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Paid Reckoning: The Best Approach for Creating Grants that Blow Away the Funder

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – The new Tom Cruise thriller, Dead Reckoning Part One , will be in theaters in July 2023. The return of Ethan Hunt reminds us that one of the most important secrets of success for grant writers is to blow away the funder. After funders have read your application, they should be in awe of your charity. This is particularly true when you are writing grants for a new charity that lacks the built-in credibility of older charities.

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What Will Giving Look Like This Year?

NonProfit PRO

If you’re worried about the latest trends in giving, you’re not alone. That’s why I was interested to hear about some recent research done by Charity Navigator, which found that 80% of people surveyed said they’d be donating to the nonprofits they care about this year.

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Growing Reliance on Emergency Fundraising Puts Nonprofits at Risk

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Chris Maddocks Ugur Yildirim, dia images, Getty Images Donors who respond during a crisis, such as the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, are even less likely to keep giving than in years past. When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give.

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WDA Launches Community Practice Focused on Public and Nonprofit Sector Clients

NonProfit PRO

William Duff Architects expands its market reach with the launch of its community practice, complementing its residential, commercial, and hospitality practices. The launch enables the company to provide support to public and nonprofit sector clients.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

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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Following Court Ruling, Foundation Officials Urge Sharing Power With Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels In an open letter, executives of large foundations said the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action at colleges should lead philanthropy to do more to combat racial inequity.

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Pursuing a Path to Action

Veritus Group

Deeply grounded in the power of collective effort, A Path to Action is a practical learning guide to racial justice in the non-profit sector. The post Pursuing a Path to Action appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Choice Words to Advance Conversations With Big Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rachel Cyrulnik Getty Images Build your fundraising lexicon, so you can strengthen your asks to improve results and engage more supporters in your work.

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How inflation affects foundation grantmaking decisions

Candid

Americans viewed inflation as the top problem facing the country in 2022. Individual donors specifically cited inflation as a major reason why they expected to give less last year. As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. Because of inflation, the value of dollars donated declined, while costs, wages, and for some, demand for services grew.

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Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants: An Overview of the Program and How to Apply

WT Grant Foundation

The Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants program supports activities to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of small nonprofit organizations in the five boroughs of New York City that provide direct services to young people ages 5 to 25. These grants provide general operating support so that nonprofits with operating budgets between $250,000 and $1 million can determine the best way to address capacity-building needs that have been identified through a formal or informal assessment.

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GrantWriterTeam: Your Questions Answered

Grant Writer Team

With the recent reorganization of GrantWriterTeam , our staff thought this would be the perfect time to answer some frequently asked questions our customer care team has been getting about the new model. How much does it cost to advertise as a grant writer on GrantWriterTeam? To advertise your grant writer profile on GrantWriterTeam the cost is $30 a week or $100 a month.

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Bezos Earth Fund Commits $400 Million Through Its Greening America’s Cities Program

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest and Jim Rendon Still from video courtesy of the Bezos Earth Fund Aerial view of Vine City in Atlanta, a future site of a greening effort. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave $92 million to 77 recipients through its Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative, and the Lemelson Foundation has committed $50 million to back climate activism.

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7 Ways to Boost the Member Experience for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

As a small nonprofit, you know just how critical members are for your success. By developing long-lasting relationships with every member, you can grow loyalty and keep them engaged for years to come. Member experiences are how people perceive and interact with your nonprofit. This can be through your website , emails, and events. Great experiences don’t just keep your members happy, they also boost your nonprofit’s reputation, generate more revenue and increase retention rates.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

Qgiv

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Follow this guide to learn: What grants for nonprofits are What types of grants are available Which grants to apply to Where to find grants for nonprofits Tips on the grant writing process

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Newsletter: What Makes a Good Partnership Program? Lighting; Jiffy Lube, Good Humor Partner to Keep Ice Cream Trucks Running; Connecticut Dry Cleaner Saves Turtles From Being Squashed

Selfish Giving

Corporate partnership teams could learn a lot from convenience stores (C-stores). Here's a good takeaway: Have good lighting. You see, C-store customers like it when stores and shelves are well-lit. "The entire store looks cleaner, brighter, and fresher, which leads to larger basket sizes, increased profitability per average shopper, and stronger store loyalty.

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[Webinar] Master Fundraising Design with CauseVox’s New Site Editor

CauseVox

Unlock the full potential of your organization’s design prowess in our captivating product webinar! Join us as we discuss foundational elements of well-designed campaign sites and donation forms, as well as the power of design in unlocking the possibilities of storytelling. We’ll walk through the new CauseVox site design editor and highlight the enhanced customizations available for your next campaign.

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GoFundMe for novices (me included!!)

Tom Ahern

File under: GoFundMe What do I know about GoFundMe? Zero. I’ve given to a couple of campaigns maybe. Yet. a faith-based charity I adore asked for help writing their emergency case for support on GoFundMe. They're called Operation Care International. Generally, they work with the homeless in Dallas, TX. Now they were traveling to the Philippines and Vietnam. to wash feet, bring kids some essential school and hygienic supplies. and the word of Christ.