Hudson Ferris

Are you a Brooklyn-based nonprofit? ?? (NYC-area nonprofits are invited, too...) Fundraise Up is Brooklyn-proud, and we're excited to support this upcoming event on September 24th right in our neighborhood: AI For Fundraising ?? Join our friends from Hudson Ferris and United Way of New York City for a half-day conference organized by Brooklyn Org that focuses on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for fundraising and is intended for Executive Directors and development staff with little-to-no experience using AI tools. ??? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxmM9XWx

???You asked, we answered! On this week's edition of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, we’re excited to welcome Mike Esposito, CFRE, Director of Growth and Strategy at Hudson Ferris. Dive into his expert insights on leveraging corporate sponsorships, crafting authentic donor messaging, and maximizing your board’s potential. A few highlights: ??Boost Corporate Sponsorship: Start prospecting early, align goals, and use your network for impactful partnerships.? ?? Connect Authentically with Donors: Embrace storytelling, personalize your communications, and seek valuable feedback.? ?? Maximize Board Engagement: Conduct relationship mapping and leverage your board’s connections for strategic introductions. Make sure to check out past editions of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser, leave us your questions in the comments, and let’s turn challenges into growth opportunities! Read more here! ??https://vrtuo.us/3TceI8n #Nonprofit #Fundraising #CorporateSponsorship #DonorEngagement #BoardDevelopment

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.? ????????????????: Freelance Grant Writer ????????????????: Remote ??????????: As needed, based on project requirements ?????????? ?????? ????????: 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. ????????????????????????????????: ? 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. ? ?????????? ????????????????????: ? 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. ???????? ??: ???????? ???? ???????????????????? ??? 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. ???????? ??: ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ?? 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. ???????? ??: ?????????? ???????????????????? ??? 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. ???????? ??: ?????????????????????? ???????????? ??? Stacy sustains her contribution and match, advances the corporate partnership, renews friends' donations with increased giving, and ensures family foundation continuity. $400,000. ???????? ??: ?????????????????????? ???? ???????????? ??? 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. ?????????? ???????????? ???????? ?? ??????????: $??,??????,?????? Behind Stacy's extraordinary journey, a dedicated team played a pivotal role: ?????????????????????? ??????????????????????: Ensured donations were matched + added to the CRM ?????????????????????? ??????????????????: Sent acknowledgement letters to all donors ???????????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?????? ??????????????????: Nurtured partnerships with institutional funders ?????????????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ????????????????: Stewarded Stacy's relationship ???????????????? ???? ??????????????: 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