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When we hear the word “advocate,” it’s easy to associate it with conflict or controversy—two things most organizations would rather steer clear of. But because nonprofits are often working in politically-charged spaces, they’re faced with the tricky task of speaking up for what matters while...
Corporate partnerships represent a powerful and often underutilized revenue stream for nonprofits. While many organizations chase government grants or individual donations, corporate grants offer a strategic path to steady and significant funding. But how do you uncover the right corporate grant...
Today’s nonprofit donors are more intentional than ever. They want to know exactly what their money is supporting, who it’s helping, and how it’s advancing the cause they care about. If this isn’t made clear from the start, many will simply move on. Despite this, too many nonprofits struggle to tell...
Online fundraising is the new normal for nonprofits and other organizations seeking to earn donations. While the internet provides access to approximately 5.3 billion users, online spaces are also busy spaces, and standing out requires thought, strategy, and the right tools. When marketing your...
En la primera parte de este artículo las autoras nos compartieron la importancia sobre la diversificación de ingresos para una causa social y porqué es importante no depender de un solo tipo de donativo. Continúa leyendo sobre cómo lograr la diversificación de donativos. Fortalece tus ingresos con...
Seamos realistas: las organizaciones sin fines de lucro están bajo más presión que nunca. Con recortes de los fondos federales, incertidumbre económica y crecientes necesidades en nuestras comunidades, cada vez resulta más difícil hacer más con menos. Y si tu organización depende de una sola fuente...
Let’s face it: nonprofits are under more pressure than ever. With federal funding cuts, economic uncertainty, and growing needs in our communities, it’s getting harder than ever to do more with less. And if your nonprofit is relying on just one main source of income, things can feel especially...
Every message your nonprofit sends shapes how supporters see you. Whether it’s an announcement of a new initiative, an appeal for donations, or a thank-you letter for a recent gift, each interaction is an opportunity to build trust—or a chance to erode it. Being thoughtful, honest, and consistent in...
“The more you use generative AI, the better it is going to learn to mimic you, your tone, your voice. The problem with that is, we are letting go of a part of who we are…. We constantly should be exploring who we are or we’re going to get to the point of AI telling us, this is who you are, this is...
We all know that email is one of the biggest drivers of digital revenue for nonprofits – usually only second to that all-powerful website itself. So what’s the “secret sauce” to success in this critical fundraising channel? Is it copy that brings tears to your eyes? Eye-popping visuals that get your...
