The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

A Sample Donor Thank You Letter for Your Non-Profit first appeared on The Fundraising Authority. If you want to learn more about how to write really compelling thank you letters, check out How to Craft a Killer Thank You Letter by Gail Perry and How to Write a Better Donation Thank You Letter by Lisa Sargent. It means the world to us!

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

Not only does this lack of transparency exacerbate the already uneven power dynamic that exists between funders and nonprofits, but it also inhibits the possibility of a relationship rooted in trust and mutual accountability. Transparency Builds Better Funder-Grantee Relationships. Be up front about what you do and don’t fund.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

You work hard to promote yourself as a viable worker, a profitable business, or an intriguing business partner. But more than just making a good impression, you want to be sure that when meeting potential clients or colleagues at a networking event, you are creating a genuine and real relationship. . Or do you? . Making connections.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 22, 2014

Because of their importance it is crucial that you are always looking for ways to improve your relationships with these most important of individuals. Here are 4 step that will help you and your nonprofit build stronger relationships with your constituents according to Monika McMahon of The Connected Cause.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But when I think about what distinguishes an association from a for-profit organization, it’s still the idea of belonging to a group of like-minded people. We are challenged to continually improve and evolve those relationships; so associations can be a rising tide that floats all the boats, in the profession, or the industry.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. Does your non-profit have “donor profiles” set up? Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? Good major donor prospects…. #1

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. But the relationships we cultivated over years were critical in the early days.” I’ve always understood the importance of relationships,” Kristine noted. That hammered home the connection between relationship building and trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. By Mor­ée Lambeth , Lead Content Creator + Writer, Water.org.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

that detailed the process of moving new prospects from investigating your non-profit to investing in your mission. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. For far too many non-profits, donor stewardship is an afterthought. The same is true for a non-profit organization. You can only steward a person.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The post How to Build Relationships with Influencers Through Seed Content appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. But how does your organization get the attention of these big name influencers? The best way to do this is […].

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often, these relationships develop informally. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? Nobody feels like they have the entire profit and loss resting solely on their shoulders.” Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. Most mentorships begin with bonding.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2021

To better explain what companies are shifting toward, Blackbaud Institute’s Comprehensive Social Responsibility report introduces a symbiotic relationship that corporations integrate throughout stakeholders, employees, and community.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

You work hard to promote yourself as a viable worker, a profitable business, or an intriguing business partner. But more than just making a good impression, you want to be sure that when meeting potential clients or colleagues at a networking event, you are creating a genuine and real relationship. . Or do you? . Making connections.

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Byte Technology

MAY 12, 2015

However, this scary tale can be easily avoided if the proper steps are taken to ensure the principals of a non-profit organization have complete and unfettered access to their website, domain names and hosting platforms.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Still, it makes me cringe when I’m talking with a non-profit about some fundraising difficulties they are having, or some new program they want to launch, and everyone agrees, “We’ll just hold a fundraising event!” It’s easy for non-profits to revert to events. Why People Revert to Events. Why is it easy? But hold on a second….

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Understanding that I’m not merely trying to achieve an outcome like a fundraising email, but instead I’m completing milestones on the way to an outcome significantly changed my relationship to writing. Additionally, inside The Storytelling Non-Profit Master Class, we spend a lot of time focused on improving your writing skills.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

But when it comes to non-profits, what does it take to distinguish themselves among a plethora of charitable organizations? Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? Is one specific mission any more important than another? All good questions to be sure.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Exit Rich, The 6 P Method To Sell Your Business For High Profit is the new book by Michelle Seiler Tucker and Sharon Lechter. How do I maximize the profits of my business? Weak people or products then leads to weak profits. Weak profits are never the problem, they are always a symptom of not operating on the other five P’s.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 17, 2023

Similar in some ways to our for-profit counterparts, "selling” our missions is no different than selling consumer goods. In both cases, what we’re after is a satisfied customer that comes back for more. Here are some tips on how to build your nonprofit community.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Gustavo Rasetti, CEO of Fearless Culture , describes Zappos relationship between culture and structure like this. Great culture leads to employee happiness; happy employees drive higher engagement and profitability, and low turnover. But with the right guidance, that relationship can be redefined to maximize its potential.

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Byte Technology

MAY 19, 2015

With so many organizations and businesses relying on the RFP for their daily operations, it’s little wonder that the bidding process would trickle down into the non-profit sector, especially when it’s a non-profit seeking proposals for a web development project. Non-profits are often more fluid entities that need to adapt and evolve.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. Trusting relationships and a family atmosphere already existed. Building Trusting Relationships “During the pandemic, we saw the decline in trust of government agencies and officials,” Sharon observed.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Non-Profits approaches this October 21-22, 2010 in Washington, DC, I’m working with colleagues to put the finishing touches on my sessions, and one in particular — one of my favorite topics — is simply too much fun to not share here: Targeted Content*. What is Targeted Content? Think about it this way.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Like great sales organizations, great development operations need a constant stream of prospects… individuals, companies, and foundations that are, or are likely to be, interested enough in your mission to donate funds to your non-profit. Write it Down Too many non-profits keep prospect lists “in their heads.”

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising. Instead, see year-end fundraising as a natural part of the lifelong relationship you are building with your donors. Avoid the gimmicks and the hype.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Built on Salesforce, Nimble AMS combines the power of the #1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform with top association management software (AMS) capabilities. Nimble AMS proudly leverages Person Accounts because it best supports how non-profits and associations work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

As a long time reader of Beth’s blog, I am very excited by the release of Beth’s new book, Measuring the Networked Non-Profit. In truth, however, your ability to effectively blend the two turns on how you frame your role within your non-profit organization. He agreed to riff on the idea and write this useful post.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2013

This guest post is a summary of a longer piece posted on The Whitman Institute ’s website titled From The Kids’ Table To The Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks. The article makes a compelling case for funders to focus on relationships rather than networks. But there is something else to add as well.

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Givinga

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In cases where companies foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, the effect is even stronger: brands that are active with corporate responsibility initiatives see 40-80 percent more market value growth. Below are the major pieces of functionality and customization techniques businesses should look for to increase profits.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. It could be a vision for your relationship with the donor, or something else.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardSource found that non-profit boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a clear mission and vision, and they are more likely to be effective in achieving their goals. In relationship building, trust is the place to start. We also explored their relationship with the staff and how it might evolve.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A purchase-triggered donation is when you buy a product and part or all the profits from your purchase get donated. Benefits for businesses Your for-profit partner also benefits from a cause marketing relationship.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are many benefits to hosting your own fundraising events — from building donor loyalty and increasing visibility, to cultivating deeper relationships with supporters. But you may be struggling to come up with fundraising event ideas for an event that’s both fun and profitable.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 1, 2022

Sponsorships are different than regular donations because they are essentially business deals, with mutual benefits for both nonprofit and for-profit. Both nonprofit and for-profit acquire access to the supporters and customers of each respective company, expanding their audiences. Make use of your personal connections.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 27, 2018

Profit leaks threaten to sink any business, but the nature of nonprofit operations make them particularly vulnerable. Nonprofits have leaks in areas for-profit companies never have to consider. A few methods can help managers evaluate current HR processes to see where profit leaks are occurring.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Skills/concepts that translate: Marketing concepts are the same in for-profit as in non-profit. This is troublesome, because in the for-profit world, it’s a commonly accepted practice. In the for-profit world, it’s all about me, me, me. While an awful lot of things are the same, some are very different.

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 17, 2020

Strong relationships are more important than ever. And, our team at Blue Fox would like to offer: “What if those relationships are paired with strategic financial knowledge? Related Articles 6 Step Guide to Build Donor Trust Our Favorite Resources for Nonprofit Fundraisers Kindness Leads to More Profit and Productivity ​

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