The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

The grant deadline is barreling toward you like a freight train. You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. They’re ignoring your texts, emails, and phone calls, and you’ve just learned an essential player has gone on vacation. “Unfortunately, this doomsday scenario is not unusual. Grant professionals consistently lament the lackadaisical response of staff members when asked for data, program details, budget figures, and other essential informati

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Wild Apricot

JULY 17, 2024

Learn what a solicitation email is, how to write one effectively, and explore practical examples to inspire your next fundraising campaign to get more donations!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 17, 2024

By M.J. Prest FHLBank San Francisco The Vista de la Sierra project in Riverside, Calif., received a $500,000 Affordable Housing Program grant in 2022 from FHLBank San Francisco. It provides affordable housing for 80 low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Also, the Open Society Foundations committed $400 million through its new Economic and Climate Prosperity program, and the George Gund Foundation gave $12.5 million to strengthen democracy through nonpartisan groups.

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Candid

JULY 17, 2024

For 20 years, the global communications firm Edelman has studied the influence of trust across government, media, business, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Based on an online survey of 32,000 respondents in 28 countries conducted in November 2023, the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Global Report found low levels of trust in these institutions’ ability to manage “new innovations and technologies.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software? Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before the Dive I never miss the dedicated pre-conference sessions , being held this year on Monday, September 23rd.

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GrantNews

JULY 17, 2024

Every business experiences peaks and valleys. The ebb-and-flow is a natural part of business. However, sometimes these changes can dramatically impact revenue. During challenging times, the ebb if you will, it can be easy to blame your staff for these fluctuations, especially when there is a decrease in productivity. Consider a change in perspective.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2024

Bloomerang announced an artificial intelligence content assistant and other updates to its email builder to support busy nonprofits.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? More than four in 10 (46%) who were surveyed said their overall revenue had increased during the past 12 months, while just more than one-third (34%) said their revenue had remained the same. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year. Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis o

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Qgiv is now one of the main providers for all Over the Edge (OTE) events! This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to make innovative and effective fundraising accessible to everyone. What this partnership means Through this exciting collaboration, OTE clients will have access to Qgiv’s easy to use fundraising tools.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are approved by the UN’s 193 member countries. A UN Special Edition Report highlighted a considerable gap in achieving the SDG targets: Approximately 80% of the targets have deviated, stalled, or regressed, and just 15% of them are on track. According to a new report from Google, titled AI in Action: Accelerating Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals, these challenges disproportionately impact low and middle-income countries (L

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Future Fundraising Now

JULY 17, 2024

When you see this direct mail envelope that showed up in my mailbox, you might ask, “What were they thinking?” The thing is huge. 11″ x 13.75″ It had to be folded in half to fit in the mailbox. In direct mail, big envelopes do well. This one is not for a nonprofit, but something like it could work for us. (See Wacky envelopes work in fundraising ) Big envelopes stand out in the mail.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

The V Foundation for Cancer Research in Cary, N.C. announced a major expansion to its partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) during the recent 2024 ESPY Awards show. The V Foundation, DCC and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have committed to a collective 10-year, $30 million investment dedicated to game-changing cancer research. This collaboration represents the largest fundraising partnership in the history of the V Foundation.

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HSF House

JULY 17, 2024

Being a part of a small international studies community learning about historic human rights abuses and genocide can be very emotionally taxing at times, especially when we are routinely visiting sites of the Holocaust and the oppressive communist regime in the Czech Republic. As important as it is for us to look toward the atrocities of the Holocaust and other histories of human rights infringement to recognize the power structures that lead to rampant human rights abuses, genocide, and so much

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand the elements of retention and its effect on finances. Fundraisers need to look at retention from a perspective that emphasizes the importance of money.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 17, 2024

It is no secret that nonprofits must rely on a variety of funding sources to sustain their work. Funding can come from program revenue, federal funds, and individual donors, just to name a few. Foundation funding is also a key element of many nonprofits’ structures. Instrumental found that as of January 2024, there are over 86,000 grantmakers and that private foundations “represent the largest award source” for many nonprofits.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Online giving is not a single way of donating. It encompasses many methods of outreach and contribution: on your organization’s website, virtual appeals, text-to-give initiatives, apps, and email, using computers, tablets, and smartphones, paying with credit or debit card, ACH, direct debit, or digital wallet. With such an array of options—and donor preferences—it’s essential for your organization to employ diverse strategies to reach the widest audience with your online fundraising campai

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

By Steven M. Woolf The U.S. Supreme Court at the end of this year’s term rejected a 40-year rule that required judicial deference to the subject matter expertise of federal departments and agencies when interpreting statutory requirements in regulations. The ruling in Loper Bright Enters v. Raimondo could upend administrative law on federal regulations on everything from food and drug safety, clean air and water, to health care, civil rights, worker rights and safety, education, transportatio

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JULY 17, 2024

Like most American’s I was shocked and saddened by the assassination attempt on former President Trump last Saturday afternoon. I stopped writing the proposal I was working on to watch the chaotic news coverage, not on CNN or Fox, but on X, which is now the best news source. A profound sadness came over me, as I’m old enough to remember the spate of assassinations and attempts from JFK in 1963 to Reagan in 1981.

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