Thu.Dec 28, 2023

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New Year Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Let’s begin with this week’s bit of wisdom… Generosity and gratitude A gift doesn’t diminish the giver. Sharing creates connection, possibility and energy. And the magic of gratitude is that it improves everything it touches, especially the person who offered it in the first place. So, what holds us back? Fear. Fear of connection, of change, of seeing what is possible.

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Successful Farmers Markets Boost Local Communities

GrantNews

Successful farmers markets are worth far more than the food and beverages they offer their customers. Indeed, they are a boon to their communities because they provide a tangible connection between local farmers and residents. GrantWatch salutes the individuals who provide their communities with fresh produce. What’s more, we acknowledge those consumers who patronize farmers markets to support their local farmers.

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5 Ways to Empower Scholarship Reviewers

Blackbaud

Reviewing scholarship applications can be one of the most complicated processes to manage during scholarship season. Reviewers are a critical piece to the award cycle, and scholarship administrators are dependent on them to complete the rest of the scholarship process. If reviews are delayed, awards are delayed, which ultimately means students do not get the funds they need on time.

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How to re-engage and secure support from LYBUNT donors.

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Your nonprofit is probably starting to think about how to get a strong start to the new year. We’re almost through the year-end fundraising craziness. And January and February are the perfect months to run a lapsed donor campaign to recapture your LYBUNTs. LYBUNTs, or donors who gave “Last Year but Unfortunately Not This year” are not a lost cause. Many factors can account for a lapsed gift.

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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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The Secret Life of Grant Reviewers – What Exactly Are They Looking For?

Grant Writer Team

Grant reviewers know that there are always very specific reasons why grants fail to get funded, and those reasons can go well beyond poor program design or not following the rules. As grant reviewers, our job is to assign point values based on the rubric provided for each section of a grant. And, as a grant reviewer myself, I can provide an inside perspective to this process.

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Recap of Top 5 Fundraising Blog Posts in 2023

Greater Giving

Unlocking Success: Recap of Greater Giving’s Top 5 Fundraising blog post in 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up for a promising new year of fundraising, it’s essential to reflect on the valuable insights our fundraising blog posts have offered throughout the past year. Let’s take a stroll down the digital memory lane and revisit the top five blog posts that will fuel your success in the upcoming endeavors. 1.

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In Case You Missed it: Our Top Grant Management Learning Resources of 2023

AmpliFund

Over the past year, grant professionals have turned to our resources for guidance to deal with the challenges they face managing grants. From ever-evolving federal regulations to establishing internal controls to monitoring recipients, we strive to provide resources that enable you to manage funding effectively and amplify your impact with confidence.

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Demystifying IRS Form 990-EZ: What Nonprofits Should Know | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover the Form 990-EZ: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form sections, filing process, what to do in case of errors or late filing, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Demystifying IRS Form 990-BL: What Nonprofits Should Know | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Explore the Form 990-BL: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form elements, filing process, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.