Hands-On Fundraising

JULY 2, 2024

I’m convinced we’re made of stories And if that sounds a little goofy, then I’m guilty. But I’m sticking to it. The stories we tell ourselves about our lives and loves. The stories we hear from other people that shed light on who they are. And the stories that we read… whether in a great […] The post How to unearth the stories you need appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

Believe it or not, we’re halfway through 2024. The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. If you’re on a different fiscal cycle, you can make the appropriate time adjustments. Your fundraising revenue may be down.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 2, 2024

In the philanthropic sector, intermediaries and fiscal sponsors play a vital role. They are the critical links that connect resources from donors to historically overlooked causes and marginalized communities. Pooling […] The post Reimagining the Philanthropic Resource Chain: Lessons from Fiscal Sponsorship and Intermediary Funds appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 2, 2024

Everyone wants to know how they can get more done throughout their day. And it’s a good question when you consider that work is such a large part of our waking hours. This is especially true for those of us who work with nonprofits since we hang the same importance on our working lives as we do the causes our nonprofits support. It can be hard to separate ourselves from the daily grind and it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

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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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Candid

JULY 2, 2024

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. We streamlined the application process, eliminated the written reporting requirement, and, 18 days later, awarded the first round of grants in Greater Boston.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2024

Giving through donor-advised funds is growing rapidly, which could impact foundation giving. Here's what your organization needs to know.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 2, 2024

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s CEO, Nicole Taylor, talks about getting donors to give from their DAFs, the effects of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges, and more. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nic Coury/AP CEO Nicole Taylor says the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges has stirred anxiety among nonprofits and the SVCF “is figuring out how to prepare organizations to know what they can do, know what they can say, where inviting legal a

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CauseVox

JULY 2, 2024

Are you interested in turning a $100 donation into $200, even $300? Well the good news is that with a matching grant or matching gift, you can! Not only does every donation get doubled (or tripled) but with a match in place, 84% of donors say they’re more likely to give, and a staggering 1 in 3 say they would give a larger gift if matching is applied to their donation.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2024

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.

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GrantNews

JULY 2, 2024

Keep America Beautiful (“KAB”) : This may be one of the best kept secrets that, instead, should be made known throughout the U.S.! If you’re amongst the many who are just now ‘discovering’ this ‘secret,’ prepare to be enlightened about the work they do! The work of this organization isn’t just to pick up litter along the roads.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. One option is digital greeting cards, which are easy to personalize and transform digital fatigue into meaningful and memorable connections. Whether you’re sending heartfelt thank yous or launching an awareness campaign, eCards can enhance the way your nonprofit connects with its community.

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GiveSmart

JULY 2, 2024

If you have a fundraising event on the horizon, or you're about to launch a new campaign, you need to get the word out. An effective marketing plan for nonprofit fundraising can help boost attendance and donations without breaking the bank. Marketing tactics can vary widely depending on the size and type of organization, but digital tools are a must-have in today's connected world.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

As a professional fundraiser, your top priority might be to determine which events and campaigns raise the most. But, the right tools can maximize your fundraising success no matter the type of event or campaign you host. Research shows that there’s been a whopping 26% increase in QR code usage in recent years, with nearly 89 million users scanning them.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Make it Make Cents: Challenging Conventional Fundraising Wisdom The first part in a two-part series about challenging conventional fundraising and focusing your efforts on making the most of your revenue potential. Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 2, 2024

Cliff Holtz is the new president and chief executive officer of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. Holtz joined the Red Cross in 2011 and assumed the role as president and CEO on July 1, following the retirement of Gail McGovern. Holtz was chief operating officer of the Red Cross for seven years where he oversaw the execution of all mission delivery and operations comprising Biomedical Services, Disaster Services, International Services, Training Services and Service to the Armed Forces.

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DoJiggy

JULY 2, 2024

A-thons are a popular and effective way to raise funds for various causes. Based on peer-to-peer fundraising , participants raise funds by asking friends and family to donate to an organization they care about. These events engage participants in fun and challenging activities while encouraging them to raise money through sponsorships and donations.

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Future Fundraising Now

JULY 2, 2024

The missing ingredient that causes more fundraising to fail than probably any other: It doesn’t actually ask people to donate. No matter how important your cause … no matter how strong your brand and visibility … no matter how connected your donors … If you don’t say Please donate , you’ll get fewer donations. You can’t assume that just because you’ve sent donors your Summer Appeal, they know that you want them to respond with a donation.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 2, 2024

“A key proposal component, the Need Statement should offer hard and fast proof that underscores why the project should be funded and what impact it will have on meeting the needs of the target population.” – Toni McCarty Rockis, Grant Writing Success (2009) The quest for hard and fast proof is real, often requiring grant professionals, who aren’t analysts, to wade through census data, potentially challenging and time consuming.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Fundraising can feel like the most intimidating part of putting on your event. It’s the big goal, the mountain to climb, the point of it all! So meeting your fundraising goals is key to communicating the success of the event to your stakeholders and attendees (even though we know things like awareness are important, too). Thankfully, partners like Get Fully Funded and Auctria are here to demystify and destress the fundraising process.

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