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Market Your Capital Campaign During the Public Phase: 5 Tips

Nonprofits Source

Even if you are a capital campaign beginner, you probably know that these campaigns have a quiet phase and a public phase. Research shows that during the quiet phase, you’ll raise around 70% or more of your campaign goal from your top donors and those people who are closest to your organization.

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The Promise & Peril of Creator Tools Like ChatGPT for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. General AI is still a laboratory experiment. We call this the dividend of time in our book.

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. billion , or 21% of total U.S.

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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. While it’s helpful to begin with a level of opinions and experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to nonprofit technology.

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How to Succeed With Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising

Allegiance Group

Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. Research and exploration. Research and exploration. Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. What are the benefits of direct mail fundraising?

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What to expect when you’re expecting to rebrand your nonprofit

Candid

But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. If you think it may be time to update your nonprofit’s branding, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process.

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The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission. Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1.

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