Wed.Feb 14, 2024

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What’s in My Inbox | Nonprofit Valentines: Hits and Misses

Pamela Grow

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and affection, has a rich and varied history dating back centuries. Over time, the holiday evolved into a Christian celebration honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr who defied Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages for young soldiers. Legend has it that Valentine performed marriages in secret, leading to his eventual martyrdom.

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The Startling Reality of What Little Time You Have to Work with Donors

Veritus Group

Having a clear picture of how you spend your time is the first step towards making space for meaningful, relationship-focused fundraising. The post The Startling Reality of What Little Time You Have to Work with Donors appeared first on Veritus Group.

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To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting

Candid

Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job?  Will I be replaced by ChatGPT? Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? The two of us—combining our experience as a grantwriter, researcher, and grant instructor for 30-plus years and as an instructional designer who regularly uses generative AI, respectively—will discuss the basics: what gen

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What Today's Fundraisers Can Learn About Raising Money During Turbulent Times From a Civil-Rights Era Rainmaker

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fundraiser Mollie Moon inspired donations from everyday donors and wealthy philanthropists to power the civil-rights movement. By Emily Haynes Henry Lee Moon Family Photographs, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio Mollie Moon, left, chats with Jeanne Vanderbilt and Fleur Cowles of the Urban League Women’s Division, circa 1949. Fundraiser Mollie Moon inspired donations from everyday donors and wealthy philanthropists to power the civil-rights movement.

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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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Forget the Press Release — It’s All About Your Pitch

NonProfit PRO

Your team expects you to write press releases, but they may not get attention from reporters. Use these pitch-writing tips to get traction.

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3 Tips to Integrate Social Media with Your Nonprofit Website

Blackbaud

In today’s digital-centric world, your organisation has plenty of choices when it comes to marketing your organization —from generating content on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook to your nonprofit website. However, rather than treating these as disparate platforms, develop a cohesive marketing plan by integrating social media with your website.

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Spread Love and Kindness This Valentines Day

GrantNews

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is floating on the breeze making the crisp February air shiny and happy. Isn’t it striking, how much we all can use a little extra love right now, both individually and collectively? Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to spread love and kindness and expand our horizons. Everyone needs love, but during challenging times, a little more heart and soul is definitely in order.

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Newsletter: Why Aren't You Targeting Startups for Partnerships? ; Seven Top B2B Social Trends for 2024 ; How to Do Partner Surveys Right ?

Selfish Giving

Every partnership professional I talk to wants to partner with well-known businesses that are already supporting great causes. It's a solid strategy, but you should also spend at least some of your time targeting new businesses or startups. Imagine getting on the ground floor of a startup! Instead of waiting in line behind your competitors, you'll be first to develop a deep and long-term relationship.

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Exploring Sponsorship Opportunities for Your Fundraising Event

GiveSmart

Sponsors are crucial for nonprofit organizations and events. They help you reach new audiences, enrich communities, promote your cause, and reach your fundraising goals. As a nonprofit organization, you must learn how to get a corporate sponsor and how to keep them. Maintaining long-lasting relationships with your sponsors is vital to maximizing your events and reaching your objectives.

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AI and Grants: Divine Tool or Slippery Slope?

Sharpshooter Communications

When I was about ten years old (this would have been the late 70s), my aunt told me this joke: One day, all the world’s top researchers met to design an experiment to test the existence of God. They built a HUGE computer and spent years entering EVERY BIT of human knowledge into it. Finally, the day of the experiment arrived. The scientists entered the question, “Is there such a thing as God?

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4 Creative Marketing Ideas for Charity Golf Tournaments

Double the Donation

As a nonprofit professional, you likely already understand the importance of marketing in making your cause known. From attracting donors and sponsors to promoting your services to your target audience, marketing is a key strategy for successful nonprofits. Your nonprofit’s fundraising events are no different.