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Top Strategy to Get 100% of Nonprofit Board to Give Passionately

Clairification

If you have board members who aren’t giving a monetary gift… If you have board members who are just seeing what they can “get away with” … If you have board members who could definitely make a larger gift… If you’ve got board members telling you their service is their gift… You’ve got a problem. Why?

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How Long Does It Take to Get Grant Money?

Millionaire Grant Lady

Current and potential MGL clients often ask me, “ If we are selected, how long will it take to get the grant money? ” I can empathize with their impatience and frustration, especially after completing such a long application preparation process. They have important work to do in the world, and their programs need funds to operate successfully, so what’s the hold up?

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey A class action complaint against three top American Red Cross leaders, the boards of directors of both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross and unnamed associated individuals accuses the defendants of being “poverty pimps” who allegedly diverted more than $500 million in Haitian relief funds for “personal gain and administrative overhead.

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2024 Rising Star Award: Ashton Barlow

NonProfit PRO

The NonProfit PRO Rising Star Award goes to Ashton Barlow, who found her calling in the nonprofit sector early on.

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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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Top12 Faith-Based Grants for Organizations and Churches

GrantNews

Faith-Based Grants are essential for churches, ministries, synagogues, and other faith-based organizations to continue their critical community outreach. These organizations provide vital services such as feeding the hungry, assisting the homeless, and supporting youth. While donations are important, they often fall short of covering all costs. That’s why many turn to GrantWatch.com, a trusted source for grant opportunities.

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How to Transition Your GivingTuesday Campaign into a Year-End Fundraising Push

CauseVox

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Beyond viewing GivingTuesday as a standalone event, we can think of it as the starting line for a broader campaign.

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Introducing the Pledge Payment Portal for the Salesforce NPSP

Soapbox Exchange

We are thrilled to announce a game-changing feature for nonprofits using the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP): the ability for donors to view pledges and make pledge payments through the Soapbox Engage Donations app with specific integration to the NPSP. This groundbreaking release makes Soapbox Engage the only product on the market that supports this functionality, marking a significant milestone in nonprofit fundraising technology.

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Podcast: How to Identify and Prioritize the Top 50 Prospects

Capital Campaign Pro

Season 4, Episode 17 Campaign experts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt discuss the importance of developing and maintaining a list of your top 50 prospects and why it’s especially important as you get ready for your capital campaign. This is an encore presentation originally aired on July 25, 2022. Listen Now:  Amy Eisenstein: Hi, […] The post Podcast: How to Identify and Prioritize the Top 50 Prospects appeared first o

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Fundraising Weekly - December 3, 2024

Soapbox Exchange

Issue 227 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! More specifically, happy Giving Tuesday! Though today will be no small feat, it’s just the beginning of the year-end fundraising push. Remember to care for yourselves during this busy time! As you’re running your year-end fundraising campaigns, keep donor followup and retention on your mind. Fostering relationships with donors is important not just for funding your mission, but for creating a community!

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How YMCA Capital Campaigns Are Different (And How They Aren’t)

Capital Campaign Pro

New research reveals that YMCA capital campaigns share surprising similarities and differences with campaigns in the broader nonprofit sector. But they also share some surprising similarities. We recently collaborated with NAYDO (the North American YMCA Development Organization) to produce an addendum to our 2024-25 State of Capital Campaigns benchmark study.

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Raise More with Matching Gift Companies in Austin, Texas

Double the Donation

Austin, Texas, is not only known for its vibrant culture and innovative tech scene but also for its strong sense of community and corporate social responsibility. Many businesses in the area actively support local nonprofits through matching gift programs, allowing employees to double or even triple their contributions to charitable organizations.

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Fundraisers Taking Smaller Bite Of New York Donations

The NonProfit Times

Professional fundraising firms retained 17% of donations raised in New York State during 2023, the lowest amount during the past five years. According to data in the new “Pennies For Charity” report from New York Attorney General Letitia James, 581 fundraising campaigns brought in $1.23 billion with fees hitting $261.5 million. New Yorkers’ charitable giving increased $5.8 million compared to 2022 when 572 campaigns were tracked.

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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. The key to building a winning team is understanding the team members you should select and the vital responsibilities they’ll handle. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

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Adobe Releases Acrobat for Nonprofits to Help Organizations Drive Greater Impact

NonProfit PRO

Adobe announced Acrobat for Nonprofits, a new global offering that will allow nonprofits to streamline document and business processes and scale their impact with donors, volunteers and the communities they serve.

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Exploring the Art of Grant Writing in Atlanta

Think and Ink Grants

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia. Whether you are a novice or looking to refine your skills, the art of crafting compelling grant proposals can make all the difference in funding your vision.

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Matching Gift Web Pages: 10 Top Examples to Be Inspired By

Double the Donation

Creating an effective matching gift web page is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways for nonprofits and other groups to boost their fundraising efforts. By educating donors about corporate matching gift programs and providing easy access to necessary tools, your organization can unlock untapped revenue and double—or even triple—contributions.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for Nonprofit Professionals

Just Write Grants

The holiday season is here, and it’s time to show appreciation for the hardworking nonprofit professionals in your life! Whether they’re grant writers, fundraisers, or administrators, they’ll love these thoughtful and practical gifts that make their work easier and more enjoyable. Here’s our curated guide featuring must-haves and helpful items you can find on Amazon. 1.

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Top 5 blog posts of the month

Future Fundraising Now

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of November: For donations, belief is enough The 12 tips of Christmas [PODCAST] Numbers numb; stories stimulate Does your fundraising bore you? Here’s what to do Stop “dumbing down” your fundraising Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising? Book a FREE consultation with Sean Triner of Moceanic.

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2024 Fundraiser of the Year Award: Shiree Skinner

NonProfit PRO

Shiree Skinner of New Futures was named NonProfit PRO's Fundraiser of the Year, reflecting her leadership in the nonprofit sector.

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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support.

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Announcing the 2024 NonProfit Professionals of the Year Awards

NonProfit PRO

At NonProfit PRO, year end means it’s time for our NonProfit Professionals of the Year Awards. Read on to learn about this year's winners.

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The power of small grants and deep listening to fund the ‘unfundable’ 

Candid

A group of visionary women came together in 1984 to award Boston Women’s Fund’s (BWF) first five grants totaling $20,000. These small grants went to those who’d been left out of consideration among traditional large-scale philanthropic institutions: women, girls, and gender-expansive people who identify as Black, brown, low-income, LGBTQ+, disabled, immigrants, and refugees.

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2024 Unsung Hero Award: Sandy Giardi

NonProfit PRO

Sandy Giardi, of The Home for Little Wanderers, received the 2024 Unsung Hero Award for her dedication to the nonprofit and its community.

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2024 Lifetime Achievement Award: Billy Starr

NonProfit PRO

Billy Starr, founder and executive director of Pan-Mass Challenge, was awarded NonProfit PRO's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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2024 NonProfit Professional of the Year Award: Jonathan Greenblatt

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO’s 2024 NonProfit Professional of the Year Award goes to Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League.

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2024 Unsung Hero Award: Tamara Carlisle

NonProfit PRO

The 2024 NonProfit PRO Unsung Hero Award goes to Tamara Carlisle, board member at Central Texas Table of Grace.

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