Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 16, 2024

Empathy – the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions: the ability to share someone else’s feelings While sympathy is compassion for someone else’s situation, empathy is feeling their pain. Sympathy keeps its distance. Empathy is a powerful connection to someone else. We’ve evolved to feel empathy because it’s useful in understanding […] The post Empathy: the key to better fundraising appeared first on Hands-On Fundraisi

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 16, 2024

By Drew Lindsay DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation? This story is a sneak peak into Trends 2024, an in-depth look at the forces that will shape philanthropy and the nonprofit world. The special report goes live tomorrow.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nonprofit text messaging now operates similar to an email program. Here are four reasons this channel has evolved beyond text-to-give.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 16, 2024

Donald and Susan Sturm are backing a big renovation project that will renovate areas throughout the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and its surrounding green space. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Howard University’s medical school landed $12 million from billionaire novelist MacKenzie Scott, and Ballet Arizona company received $2 million from a longtime supporter.

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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.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here's a look at my journey to becoming a leader in the nonprofit world as a woman, and what the sector should take away from my experiences.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Was your grant application rejected? To be honest, you should never be discouraged if a proposal is rejected. There is always a learning curve when you are applying for grants. The fact is, you will win some and you will lose some. There are many reasons grant proposals are denied funding. However, there are some things you can do to learn from the experience.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

AmeriCorps and the Administration for Community Living have partnered for the development of new volunteer opportunities.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 16, 2024

A homeowners association raises property value, beautifies the community and keeps the peace. Here's how to start an HOA in your neighborhood!

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 16, 2024

The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign. Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Individuals raising money for a cause they care about deeply want to surpass their donation goals and build enthusiasm for the mission. Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nonprofits must often try to do more with less. It can be a struggle to adopt new tech solutions or upgrade outdated systems as many organizations work with tight budgets and have to prioritize between technology innovation and mission-critical work.

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Soapbox Exchange

JANUARY 16, 2024

By now, you’re likely aware of the vast benefits of e-commerce. E-commerce continues to grow across all industries. In the third quarter of 2023, e-commerce accounted for 15.6% of all total sales! Using e-commerce stores has been a major adaptation of nonprofit organizations over the past few years. Selling items through a shop is a great way for your organization to add another income stream to help you meet your funding goals and support your mission.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 16, 2024

When is the right time to discipline or terminate an employee? Dear Rita, Our HR committee recently discussed how to deal with an employee who has demonstrated both performance problems and issues getting along with their colleagues. They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission. To help you get started, this guide will cover the basics of nonprofit accounting, including: The Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Accounting Budgeting Fiscal Policies and Procedures F

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. With simple registration pages, your supporters can easily buy tickets to your next event.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

School Fundraisers That Make the Most Money Effectively fundraise and impact the quality of education and student opportunities. Fundraising is a vital lifeline for schools across the globe. It fuels diverse programs, from academic enhancements to extracurricular activities , ensuring a well-rounded education for students. In an era of budget cuts and growing needs, the ability of a school to effectively fundraise can directly impact the quality of education and opportunities offered to its stud

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 16, 2024

KidsTLC recently received a $59,617 grant from the Alcohol Tax Fund to support their residential drug and alcohol program. KidsTLC’s residential drug and alcohol program addresses the pervasive issues of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in adolescents by providing comprehensive, integrated treatment, preventing the dire consequences of substance misuse, and promoting positive social outcomes.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 16, 2024

As a nonprofit, navigating the world of grants and funding can seem like a daunting task. However, securing financial support is crucial to maintaining your organization and achieving its goals. Grants are one of the most common ways to do this. With the right guidance, the process becomes much more clear. So, if you’re wondering how to write an effective grant proposal for a nonprofit, you’ve come to the right place.

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Candid

JANUARY 16, 2024

Full disclosure: I’m biased in favor of nonprofits on the subject of grant applications and reporting. As a career fundraiser, I’ve worked in various roles at Candid, starting as a development associate in 2013 and working my way up to vice president of influence (the division in which our development department is housed). Today, I’m still responsible for overseeing work to raise nearly $9 million in contributed revenue to fund Candid’s operations.

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