Pamela Grow
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Giving by bequests accounted for $42.68 billion, or approximately 5% of the total philanthropic pie in 2023. Are you getting your share? Contrary to what you may have heard, incorporating planned giving into your fundraising doesn’t have to be complex. Quite the opposite, you can use what you already have in place. In this MotivateMonday session, we’re joined by Christopher McGown of Peak9860.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Many of us working to strengthen civil rights see recent court rulings overturning affirmative action and campaigns to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ban books as undermining this country’s vision of pluralism and equal opportunity. In this climate, advocates are working to sustain movements that build on the social progress achieved by previous generations.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Future Caucus president Layla Zaidane talks about how Gen Z and millennial lawmakers cross the aisle to find solutions. Case in point: The removal of Confederate iconography from Mississippi's flag. By Chronicle Staff Future Caucus president Layla Zaidane talks about how Gen Z and millennial lawmakers cross the aisle to find solutions. Case in point: The removal of Confederate iconography from Mississippi's flag.
GrantNews
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Ensuring school safety and supporting students’ mental well-being are top priorities. Schools address a wide range of issues. Chief among their concerns are fostering environments where students not only feel secure but also supported emotionally. This allows them to thrive both academically and personally. Grant funding can play an important part in making these initiatives possible.
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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
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Thomas Golisano divided the money among 82 charities in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, N.Y. By Maria Di Mento Golisano Foundation Paychex founder Tom Golisano surprised leaders of 82 charities in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, N.Y., with the news that they were getting gifts of $250,000 to $10 million apiece. Thomas Golisano divided the money among 82 charities in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, N.Y.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
By Drew Lindsay Chronicle Illustration; Courtesy Headshots; iStockphoto After the tumult of 2020, a new set of organizations aims to reinforce how votes are tallied on November 5 as well as in 2026, 2028, and beyond.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Web Marketing Association has recognized Blackbaud school websites in the prestigious WebAwards competition for the seventh year in a row. Since its inception in 1997, the WebAwards have been the leading award program for website developers and the online marketing community. “We are honored to receive three WebAwards again this year,” said Mark Davis, Vice President of Education Products, Blackbaud.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Grant makers too often skip funding this critical step when supporting local leaders like me. By Kassaga James Arinaitwe Getty Images Grant makers too often skip funding this critical step when supporting local leaders like me.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Though many nonprofit professionals are familiar with the term “change management,” few understand everything it involves. Finance departments and CFOs often focus on project management—which is the technical side of change—making sure all the boxes are checked, and everyone moves along the Gantt chart in an orderly fashion. But change management must also include the people side of change.
Veritus Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Amazing results happen when fundraisers follow a proven structure and receive ongoing coaching grounded in encouragement and accountability. The post How Are Your Major Gift Fundraising Results? appeared first on Veritus Group.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
To be a skilled fundraiser, you need many skills. It’s not realistic to think you’ll be amazing at it on your first try. You’ll make mistakes, miss opportunities, and learn valuable lessons on your journey to becoming a seasoned fundraising professional. While everyone may do things a bit differently, there are some common mistakes and pitfalls you should avoid.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
CCS Fundraising's 2024 "Philanthropic Landscape" report delves into donor generosity, corporate philanthropy, the adoption of AI, and more.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
By M.J. Prest U.S. Department of Education Salesforce is giving $23 million to school districts and education groups to support STEM education. Above, students watch an experiment demonstrating water density at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Also, the Knight Foundation gave nearly $17 million for economic development in Charlotte, N.C., and a $15 million collaborative effort will create the L.A.
Planned Giving
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Asking an influential member of your community for a large gift is often an intimidating task. While effective donor prospecting can eliminate some of the anxieties involved, tools like a major donor society also go a long way to secure a big ask. Major donor societies provide exclusive, insider access to your highest-dollar donors, generating significant revenue by developing intimate relationships with excellent stewardship.
GiveSmart
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
When you hear the term “marketing,” you likely picture tools and tactics designed to target potential customers and increase revenue from a product or service. While all types of marketing have an end goal of gaining recognition and brand awareness, it looks a little different in the nonprofit world. As a nonprofit organization, you can use marketing strategies to spread the word about your mission.
Planned Giving
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Asking an influential member of your community for a large gift is often an intimidating task. While effective donor prospecting can eliminate some of the anxieties involved, tools like a major donor society also go a long way to secure a big ask. Major donor societies provide exclusive, insider access to your highest-dollar donors, generating significant revenue by developing intimate relationships with excellent stewardship.
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Every fundraiser knows that to get a gift you have to ask. That just might be what fueled a decline in all forms of generosity during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 — the lack of an ask. The drop in generosity during quarter corresponds to a year-to-date low in solicitation, with the monthly solicitation rate down 12% from Q1 and the weekly solicitation rate down 11%.
GiveSmart
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Down deep, most people have a little competitive spirit in them; when making something into a game, more people are likely to get in on the fun. Gamification is a tool used by employers, tech companies, consumer businesses, and nonprofits to increase engagement and loyalty. Companies and nonprofits aren’t just doing it for fun. The value of gamification is estimated to be $37 billion by 2027.
Fluxx
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
One of the most critical decisions any government agency can make is selecting a proper grant management system. With over , performance.gov reports, it becomes very important to see that funds are managed effectively. A strong system will drive transparency, efficiency, and compliance. The selection of a GMS might be overwhelming because there is a great variety out there.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Creating written content well as a team requires multiple reviews by various team members or by external copy editors. More than one set of expert eyes on a document always enhances the final product. When possible, assign the work to a fresh set of eyes. Our team strongly suggests and hopes that you build multiple reviews into your process, whether for grant writing or other content creation.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Retaining gift officers is critical for all nonprofits with development departments. Here's how to boost their job satisfaction.
Future Fundraising Now
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
One of the most important things you can know about fundraising is this: What people say about their charity or your fundraising has little to do with what they do. When you believe that, you are free from taking terrible advice. People’s opinions and their actions do not line up. Don’t expect them to. And don’t build your brand or fundraising platform based on what people tell you in surveys or focus groups.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Amid ongoing economic uncertainties and the global pandemic aftermath, nonprofits have had to navigate a lot of change in recent years—shaping the global nonprofit space towards digital-first experiences and processes. What’s more, modern innovations are making their way into the nonprofit sector, too, further changing the needs and expectations of prospects, donors, and stakeholders.
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