Fri.Feb 16, 2024

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Most DAF Donors Favor General-Operating Support and Other Surprising Data From a New Report

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

People give from their donor-advised funds throughout the year, not just in November and December. By Rasheeda Childress More donors over all gave unrestricted grants, but big donors were more likely to earmark their gifts.

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Spotlight: Carter G. Woodson, the Father Of Black History

GrantNews

February is the time to recognize the integral role that African Americans play in the history of this country. In recognition of this, a spotlight shines on Dr. Carter G. Woodson, also known as the “Father of Black History.” This remarkable individual was born in Virginia, in 1875, to former slaves. Against all odds, he became a learned scholar, a renowned author, and a staunch representative of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Press Forward Taps First Director to Guide $500 Million in Local-News Grantmaking

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Kamron Khan Dale Anglin is set to lead Press Forward, dedicated to bolstering local news. Also, Schmidt Sciences has named its first president as it spins off from Schmidt Futures, and the charity Nontraditional Employment for Women has appointed its first Black woman leader.

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Recruiting for Mission Can Help Nonprofits Fill Critical Positions

NonProfit PRO

Recruiting for mission can be a secret weapon for nonprofits because workers want to join organizations that match their values.

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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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From Mackenzie Scott to the Packard Foundation: Ocean Philanthropy Is Rising

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Global philanthropic funding to marine conservation has more than doubled since 2010, reaching $1 billion in 2022, according to a new report. By Kay Dervishi Global philanthropic funding to marine conservation has more than doubled since 2010, reaching $1 billion in 2022, according to a new report.

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Blue Avocado Presents: Copyright Concerns for Nonprofits – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

A free webinar for the nonprofit sector. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11 am PT; 2 pm ET (60 min.) Nonprofits often create content for awareness, fundraising, or educational purposes, and understanding copyright principles is essential. In this one-hour webinar, participants will get an overview of how to protect their copyright and avoid the infringement of others, including: What is protectable What is not copyrightable Public policy behind the law How to protect your organization’s copyrighted

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Foundation vs Government Grants: Which Should You Pursue? | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Gain insights from professional grant writers on the differences between foundation and government grants. Discover which funding entities are worth pursuing for your nonprofit and navigate the grant-seeking process more effectively.

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Celebrating Meaningful Grant Wins for Elevate Clients in 2023

Elevate

As we reported in our most recent blog, Elevate closed out 2023 by helping our clients win in excess of $100 million in grant funding! (Balloons effect) Because we meticulously collect data on our work with clients, we know that the average and median grants were $131,000 and $30,000, respectively.

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Managing a $54 Million Federal Grant Portfolio: A Senior Director's Advice For Nonprofits | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Learn expert tips on managing multi-million dollar grant portfolios from Patrice Davis, a seasoned senior director of federal grants. Discover best practices and debunk common misconceptions to handle government grants effectively.

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AI and the Grant Professional: a Divine Tool or Pit of Iniquity?

Grant Professionals Association

When I was about ten years old (this would have been the late 70s), my aunt told me this joke: One day, all the world’s top researchers met to design an experiment to test the existence of God. They built a HUGE computer and spent years entering EVERY BIT of human knowledge into it. Finally, the day of the experiment arrived. The scientists entered the question, “Is there such a thing as God?

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Nonprofit Operating Reserves: The Key to Financial Fortitude

Double the Donation

Imagine this: Your museum must temporarily close its doors while making intensive repairs to the building’s entrance. Or, a decrease in animal adoptions causes a lull in your shelter’s main source of revenue. How do you continue funding your mission? 45% of nonprofits have no emergency fund at all.