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Curious about how AI can transform your nonprofit’s approach to fundraising? I am excited to announce that Hudson Ferris, in collaboration with Brooklyn Org, is hosting a conference to dive into the transformative power of AI in fundraising! 🎟 : $25 📅 : Sept 24, 2024 ⏰ : 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 : St. Francis College, 179 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY This event is designed for Executive Directors and development professionals new to AI tools. Here’s what you can look forward to: 📌 Keynote by AI innovators 📌 Hands-on training in AI-driven fundraising 📌 Tackling bias in AI discussions 📌 Philanthropy's evolving relationship with AI 📌 A closing session on AI adoption in the nonprofit sector Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how AI can revolutionize your fundraising strategies! Check the comments for the registration link. Special thanks to Sabrina Hargrave and Noel McKenzie for their outstanding leadership in bringing this event to life! #nonprofitfundraising #philanthropy #conference

I'm looking for freelance grant writing support in the coming months. Are you an experienced grant writer, and open to (even better, skilled in) using AI tools like ChatGPT? I'd love to hear from you.  𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Freelance Grant Writer 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Remote 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: As needed, based on project requirements 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: We are seeking an experienced Freelance Grant Writer to support our expanding grant writing program. This role involves generating, revising, and refining grant narratives using AI tools like ChatGPT. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of writing successful grant applications and have some experience using AI technology to streamline the writing process. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Generate draft narratives for grant applications using ChatGPT and client materials. • Assemble generated narratives into cohesive documents. • Make initial revisions to narratives based on guidelines and feedback. • Provide detailed comments and suggestions for improving narratives. • Conduct thorough reviews for grammar, style, and coherence. • Incorporate client feedback into final revisions.   𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀: • Proven experience in grant writing with a strong portfolio of successful applications. • Open-mindedness and willingness to learn and use AI tools like ChatGPT for content generation and revision. • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure all requirements are met. • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. If you think you would be a good fit, or know someone who might be, please reach out to [email protected] with the following: • A brief introduction or cover letter highlighting your experience • A link to your LinkedIn profile or professional website

Our goal is 100 responses. So far we’ve collected 45. We’re looking for another 55 participants. At Hudson Ferris, we are partnering with the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis to gather data around donor meeting confidence. The insights that we capture will allow is to enhance our trainings for on-the-ground nonprofit fundraising professionals. But we need your help in collecting this data. Will you take our quick survey linked in the comments and enter to win a $100 VISA gift card? Thank you for being a part of this important collective effort. #NonprofitFundraising #majorgifts 

MacKenzie Scott's initial plan last year was to donate $1M to 250 nonprofits. As of Tuesday, she gave 279 nonprofits $2M each and 82 nonprofits $1M each! The Yield Giving Open Call brought in applications from 6,353 organizations. While the $1-2M Mackenzie Scott gift eluded 94% of nonprofits that applied, there are many ways nonprofit development teams can get to, and then blow past, the $1 million mark. Let's jump into a hypothetical scenario showcasing the transformative power of engaged donors. Meet “Stacy,” the high-capacity donor of your dreams. Over five years, her commitment and influence create a remarkable ripple effect. 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🌱  Stacy joins the Board, increases her annual donation to $25,000, secures a corporate match, rallies friends for $15,000, matches their gifts, and introduces her family foundation. $115,000. 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮: 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💰 As Board member, Stacy raises her annual gift to $40,000, expands corporate match, brings in more friends, secures their corporate matches, and convinces her family foundation to contribute $50,000. $190,000. 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟯: 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 🏅  Promoted to Board Co-Chair, Stacy elevates her commitment to $75,000, maximizes corporate match, engages more friends with corporate matches, fosters a corporate partnership, and convinces her family foundation to renew. $350,000. 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟰: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 📈  Stacy sustains her contribution and match, advances the corporate partnership, renews friends' donations with increased giving, and ensures family foundation continuity. $400,000. 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟱: 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 🎯  Stacy increases her annual contribution to $100,000 with corporate match, furthers the corporate partnership, ensures friend contributions and matches, and secures family foundation support. $475,000. 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀: $𝟭,𝟱𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Behind Stacy's extraordinary journey, a dedicated team played a pivotal role: 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Ensured donations were matched + added to the CRM 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲: Sent acknowledgement letters to all donors 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗱𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Nurtured partnerships with institutional funders 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Stewarded Stacy's relationship 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Ensured Stacy fulfilled all of her pledges This is a broad foundation built by many people, like a tree with deep roots rather than the fruit of one harvest. And your organization is now in a better position to compete for whatever the opportunity is that year. For a smaller organization, your “Stacy” may be giving at a lower level than this, but with careful stewardship by your team, their impact on your mission will still be impressive. #NonprofitFundraising #majorgifts

Thank you to our partners at Virtuous for collaborating on and publishing this blog post on how CRM automation can help food banks and food pantries! Writing this post sparked reflections of my inspirational grandmother, who selflessly dedicated nearly two decades of her life to volunteering at The Family Pantry of Cape Cod and other local nonprofit organizations before her passing in 2019. The link can be found in the comments. #nonprofitfundraising #crmsolutions

📢 Exciting news! I will be participating as a panelist on an upcoming webinar titled “Hi Friend!: Getting to Know Your Supporters and Donors” hosted by NXUnite by Nexus Marketing! I am thrilled to have an opportunity to share fundraising insights and speak to the work of my firm, Hudson Ferris. Want to hear what I (and my fellow panelists) have to say? Join us on March 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET! Registration link in the comments. When you register and join us live, you will earn 20 Cause Coins which can be redeemed for discounts on software for mission-driven organizations and free consultations with industry experts. Thank you to NXUnite by Nexus Marketing for organizing this event! #NonprofitFundraising #DonorRelations

I am thrilled to see this evolve from the comments of a DAF post by CHRIS SNYDER, PhD to an in-person conversation at a Community Boost event with Mitch Stein to a collaborative post on the Chariot (givechariot.com) site, thanks again Mitch for the opportunity and collaboration! #DAFs #fundraising