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Forward Motion Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

I just can’t stop taking inspiration from the inimitable Seth Godin. This week I’m inspired by a piece talking about things we can, and cannot, do. If something about your work (or personal life, for that matter) is keeping you up at night, ask yourself if it’s a problem you can address or a situation you can’t change. This should help you shift priorities to things capable of being accomplished.

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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones?

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Men Behind the Doomsday Seed Vault in the Arctic Win World Food Prize

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The awardees said they hope the prize will enable them to push for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for seed bank endowments. By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Heiko Junge/AP Two men who were instrumental in creating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, above, are set to be honored as 2024 World Food Prize laureates.

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Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Center for Effective Philanthropy

The post Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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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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How to Teach Your Major Gifts Officers to Close

NonProfit PRO

Here are some of my top tips for ensuring your major gift officers are prepared to ask for and close on a donation.

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Free Download: 2024 Nonprofit Tech Trends Report

NonProfit PRO

Prepare for where nonprofit technology is headed with Sage’s 2024 Nonprofit Tech Trends report. While the industry’s landscape is evolving at a rapid pace and every nonprofit is distinct, there are shared challenges and aspirations among you and your peers. Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the experiences and perspectives of hundreds of nonprofit industry leaders.

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'Start With Culture Change': The Work Boards Must Do Before Launching Diversity Efforts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit leaders, trustees, and consultants discuss what can go wrong when organizations focus on board diversity without first creating an inclusive board culture. By Emily Haynes iStockphoto Nonprofit leaders, trustees, and consultants discuss what can go wrong when organizations focus on board diversity without first creating an inclusive board culture.

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3 Ways to Shield Your Nonprofit From Debanking

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits face an uptick in debanking amid the current sociopolitical climate. Here's how to mitigate its impact on your mission.

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From Data Deluge to Impactful Decisions: Mastering Data in Grantmaking

Blackbaud

Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information. Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. While this data holds immense potential to improve decision-making and maximize impact, harnessing its power can be a challenge. Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available.

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Make A Difference with Great Entertainment

NonProfit PRO

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.

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How to Write a Killer Thank You Letter

Gail Perry Group

How are your organization's thank you letters to donors? Are they warm and gracious? Or do they sound grand and lofty, like someone giving a speech? We expect your thank you's can use some brushing up. Invariably, we find that our consulting clients are struggling with lame, tired sounding thank you notes. And they always ask us for help to create a killer thank you letter.

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Classy Unveils New Product Offerings for Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Classy announced four new offerings for its fundraising platform to help nonprofits make smarter, more personalized asks.

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Why they give

Future Fundraising Now

It can be hard to remember why donors donate. It’s hard because their reasons are usually simpler and more internal than our reasons for valuing our cause. That’s why so much fundraising misses the mark. Because it basically says, “You should donate to this for these reasons” — backed up by facts, statistics, and high-flown branding statements.

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Protection for Non-profit Educational Institutions

NonProfit PRO

Philadelphia Insurance Companies provides specialized, innovative protection to educational institutions in the non-profit and human services space. Coverages include private, academic, religious, vocational and charter schools. PHLY offers separate limits for General Liability, Educators Professional and Cyber Liability, Abuse & Molestation. Learn more.

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Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Center for Effective Philanthropy

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from grantmakers after they complete a Grantee Perception Report (GPR) with CEP is, “How would you recommend sharing these findings back […] The post Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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How to Write a Killer Thank You Letter

Gail Perry Group

Here’s an important question: Did your last thank you note to a donor make your donor feel: JOYFUL to know their recent gift made a difference? ASSURED the gift they made was a wise investment? PROUD to be supporting such a worthwhile organization? Remember, a thank you note isn’t just a show of manners. It’s your first step toward retaining this donor for the long run.

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New Stuff: Updates From Data Axle, Moore and Classy

The NonProfit Times

Data Axle Nonprofit added audience indicators within its Apogee and DonorBase omnichannel cooperatives that identify donors poised to give following an emergency event. It builds on the firm’s suite of audience indicators that show donor behaviors, affinities, and gifting potential without time-intensive custom modeling. With the newest emergency and episodic giving indicators, users can quickly identify who is most likely to give after an emergency, according to an announcement from the firm.

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The best government grant search engines | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover the holy grail of funding with government grants. Learn how to navigate federal, state, and local levels to find the best-fit opportunities for your nonprofit. Explore the top government grant search engines and maximize your efforts with expert tips. Uncover the keys to securing consistent, long-term funding for your organization.

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Do You Have the Drive to Secure Grant Funding?

Grant Writer Team

Are you a grant seeker? Are you new to the journey? It can be quite overwhelming at first, not knowing where to start, which path to take, or which sign to follow. You’ll be inundated with new terms and concepts like RFP, LOI, 990, boilerplates, award letters, block grants, and so many more that it might make your head spin. Don’t lose your sense of direction.

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How To Find Funding Opportunities Online | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Navigate the complex world of grants with ease using Instrumentl’s grant database and smart matching tool. Whether you’re a seasoned grant seeker or new to fundraising, finding funding opportunities online has never been simpler. Discover how to quickly find and narrow down the best-fit grants, streamlining the application process. Unlock a treasure trove of tailored funding opportunities for your nonprofit with Instrumentl.

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Grant Management 101

Fundraising HayDay

Grant management is a vital part of the grant life cycle. If you cannot keep the funding awarded to your agency, you are lessening the chance of future funding. Today we’re walking you through the five main components of post-award work. Whether you are new to the grant world or an experienced grant manager, take a listen to make sure you’re covering all the basics.

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How to find a nonprofit's form 990 | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover the value of a foundation's 990 form and how Instrumentl simplifies the process of finding and reading them. Gain insights into past grantees' locations and the types of grants awarded. With easy-to-read 990 reports, uncover invaluable information quickly. Join grant writers like Jennifer Gonzales-Granzin in finding good-fit grants faster.

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Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Center for Effective Philanthropy

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from grantmakers after they complete a Grantee Perception Report (GPR) with CEP is, “How would you recommend sharing these findings back […] The post Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation appeared first on CEP (Alloy 2024).

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Data: More Dollars Available From CSR Budgets

The NonProfit Times

Corporate investment in social impact appears to show no signs of slowing down. However, corporate philanthropy leaders appear to be evolving their approach to place greater emphasis on tangible outcomes and less on inputs such as dollars given or number of employee hours volunteered. The trends suggest nonprofits would do well to offer a variety of program options to meet this evolving landscape of corporate giving, according to the 2024 State of Corporate Purpose report released recently by so

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