Tag Archives: fundraising

How One Nonprofit Boosted Online Giving

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Posted on Network for Good. Gardens for Health Combines Social Media with DonateNow for Increased Giving Gardens for Health International, a nonprofit that gives Rwandan families the tools, education and skills to grow their own food and break the cycle of malnutrition, combines social media with DonateNow to increase fan engagement and boost giving. Executive [...]

Webinar: Writing for Results

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Thanks to Andrea Kihlstedt from Asking Matters for sharing this with us. Using donor-centricity and neuroscience to gain and retain more supporters. Join guest expert, Tom Ahern, for a webinar focused on persuasion and retention.  Learn why donors “just aren’t that into you” and what to do about it. When: June 12, 12:30-1:30pm Cost: $39 [...]

Financial Management Tools

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From Idea Encore. The necessary evil of financial management can sometimes feel like a monkey on our backs.  Here are some tools to put you in the drivers seat!   Webinar:  Effective Strategic Planning Part 3: Measure, Monitor, Report When: Wednesday May 29, 2013 1:00pm Guided tour of the financial statement audit process from selecting [...]

10 Tips for Writing Your Nonprofit Story

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From Network for Good’s Learning Center by Macon Morehouse. We’ve said it before: stories are powerful tools for nonprofit communicators. That said, a story will fall flat if it is not written or presented well. Follow these simple guidelines for finding and writing a story that is not only engaging, but also improves how your [...]

Winning Grant Proposal Contest

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From GrantStation and the Grant Professionals Association. Have you been awarded a grant in the last year? Have you created a proposal with: a compelling narrative? a strong, workable plan ready to implement? a succinct, complete, and engaging executive summary? Enter your winning grant proposal by May 15, 2013, and you may win even more! Grand [...]

State of the Nonprofit Sector Report

State of Grantseeking Spring 2013

From PhilanTech and GrantStation. The sixth semi-annual survey, conducted by PhilanTech and GrantStation, provides a snapshot of the current state of grantseeking.  The 1,017 respondents represent a wide range of nonprofits, varying in size, geographic location and mission focus. Over three-quarters of respondent organizations received grant awards in the last six months of 2012, and [...]

Funding Alert: Mr. Hollands Opus Foundation

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Grant Details: Instrument donations are provided. (Cash grants are not made.) Eligibility Requirements: K-12 schools and after-school music programs Application Deadlines: Pre-Qualification Forms: August 1, 2013 (The 2014 deadline will be available in the spring.) Areas of Interest: The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation donates instruments to school music programs that lack the resources to keep [...]

Convert Facebook Like Into Sales: 4 Simple Steps

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Written by Rob Zazueta for Vertical Response Blog. Post content that demonstrates the utility of the products or services you’re selling in a fun way. Create Facebook-exclusive offers. Keep an eye on your Facebook Insights and adjust accordingly. Understand why people are liking your content. Get more details. Read More.

Secret to Amazing Donor Gifts

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Written by Katya Andresen for Network for Good. At the recent Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was asked about donor premiums — those return address labels, mugs, etc. given to people in exchange for making a donation. From the research I’ve seen, premiums can work to boost giving in the short term but also create some [...]

Save the Date: NH Charitable Foundation Annual Meeting 6/18

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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Time: 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Where: The Radisson Hotel/Center of New Hampshire Manchester, NH Program begins at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception to follow Registration: Online registration will be available in early May