I launched my consulting career smack-dab in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis. I'd just come from working at a family grant-making foundation, and I

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10.04.2025

Lessons from MotivateMonday | What Does Your Nonprofit's Homepage Need to Do? | Pamela Grow

Your homepage is one of the most important pages on your nonprofit's website. It's also one of the hardest to get right! Discover what your homepage actually

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28.03.2025

Donation Page Spring Cleaning: 6 Adjustments to Make | Pamela Grow

It can take several emails, social media campaigns, and text messages to drive supporters to your donation page. So once they're there, the giving process

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10.03.2025

Choosing a Print Shop for Your Nonprofit Mailings | You Better Shop Around | Pamela Grow

Hardly a week passes that I don't get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. I've attended

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07.03.2025

What's in My Inbox | How is your nonprofit communicating NOW? | Pamela Grow

How are you connecting with your donors NOW, at a time when every day brings a fresh assault on humanity? Answer: With love. Always. In their latest email

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28.02.2025

The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights | Pamela Grow

Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Because your organization can't turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to

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19.02.2025

Post-Event Follow-Up to Foster Long-Term Donor Relationships | Pamela Grow

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. From the excitement of bidding in an auction to the inspiring stories

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19.02.2025

6 Tips to Increase Lead Generation on Your Nonprofit Website | Pamela Grow

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? If so, you need a lead generation strategy. You may have heard of

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19.02.2025

What's in My Inbox | Communicating with your supporters now | Pamela Grow

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is a nonprofit whose mission is "to help children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential by

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19.02.2025

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!) | Pamela Grow

Our day-to-day overwhelm here in the US is intense. And it's designed to make us all feel uncertain. Helpless. Passive even. Your overwhelm is the goal. If we

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19.02.2025

Fasten Your Seat Belts! 2025 Will Be a Bumpy Ride…Here's Help! | Pamela Grow

I woke up this morning thinking about the movie, The Matrix. If you're not familiar, the Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film starring Keanu Reeves as

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23.01.2025

Fasten Your Seat Belts! 2025 Will Be a Bumpy Ride…Here's Help! | Pamela Grow

I woke up this morning thinking about the movie, The Matrix. If you're not familiar, the Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film starring Keanu Reeves as

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26.12.2024

Year-End Fundraising | Seven Things to Do When There Are Only 6 Days Left | Pamela Grow

Every one of you I've talked to recently — every last one — has told me that your year-end campaign went out late. Hey, it happens. It's been a year. But have

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12.12.2024

4 Proven Direct Mail Fundraising Strategies For Nonprofits | Pamela Grow

Your donors aren't just names in your nonprofit's CRM. They're partners in your mission and vital threads in the fabric of your community. The messages you send

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28.11.2024

Lessons from MotivateMonday | The Launch of "Thank-ology" with Lisa Sargent | Pamela Grow

Nothing, but nothing, has the power to transform your fundraising quite like gratitude. And no one does gratitude quite like Lisa Sargent, founder of the free

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24.10.2024

"To see this all this year when others have declining donations, has been nothing short of amazing to me." | Pamela Grow

Do you ever feel like you're treading water…and not really making a difference? That's how I was feeling the other day. I'd just heard some sad news, I've been

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03.10.2024

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Making Inspiring Storytelling Easy! | Pamela Grow

Sometimes finding the right story for your year-end appeal can be tough. How do you capture stories in a way that truly invites your reader into the picture?

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26.09.2024

Reach Your Target Audience: 5 Effective Segmentation Tips | Pamela Grow

Recent nonprofit trends show that giving is on the decline, decreasing by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023. To keep donors around and retain their support,

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19.09.2024

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Launching Your Planned Giving Program | Pamela Grow

Giving by bequests accounted for $42.68 billion, or approximately 5% of the total philanthropic pie in 2023. Are you getting your share? Contrary to what you

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29.08.2024

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Secrets to Interviewing for Storytelling | Pamela Grow

When it comes to fundraising, our hearts nearly always overrule our heads. Research proves it time and time again. Yet still, nonprofit organizations instead

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15.08.2024

Power of Nonprofit Storytelling | Ethical Storytelling: 3 Keys to Sharing Sensitive Stories | Pamela Grow

"What do I do if my nonprofit serves individuals who have sensitive stories that could trigger others?" In the nonprofit world, it is common to see missions

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15.08.2024

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Diversify Your Funding With Grants | Pamela Grow

Successful nonprofits have a diverse revenue stream, and grant funding is often a key component. But grants are not a magic bullet to fix funding woes. Learn

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01.08.2024

Maximizing Donor Relationships: Harnessing the Honeymoon Phase in Fundraising | Pamela Grow

Have you ever heard of something called the 'honeymoon phase?' In marketing, the term 'honeymoon phase' refers to the period (usually one to two weeks)

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30.07.2024

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Incorporating Storytelling into Events | Pamela Grow

Storytelling plays an integral role in fundraising success. But have you considered implementing storytelling into all aspects of your fundraising event? Join

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26.07.2024

4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact | Pamela Grow

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. They appeal to a wide range of supporter interests and foster a

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26.07.2024

An FAQ Guide to Passive Fundraising for Nonprofits | Pamela Grow

Imagine this: Your nonprofit is in the midst of several key projects and is planning to launch a new community program, all of which will greatly benefit your

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11.07.2024

GivingUSA 2024 | What Small Nonprofits Need to Know | Pamela Grow

The latest GivingUSA report on charitable giving in the United States is out. What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up "one-person" development

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06.06.2024

7 Creative Ways to Show Your Supporters They're Valued | Pamela Grow

Trends for 2024 indicate a rise in AI for donor communications. However, these same trends also indicate that these AI-written messages, if poorly implemented,

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09.05.2024

What's in My Inbox | How is Your Nonprofit Growing Your Email List? | Pamela Grow

The goal of growing your email list should play a primary role in every nonprofit's yearly fundraising plan. Always. Email is more important than your Facebook,

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06.05.2024

Charity: Water and the Overhead Question | Pamela Grow

The latest nonprofit sector outrage surrounds Simon Sinek's podcast interview with Scott Harrison. Haven't heard it yet? You can listen here. Simon may be best

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02.05.2024

Demystifying the Major Nonprofit Accounting Methods | Pamela Grow

Of the data your nonprofit collects, financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. Keeping thorough, accurate

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25.04.2024

Fundraising Lessons From Wally | Pamela Grow

My grandpup, Wally is the next best thing to a grandchild. She's the closest thing I've seen to a living stuffed toy (wouldn't you agree?). She's smart, with a

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25.04.2024

What's in My Inbox | Staying Human-Centered in an AI World | Pamela Grow

The growth of AI in nonprofit donor communications means that lately my inbox has been filled to the brim with nonsense like this: We hope this message finds

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11.04.2024

What's in My Mailbox | "We created a brand new revenue stream!" | Pamela Grow

Email or print donor newsletter? Smart nonprofits utilize both to keep their donors close. But only print donor newsletters have the "sticky" quality that leads

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15.03.2024

Four Staff Recruitment Strategies to Decrease Nonprofit Turnover | Pamela Grow

Recruiting and retaining staff can feel like scaling a mountain. Even when you think you've gotten closer to the summit, you most likely still have one or two

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08.03.2024

9 Emails Every Nonprofit Needs To Send | Pamela Grow

Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit's digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating

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07.03.2024

Your Best "No BS" Nonprofit Resources | Pamela Grow

Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Perhaps it's your first donor newsletter. Or an invitation to your organization's latest event. Or maybe

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28.02.2024

How to Create A Holistic Nonprofit Digital Marketing Plan | Pamela Grow

Your nonprofit invests significant time, energy, and money into bettering the lives of those you serve. However, you can't do it all on your own. Building

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15.02.2024

What's in My Inbox | Nonprofit Valentines: Hits and Misses | Pamela Grow

Valentine's Day, a celebration of love and affection, has a rich and varied history dating back centuries. Over time, the holiday evolved into a Christian

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28.01.2024

How Your Nonprofit Can Benefit from Costco's Key to Success | Pamela Grow

I love Costco. After all, what's not to love? You've got the rotisserie chicken. Large and meaty. Seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked on rotating skewers.

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What History Teaches Us | How to fundraise NOW | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | What Does Your Nonprofit's Homepage Need to Do? | Pamela Grow

Donation Page Spring Cleaning: 6 Adjustments to Make | Pamela Grow

Choosing a Print Shop for Your Nonprofit Mailings | You Better Shop Around | Pamela Grow

What's in My Inbox | How is your nonprofit communicating NOW? | Pamela Grow

The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights | Pamela Grow

Post-Event Follow-Up to Foster Long-Term Donor Relationships | Pamela Grow

6 Tips to Increase Lead Generation on Your Nonprofit Website | Pamela Grow

What's in My Inbox | Communicating with your supporters now | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!) | Pamela Grow

Fasten Your Seat Belts! 2025 Will Be a Bumpy Ride…Here's Help! | Pamela Grow

Fasten Your Seat Belts! 2025 Will Be a Bumpy Ride…Here's Help! | Pamela Grow

Year-End Fundraising | Seven Things to Do When There Are Only 6 Days Left | Pamela Grow

4 Proven Direct Mail Fundraising Strategies For Nonprofits | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | The Launch of "Thank-ology" with Lisa Sargent | Pamela Grow

"To see this all this year when others have declining donations, has been nothing short of amazing to me." | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Making Inspiring Storytelling Easy! | Pamela Grow

Reach Your Target Audience: 5 Effective Segmentation Tips | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Launching Your Planned Giving Program | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Secrets to Interviewing for Storytelling | Pamela Grow

Power of Nonprofit Storytelling | Ethical Storytelling: 3 Keys to Sharing Sensitive Stories | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Diversify Your Funding With Grants | Pamela Grow

Maximizing Donor Relationships: Harnessing the Honeymoon Phase in Fundraising | Pamela Grow

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Incorporating Storytelling into Events | Pamela Grow

4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact | Pamela Grow

An FAQ Guide to Passive Fundraising for Nonprofits | Pamela Grow

GivingUSA 2024 | What Small Nonprofits Need to Know | Pamela Grow

7 Creative Ways to Show Your Supporters They're Valued | Pamela Grow

What's in My Inbox | How is Your Nonprofit Growing Your Email List? | Pamela Grow

Charity: Water and the Overhead Question | Pamela Grow

Demystifying the Major Nonprofit Accounting Methods | Pamela Grow

Fundraising Lessons From Wally | Pamela Grow

What's in My Inbox | Staying Human-Centered in an AI World | Pamela Grow

What's in My Mailbox | "We created a brand new revenue stream!" | Pamela Grow

Four Staff Recruitment Strategies to Decrease Nonprofit Turnover | Pamela Grow

9 Emails Every Nonprofit Needs To Send | Pamela Grow

Your Best "No BS" Nonprofit Resources | Pamela Grow

How to Create A Holistic Nonprofit Digital Marketing Plan | Pamela Grow

What's in My Inbox | Nonprofit Valentines: Hits and Misses | Pamela Grow

How Your Nonprofit Can Benefit from Costco's Key to Success | Pamela Grow

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