Clairification

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s been pretty cold in my neck of the woods, so let’s warm up with a cup of cocoa, coffee or tea and some good reads. I’ve got a lot of great stuff for you this week, so let’s get right to it! The Clairity Click-it exists to bring you a range of voices from across the nonprofit world so you can resource, learn and digest at your own pace, coming to your own decisions.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2024

Monthly giving is one of the few types of fundraising that did well last year. If your organization doesn’t have a monthly/recurring giving program or it’s fairly small, what’s keeping you from starting or growing your monthly giving program? Whether you’re a big or a smaller organization or you had a good fundraising year or you didn’t, monthly giving makes so much sense (or cents).

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

With the overall decline in both donors and dollars, smart nonprofits are recognizing the importance of monthly giving programs. But monthly giving won’t transform your organization — unless you first figure out the most important element of your monthly giving program. No, it’s not the theme you decide upon. It’s not even how compelling your offer is, or your mailing list.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2024

Learn how to plan a fundraising gala from start to finish. These charity fundraiser ideas will elevate your event, engage donors and maximize impact.

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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.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

Did you ever stop to consider that storytelling is your organization’s currency? After all, this ancient art form has the power to literally move your audience to give, support and share the important work you do with the world. If you don’t know where to start in finding your best stories, this Lessons from MotivateMonday is your roadmap! Pulling from her world as a professional counselor and filmmaker, Kristin Sukraw will walk you through how to craft a purposeful storyteller list, conduct ins

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2024

2023 was another tough year in the nonprofit industry. Although all the numbers aren’t in yet, it’s on track to be on par with 2022 — perhaps worse. And what’s even more concerning is that this seems to be part of a larger downward trend. Despite an initial giving boost triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the numbers have been steadily dropping ever since.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 25, 2024

Feeney, who died in October having given away $8 billion during his life, was an inspiration to Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Markus Schreiber/AP The Gates Foundation recently announced it would spend $8.6 billion in 2024, its largest budget to date, aided by a $20 billion donation by Bill Gates in 2022.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions boosting legacy giving? Here are four steps to help you build an endowment with legacy giving.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 25, 2024

The groups receiving funds were not selected by Airbnb or its employees, but by hosts who rent out their properties on the platform. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press NEW YORK (Carla Torres/AP Images for Airbnb, File) Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky, shown in November 2023. The company is distributing $100 million, with recipients chosen by hosts who rent out their properties on the platform.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Let’s explore five areas where nonprofits may compromise their tax-exempt status, as well as strategies for imbuing a culture of compliance.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JANUARY 25, 2024

These quotes might help you begin measuring the distance between what’s taken for granted and what might be possible in your work this year and beyond.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Do Good Institute and Generosity Commission find group membership has a significant impact on volunteering and giving.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders? A green flag is anything that would immediately signal to a funder that the nonprofit is a strong candidate for funding.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

Every grant application needs to include a Problem or Needs Statement. Want to win the grant? Then it’s vital that you put thought and effort into establishing what the need or problem is in advance. The fact is, this is one of the first steps you take in the grant-writing process. It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal.

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amplifi

JANUARY 25, 2024

There’s a lot to be said about first impressions. We start comprehending messages before words are read or spoken based on what we see. So, in the age of highly visual storytelling and digital communications, the adage a picture is worth a thousand words has never been truer. How things look plays a huge part in how we experience the world. And the way audiences want to engage has evolved drastically in the digital age.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Creating and growing a monthly giving program sets you up for success in donor retention, accurate budget projections, and total annual gifts. DonorPerfect and fundraising consultant Erica Waasdorp joined forces to create the free Monthly Giving Success Kit, so you can build or boost your recurring giving program with confidence.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 25, 2024

With the ever-changing needs of the labor market, employers are increasingly looking to credentials as a way to find qualified applicants and hires. Because credentials must be anchored to rigorous and relevant standards, as well as require ongoing education and recertification, they can quickly and accurately help employers identify and hire qualified grant professionals.

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tech tools abound to make the lives and work of grant professionals easier. But some of the tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), can be scary and overwhelming. If you are not an early adopter of technology, then have we got the nerd who jumps in and figures it out for you, so you don’t have to. Today we are talking to Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 25, 2024

Do you have excellent written communication skills? How about organizational skills and attention to detail? Are you equal parts data-driven and passionate about your cause? It’s settled then, a lucrative career in grant writing is waiting for you! Just think, the ability to join the causes that matter most to you, inspire good work done to support individuals and communities, and you get paid to write.

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Fundly

JANUARY 25, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you’re aware of the wide array of fundraising websites on the market, including the most widely known, GoFundMe. However, while it may be the largest fundraising platform, that doesn’t mean it’s the best. Many alternative fundraising sites come with all the must-have features of GoFundMe and additional tools specifically for nonprofits.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 25, 2024

Well-managed finances are the backbone of successful nonprofits. To continue fulfilling your essential role in the community, you must meet IRS reporting requirements, build donor trust, and make informed decisions that contribute to your overall financial sustainability.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 25, 2024

This guest post is from Rebecca Rogriquez, an expert in helping nonprofit startups. She’s even written the book for nonprofit startups “The Nonprofit Workbook.” You can find out more about Rebecca on her website at: www.forthephilanthropist.com. She also runs the Nonprofit Academy training called “ From Start Up to Strong – Setting Expectations for Newly Formed Entities Serving the Greater Common Good.” From Idea & Start-Up to Strong & Sustainable by R

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 25, 2024

For many students, attending an institution of higher education is a transformative experience. This is all thanks to the professors you hire, the programs you offer, the facilities you maintain, and the scholarships you grant.

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Library Grants

JANUARY 25, 2024

Deadline: April 22, 2024 For the ninth consecutive year, EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is accepting applications for grants that will fund solar installations at libraries around the world. $300,000 in grants are available to help awarded libraries offset their library expenses by incorporating solar power. All academic, school, and public libraries that are current EBSCO customers are eligible to apply.

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Fluxx

JANUARY 25, 2024

Trista Harris joins the team to talk about futurism in philanthropy, how to approach a futurist framework, and discusses upcoming trends for 2024. There’s a lot of talk about AI, some rapid fire questions, and a lot of great discussion all around.

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