Hands-On Fundraising
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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?
Millionaire Grant Lady
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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 Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
Professional Grant Writers
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The value of your donors goes up when they donate a second time. Here is some insight on when and how to make your ask for a second gift.
Blue Avocado
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Grantmakers have started embracing trust-based philanthropy. Here's how this ethos can break down barriers to grant applications.
The Fundraising Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Free Trend Report to 40 Nonprofit Trends for 2024 Predictions from nonprofit professionals themselves across multiple areas within the sector
GrantNews
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Each year, NonProfit PRO surveys nonprofit professionals like you to get an inside look at where nonprofits are struggling and excelling.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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
Candid
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
Greater Giving
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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!
Grant Writing Made Easy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
Big Fundraising Ideas
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The post Can Nonprofits Sell Products? Here’s What You Should Know appeared first on WildApricot.
Gail Perry Group
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Unlock transformational gifts! This guide reveals 5 major gifts fundraising best practices to cultivate major gifts & skyrocket your goals.
DoJiggy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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.
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