Jenny Kleintop

Wondering how to secure grants effectively and amplify your organization's impact? Check out our latest blog post on Grant Readiness! Learn about essential steps to ensure your organization is prepared for success in the competitive grant landscape. From assessing your organization's readiness to taking proactive steps to strengthen your foundation, our blog covers it all. Learn how to showcase your past achievements, clarify funding needs, and prepare compelling documentation to stand out to potential funders. Don't miss out on valuable insights and strategies to elevate your grant-seeking efforts! Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eU-EDr96

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📢Attention Nonprofits! Microsoft is retiring their Fundraising and Engagement solution by December 31, 2026. Don't wait to start planning your transition! Kerv Digital is here to support you every step of the way: ✅Expert consultation on transitioning to a fully supported solution. ✅Comprehensive donor management and fundraising solutions. ✅Dedicated support to ensure a seamless transition. Partner with us to ensure your organisation remains efficient and effective in your mission! Get in touch today ➡️Kerv Digital #KervDigital #MicrosoftF&E #NonprofitSolutions #Dynamics365 #TechForGood

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Leveraging data can make a huge difference in grants processes for smaller organizations. A data-driven approach not only streamlines your operations but also boosts decision-making, leading to better outcomes for your community and easier access to future grants. Discover how you can use data to build better grants processes: https://lnkd.in/gp3frBsc #GrantManagement #PublicSector #Nonprofit #LocalGovernment

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Want to learn how to deliver efficient, timely, relevant, consistent, and personalized communication to major donors and prospects? Here are 5 tactics you can automate using fundraising automation software. https://lnkd.in/eb3Hm2bi

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7 ways to make sure your director of development won’t last. In no particular order. 1️⃣ Gatekeeping relationships with board members and top donors 2️⃣ Expecting immediate results 3️⃣ Messy data and outdated tools 4️⃣ No professional development budget 5️⃣ Below market pay and benefits 6️⃣ Micromanaging where they are and what they’re doing 7️⃣ Unwillingness to re-think events or campaigns What have I missed?

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Download The Connected Donor guide now and set the stage for digital connection and engagement with your donors, supporters, and community! 📚💻 #DownloadNow #Impact https://hubs.ly/Q02D5wTp0

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In fundraising, it is crucial not only to tell but show your donors how their contributions are making a difference within your mission and vision. You must communicate your organization’s impact to your donors regularly and effectively so they are more likely to encourage repeat donations. A donor impact letter is a key tool to accomplish this task. Check out my recent post on how and why you should build donor impact letters into your organization’s communication mix. https://lnkd.in/e_wt2iHK #fundraising #nonprofits

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Most fundraisers would agree that metrics are a good thing. However, choosing the right accountability metrics can make all the difference. Using the wrong ones could lead to a decrease in fundraising revenue. Check out this post for more information on common fundraising accountability problems and what you should do instead. https://lnkd.in/e_teR4HA #fundraisingmetrics #majorgifts

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The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to enter and update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS). They also share relevant articles with the rest of Team SG as our commitment to keeping up-to-date with what’s happening across the sector here at home in Australia and New Zealand, and across the globe. Here are some First Nations specific highlights in honour of NAIDOC week: 🔴💛⚫ Australian Communities Foundation's insights from First Nations leaders on best-giving practice ✨Mannifera's 2024 Annual Report; Mannifera invest in civil society and First-Nations led organisations while fostering collective action and shared learning. They allocate 20% of their budget to their First Nations-led grant-making practice Plus, read more about: 🤝 Highlights from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission's 10th Australian Charities Report ⚧️ Philanthropy Australia's analysis on a recent Deloitte report (in collaboration with Australians Investing In Women and Minderoo Foundation) into gender norms, and how much Australia needs to go into addressing these challenges Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gXAD_RzU #philanthropy #nonprofit #forpurpose

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💡 If you work with non-profits, then it’s no secret that it's getting harder and harder for them to reach their fundraising objectives. As a foundation or fonds de dotation (French endowment fund) a simple way help is to provide multi-year funding.   👇This article from KV Philanthropy Consulting offers a few insights as multi-year vs one-off donations and what impacts they can have for both associations and foundations. Don’t hesitate to let me know what you think! (Vous trouvez également la version française via le lien ci-dessous) #Donation #Multiyear #foundation #fondsdedotation #nonprofit #charity #association #grantmaking #fundraising #philanthropy

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Do you work in fundraising? Have you wondered how your advancement team's size, composition, and organization contribute to effective fundraising? Benefactor Group is conducting research on how different staffing structures support fundraising operations. Are you open to contributing to this research? If so, complete this 10-15 minute survey by May 31 and receive an advanced copy of our team's findings. #Fundraising #Fundraisers #Nonprofits #Philanthropy #CharitableGiving #Survey

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Nonprofit boards need updated, relevant, and useful information to make decisions and provide informed governance. Having good data and data visualization doesn’t just make a good impression on your nonprofit board. It also helps you accomplish what your organization needs on behalf of your clients and beneficiaries. Read what nonprofit boards really want to see - and how to give it to them in today's blog from the Fundraising Report Card. https://lnkd.in/dKFkX4bT #nonprofitboards #nonprofitmetrics

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Manual processes, disconnected workflows, miscommunication, and unclear governance hinder growth and productivity–leading to revenue loss and donor dissatisfaction. Come check out Givzey, fundraising's first end-to-end Intelligent Gift Documentation Management Platform at the 2024 UNC System Advancement Symposium – Margeaux Imperiale and Chris Campbell are here to show you a new path. #fundraising #UNCSymposium #IntelligentGiftDocumentationManagement #nptech #nonprofittechnology

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