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Want better fundraising results? Rethink your team

Hands-On Fundraising

Fundraising results depend on the whole organization You might know that I spent a good number of years working for regional theaters. It’s where my nonprofit career began. And theater is still close to my heart. But over the years – whether in my first theater, where I managed the box office, or in subsequent […] The post Want better fundraising results?

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“Crystal Ball” for 2024: How will the Stock Market Impact Grant Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

Let’s look at a foundation grant prediction for 2024. The past few years has been a wild ride on the stock market. It is impacting everything from retirement accounts to college savings accounts. And yes, the ups and downs of the stock market are also impacting foundation grants. This is the first of a six-part series on 2024 predictions for foundation giving.

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Futurism Is Having a Moment in Post-Pandemic Foundation Strategy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy. By Eden Stiffman Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy.

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Report: Support Up After Record Inflation, But Relevancy of Racial Equity Declined

NonProfit PRO

The "2024 Foundation Operations and Management Report" showed that financial support was up, but racial equity became less of a priority.

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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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Art Institute of Chicago Lands $25 Million Gift From Bucksbaum Family

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Kay Bucksbaum is a longtime supporter of the museum and previously gave a gift to name the Carolyn S. and Matthew Bucksbaum Gallery. By Maria Di Mento Raymond Boyd, Getty Images The Art Institute of Chicago, which received a $25 million gift from Kay Bucksbaum and her family. Plus, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry got $25 million from alumni couple Charles and Gloria Clough, and Colorado College and University Hospitals also received large sums.

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The Decline in Small-Dollar Giving Hurts Bottom Lines — and Democracy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Mega-donations make headlines but send the message that philanthropy is for the wealthy. We need to celebrate the little gifts that add up to even more. By Amy Schiller Christophe Petit Tesson, AP Donations after the 2019 fire at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris included nine-figure pledges as well as gifts of a single dollar. Mega-donations make headlines but send the message that philanthropy is for the wealthy.

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How Trust-Based Philanthropy Removes Barriers Around Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

Grantmakers have started embracing trust-based philanthropy. Here's how this ethos can break down barriers to grant applications.

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How to Fundraise with AI for Nonprofits

Qgiv

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world.

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40 Nonprofit Trends for 2024

NonProfit PRO

Free Trend Report to 40 Nonprofit Trends for 2024 Predictions from nonprofit professionals themselves across multiple areas within the sector

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How to run a successful grant writing program

Professional Grant Writers

Grant writing success is the unicorn of the nonprofit world. Any experienced grant writer knows well the frustrations, struggles, and challenges that come. The post How to run a successful grant writing program appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Share Your Nonprofit’s Challenges and Successes With NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO

Each year, NonProfit PRO surveys nonprofit professionals like you to get an inside look at where nonprofits are struggling and excelling.

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Can Nonprofits Look to the Past to Build the Future?

Blue Avocado

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow.

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Candid community: Expanding equitable access to nonprofit resources 

Candid

At Candid, we partner with libraries and nonprofit resource centers across the country to provide nonprofit organizations and local communities with free access to Candid’s educational resources, trainings, and products. As part of an effort to expand equitable access to our resources, we have lowered barriers so more organizations and locations can join our network of partners.

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Your leadership style is impacting your fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

In our most recent nonprofit leadership study , we looked at how different leadership styles affected a nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy. We chose four styles that had a large body of academic research behind them: servant leadership, transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, and transactional leadership. Servant Leaders Most Consistently Associated with Growing Philanthropy The researchers defined a culture of philanthropy as one in which both the CEO/Executive Director and

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The Health Benefits of Pets: Grants For Pets & Animal Wildlife Programs

GrantNews

Grants for pets and animal wildlife programs are increasing in popularity. Why, you may ask? Researchers estimate that 68% of U.S. households have pets. More importantly, this research also shows that animal and human interaction provides much more than just companionship. Because of this, medical professionals are using their research resources to support the health benefits of pets.

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Can Nonprofits Sell Products? Here’s What You Should Know

Wild Apricot

The post Can Nonprofits Sell Products? Here’s What You Should Know appeared first on WildApricot.

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Engagement Tools to Prepare Your Board for a Capital Campaign

Blackbaud

If you’re reading a blog post with the words “capital campaign” and “board” in the headline, you might be spiraling through questions that are keeping you up at night (hopefully, it’s not 2 a.m.): Did we set appropriate capital campaign goals with our board? Is our board on track for the public phase? How can we get our board more involved? Whether you’re already riding the momentum of an exciting campaign or just considering the planning phase, know you have access to the right engagement tools

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Crafting the Perfect Gala Invitation

Greater Giving

Impress & Inform: What Every Gala Invitation Needs Your gala invitation is the first glimpse into your event’s magic. It sets expectations, ignites excitement, and ultimately determines RSVPs. Whether you have a dedicated Event Invitation Chair or are outsourcing this role there are some common information your invitation should hold. Let’s dive in!

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Major Gift Best Practices: How to Unlock Transformative Philanthropy

Gail Perry Group

Unlock transformational gifts! This guide reveals 5 major gifts fundraising best practices to cultivate major gifts & skyrocket your goals.

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The Dawn of a New Era: How to Combine the Power of Gemini and ChatGPT in Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

This past weekend, while my son and I were deep into our usual ritual of LEGO building with a YouTube tutorial playing in the background, I found myself wandering down memory lane, explaining to him the pre-digital age – a time before smartphones, PCs, tablets, and, yes, YouTube. His baffled reaction, especially about whether ice cream existed in such an archaic era, got me thinking.

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Top Student-Based Fundraising Ideas for School Groups

Big Fundraising Ideas

How to Choose School Fundraisers Your Students Will Love How to Pick a Fundraiser That Will Engage Your Students Students are critical to fundraising success. Students are often donation pages’ main participants, sellers, or owners. Choosing a fundraiser students love increases the chances of participation and, more importantly, enthusiastic participation.

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What Are the 5 Ps of Event Planning? [The 5 P Event Framework]

DoJiggy

The organization and execution of successful events, whether they involve traditional fundraising, event ticket sales, or peer-to-peer fundraising , is often complex and challenging. To simplify this intricate process, the “5 Ps of Event Planning”—Product, Price, Place, Promotion, and People—serve as a foundational framework to guide event planners through event development and execution.