Clairification
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Candid
MAY 16, 2024
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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Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
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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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
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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amplifi
MAY 16, 2024
Could you use some help? Is it the right time to hire a fundraising agency? As nonprofit professionals, we often ask ourselves, “How can we make a bigger difference?” After all, you’re not in this job just for a paycheck. You work at a nonprofit because you want to make the world a better place. But your organization might be able to do a lot more for the cause with some outside help.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
Nonprofits face an uptick in debanking amid the current sociopolitical climate. Here's how to mitigate its impact on your mission.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Blackbaud
MAY 16, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
Here are some of my top tips for ensuring your major gift officers are prepared to ask for and close on a donation.
Gail Perry Group
MAY 16, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
Classy announced four new offerings for its fundraising platform to help nonprofits make smarter, more personalized asks.
Future Fundraising Now
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Gail Perry Group
MAY 16, 2024
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.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Instrumentl
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Grant Writer Team
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Instrumentl
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Fundraising HayDay
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Instrumentl
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
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).
The NonProfit Times
MAY 16, 2024
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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