THE NONPROFIT SPARK: GRATITUDE FOR DONORS
Spark Group Consulting
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Well into November now, the season of gratitude is truly upon us! Now is the perfect time to reflect on the incredible support that makes our work possible. Each donor, volunteer, and supporter is a vital part of our mission, and now is the perfect time to let them know how much they mean to us.
This week’s edition of Nonprofit Spark is all about creative ways to show appreciation to your donors. From heartfelt gestures to unique thank-you ideas, we’re sharing tips to help you express gratitude in memorable, meaningful ways. As we gear up for year-end campaigns, building these connections can inspire continued support and lasting partnerships.
Keep scrolling to find our weekly blog featuring ideas for thanking your donors in new and creative ways, a free resource download, and the opportunity to join in an engaging conversation with sector leaders on LinkedIn. Plus, discover this week’s grant opportunity to see if it’s a good fit for elevate your organization’s impact.
Happy Reading!
—The Spark Group Team
THIS WEEK’S BLOG | 11.13.24
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Creative Ways to Thank Your Donors
Expressing gratitude to your donors is crucial for building lasting relationships. Check out our latest blog for creative ways to thank your donors beyond the traditional thank-you note.
?FREE RESOURCE | CRAFTING COMPELLING IMPACT STORIES
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Crafting Compelling Campaign Stories
This resource was created for the Grant Writing & Funding podcast hosted by Holly Rustic. How we talk about our clients says a lot about our organization. Volunteers, funders, and clients read the narratives we craft. It is important to tell stories that honor the dignity of those we serve. In this e-book, you will learn tips for telling stories that highlight client achievements and inspire collaboration.
?JOIN THE CONVERSATION | ON LINKEDIN
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FROM THE ARCHIVE
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Four Simple Steps to Building Better Relationships with your Donors
Individual donations are the building blocks of nonprofit philanthropy. Corporate marketing dollars and foundation grants are enticing and relevant to nonprofit fundraising, but they represent a shockingly small percentage of charitable giving.
?GRANT OPPORTUNITY | The Joyce Foundation
?The Joyce Foundation invests in public policies and strategies to advance racial equity and economic mobility for the next generation, primarily in the Great Lakes region, including the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. (Select grants are also made in Pennsylvania.)
Grants are provided for initiatives that promise to have an influence on public policies. This includes advancing the public debate about important policy issues, development and testing of new policy ideas, and evaluations that help policymakers understand how policies are working and where improvements are needed.
Application guidelines are available on the Foundation's website. Applications must be submitted online.
Deadlines occur 3 times throughout the year; the next proposal deadline is December 2, 2024.
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