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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

Candid

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. as measured by total giving. private and community foundations.

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How to Monitor & Adjust Your Fundraising Development Plan Throughout the Year

CauseVox

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. Are you on track to meet your goals?

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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. Doing so entails sending two versions of an email, Sample A and Sample B, to two randomly selected groups of recipients prior to the main event.

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

The timing coincides with the President’s remarks in Arlington, but one minute of silence can be pledged at any time, really. Here’s an example of a Senator showing his support for veterans through participation in the #gosilent pledge: Tracking silence.

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The Ideal Year-End Fundraising Campaign Timeline

CauseVox

Measurable: Ensure it’s trackable and measurable Attainable: The goal must be achieved through reasonable effort Relevant: The goal should match the needs of your cause Time-bound: Set a start and end date. SMART goals help you streamline a reasonable goal for any situation.

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Fundraising Planning Guide, Calendar, Worksheet, + Template

CauseVox

The downloadable spreadsheet includes a sample, along with a blank template for you to use for your own plan. Your fundraising goals, or “micro-goals,” should be SMART goals – specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and time bound. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Sample Fundraising Calendar.

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Debunking the Overhead Myth

Tech Soup

is a poor measure of a charity’s performance." You're encouraged to visit the Overhead Myth website, where you can pledge to help debunk the myth, as well as find helpful research, resources, and FAQs. I just signed the pledge myself! In no uncertain terms, these leading sources of U.S. Stories are powerful.

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