over year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 14, 2021

We often think of fundraising as transactional, but I love the idea of creating “fundraising experiences” that acknowledges that donors want to be involved with nonprofits on an experiential level and not just passively donate. During challenging fundraising moments, it can be tempting to rest on what you know has worked in the past.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. Her university highlighted the ways she could connect with other commuter students and even alums via social media, in-person events, and university eNewsletters. What changed?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. In this, we’re going to talk about two kinds of volunteers: program volunteers and fundraising volunteers. Your Fundraising Volunteers. Your Program Volunteers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. These may be the most optimistic fundraisers I’ve ever met.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

All In, All Rise, a symposium organized by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will examine how women’s involvement in philanthropy strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving, and builds a more diverse network of engaged citizens.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.). My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Donorbox

MAY 17, 2022

Some of the more prestigious universities seem like they’re constantly developing a new building named after a donor. The post Principal Gifts Fundraising: A Fundraiser’s Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. So, how do they find these donors, and how can anyone afford such a gift?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . Common wisdom, as you’ve discovered, suggests spending roughly 10% of the overall campaign goal on campaign fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2023

By Jo Boyle – a digital marketing expert with a wealth of experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing. She shares fundraising resources and guides on Karma Campaigns and offers Google Analytics and Google Ads , Facebook Ads , and lead generation services. Universal Analytics (UA) has stopped processing data.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Over the years, virtual fundraising has grown in popularity, especially during the pandemic when meeting in person wasn’t possible.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we’re constantly seeking effective ways to enhance our fundraising events. Collective experience: Building community through stories Research from Princeton University shows that when we share stories, our physiological responses align. The impact of this event went beyond fundraising.

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