Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

As the New Year promises to bring many changes to the social sector and beyond, one thing remains unchanged and top of mind for many: the economic climate in the U.S. Instead, they rely on the same kinds of funding streams as traditional community-based nonprofits: individual donations, volunteers, and support from institutional philanthropy.

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District of Columbia New York New York City California 106

Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. 7 : Involving a board member or volunteer who hasn’t made a personally significant gift themselves. Blunder No.

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Personal San Antonio Gift Summary 117

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. Who Is Giving? That spike in online payments at 3:00 a.m. Where Do Donors Give?

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Lesson North America New York Kentucky 52

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) In fact, I came across a really good prospect not long ago when looking for grants for environmentally-friendly volunteer service projects for a client. Your Board of Directors and volunteers can be a wealth of resources when you start doing grant research.

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Grant Place Free Nonprofit 98

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 16, 2013

So Courtney enrolled in a workshop entitled “Volunteer and Board Development” at the community college nearby, and networked ferociously with her fellow directors. She really only needed volunteers to help her raise money, anyway. Indeed, the large board presented a tempting option for Courtney. What worked best for you?

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Arizona Utah Director Phoenix 82

Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2017

It was easy to get started: I had just moved to Austin, and wanted to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, but wasn’t sure I had the time. Over time, that good feeling remained at the front of my mind, and when I realized how great it felt to make a difference, I decided to take the next step and become a big sister.

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Giving Austin Texas Volunteer 20

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As much as I love your organization, I don’t want several options here about other things I can do, like sign up to volunteer, read your mission statement or watch a video. When we ask for it out of order, we create anxiety in the mind of the person on the other side of the screen. Give Me One Single, Focused Call to Action.

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Donation Giving Headline Conversation 52