“People grant to people, not to proposals.” — Heather Stombaugh, Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Why Are Grantmaker Relationships so Important? Relationships with grantmakers have become an integral part of …
Blog Post by CharityHowTo Expert Diane H. Leonard, GPC Having a successful grant writing strategy in an organization is SO much more than “simply” submitting well-written grant proposals. Having a …
Blog Post by Julia Campbell The seasons are changing, summer is waning, fall is approaching and that can only mean one thing – year-end charitable giving season is about to …
Blog Post by CharityHowTo Expert Diane H. Leonard, GPC The grant report is a critical document in the grant relationship maintenance process, especially when your focus is on expressing genuine …
Nonprofit direct mail is not dead, and we can prove it. Learn the evergreen benefits of direct mail from nonprofit expert Erica Waasdorp in this blog post.
Blog Post by Julia Campbell Instagram is a marketing powerhouse for brands, companies, and nonprofits alike. If you want to target a younger demographic, Instagram could be for you, with …
What To Look For (And What to Avoid) In Grant Writing Training For Nonprofit Organizations Blog Post by CharityHowTo Expert Diane H. Leonard, GPC When talking with nonprofit professionals who …
Blog post by Erica Waasdorp What was a monthly giving program like before computers and the internet? It existed but it was a lot harder! The channels used were mail, …
This blog post is by CharityHowTo Expert AJ Steinberg Does Your Nonprofit Event Need a Psychologist? Many organizations spend an enormous amount of time and resources on nonprofit events, only …
Blog post by Mike Brand Let’s talk about advocacy. Many nonprofit organizations regularly engage in advocacy to advance a particular cause. Some organizations’ primary function is to advocate for …
Blog post by Erica Waasdorp Setting up a successful monthly giving program doesn’t have to be difficult, as long as you keep these key components in mind. Let me …
If you’re looking to grow your monthly giving program to the next level, there are many things you can do and it’s easier than you think!
Instagram for nonprofits can be a powerful tool for nonprofits, let's take a look at how you can use this storytelling platform to garner support for your cause.
Blog post by nonprofit expert Erica Waasdorp about the importance and impact of learning from your nonprofits monthly giving program to better engage donors.
Blog post by Erica Waasdorp What’s the number one question to answer when creating a direct mail appeal for your nonprofit? If you’ve answered, ‘who is going to be …
Blog Post by Julia Campbell Getting sick of Twitter? Are you considering joining the #DeleteFacebook movement? Have you considered using Instagram for nonprofits? Even though it’s owned by Facebook, …
Blog Post by Julia Campbell What if Instagram Stories could help your nonprofit reach its’ audience? The social media struggle, especially for nonprofits and social causes, is real. Organic …
Blog Post by Julia Campbell Is video part of your nonprofit’s digital content strategy? Have you used video in your digital fundraising and crowdfunding campaigns? For digital fundraisers, a …
Blog post by Diane H. Leonard, GPC Letter writing may seem like a lost art, but done well, it has the potential to open doors for funding opportunities. Specifically, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
