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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). We adapted.

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New Email Tests Improve Clicks, Slow Exiting

The NonProfit Times

A matching grant pledge prior to the big day encouraged supporters to dig deep, resulting in a 40% revenue increase compared to the previous year’s total by the time the day drew to a close. A second matching grant offer enabled leaders to extend the giving via two more fundraising emails the next day. “I Research backs this up.

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20+ Nonprofit Tools You Need to Get Your New Nonprofit Up and Running

Get Fully Funded

Telephone: You probably need a phone number that is separate from your personal phone. There are many free and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options, which can be used through your computer and your phone. Google Voice is a great place to start for as low as $10 a month. Grant Searching .

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Free (and Cheap) Mass Texting for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Roughly 90% of cell phones in the U.S. 0075 per message sent, $500 in-kind grants for nonprofits available ([link] Twilio studio allows for custom message flows but requires some knowledge of platform to customize. Note that giving through cell phone carrier is organized through the Mobile Giving Foundation. Well, free-ish.

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Grab This Fundraising Plan Template for New Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

The good thing is, you can take the time now to develop the voice of your organization and define your brand. This includes rent/facility costs, payroll, admin, fundraising, phones, and any other expenses you need to keep the organization’s doors open. So skip grants until you reach year 3 or 4 and are grant ready.

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4 Essential Components of a Volunteer Management Program

DipJar

Sending volunteer feedback surveys so supporters can voice opinions. Volunteer grants: Many companies offer volunteer grants, also known as dollars-for-doers programs. Supporters may need to track hours for school requirements or to be eligible for volunteer grants through their employer.

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3 months of Android: buyer’s remorse?

Judi Sohn

An iPhone purchased 3 years ago can be upgraded to the latest operating system, but an Android phone purchased 3 months ago is stuck with an evolving operating system nearly 2 complete versions behind. My phone launched in May 2011 with Android 2.2 And to make it worse it varies per phone. My phone is not rooted.

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