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Gratitude Matters: Overcoming Nonprofit Thank-You Problems

DonorPerfect

Acknowledging supporters is fundamental to successful fundraising. Expressing gratitude not only strengthens donor relationships, but it also increases the likelihood of continued support and engagement with an organization’s mission. However, when it comes to thanking donors, nonprofits often encounter numerous challenges.

Problem 98
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ShowerUP Solved Its BIG Problem — A Problem You Too May Have

Bloomerang

Big problem Paul had a BIG problem, though; but not the problem you would think. These are not easy problems to tackle, let alone establish sustained impact. Despite these successes, ShowerUp’s BIG problem was organizing their 1,449 volunteers. Plus, the support has been beyond good. Absolutely worth it.”

Problem 56
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4 ways your site should support year-end virtual fundraising

EveryAction

This means your website is one of your nonprofit’s most valuable tools for staying connected to your supporters and bringing in end-of-year donations. The tools that you use to engage supporters online should integrate with your website and, ideally, your database or constituent relationship management (CRM) platform.

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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

Candid

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The report highlights declines in philanthropic support for historically Black colleges and universities.

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The Problem with Complex Passwords

VisionLink

At Visionlink we've already changed our systems to support these new research-based best practices. Even better, think about making one of those words in a different language--the new version of adding a symbol or two. So, heed this advice to update your password behaviors.

Problem 130
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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

Problem 74
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The community approach to problem solving

Candid

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . The vast majority support human rights. .

Problem 119