Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 8, 2023

Does your fundraising writing result in less than satisfying results? I’ll be honest: creating good donor communications is a constant learning experience. But you can do some things to help today. Here are some tips for you. Unmarry your “brand”. That is, unchain yourself from the collection of fonts, colors, and language being pushed at […] The post Just for you: quick tips to boost your fundraising writing appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

One of the great joys I have, being a fundraiser, is meeting donors who are true fans of our mission. You may have had donors like that - they're supporters and they give regularly. They may attend events or volunteer. They talk about your work to others. You may not even realize how much of a fan they are. They may be the ones who you "know" you can count on for a gift - maybe $1,000, or $5,000 or even $25,000.

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Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 8, 2023

We preach that grant writing is a process, a long-term investment in the financial stability of your nonprofit. Grant rejections can be common. The post How to turn a grant rejection into an acceptance appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2023

Foundation Source announced the launch of Impactfully Select. The SAAS solution allows foundations and their financial, tax, and legal advisors to manage every aspect of their philanthropic efforts.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Sara Herschander and Jim Rendon MADISON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM With more money available, nonprofits work to fortify themselves against the assault of global warming and curb their emissions. Plus: See the rest of our August issue , posted online today.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Evan Milligan and Janai Nelson Civil-rights and advocacy groups, powered by money from charitable donors, won a victory for Black voters, who are too often left out of decisions in Alabama and elsewhere. Now is a key moment to capitalize on that work to safeguard our democracy.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2023

The team at The Farmlink Project presented its film, “Abundance,” to Congress two weeks ago, and its co-founders have received numerous awards. Here’s a look at four areas of The Farmlink Project that have resulted in larger impact or fundraising numbers thanks to the assistance of technology.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By M.J. Prest Also, the Lustgarten Foundation gave $23 million for pancreatic-cancer research, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation granted $1 million to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 8, 2023

Marrying Project Management and Grant Management to Manage the Grant Pro Workload. Throughout my career as a grant professional, I’ve often been a one-person show. From grant prospecting, to drafting the narrative, designing programs, crafting budgets, and managing grants post-award, the responsibility was on my shoulders. Early in my career, it became apparent that while I was only one person, there must be a way to make all this important work sustainable long-term.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Craig Kennedy Getty Images In his new column, former foundation president Craig Kennedy explores what he sees as problematic changes in the social sector.

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The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

Before you can dive into leading a text fundraising campaign , you need to familiarize yourself with nonprofit text messaging best practices. One of the most important components of running a successful text-to-give campaign is drafting effective, persuasive messages that will resonate with supporters and encourage them to donate. Think of it this way: if you were a donor contemplating giving to an organization, you’d likely be inspired to donate after reading an illustrative text that tugged a

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

And other ways nonprofits are adapting to extreme weather By Jim Rendon Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance Nonprofits protect themselves against storms, flooding, fire, and heat.

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Aly Sterling Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

Nonprofit fundraising is all about relationships. If you struggle with what to say or how to approach the important people in your life, we’ve got some tips. The post What’s your conversation starter? first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Sara Herschander William Vazquez, Direct Relief As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, especially in Black and brown communities, local nonprofits have to serve as community resiliency hubs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress Where donors live can change their giving patterns, two recent studies show.

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Fundraising 88

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Nicole Wallace Geoff Oliver Bugbee, Orbis Over Orbis International's 40-year history, volunteer medical professionals have performed more than 500,000 eye surgeries and trained thousands of doctors, nurses, and other health workers.

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