GrantNews
JANUARY 7, 2025
Family fun isn’t just about creating lasting memories (although it might be the best part), it’s about strengthening families and supporting their well-being. As we progress into 2025, strong families should be our number one community focus. Quality family time should enhance emotional security, help children feel loved, and build a foundation for confidence and self-esteem.
Candid
JANUARY 7, 2025
Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. This may seem counterintuitive. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.
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The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 7, 2025
Fundraising isnt always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 7, 2025
Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in. By Chitra Aiyar Getty Images Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in.
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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.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 7, 2025
Though critical to a healthy donor pipeline, mid-level donors are often overlooked. Here are four ways to put a renewed focus on these donors.
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The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 7, 2025
Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and teams through shared knowledge and divided challenges. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make the process more complex — while also presenting unique opportunities.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 7, 2025
The couple established the Carter Center in 1982 and nurtured a relationship with Habitat for Humanity. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John Bazemore, AP The couple established the Carter Center in 1982 and nurtured a relationship with Habitat for Humanity.
The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 7, 2025
Television advertising executives have launched AdGood, a Thousand Oaks, California, nonprofit intended to provide low-cost ads to charities via connected TV (CTV). The idea is to get unused ad space from CTV publishers to nonprofits. The announcement came during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Founded by advertising technology executiveKris Johns, AdGood will partner with CTV publishers that donate unused ad inventory.
Fluxx
JANUARY 7, 2025
Motor neurone disease is a cruel illness with no known cure, but ongoing research continues to push the boundaries of hope. FightMND, the largest independent Australian foundation focused on a cure for MND, is offering its National Research Infrastructure Grant to fast-track the development of life-saving treatments. If you are a researcher specializing in a project for the revolution of MND treatment or diagnostics, this grant can provide that crucial funding you need to make a difference.
Planned Giving
JANUARY 7, 2025
Leaving a positive legacy is a meaningful way to conclude your life’s journey, and one impactful method is through charitable contributions. While many people choose to include charitable bequests in their wills, another effective option is to allocate a portion of your retirement account to charity. This approach offers substantial tax benefits, which can benefit both your loved ones and the organizations you support.
Center for Major Gifts
JANUARY 7, 2025
Do you believe that perfectionism can cause paralysis? Why? It is because perfectionism creates fear and stops you from living your dreams. You always worry about making everything perfect, but in truth, nothing gets done. These tips can help you to get past your perfectionism so you can move forward: 1. Pay attention to your inner thoughts: Perfectionism can sneak up on you and take over your thoughts.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 7, 2025
Progressive young donors and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes are reshaping their family's philanthropy through organizations like Resource Generation and Solidaire. By Sara Herschander Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, AP photo Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas rally in the U.S. Capitol building. Progressive young donors and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes are reshaping their family's philanthropy through organizations like Resource Generation
Hands-On Fundraising
JANUARY 7, 2025
New donors! You’ve done well. The last few months were busy ones. And the last few weeks of the year? Well, busy doesn’t begin to describe it. But you’ve welcomed new people to your cause, and that’s wonderful! Now: Keeping those new donors is critical, of course. But it also makes the question more pressing: […] The post Transform New Donors into Lasting Partners: Start Here!
The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 7, 2025
The COVID pandemic is often pointed to as a reason that certain silos of giving declined during roughly 2019 through 2022. A new survey shows that evangelical giving has not rebounded and continues to plummet. The numbers for evangelical giving declined during the period and dropped even further when data was collected during February 2024. Some 61% of all evangelical Protestant adults made a financial donation to a local church during the past 12 months from February 2024, with 50% giving to an
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 7, 2025
At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Even if a nonprofit organization does not have any glaring deficiencies, interim leadership either provided by a professional interim leader, or sometimes a board or staff member with capacity can allow the board to obtain an objective
Double the Donation
JANUARY 7, 2025
In-kind contributions play a crucial role in helping nonprofits stretch their resources and make a greater impact in their communities. But how can your organization successfully solicit in-kind donations from businesses and individuals? It all starts with an in-kind donation request. Submitting an in-kind donation request requires a thoughtful approach.
Big Fundraising Ideas
JANUARY 7, 2025
What Research Should We Conduct Before Launching a Fundraiser? Blog Summary: Launching a successful fundraiser begins with thorough research and strategic planning. This blog explores the critical steps to take before starting a school fundraiser, whether youre considering Brochure Fundraisers, Direct Sale Fundraisers, or Online Fundraisers. Launching a fundraiser can be an exciting venture, with the promise of achieving financial goals and supporting a meaningful cause.
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