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Federal Grants for Nonprofits: Are They a Fit for Your Organization?

Grants January 28, 2019
Federal Grants for Nonprofits
Plus: How to be Submit Competitive Applications Blog Post by CharityHowTo Expert Diane H. Leonard, GPC Your organization may have a successful grant seeking strategy. You may have great …
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How to Raise More by “Upgrading” Your Monthly Giving Donors

Fundraising January 25, 2019
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Blog post by Erica Waasdorp Fundraisers sometimes tell me: “I don’t want to convert my donors to monthly giving, because then I can’t ask them to give more!” Well, …
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How to Successfully Secure Event Sponsorships

Event Sponsorships, Fundraising January 15, 2019
Successfully Secure Event Sponsorships
This blog post is by CharityHowTo Expert AJ Steinberg Event sponsors – you know you want them but aren’t quite sure how to get them. Sometimes they feel as …
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How to Build Out Your Nonprofit Social Media Calendar

Social Media for Nonprofits January 10, 2019
Nonprofit Social Media Calendar
Post by Julia Campbell Does your organization have a social media calendar? As a nonprofit marketer for a small organization, I am positive that you wear many hats. Between …
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How to Save Money on USPS Direct Mail Postage with Barcodes

Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Tips & Tricks January 2, 2019
Blog post by Erica Waasdorp Do you ever wonder how your USPS direct mail gets to your donor’s mail box? And how you can use best practices to save …
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7 Tips to Get Your Organization to Embrace Asking for Donations

Fundraising, Nonprofit Board Members November 28, 2018
Asking for Donations
Blog post by Brian Saber We all know that asking doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. Your organization and staff have to embrace asking for donations clear across the …
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How to Overcome Event Planning Burnout and LOVE Nonprofit Events

Event Sponsorships, Fundraising, Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Tips & Tricks November 21, 2018
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Blog post by A.J. Steinberg It’s hard to believe, but some nonprofit professionals don’t really love hosting special nonprofit events. In fact, lots of folks seem downright ambivalent, at …
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How to Use Live Streaming Video to Build Your Nonprofit Email List

Email for Nonprofits, Facebook for Nonprofits, Social Media for Nonprofits, Twitter for Nonprofits, Video for nonprofits November 14, 2018
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Post by Julia Campbell. Live streaming video may sound like the newest trend in social media. But it’s more than just a fad, and can do more than just …
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10 Ways to Use Instagram for Nonprofit Visual Storytelling

Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Tips & Tricks, Social Media for Nonprofits, Video for nonprofits November 7, 2018
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This is a post by Julia Campbell Instagram is growing rapidly, with 35 percent of adults now using the social media network. Yet, only a few nonprofits include Instagram in …
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Building Authentic Grantmaker Relationships

Grants October 31, 2018
Grantmaker Relationships
This is a post by Diane H. Leonard, GPC Grantmaker relationships are a critical element of a successful grant seeking strategy, but you may be wondering how you can best …
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4 Ways to Use Social Proof to Improve Volunteer Recruitment

Nonprofit Tips & Tricks, Volunteer Recruitment October 24, 2018
Social Proof for Volunteer Recruitment
This post is by Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA When it comes to volunteer recruitment for your nonprofit, understanding human nature and psychology is key. Why? Because our brains determine …
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Top 3 Hidden Gems to Uncover with a Monthly Donation Program

Email for Nonprofits, Fundraising October 18, 2018
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This post is by Erica Waasdorp Monthly Donors… Sustainers… Hidden Gems. Truly! If you don’t have a monthly donation program yet, I highly recommend you start as soon as …
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How to Ask for Donations Face to Face for Your Nonprofit

Donor Management, Fundraising, Nonprofit Board Members October 17, 2018
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This is a guest post by Brian Saber  Most fundraising professionals would prefer to do just about anything than ask someone for money face-to-face. Even for those who find …
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Facebook Ads for Nonprofits: How to Plan a Successful Campaign

Facebook for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing October 10, 2018
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This is a guest post by Julia Campbell Welcome to the wonderful world of Facebook advertising! Facebook Ads for nonprofits, when created and launched strategically, can have powerful results …
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How a Monthly Donor Program Can Drastically Increase Your Nonprofit’s Revenue

Donor Management, Fundraising September 26, 2018
How a Monthly Donor Program Can Drastically Increase Your Nonprofit's Revenue
This is a guest post by Erica Waasdorp I’m a total convert on the topic of monthly donors. I’ve seen its power and how it has kept an organization …
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How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Accounting Software for Your Organization

Nonprofit Technology, Nonprofit Tips & Tricks September 19, 2018
How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Accounting Software for Your Organization
This is a guest post by Joseph Scarano Does your nonprofit’s current accounting software allow you to create separate financial statements by fund? How about generate budgets by grant, …
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What Can Your Nonprofit Offer in Exchange For Corporate Sponsorship?

Donor Management September 12, 2018
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This is a guest post by Simon Scriver Are you looking to bring on more large sponsors for your nonprofit? Great! Once you’ve identified the partners that you’d like to …
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Using the POST Method for Creating a Successful Nonprofit Social Media Marketing Plan

Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media for Nonprofits September 5, 2018
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This a guest blog post by John Hayden You’re probably winging it. You’re winging it if you take lots of action with social media and email marketing, but still …
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Does My Nonprofit Need a Donor Newsletter? How to Get Started

Nonprofit Marketing August 29, 2018
This a guest blog post by Jeff Brooks A “donor newsletter” is a newsletter for and about donors. Its message: Your giving to our organization is making the world a …
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How to Find Great Content to Share on Your Nonprofit Social Media Channels

Facebook for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media for Nonprofits, Twitter for Nonprofits August 23, 2018
This a guest blog post by Julia Campbell When looking for great online content to share with your target audience on your nonprofit’s social media channels, always think back …
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5 Steps to Create a Nonprofit Marketing Plan

Nonprofit Marketing August 15, 2018
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This a guest blog post by Julia Campbell, originally posted on Wild Apricot’s Blog Having worked with hundreds of nonprofits over the years, I can tell you that the …
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5 Types of Nonprofit Members and How to Engage Them

Event Sponsorships July 30, 2018
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Originally posted in Wild Apricot´s Blog Is your organization experiencing some of these symptoms of unengaged members? Hardly any new faces show up to events, email open rates are …
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5 Best Practices to Promote Your Event on Facebook and Boost Registrations

Event Sponsorships, Facebook for Nonprofits, Fundraising July 26, 2018
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Originally Posted on Wild Apricot’s Blog Are fewer people attending your events these days? Are you hoping to dramatically increase attendance at your big conference this year?  Rather than …
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How to Write a Newsletter Your Members Will Actually Want to Read

Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Tips & Tricks, Volunteer Recruitment July 25, 2018
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This is a Guest Blog Post by Tobi Johnson, originally posted in Wild Apricot’s Blog Does your digital member newsletter have low engagement? If so, you’re not alone. Creating …
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The 10 Best Social Media Tools for Nonprofits That Save Time and Money

Facebook for Nonprofits, Social Media for Nonprofits, Twitter for Nonprofits July 20, 2018
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This is a Guest Blog Post by Julia Campbell, originally in Wild Apricot’s Blog Does trying to manage all your social media accounts feel like running on a hamster …
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Why Training Your Board is So Important | CharityHowTo

Fundraising, Nonprofit Board Members July 20, 2018
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This is a guest blog post by Brian Saber, Cofounder of Asking Matters. If we think we can send board members out to fundraise without giving them tools, we …
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How to Set Up Your Website for Maximum Online Fundraising Success

Fundraising, Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media for Nonprofits July 19, 2018
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This is a guest blog post by Julia Campbell  Your nonprofit website is the most important tool in your fundraising, marketing, outreach, and communications toolbox – BY FAR. Think …
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How Long Does it Take to Set Up a Monthly Donor Program?

Donor Management, Fundraising, Nonprofit Marketing July 19, 2018
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This is a guest blog post by Erica Waasdorp How long does it typically take to set up a monthly donor program? From soup to nuts. At a recent …
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5 Tips and Strategies for a Better Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Donor Management, Event Sponsorships, Fundraising, Nonprofit Tips & Tricks July 18, 2018
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This post was a collaborative piece written by John Haydon, A.j. Steinberg, and Jeff Brooks. Is your fundraising stuck in low-involvement mode where your best communication efforts with donors …
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How to Host a Meaningful Volunteer Appreciation Event

Volunteer Recruitment July 15, 2018
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This is a guest blog post by Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA Volunteer appreciation events can be wonderful opportunities to recognize the hard work and achievements of your board members …
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