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Awareness alone is passive. Do you wish you had a dime for every time a nonprofit board or staff member told you “We’re the best kept secret in town; if people knew what we do, they’d give to support us.” Nonprofits tell me this all the time! If I had…
If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. You probably also know that the world of philanthropy is changing rapidly, and your software needs to keep up with the…
The ongoing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) delays have left students with less time to compare financial aid offers and make a college decision than in a typical year. In response, many colleges have postponed their commitment and financial aid deadlines for the 2024–25 academic year. According to the US Department of Education, about 330,000…
In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. This approach, which champions the spirit of entrepreneurship within existing organizations, is…
It costs more to acquire a new donor than retain a current one. A lot more. In fact, research shows it takes 7 – 12% more effort, time and money to bring in a new donor than to raise more from a current donor. Please, please, please… let this sink in….
Have you been searching for some inspiration in your work? We all need new ideas to keep our fundraising strategies fresh and current. Attending the AFP ICON conference each year and interacting with colleagues always provides that for our team. So many creative and mission-minded people in one building! When you attend a professional event,…
The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development. By leveraging low-code platforms, such as the Microsoft Power Platform, your staff members have a vast ecosystem of emerging technologies at their fingertips. Your “low-coders” or “citizen developers” can…
You may be familiar with the RNL Student Satisfaction Inventory™ (SSI) as an assessment tool to positively impact student success, as well as to provide the student voice for strategic planning and to document improvements for accreditation purposes. But have you considered the data points that are collected that can be valuable from a recruitment…
You know how important it is to manage your funds according to their purpose and source. That includes ensuring that you use restricted donations, grants, and other revenues in accordance with your donors’ and funders’ wishes. Plus, you need to report on these financial activities to various stakeholders, such as the board of directors, the…
To bring your mission to fruition, you need a clear roadmap. However, developing an optimal fundraising strategy can be challenging, especially when there is already so much on your nonprofit’s plate. Luckily, you don’t have to do this alone! A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new…