Clairification

APRIL 24, 2025

Often, so-called best practices are merely myths, beliefs or habits. Thats how weve always done it is not a reason to continue a practice thats not evidence-based. In the Middle Ages, bloodletting was the go-to medical cure. Sometimes people got better, but that may have been in spite of the strategy rather than a causal manifestation. People really didnt question it, because medical knowledge at the time was poorly developed.

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Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 22, 2025

Zoom in… How close can you get? If you want to write better, one resource I love is the Very Good Copy newsletter from Eddie Shleyner. Recently, he wrote about photography and zooming in to get a better image. He quoted photographer Robert Capa: If your pictures arent good enough, youre not close enough. Getting […] The post Zoom in for more effective stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

Shifting politics are creating economic uncertainty for all, and its especially scary for U.S. nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. Giving USA reports 75% of all giving (lifetime + bequests) came from individuals last year.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

Our world is chock full of information. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Its not only the volume of options, its also the content. And in our current climate of crisis and uncertainty, its information overload on steroids.

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This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2025

In word and deed, the pontiff preached a gospel of pluralism that is illuminating for advocates working to bring Americans together. By Eboo Patel Vatican Media via AP Pope Francis poses for a photo after washing the feet of Muslim, Christian, and Hindu refugees during an Easter Week Mass with asylum-seekers at a shelter in Castelnuovo di Porto, outside Rome, in 2016.

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GrantNews

APRIL 24, 2025

Protecting children from abuse is not just a moral responsibility; it’s a societal necessity. Investing in prevention, education, and support services empowers children, caregivers, and professionals to recognize warning signs and take action. Because of this, GrantWatch lists child protection grants that help nonprofits combat child abuse. When we prioritize child protection, we break cycles of trauma, reduce the risk of long-term mental health issues, and promote healthier families and c

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Candid

APRIL 21, 2025

Youre probably familiar with checkout charitywhen people are asked at a retail store checkout to donate money to a designated organization. They have only a few moments to decide. We consider this impulse giving, making a split-second decision to do something altruistic for others. But how does it work? Who says, Yes, Ill give!? And what makes a campaign successful?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2025

The results of a new poll send mixed messages to fundraisers concerned about a "generosity crisis." By James Pollard and Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press Charlie Neibergall, AP photo Some 40% of U.S. adults reported donating to a religious institution, such as a church, mosque or synagogue. Above, a service at the First Church of God in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

We all make mistakes. Its a normal part of life, work, and fundraising. While some mistakes are unavoidable, there are a few common fundraising pitfalls that we see organizations regularly make. If you can avoid these or adjust the following issues in your current fundraising programs, it will set your programs and your organization up for success. Explore these nine common fundraising mistakes to transform your tactics from well-meaning to wildly successful.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 25, 2025

This is a confusing time. With all the pressures and uncertainty, it’s tempting to isolate. This is a reminder to resist that urge. We are stronger together. You don’t have to do this alone. Off the top of my head, here are some ways you can connect with others: Talk to your peers – Pick up the phone. Or go out to coffee. Typically, people in nonprofits don’t understand each other’s jobs.

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

What is the Donor Cycle and why should nonprofits care? The Donor Cycle (aka Donor Lifecycle) is a term used in reference to first-time donors (to a given cause). As nice as it is to receive a donation, the real work for a nonprofit is to KEEP that donor engaged and involved in order to see continued donations in the future. A nonprofit looking to make donors a part of their donor cycle has to do more than just write a thank you note.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges under a new administration. In response to the constant pressure, many in the sector have made the case for funders to increase foundation payout rates, streamline processes, foster solidarity across movements, champion nontraditional models of collaboration, and so much more. Each of these solutions requires multiple strategies.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 21, 2025

The gift from L.A. philanthropists Gene and Mindy Stein aims to help young children with complex medical conditions navigate mental health challenges. By Maria Di Mento Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Mindy and Gene Steins gift will support a program that provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, infant-family mental health screenings and treatment for infants and toddlers receiving specialty medical care at the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 24, 2025

Today, we answer the burning question of exactly how grants are made. To whit, grants typically fund causes that increase the well-being of a community. Grant-makers and grant-seekers work together to improve our world. To illustrate: grant-makers fund vital programs. In turn, nonprofits, businesses, and professionals like scientific researchers, artists, and teachers manage these programs.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. However, in todays funding landscape, the most important W - Who - is often overlooked. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Consider the difference between two grant-funded projects: One secures a major grant but lacks community input, resulting in services that go unused or fail to addre

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2025

Building Forever Homes with Grant Funding isn’t just a dream, it’s a growing reality for families, veterans, and individuals ready to plant roots. With the help of nonprofit housing grants, the path to homeownership becomes less stressful and more achievable. These grants provide financial support to the folks who need it most. Whether you’re buying your first home, renovating a property, or searching for affordable housing options, grants can help it all come to pass.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

After a lot of research, conversations with community members, and writingand re-writingquestions, your application for funding is live. And you are getting submissions. Great submissions. Now comes the most rewardingand hardestpart of your grant cycle. Reviewing the applications and selecting the organizations to fund. Choosing how your organization reviews grantseligibility, internal, external, or peer reviewsis not a one-size-fits-all decision.

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amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Theres no shortage of challenges facing fundraisers today. Economic pressures, changing donor expectations, and shifting priorities are forcing nonprofits to rethink how they raise money and engage with donors. And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. Chaos in Washington is creating havoc on organizations that receive federal funding, directly or indirectly, and it’s harder than ever to plan for the long term.

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CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

It’s 2025, and we’re fully living in a subscription culture. Everything from our favorite tunes on Spotify to our weekly meal kits is just part of how we live nowsimple, straightforward, and automatic. This model of convenience and consistency isn’t just limited to consumer goods; its actually been part of nonprofit fundraising for decades in the form of monthly giving, and it fits right into this subscription culture.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2025

Accessing and exchanging data is an inevitable part of our everyday lives. With an unprecedented level of online connection and the rapid advancement of generative AI, these days hackers can bypass security with assistance from an AI chatbot. In this fast-changing landscape, Candid is committed to safeguarding the data of individuals and organizations that rely on our services and use our systemsand trust us with their information.

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2025

There are last chance April grants available right now on GrantWatch! If you’ve ever found the perfect grant only to realize the deadline had already passed, you know how frustrating that can be. But what if you had a way to find the ones that are still open, just in the nick of time? One of the many smart features on the GrantWatch grant directory is the ability to filter results so you only see grants that are still open.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Launching a successful fundraising campaign for nonprofits involves a strategic approach and precise execution. It’s not just about enthusiasm. It’s about deploying advanced strategies to amplify your impact. Experienced fundraisers know that effective campaigns require setting clear objectives and understanding your audience deeply. By focusing on refined messaging, streamlined management processes, and enhanced donor engagement, you can elevate your fundraising efforts to new heigh

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 23, 2025

I know that rhyming’s out of date, but what it does is truly great. Advertisers used to do it a lot: Don’t get mad. Get GLAD and Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. People find rhyming statements more believable and memorable than non-rhyming ones. Unfortunately, rhyming is out of style. It’s just not cool. Anyway, it’s harder to write.

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CharityHowTo

APRIL 21, 2025

Nonprofit funding is shifting rapidly, and uncertainty around grants can make it tough to plan for the future. In this expert-led panel discussion hosted by Diane H. Leonard , with insights from Beth Archer and Maggie Perry , we explore how nonprofit professionals can assess risks, stay mission-driven, and build resilience during funding challenges.

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Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the ripple effects of stalled federal appropriations. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place. Some have been delayed. Others have quietly vanished from grant calendars. These disruptions are creating sudden and sizable budget holes. The need for services […] The post Bridging the Gap: 10 Steps to Running a Successful Gap Funding Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2025

Grants for Nonprofit Growth aren’t just a talking point, they’re your next strategic move. Think of GrantWatch as your 2025 Grant Game Book , packed with the plays you need to secure flexible, high-impact nonprofit funding. Foundation grants offer big advantages: simpler applications, fewer restrictions, and a wide range of opportunities for nonprofits of all sizes.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, have been in the news for a while now. These charitable giving accounts, which are established by individual donors but managed by sponsoring organizations, have historically been a source of excitement for nonprofits. DAFs incentivize wealthy donors to give more without creating their own foundations, providing new opportunities for nonprofits to receive large donations.

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 22, 2025

Most of what makes writing difficult is your fault. Sure, plenty of outside forces are working against you, but you create the toughest problems for yourself. (Dont worry; its not just you. We all do it.) Here are some great ways to be that self-defeating tendency from the Publication Coach Blog, at 7 ways youre making writing too hard : Youre procrastinating.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2025

The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues. By Ellen P. Aprill Charles Krupa, AP photo Harvards endowment totaled more than $53 billion in 2024. Above, visitors at the statue of John Harvard at the school. The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 22, 2025

All nonprofits need talented, motivated, and passionate additions to the team. But between fundraising, engaging volunteers , and delivering services to your community, dedicated recruitment efforts can fall by the wayside. If your nonprofit needs a new or revamped recruitment strategy, you might use general resourcesincluding those aimed at for-profit businessesto brush up on your knowledge.

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