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6 Tips to Increase Lead Generation on Your Nonprofit Website

Pamela Grow

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? If so, you need a lead generation strategy. You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. The top nonprofit websites capture audience interest at all stages of the donor funnel or journey.

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A Small Sensor that Can Save You BBBBIG.

NonProfit PRO

PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Our day-to-day overwhelm here in the US is intense. And its designed to make us all feel uncertain. Helpless. Passive even. Your overwhelm is the goal. If we give in, we find ourselves suffocating in distractions. But the good news is you can counteract that when you focus on the pursuit of excellence. Becoming your best your strongest, your most resilient, your most loving, your smartest self Becoming YOUR best self, for lack of a better way to say this, will effortlessly snowball into the b

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L.A. Dodgers Foundation, Walter Family Foundation Commit $100 Million for Wildfire Recovery

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Office of Governor Gavin Newsom California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, with Earvin Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, LA 28 President Casey Wasserman, and L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger at the announcement of LA Rises. Plus, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland received $90 million to support five Jewish day schools in the city, and $70 million will back research and scholarships for medical students at Ohio Universitys Heritage College of Osteopathic Me

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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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3 decisions every nonprofit should make before writing an organizational plan 

Candid

One of the reasons an estimated 30% of nonprofits dont last more than 10 years is poor organizational development. Developing an organizational plan that clearly defines your groups objectives is key to achieving long-term success and sustainability. An organizational plan, the equivalent of a private-sector business plan, lays out a nonprofits mission, goals, programs, and strategies for raising and managing funds.

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Navigating Independence: Foster Care Grants

GrantNews

Foster care grants are vital for supporting the more than 368,000 children and youth currently in the foster care system. In addition, each year, roughly 25,000 young individuals age out of foster care, often facing serious challenges like unstable housing, limited education, unemployment, and a lack of social connections. These barriers can shape their futures in both the short and long term, making access to resources, financial support, and guidance essential.

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Grant funding support for those affected by severe weather across Australia

Strategic Grants

We have compiled a list of grant funding assistance opportunities for those who have been impacted by the recent severe weather event across Australia. It is important to note that not all these opportunities are directly for non-profit organisations most are for individuals. As always, it is important that you check your eligibility and carefully read the guidelines before applying.

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How to Ensure the Consultants You Hire Help — Rather than Harm — Your Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Consultants assumptions about what constitutes success could exacerbate the problems nonprofits aim to solve. These three steps can help. By Leah Reisman iStockphoto Consultants assumptions about what constitutes success could exacerbate the problems nonprofits aim to solve. These three steps can help.

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The Nonprofit for Nonprofit Professionals

NonProfit PRO

Join a community that celebrates and supports YOU, the nonprofit professional. AL-Tru provides resources, community groups, opportunities, and events designed to uplift and empower those who dedicate their careers to making a difference. Connect with like-minded change makers and be part of a movement that values and supports the people behind the mission.

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Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations

Blackbaud

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Regardless of where those funds came from, one thing is certain: not-for-profit (NFP) organizations must maintain the publics trust if they wish to continue receiving donations. This statement is true regardless of a NFPs size.

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The Power of Donors Committing to Micro-Sponsorships

NonProfit PRO

Micro-sponsorships allow donors who may have less disposable cash to make larger gifts. Here are tips to leverage these at your nonprofit.

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7 Unusual Cures and Remedies for Procrastination

Center for Major Gifts

Everyone procrastinates, who doesnt? Some of us are better at dealing with procrastination than others. Youre not alone if you procrastinate. People who get things done on time are more effective at minimizing procrastination. You dont have to remain a master at procrastination. You can choose to become a master of productivity! Getting things accomplished on time can be a real challenge rather than not getting things done, in the short (very short) term.

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UserTesting Launches Insights for Impact Program to Empower Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

UserTesting unveiled its Insights for Impact program to help nonprofits strengthen their missions and create lasting change.

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Newsletter: Funding Freeze: What Nonprofits Must Do NOW; How to Approach Audience Research; FCC Investigates PBS, NPR Sponsorship Practices

Selfish Giving

Three things this week. First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. But what happened SCARED THE out of people - and rightfully so. People have asked: What can partnership teams do? Here's my three-point strategy. Ask companies to step up and support you NOW. Its the smart way to stay ahead of future challenges.

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The 3 Critical Phases of Every Gala or Event

NonProfit PRO

What if you could transform every moment of your gala or event into a powerhouse of connection, engagement, impact, and fundraising? In this session, well unveil strategies to master the three critical phases of any event: Check-In, During the Event, and Check-Out. Attendees will walk away with proven tactics designed to take your event from good to extraordinary.

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The Worried Fundraiser

Planned Giving

Every time theres a political shiftespecially one as polarizing as a Trump presidencyfundraisers begin to panic. Many are convinced its the end of the world. But lets get one thing straight: Its not. Politics and Panic: A Cycle of Exaggeration Every politician exaggerates. Thats the nature of the game. They set extreme positions so they can compromise later.

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Where Volunteer Management Meets True Activation

NonProfit PRO

Finding volunteers is just the startactivating them is where real impact happens. The Community Volunteer Center (CVC) from StratusLIVE seamlessly connects, engages, and mobilizes volunteers for meaningful action. With AI-guided tools for opportunity discovery, creation, and aggregation, CVC helps nonprofits and companies expand their reach and impact.

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‘It’s Not Over’: Steps to Rethink Fundraising After Trump's Spending Freeze

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

It will be especially important for nonprofits that rely on federal grants to communicate with their donors, fundraising experts say. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images It will be especially important for nonprofits that rely on federal grants to communicate with their donors, fundraising experts say.