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July 10, 2025

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How 2 Nonprofits are Using Direct Mail to Get Donors Fired Up to Take Action

by George Crankovic

Nonprofits are taking incoming fire like never before. In some cases, their very existence is being threatened.

Over the past several months, the Trump administration has taken actions that directly impact the nonprofit sector, from proposing taxes on nonprofits under “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” which is awaiting a final Senate vote as of the time of publication; proposing recissions of funding for organizations like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and “even installing a small DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] team to target organizations that challenge the president’s agenda.”

So, if you’re a nonprofit that’s feeling the heat, what do you do? You fire up your donors.

Environmental Defense Fund

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is dealing with funding cuts. The Trump administration has canceled or interrupted hundreds of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants, including many involving environmental justice and climate resiliency. The administration has also shut down more than 100 climate studies and ended National Science Foundation grants for projects related to climate change.

These cuts affect the EDF and other organizations working on air pollution monitoring, clean energy initiatives and climate research.

The EDF responded by taking aim squarely at the problem — and they didn’t hold back in a recent direct mail campaign.

The outer envelope of this appeal doesn’t mince words, obviously intending to motivate donors with “Fight Back!” in large letters. The rest of the appeal does the same. The letter says, “Trump’s climate agenda is backward and dangerous. We must fight back together!”

Amnesty International

Amnesty International is also feeling the funding cuts. The Trump administration stopped U.S. foreign aid, halting programs for healthcare, food security, shelter and humanitarian support. These cuts followed an executive order titled "Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid,” which led to the termination of funding for programs supporting survivors of sexual violence, refugees and marginalized communities.

Amnesty International has said that these cuts will leave millions without essential services.

Given all that, Amnesty International took action to stir up their army of supporters. ...READ MORE....



PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Rozy Park, a dedicated local volunteer and current Board Chair of the national Jeannette Rankin Foundation, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the organization.

The Cincinnati Youth Choir proudly announces Sterling Finkbine as its new Principal Director.

Kristin Gallo has been named as the new Community Executive at the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati.

Youth Mental Health First Aid helps reduce stigma, teach signs and symptoms, and prepare first aiders to use a 5-step action plan to use in the event of a mental health crisis. Free session, Monday, July 21, 9:00am-3:00pm, Northern Kentucky Health Department. Register here.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is grateful to Magnified Giving for a $1000 grant to provide adaptive services and equipment for people who are blind or visually impaired.



CABVI deeply appreciates a generous grant from Harold C. Schott Foundation to create a new low-vision clinic as well as improved service space for Low Vision and Social Services.

Cincinnati | Hamilton County Community Action Agency would like to thank the PNC Foundation for its generous gift of $15,000 to support our Career Pathways and CARS program. These programs help community members obtain reliable transportation and a career to build self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.

Action Ministries Food Pantry in Latonia is extremely grateful to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels for their $10,000 commitment to help fund our weekend food distribution bags for about 300 students in the Kenton County School District for the upcoming school year.

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s annual Christmas in July campaign is officially underway. Customers can round up purchases, donate toys, or shop a special one-day sale at all thrift store locations on July 25th to support holiday assistance programs which provide Christmas presents to local children.

Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati is excited to share that we were recently honored with a generous award from the Joanie Bernard Foundation, which will directly support our efforts to provide affordable care for cats in our community. In addition, we’re proud to announce that we have been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Animal Welfare Award from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to making quality veterinary care accessible to those who need it most.

Talbert House is proud to receive a grant from ServeOhio and its administration of AmeriCorps in Ohio to launch the Greater Cincinnati Youth Mental Health Corps, a new initiative focused on improving youth mental health through peer-led support. Additional support for the program is being provided by Hopeful Empowered Youth (HEY!) and its funders.

The Edelweiss Foundation has generously granted funding to the North Fairmount Community Center in support of our summer day camp and afterschool enrichment programs for children.



Hamilton County homeowners can now apply for low-interest (2%) loans of up to $25,000 for essential home repairs. This program is funded by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and powered by LISC Greater Cincinnati. It’s designed to ease the financial burden of major repairs while helping families stay in their homes—safely and affordably. Call 211 to get started. Find more information here.

COVERD Greater Cincinnati has a new home in Walnut Hills, and we are making affordable warehouse space and services available to the Cincinnati nonprofit community. Do you have to turn down product donations or deals because you don't have a loading dock or the space to receive and store it? We can receive deliveries, store your inventory, and provide space for you to process, make kits, etc. if needed. Email Nick@coverdgc.org to arrange a visit. 

As part of his commitment to ensuring all Ohio children have the opportunity to build strong foundations for success, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara B. Wente announced the availability of $5 million in grant funding to support training for teachers at early care and education programs on how to harness the Science of Reading to enrich their young students’ literacy skills from an early age. To learn more about DCY and its priorities, visit here. 

Aviatra Accelerators announces the launch of its Capital-Ready Women (CRW) program, the only fundability assessment and guided program in the U.S. that is not government-affiliated or associated with a financial institution. This program is specifically designed to help women in non-tech industries prepare to successfully access capital through loans or investments. Look here for more information about Aviatra's Capital-Ready Women program or to apply.



Looking for great talent? Reserve your FREE recruiting table at the Kenton County Library Career Fair August 7; 10am-1pm. Space is limited! Register NOW!

Group Facilitation Skills Training, Monday, July 14, 8:30am-4:30pm. Designed for peers, the Facilitation Skills Training will give participants an understanding of what facilitation is all about, as well as some tools that they can use to facilitate small groups. A strong understating of how a facilitator can command a room and dictate the pace of a meeting will have your participants on the road to becoming great facilitators themselves. Register here.

Aviatra Accelerators is unveiling a new program aimed at supporting local emerging artists as business owners and entrepreneurs. ‘Profitability Blueprint for Women Artists’ was designed to help women artists become more knowledgeable about the business of art, through principle-based pricing methods and cross-channel marketing guidance. The program will feature a panel of successful women artists sharing first-hand experiences and guiding participants through the essential steps to building their art business. Find more information and register here. 

Join the mission of Easterseals Redwood by signing up to be a volunteer. Our volunteers are crucial to our work of building a powerful and accepting workforce and community. We have opportunities for everyone. There are plenty of ways for you, your family, or your business to get involved. Find more information here.

4 ways agentic AI can help nonprofits focus on their mission Generosity alone isn’t enough when disaster strikes at scale. Without the right support systems in place, efforts to make meaningful changes can fall short. 

Be strategic about your nonprofit's strategic planning Whether your organization is engaging in short-term or long-term planning, the approach you take could make the difference between failure and success. Here are a few tips to help you move toward success.

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