The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

Build Connection: The First Step in Securing Transformational Gifts Welcome to my B.R.I.D.G.E. blog series, a six-part guide for building stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. Each post explores one part of the B.R.I.D.G.E. Framework , my connection-based approach to major gift fundraising: B uild Connection R apport – Establish or Reestablish I nvite to Action D eepen the Trust G uide the Conversation E xtend the Relationship Whether you're a major gift officer, are managing an

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Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 25, 2025

Im a sucker for a good story. Yesterday, despite a library book I hadnt even started, I went to the bookstore and came home with four more novels. Lately, Ive needed some good space opera to take me far away from our current reality. And its that take me away part that’s key for me. […] The post Whats the ask? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

You may think youre practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and newsletters, but is the content actually engaging? Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. In these letters, they never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge theyre a monthly donor.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

Small business tools and starter kits turn your ideas into a thriving ventures. They help you plan, build, and grow your small business effectively. From securing funding to streamlining operations, having the right resources can set you up for success. To get started, explore our list of must-have tools for entrepreneurs. At GrantWatch , we’re here to support your journey with small business tools and tips , including a curated list of entrepreneur and startup grants.

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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

MARCH 24, 2025

The gift from Aileen and Brian Roberts will help build a new in-patient tower that will expand space for families who face extended hospital stays while their children are under treatment. By M.J. Prest Comcast Aileen and Brian Roberts, in a mockup of a patient room at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary pr

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. Its a simple concept: supporters commit to a challengelike running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a monthwhile fundraising for your cause. Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate.

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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 27, 2025

I just read a wonderful book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. It closely follows the life of Leonardo, had an amazing mind and a hard time staying on task. At the end of the book is a section called “Learning from Leonardo.” It gives some characteristics of Leonardo’s genius that any of us can imitate in our own search for whatever it is we’re searching for.

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GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

Power Up Your Nonprofit with foundation grants! These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. With fewer restrictions, they provide nonprofits with greater flexibility in how funds are allocated. Additionally, foundation grants are available for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals at both national and international levels.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 28, 2025

The philanthropic response to the federal government's defunding of nonprofits has been sluggish, but rapid response funds are starting to emerge. By Stephanie Beasley NurPhoto via AP James Kunder, former deputy administer of USAID, speaks at a demonstration in support of the agencys employees who were fired or placed on leave by Elon Musk and the department of government efficiency.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

Most nonprofit organizations work with a firm to do their annual financial audit. But some organizations might benefit from a financial review as a first step to, or in place of, a formal audit. Could that be your organization? Both financial reviews and audits serve important purposes, but they differ significantly in scope and detail. Understanding the differences between these two processes can help you make informed decisions and improve transparency, compliance, and trust within and outside

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DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

Sponsoring a charity golf tournament offers a strategic opportunity for businesses to enhance their brand visibility while demonstrating corporate social responsibility. These events attract decision-makers and industry leaders, creating a valuable networking environment. Beyond brand exposure, sponsorships foster goodwill within the community, strengthen business relationships, and align companies with meaningful causes.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. Some are led by members, and others are guided by local leaders and stakeholders. While some boards receive compensation, many serve on a volunteer basis. Regardless of the structure though, board members commit their time and expertise to the organizations they support. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission.

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GrantNews

MARCH 28, 2025

Faith-based grants help to build and strengthen our communities by providing the resources needed to support essential programs and services. Faith is more than just a belief. It’s a guiding force that brings people together, fosters compassion, and creates a sense of belonging. However, for faith-based organizations to continue making a meaningful impact, they often require outside funding to sustain their outreach efforts, support social initiatives, and enhance community programs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2025

Community grant makers are "built for this moment" of division in America, says New York Community Trust's Amy Freitag. The trust wants to change how it's perceived by the average New Yorker. By Drew Lindsay Casey Kelbaugh New York Community Trust president Amy Freitag at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in September invites the audience to participate in the foundations contest to give away $3 million.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 27, 2025

You already know this: Successful major gift fundraising isnt really about making a pitch. Its about listening. Its about drawing out your donors story, learning whats important to them, and finding the alignment between their vision and your mission. Thats why questions are one of the most powerful tools in your toolbox. When you show up with a genuine spirit of curiosity, your conversation becomes something deeper.

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Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

At times, the future arrives earlier than we plan for or want it to. Nonprofitsand international development organizations in particularare grappling with fast-changing realities. While circumstances may seem overwhelming, it helps to remember that there are ways to take on challenges proactively and come out strongereven if it means making difficult decisions or taking an unfamiliar path.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 25, 2025

To expand their grant seeking, organizations often ask for more funding prospects but more doesnt always mean better. Applying to every possible grant opportunity, even ones that arent a good fit, wastes time and money and risks alienating funders. Id much rather present a smaller number of opportunities that are well-aligned with an organizations programs than a long list of opportunities for which they wont be competitive.

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GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2025

Celebrate women and girls by ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive! The female spirit is unstoppable. Today’s women are powerful forces of change, innovation, and leadership, while girls hold incredible untapped potential, ready to shape the future. Across the country, nonprofits provide vital programs and services that support their education, career development, and overall well-being.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 30, 2025

Endowment seems to be the buzzword around the Strategic Grants (virtual!) office lately. Some of the questions weve been getting recently from our For-Purpose clients lately Do Trusts and Foundations give to a charitys endowment fund? “Can we get a grant for an endowment?” “How do we grow our endowment?” “Can I use it to buy a new coffee machine?

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 27, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking We've written the proposal. We believe its the most well-thought-out plan, carefully designed to have a huge impact on our target population. Yet if the readers mind wanders after a few minutes, or worse they yawn our proposal may be in trouble. So how do we hold the attention of readers? Here are a few tips: Short sentences Try for about 10 20 words per sentence.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

As we head into Thanksgivingonly eight short months away its never too early to start thinking about gratitude. After all, in the fundraising world, thank you shouldnt be a seasonal garnish. It should be the meat and potatoes. Or the tofu and quinoa, if your donors are that kind of crowd. And while most people are busy planning their next Netflix binge or their next excuse not to write that appeal letter, were digging into the wisdom of a man who hunted lions and gave better advice than half the

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amplifi

MARCH 27, 2025

You know donors are more willing to engage when they receive individualized communications that bring them closer to your mission, work, and organization.And its no secret that data-driven personalization strategies are still some of the most effective ways to connect with donors. But the same old strategies weve used for years wont cut it. Todays audience is highly knowledgeable.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 24, 2025

Looking for grants to support your writing as a disabled creator? This article highlights various grants for writers with disabilities, detailing eligibility, application processes, and the type of support you can receive. Whether youre seeking large endowments or micro grants, youll find resources to help you on your creative journey. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and other grant programs provide critical financial support ranging from micro grants to substantial fellowships for dis

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Building a strong online presence is one of the most exciting and impactful ways to amplify your nonprofits reach. The digital landscape is brimming with opportunities to connect with supporters, spread awareness, and raise funds. Plus, digital marketing is a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience with minimal overhead , making it accessible for nonprofits of all sizes.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 25, 2025

Like many, the Strategic Grants team is unpacking the details of the 25-26 Federal Budget. While the budget seems to favour individual households, there are sector specific initiatives worth mentioning. Our round-up is below, plus links to additional budget resources. As always, for our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) subscribers, your calendar will be updated by our Research Team with any new or updated funding opportunities relevant to your sector and you will receive an automatic em

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Are you struggling with an inefficient student billing process? You are not alone. Many educational institutions face the challenge of balancing customer service with bottom-line concerns. But what if there was a way to streamline the process, reduce errors, and improve cash flow? In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can enhance your student billing process from the moment a student enrolls to the final follow-up.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 24, 2025

If youre contemplating a capital campaign feasibility study, chances are you can already recite most of the names that will appear on your list of interviewees. One-on-one conversations with board members, top donors, and engaged volunteers are among the most valuable fruits of a study. Finding out that your board chair is in the midst […] The post Wealth Screening During a Campaigns Feasibility Study and Quiet Phase appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. I've been writing grants for more than two decades, teaching grant writing since 2003, and I have an M.Ed. in Adult Education.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 29, 2025

Bios That Build Trust: The Secret to Real Donor Relationships Lets be honestmost nonprofit bios read like they were copied and pasted from a dusty HR file. Stiff. Safe. Sterile. And worst of all? Forgettable. But heres the thing: donors dont leave legacies to titles and job descriptions. They leave them to people. Real people. The kind who share a little bit of themselves, tell a good story, and give others a reason to connect.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2025

One of our promises to you, as an integrated organization, was to build a hub for the future of data, information, and knowledge for the social sector. Candid search aims to synthesize answers to your questions about the social sector all in one place, bringing together key features of our flagship products such as Foundation Directory, GuideStar/Charity Check, Seals of Transparency, 990 Finder, Philanthropy News Digest, Candid Learning, Foundation Maps, and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2025

The LinkedIn co-founder joins Lever for Change's Cecilia Conrad to talk about his open call to lift up new ideas and attract funding for reforms of government, the media, higher education, and more. By Chronicle Staff The LinkedIn co-founder joins Lever for Change's Cecilia Conrad to talk about his open call to lift up new ideas and attract funding for reforms of government, the media, higher education, and more.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 26, 2025

Employee giving programs present a valuable opportunity for nonprofits to build sustainable funding, engage new supporters, and deepen relationships with corporate partners. However, to fully benefit from these programs and maximize workplace giving success, nonprofits must take an active role in promoting and optimizing their participation. Taking a passive approach is no longer enough.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2025

In the last few years, our country has experienced turbulent times that have left indelible marks on our collective psyche. We witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis that gripped the […] The post To Weather the Storm, We Must Support Movements Over Moments appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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