Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The focus is different in fundraising This is a big difference that can cause friction in your organization. Fundraising communication is about the donor and the beneficiary. Your organization fades into the background. You’re a means to a meaningful end. That’s why “branding” is less important in fundraising. Yes, you need to build trust in […] The post Why fundraising communication is different appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, nonprofit organizations will come together for one common purpose—to celebrate and encourage giving. From fundraising to volunteering, #GivingTuesday is a great way to engage your community of supporters and become part of a larger, worldwide movement that promotes generosity. This year, expand your fundraising efforts with online giving, making it even easier for your donors to give on any device. 1.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity First, what is toxic productivity? Then, as your teams use technology more often for work, how might your practices be hurting the people who work with you? Finally, what are the better practices and policies? It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. (This … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 14, 2024: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity → Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts. By Stephanie Beasley Colby Rabon, Carolina Public Press Volunteers clear out a home in Micaville, N.C., a week after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The recent settlement reached in the case against the Fearless Fund, which provides grants to businesses led by women of color, should not deter funders from supporting racial and gender […] The post In the Wake of DEI Attacks, Philanthropy Must Stand with Black Women appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As a legitimate and credible grant database, transparency and fraud prevention are very important to us. There are literally thousands and thousands of real grant opportunities designed to help businesses and nonprofits. Sadly, however, there are also many individuals looking to cheat honest people with fake grant funding. With the overwhelming volume of information available on the Internet, it can be challenging for nonprofits and businesses to sort through what is real and what is fake.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. By Leslie Lenkowsky Getty Images The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The end of the year is just around the corner. As a nonprofit organization, this upcoming holiday season can be both stressful and exciting. Many people are inclined to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions that come with helping others and choose to make charitable donations during this time. One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

CEP’s new research, Bridging the Gap: Grantee Perspectives on Intermediary Funders, makes one very clear point: Grantee experiences with intermediary funders mirror their experiences with originating funders (those that are […] The post You Know What They Say About Assumptions: A Reflection on New Research About Intermediary Funders appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Your board is a critical part of your year-end fundraising strategy. Here are some tips for getting them involved and engaged.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The natural wonders of the world have piqued the interest of scientists, scholars, and artist throughout humanity’s history. Autumn inspires and invigorates us as we enjoy relief from the summer heat. Exploring national parks and the great outdoors for your health is a perfect way to enjoy adventures in the U.S. Research confirms that the healing power of nature and greenspaces is undeniable.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By M.J. Prest iStockphoto Bequests and other legacy gifts are "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of generosity in America has undergone significant transformation. While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. To address this pressing issue, The Generosity Commission recently released its capstone report, “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offe

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This is the third and final post in a series in which I revisit some of the big questions for philanthropy I discussed in a post published in the fall of […] The post Revisiting Big Questions for Philanthropy: When to Bridge and When to Fight appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Wouldn’t it be fun and refreshing to get a new brand for your organization? Maybe. But don’t count on it. While there may be good or even urgent reasons to create a “new brand,” doing so by itself will not improve fundraising results. Branding is not something created by marketing departments or brand experts. It’s not a color palette or a positioning statement.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How do you access government grants for nonprofits? The fact is, a significant number of government grants are waiting for grant-seekers to apply. However, the challenge is how to locate these government grants and identify those that will be the right fit for your nonprofit. Fortunately, GrantWatch has an easy-to-use directory of government grants for nonprofits.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Foundation pledges to support disability-focused work haven’t led to significantly more investments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let's right that wrong. By Richie Siegel Timothy A. Clary, AFP via Getty Images Manager Shray Campbell, left, and employees Josh and Noah, serve food at Café Joyeux in Manhattan. The French restaurant chain, staffed by people with autism and Down’s Syndrome, is setting up shop in a U.S. job market that is virtually closed to people with menta

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Nonprofit employment bested for-profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2019 to 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, employment declined 6.9 percent in for-profit businesses, outpacing the over-the-year decline of 4.5 percent in nonprofits. The steepest employment decline occurred in accommodation and food services, a sector largely made up of for-profit businesses.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When I was approached by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) to serve on the advisory group for a research project on intermediary funders, I was immediately keen to participate. […] The post Knowing What We Don’t Know: Assessing Intermediaries’ Impact on Grantees appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits. It’s the fuel that powers their programs, services, and ability to make a difference in their communities. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Do you need to find disability grants? You may have noticed finding disability grants can be quite challenging. So, where do you even start and what should you look for? Currently, 61 million people in the USA are living with a disability. That’s one in four Americans! While these numbers are high, the grant opportunities available are quite low.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November. By Ben Gose Getty Images Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Let’s review a few angles your organization should consider when determining its board compensation policy.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 15, 2024

You want to raise awareness, attract donors, and build your brand, but how can you accomplish all of these things and advance your mission when every dollar counts? Fortunately, successful marketing isn’t about how much you spend. It’s about creativity and resourcefulness. Some of the most effective marketing strategies don’t require a big budget. You can create content to show off your thought leadership or use social media to interact with supporters.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. As founder and CEO of Altruist Partners LLC, creator of the Altruist Accelerator, I have almost 20 years of experience working in the social impact sector.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Grant funding opportunities for Community and Civic projects provide the financial assistance needed to address challenges in communities across the country and sometimes even internationally. We all take pride in our communities, but it can be frustrating when you see a service or other need that is not being addressed. Fortunately, GrantWatch has provided the list below which is just a sampling of over 1,500 grants in its Community Services grants listing category currently available to help m

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. The use of AI in civil society organizations (CSOs) has profound implications for their missions and beneficiaries.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A ten-week series on things you should know about fundraising. This is fundraising: Ask, thank, report, repeat. That’s pretty much all you need to know about fundraising. Fundraising is a relationship cycle: It starts with asking, but if that’s all you do, you won’t build a relationship — and you’ll get far fewer repeat donations. Success comes from going through the cycle, over and over again.

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. But it wasn’t until we showed up as listeners and learners, and not as experts, that our effectiveness truly blossomed. The transformation is summed up well by an Alan Alda quote: “Unless I’m willing to be changed by you, I’m not really listening.” We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Nonprofit startups need to apply critical thinking skills to maximize the effectiveness of their programs and ensure they have the biggest impact on the communities they want to serve. Critical thinking strategies not only strengthen an organization’s credibility but also enhance decision-making processes. Nonprofits face many challenges when seeking funding opportunities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With USAID funding under threat in Congress, grant makers should ensure local nonprofits across the globe can continue their critical work. By Kathleen Enright Michael Jamson, AFP via Getty Images Democracy-strengthening efforts supported by philanthropy have led to concrete changes, including the lifting of a six-year ban in Tanzania on opposition rallies.

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Gail Perry Group

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Here is some encouraging news: there is actually plenty of funding available right now for your organization. Even more, there are more than enough gifts out there to take your year-end campaign over goal this fall. Best of all, these gifts are the easiest to raise of all. So, where are these easy gifts? You can find them right in your donor files. Your easy gifts this year-end will come from donor renewals.

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