Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

Shifting politics are creating economic uncertainty for all, and its especially scary for U.S. nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. Giving USA reports 75% of all giving (lifetime + bequests) came from individuals last year.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

Our world is chock full of information. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Its not only the volume of options, its also the content. And in our current climate of crisis and uncertainty, its information overload on steroids.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. However, in todays funding landscape, the most important W - Who - is often overlooked. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Consider the difference between two grant-funded projects: One secures a major grant but lacks community input, resulting in services that go unused or fail to addre

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2025

Grants for Nonprofit Growth aren’t just a talking point, they’re your next strategic move. Think of GrantWatch as your 2025 Grant Game Book , packed with the plays you need to secure flexible, high-impact nonprofit funding. Foundation grants offer big advantages: simpler applications, fewer restrictions, and a wide range of opportunities for nonprofits of all sizes.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 21, 2025

The gift from L.A. philanthropists Gene and Mindy Stein aims to help young children with complex medical conditions navigate mental health challenges. By Maria Di Mento Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Mindy and Gene Steins gift will support a program that provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, infant-family mental health screenings and treatment for infants and toddlers receiving specialty medical care at the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

If your nonprofit has ever tried to revamp its website , acquire a grant, or prepare for an audit, you know there are some roles for which your team simply isnt prepared. Its uncommon for nonprofit organizations to have a comprehensive skillset in-house. For this reason, nonprofits often seek expertise from external consultants and vendors. Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage fo

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Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the ripple effects of stalled federal appropriations. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place. Some have been delayed. Others have quietly vanished from grant calendars. These disruptions are creating sudden and sizable budget holes. The need for services […] The post Bridging the Gap: 10 Steps to Running a Successful Gap Funding Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Candid

APRIL 21, 2025

As chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and director of community engagement at Neon One, I’ve had the opportunity to closely observe the evolving landscape of philanthropic giving. My experience has provided deep insights into donor behaviors, especially within the critical small-dollar segmentthose who contribute less than $5,000 annually but represent 96.9% of all donors, according to FEPs latest quarterly report.

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Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 21, 2025

Issue 247 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Ready to learn something new? Fundraising isnt just about asking its about listening, storytelling, and showing up with clarity and care. This weeks articles dig into the nuances of communication, from writing text messages that sound like real people to knowing when not to speak on behalf of your donors. Youll also find insights on building financial stability through better data systems, why your nonprofit needs an AI policy, and how to shift your messagi

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Candid

APRIL 21, 2025

Youre probably familiar with checkout charitywhen people are asked at a retail store checkout to donate money to a designated organization. They have only a few moments to decide. We consider this impulse giving, making a split-second decision to do something altruistic for others. But how does it work? Who says, Yes, Ill give!? And what makes a campaign successful?

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Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 21, 2025

You know better than anyone that working at a nonprofit is demanding. On top of needing to wear many hats, you must also power through periods of high workload and stress, such as the year-end fundraising rush. Without proper support, your employees may experience health issues and even burnout. This, in turn, leads to dissatisfaction, higher absenteeism, and low engagement.

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Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

Season 4, Episode 38 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt tackle a pressing challenge faced by many nonprofit organizations: managing unexpected government funding cuts. They explore strategies for launching a successful gap funding campaign, a targeted approach to securing crucial short-term donations to sustain vital programs. Listen now to ensure your nonprofit is […] The post Podcast: Gap Funding Campaigns: Responding Effectively to Government Cuts appeared first on Cap

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2025

Streaming can enable nonprofits to deepen audience engagement. Here's what you need to know about this avenue for digital advocacy.

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Fluxx

APRIL 21, 2025

Discover the hidden risks of free nonprofit software and why investing in paid solutions like Fluxx ensures security, compliance, and efficiency.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 21, 2025

Fundraisers puzzling over how to reach young donors must acknowledge and counter the misconceptions peddled by the influencer. By Dan Mangiavellano and Maureen Harris WireImage Young fans of the content creator MrBeast watch him onstage during an event in Sydney, Australia. Fundraisers puzzling over how to reach young donors must acknowledge and counter the misconceptions peddled by the influencer.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2025

With all the recent federal funding uncertainty, how are nonprofits adapting? We spoke with one organization to get an inside look.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 21, 2025

By Sara Herschander Getty Images/iStockphoto When a progressive group posted in support of Palestinians in Gaza, it saw funding evaporate. Similar fissures are reverberating across the nonprofit world.

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