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Credibility Counts: How to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Trust and Transparency.
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Credibility Counts: How to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Trust and Transparency.

Learn how to boost your nonprofit’s credibility and attract more funding with trusted tools like GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and the Foundation Directory. This guide highlights essential resources to build transparency, gain donor trust, and strengthen your nonprofit’s profile for long-term success.

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Why Trust-Based Philanthropy Matters Now More Than Ever
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Why Trust-Based Philanthropy Matters Now More Than Ever

At its core, trust-based philanthropy moves beyond traditional, top-down grantmaking to a partnership model that values equity and collaboration. By treating nonprofits as true partners and being open to honest feedback, funders can avoid common pitfalls—like ghosting nonprofits, requiring excessive communication, or hosting one-sided dialogues—that undermine trust and impact. Trust-based philanthropy is about fostering genuine, two-way relationships that empower both funders and nonprofits to achieve their shared goals.

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Trends in Philanthropy: Strategies for Nonprofits in 2024
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Trends in Philanthropy: Strategies for Nonprofits in 2024

In 2024, nonprofits face a complex landscape shaped by economic shifts, high inflation, and an election year. To navigate these challenges successfully, it’s crucial to adopt strategies that address current trends in philanthropy. Emphasizing planned giving and bequests, deepening donor relationships, leveraging technology, and exploring innovative fundraising formats can help your organization thrive. By focusing on recurring donations and investing in new tools and methods, you can ensure a resilient and impactful approach to fundraising.

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Mastering Nonprofit Donor Visits: 5 Tips for Success and 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Mastering Nonprofit Donor Visits: 5 Tips for Success and 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Craft Successful Donor Visits: Essential Tips Checklist. This blog post demonstrates how to optimize nonprofit donor visits for maximum impact. Discover essential strategies for successful engagements, from respecting time constraints to crafting meaningful conversations, while avoiding common pitfalls that can hinder donor relationships

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Six Free Tools for Nonprofit Event Planning.
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Six Free Tools for Nonprofit Event Planning.

Discover essential free tools for planning flawless fundraising events! From budget management to marketing, our blog offers expert insights to elevate your event planning game. Unlock the power of technology and optimize your strategies with our curated toolkit.

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Spring into Success
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Spring into Success

Discover how your nonprofit can harness the vibrant energy of spring with our curated list of innovative and engaging fundraiser ideas. Elevate your fundraising efforts this season and make a lasting impact with these creative and successful strategies.

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Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Kara Robertson Kara Robertson

Building a Culture of Philanthropy

Crafting a culture of philanthropy can ensure that your organization is not just healthy, it’s happy. It’s critical that all levels of staff, volunteers, and those closest to your organization are full bought in and see fundraising as key to an organization’s success.

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14 Ways Nonprofits Can Share the Love This February
Julie Kostic Julie Kostic

14 Ways Nonprofits Can Share the Love This February

Nonprofits thrive on the connections they foster with donors, volunteers, staff, and the broader community. With Valentine's Day at the heart of February, it's the perfect time to deepen these relationships through heartfelt and engaging activities. Here are 14 unique ways to show your appreciation and involve your nonprofit's supporters in a month filled with love and gratitude.

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Welcome to 2024: Setting Your Nonprofit Up for Success
Julie Kostic Julie Kostic

Welcome to 2024: Setting Your Nonprofit Up for Success

Hi, and welcome to 2024! As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time for your nonprofit to lay the groundwork for a productive, impactful, and successful year ahead. The start of the year offers a fresh opportunity to reassess, realign, and reinvigorate your strategies and operations. Here's how you can start the year off strong by creating efficient calendars, implementing time-saving tools and technology, scheduling structured professional development, and aligning everything with your strategic plan and goals.

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