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Don’t let the AI robots steal your humanity

Hands-On Fundraising

AI is the new kid on the block. You know, the one with rich parents. Who has the best toys. You were eager to play. But you had to wait for an invitation, of course. Then the big day arrived! And you realized the kid didn’t have anything interesting to say. Just sort of repeated […] The post Don’t let the AI robots steal your humanity appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Did a $100 Million Effort Reduce Homelessness? The Results Are In

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

San Francisco's Tipping Point Community pooled big private money to halve chronic homelessness in five years. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7 million on 32 programs between 2017 and 2022 aimed at halving chronic homelessness.

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Donor Readiness: The Secret of All Successful Capital Campaigns

Gail Perry Group

Written by Chuck Davis , Senior Consultant at The Gail Perry Group. All successful capital campaigns have one basic thing in common: They have donors of means who are willing to invest in the campaign. Campaigns of every size will rise (or fall) based on the right number of lovely people with a passion for your cause and a pocketbook to support it. How can we ensure that this basic factor is in place?

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Ask the Grant Pro: Grant for Education

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Dear experienced grant writer, I want to write a grant proposal for education to prepare to start a business is this ok? Thanks, Eager learner Dear eager learner, Great question! If you are looking for education for yourself to prepare to be a business owner, I would recommend reaching out to your local Small Business Development Center to see what education opportunities they are able to provide at little to no charge.

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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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3 Ways Grant Management Software Supports Compliance

AmpliFund

In wrapping up our latest webinar series , I shared insights into how a grant management system, specifically, AmpliFund, plays a vital role in supporting compliance. In doing so, I gave an exclusive look into how our product supports data centralization, audit prep and reporting, and how it can enhance transparency. After seeing the positive feedback we received in response to this webinar, it seemed only right that I share some of the highlights I covered.

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5 Takeaways From M+R’s Online Fundraising ‘Benchmarks’

NonProfit PRO

M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.

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In Unusual Push, Funders Band Together to Give Grants for Election Work 'Early'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Democracy Fund’s All by April campaign is trying to get grant makers to provide general operating support and to disburse it by the end of the month. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Vasha Hunt/AP The Democracy Fund’s All by April campaign is trying to get grant makers to provide general operating support and to disburse it by the end of the month.

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How March of Dimes Established an Innovation Fund to Further Its Mission

NonProfit PRO

March of Dimes created its innovation fund to support companies that are poised to further its mission. Here's how it works.

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Critics Said Our Data Platform Exacerbated the Nonprofit World’s Inequities. They Were Right.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior. By Aleda Gagarin Getty Images Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior.

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2024 Event Trends Study Forecasts a Bright Future for the Industry

NonProfit PRO

Community Brands' "2024 Event Trends Study" revealed current event tech trends, insights into event planners' mindsets, and more.

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The classic book that changed how we think about readability

Future Fundraising Now

Type & Layout , by Colin Wheildon, is one of those books that helped change the way a lot of people thought about design. I discovered it not long after it was first published in 1995. I worked at The Domain Group , and the book used a print ad we had created as an example — fortunately, a mostly good example. We all read the book, and we quickly realized there was something in it more important than that ego-stroking advertisement: A whole section about reading-comprehension and print

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Nonprofit Silent Auction Themes: Create a Memorable Fundraising Experience

Qgiv

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. Silent auctions have proven to be powerful tools for raising vital funds and rallying your supporters, but these fundraising events aren’t just about generating revenue. Fundraising galas are about building awareness, fostering connections, and developing a great community around your cause.

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Nurturing Relationships with Digital Storytelling

Greater Giving

Event experience expert and producer Joey Goon joined us to talk about how you can harness your event to deepen donor relationships with Digital Storytelling Joey Goon is the president of Utopia Experience , a woman-founded, minority-owned event and video production company. Joey joined us to discuss one of his favorite topics: storytelling in the digital age, and how to tell your nonprofit’s story in a way that engages donors before, during, and after your event, and keeps them coming back!

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5 Tactics That Will Engage & Excite Your School’s Donor Community

Big Fundraising Ideas

Engage & Excite Your School’s Donor Community: 5 Tactics Foster steady support and build closer relationships with school donors than ever. To succeed in fundraising, you need to maintain energy and enthusiasm among supporters in the community. Engagement is significant for schools, where direct interaction between your organization and your supporters is timebound-as kids graduate, their parents will likely lose touch with your school.

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Hola, I am Kaylee!

HSF House

My name is Kaylee Vasquez, a first year interdisciplinary Social Sciences major here at Florida State! I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic but moved to Miami, FL a year and nine months ago! My interest for sociology, immigration, and human rights has drove me to pursue an internship in Human Rights & NGO Support in Rabat, Morocco! This summer I will be working with a non-profit organization that overseas different tasks, such as supporting immigrants, asylum seekers, and other mi

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Heller Consulting Acquired By RKD Group

The NonProfit Times

The growth at fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas continues with the acquisition of Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. Heller Consulting, launched 1996 and headquartered in Bay Area of California, touts expertise in systems design and implementation and will be added to RKD Group’s existing fundraising and marketing solutions.