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Don’t miss out! The Nonprofit Growth Summit is happening this Thursday, and it’s packed with tools and insights to help your nonprofit exceed its 2024 goals. 🎁 Raffles, surprises, and 3.0 CFRE credits just for attending live! Grab one of the last FREE spots and invite your peers—see you there! 👋 https://lnkd.in/ew3v_4Jh #nonprofit #grants #fundraisingstrategy #fundraisingtips

Quick stat for you: Did you know 63% of donors leave because they feel unappreciated? Retention is more than a nice-to-have—it’s the secret sauce for nonprofit success. And it starts with the right tools to build meaningful, lasting relationships. At Nonprofit Bestie, we’ve got the resources to help you keep donors engaged, from our Power Pack to the 15-Week Bestie Bootcamp. Because keeping donors shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. Let’s get you the tools that fit—DM me to get started!

Struggling with the restricted vs. unrestricted giving debate? Discover why asking donors to support specific projects and programs could actually increase giving—and how to handle concerns like overfunding. Read one of our latest blog posts to learn how to align donor passions with your nonprofit's needs for greater success. Check the link below to check it out. 👇🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBarx-p4

Are you struggling to keep your volunteers motivated? 🤔 Volunteers are the heart of every nonprofit, but keeping them motivated and connected to your mission can feel like an uphill climb. In our blog, we share practical strategies for retaining your volunteer base and inspiring them to stick around for the long haul. More here: https://bit.ly/4fJIrz7

Are you using the right tactics to get your nonprofit's story out there? Does your story pack a punch? Are your donors listening (💰💵🪙), and if not - do you know why? Join me TOMORROW at 2 PM for a LIVE training on how to break through the clutter and share your story with donors in a way that matters (and results in more money for your org)! Register 👉bit.ly/FIXERSTORIES

Audits and reviews can be stressful for nonprofits, but with the right preparation, they don't have to be. In this video, we share 8 practical tips to help you stay organized, communicate effectively, and make the audit process smoother. Geneka Zechman, CPA, Supervisor at Boyer & Ritter LLC, will also be presenting at our upcoming seminar, Building a Nonprofit: Essential Practices for Modern Challenges. Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/3NqOfAJ

Evaluation is important to ensure your nonprofit is making an impact. But, how do you know if you're asking the right questions, in the right way?    Kimberly Spring, director of research and evaluation at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shares how to ask better questions to evaluate your nonprofit's effectiveness: https://lnkd.in/ec3Z7PG2

Dave´s 20+ years of nonprofit marketing and fundraising experience bring great value to our discussion! His insights shed light on the significance of recurring giving in donor engagement. This episode offers practical steps for nonprofits to optimize this strategy: https://lnkd.in/evWwQQVa

What can your nonprofit do with LinkedIn Sales Navigator that you can't do with a standard LinkedIn account? 🤔 LinkedIn's Pamela Daum, MSW breaks down some of the ways that nonprofits can use LinkedIn for free — and how Sales Navigator can help you make more of the relationships that matter to your organization. Learn more about Sales Navigator and our exclusive nonprofit discount: https://lnkd.in/e8rWqQAs