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Clairity Click-It: New Year Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

Let’s kick off the new year with a big batch of useful, free resources!  There’s lots to be done in this imperfect world.  Thankfully, the world has you to make a positive difference.

From the words of Desmond Tutu: “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

The world is counting on you. On all of us.

With that in mind, I’ve collected some wonderful materials to help you create a better, stronger, safer, healthier, more just and more caring future. As you fulfill your mission, never forget the work of the philanthropic sector is uniquely human.

Philanthropy means “love of humanity.”

This is not easy work. Yet it’s necessary, especially during times where the world seems out of control. Remember why you do this.  To restore balance to a wobbling world.

Let us resolve in the year, and decade, to come to embrace the very best practices we can muster, wherever we find them. I invite you to join me!

Once again, thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible to offer this biweekly newsletter to you for free.

What you do matters. A lot.

Thank you for doing it, and always striving to be better,

claire@clairification.com

P.S. Registration for my popular, rapidly-filling 8-week e-course, Winning Major Gifts Fundraising Strategies, closes January 18^th. Claim your spot now – and assure you’re able to fulfill your mission to the greatest extent possible, today and tomorrow.  Questions about whether this course is right for you? I’m just an email away.

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Clairity Click-It: Decade’s-End Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

We’re roaring into the ‘20’s – and there’s lots to be done.  Thankfully, the world has you to make a positive difference. What you do matters. A lot.

Never forget the words of Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

The world is counting on you. On all of us.

With that in mind, I’ve collected some wonderful resources to help you create a better, stronger, safer, healthier, more just, more caring future.

As you fulfill your mission, never forget the work of the philanthropic sector is uniquely human.

Philanthropy means “love of humanity.”

Remember why you do this.  And remember donors are part and parcel of your very human mission. Donors need you to become their best selves, and to find meaning that might otherwise elude them.

Let us resolve in the year, and decade, to come to embrace the very best practices we can muster, wherever we find them. I’ll borrow the good stuff from not only the social benefit sector, but also from business, the public sector, behavioral economics, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, marketing, sales and more. I invite you to join me!

Once again, thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible to offer this curated biweekly newsletter to you for free.

To your success,

claire@clairification.com

P.S. Early Bird registration for my upcoming 8-week Winning Major Gifts e-Course ends at midnight, PST, December 31st (I just extended it a few days for all you busy year-end celebrants). So… ring in the new year with the tools you’ll need to raise more BIG gifts from individuals. I’ve packed decades of my own in-the-trenches experience into this curriculum, plus added another decade of experience working with nonprofits of different shapes and sizes as a consultant. It’s the best deal you’ll find in the industry, and I promise you’ll learn a lot. If you’re not happy after the first two weeks, I’ll refund your investment.  If you’re not yet a Clairification School student, you’ll find your best deal here.

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Clairity Click-It: Happy Holidays Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

Get ready to raise a glass of nog or hot cocoa to celebrate your year-end fundraising success!

In this issue you’ll find a number of resources to help you get to the finish line, as well as resources to assist you in hitting the ground running in the new year.

Please join with me in thanking my awesome sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible for me to continue to offer these hand-curated resources to you for free. My motto is:  “If I know it, I want you to know it.” Life’s too short, and our problems are too big, to keep information all to oneself.

Good luck with your end-of-calendar-year fundraising, and let’s get right to this issue’s links!

Thank you for doing the important work you do. You make our world a better, safer, stronger, more beautiful and caring place.

To your success,

claire@clairification.com

P.S. Speaking of Bloomerang, we’ve recently launched a new Ask an Expert (“Dear Charity Clairity”)feature on their website. Check out the current Q & A and … feel free to ask your own questions!  You can simply hit reply and email me questions directly too.

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Clairity Click-It: Cornucopia of Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

The gratitude holidays – #GivingTuesday and Thanksgiving – are upon us! Are you ready?

Because I’m so grateful for the work you do in making our world a better one, I’ve collected a ton of great gifts for you this month! All to make your life a little easier. Articles, free webinars and free downloadable guides to help you succeed in this most generous of seasons.

Remember why you do this.  Yes, it’s to further your mission. But remember donors are your mission too. They need you in order to become their best selves, and to find meaning that might otherwise elude them. Here’s the bottom line:

“Giving makes us happy. Check out the latest research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. As donor relations and stewardship professionals, it’s our job to build on that happiness and create lifelong relationships between donors and our organizations. We do that through our thank you letters and calls, reports, videos, events…every experience that becomes part of a donor’s journey with our organizations. Clap along if you know what happiness is to you…“

— Eliza McNulty, President, Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP):

Once again, I want to thank my sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible to offer this biweekly newsletter to you for free.

To your success,

claire@clairification.com

P.S. Speaking of Bloomerang, we’ve recently launched a new Ask an Expert (“Dear Charity Clairity”)feature on their website. Check out the current Q & A and … feel free to ask your own questions!

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Clairity Click-It: Harvest Of Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

It’s time for your bi-monthly collection of free curated goodies I’ve found for you across the web — all sorts of actionable tips plus thought-provoking ideas.  I know it’s a lot of material (in last month’s survey the majority reported you’d prefer more rather than less), which is why I arrange the information in categories so you can pick what’s most useful to you.

I do a LOT of reading, and I figure I may as well share the good stuff. My motto is:  “If I know it, I want you to know it.” Life’s too short, and our problems are too big, to keep information all to oneself.

Once again, I want to thank my sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible to offer this to you for free.

To your success,

claire@clairification.com

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Speaking of Bloomerang, we’ve recently launched a new Ask an Expert (“Dear Charity Clairity”)feature on their website. Check out the current Q & A and … feel free to ask your own questions!

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Clairity Click-It: Cauldron Full Of Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

The survey results are in! By overwhelming popular demand, nothing about the Clairity Click-it will change. Thanks to all who weighed in. Your input is invaluable. And you are the best!  Interestingly, the results are almost identical to last year’s survey. Here’s what you told me: Is the current amount of content too much, not…

Clairity Click-it: Sackful of Free Nonprofit Tricks & Treats

The past two weeks flew by, and now it’s time again for your opportunity to click through to any of these free curated goodies I’ve found for you across the web. I’ve categorized them so you can more easily find what strikes your particular fancy.

Speaking of which, in the last issue I asked if you would do me the favor of completing a super quick survey (1 minute) so I can provide just the right content for you moving forward. Thanks to those who’ve already provided input – you are the best!

I’m offering one more chance to those who’ve not yet participated; then I’ll take everyone’s feedback into account and let you know the consensus.

I know my readers are an eclectic group – executive directors, development, marketing, volunteer and program staff, board and committee members, direct service volunteers and even donors. I don’t want to leave anyone out!

At the same time, I know this is truly a huge sackful of material (I do a LOT of reading), and I don’t want to overwhelm you. If less would be more, please let me know.  I do this to be helpful to you, not to overwhelm you. There’s a one-minute survey HERE.

Thank you, as always, for doing the tremendously important work you do.

claire@clairification.com

P.S. Please join me in giving a big shout out to my sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible to offer this to you for free.  [If you appreciate it, please let them know. I’m sure they’d love to hear from you, and your thanks will be warmly received: Shhh… they don’t know I’m asking you to reach out; I want them to receive a delightful surprise (which, BTW, is what you should do for your donors as often as possible). Email steven.shattuck@bloomerang.co with a big “Hip, hip, hooray! Thanks for sponsoring the Clairity Click-it!“

Clairity Click-it: Harvest of Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

It’s time for your bi-monthly collection of free curated goodies I’ve found for you across the web — all sorts of actionable tips plus thought-provoking ideas.  I know it’s a lot of material, which is why I arrange the information in categories so you can pick what’s most useful to you.

If you would prefer I offer up less material in the future, please let me know.  I do this to be helpful to you, not to overwhelm you.  There’s a one-minute survey HERE.

My motto is:  “If I know it, I want you to know it.” Life’s too short, and our problems are too big, to keep information all to oneself. Since I do a LOT of reading, I figure I may as well share the good stuff.

Many thanks again to my awesome sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible for me to continue to offer this to you for free.

Thank you for doing the important work you do.

claire@clairification.com

P.S. Please complete the brief survey so I can tailor future issues of the Clairity Click-it to best meet your needs.

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Clairity Click-it: Abundant Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

Here comes your bi-monthly collection of curated goodies I’ve found for you across the web — articles, free webinars, podcasts, downloadable guides, templates and all sorts of actionable tips.  I dare you not to find one great take-away that will help you do your job more effectively!

My motto is:  “If I know it, I want you to know it.” Life’s too short, and our problems are too big, to keep information all to oneself. Which is why I want to send a big shout out to my awesome sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible for me to continue to offer this to you for free.

Thank you for doing the important work you do.

Now… let’s get right to this issue’s links!

claire@clairification.com

P.S. If you find Clairification helpful, I hope you’ll consider enrolling in Clairification School to get a full year’s worth of ALL the wisdom I have to share!

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Clairity Click-it: Back to Nonprofit Links, Free Resources

How about links to 25 free, carefully curated (by me!) resources to help you with your nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and ? Plus, as always, I share links to all my most recent original articles on Clairification. My motto is: “If I know it, I want you to know it!”  So twice a month I collect…