CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa. Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 5, 2024

if you do nothing proactive to make them want to stay. You’re working hard to bring in as many donations as possible this year. And you’re being successful. Yay you! But, wait. There’s an “uh oh” looming around the corner. Today were going to take a look at why many of your donors may decide to leave. And what you can do to keep them.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s safe to say that strong communities are the heart of our country. It stands to reason then, that fostering a strong sense of community is an urgent need we must endeavor to address. Municipalities help to empower their residents, build cohesive communities, and inspire community engagement. However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. But relying solely on grants has its downsides, especially when it comes to long-term sustainability.

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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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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Every good nonprofit knows that securing funding can make or break an organization/ Grant funding is a lifeline, providing the resources needed to launch new programs, sustain ongoing initiatives, and expand services to those who need them the most. For many nonprofits, the key to accessing this funding lies in writing a strong, persuasive grant application.

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Future Fundraising Now

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Is generosity declining? There’s some evidence that is is. There are a number of possible causes, but in any case, this is bad news. You can also find ample reasons for hope. Maybe the more important question for any fundraiser is this: Is any part of possible decline of generosity my fault? Seriously, you should be asking that. Start by reading this post on the Boomerang Blog: Is The Generosity Decline Real?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The data donors request of their grantees aren’t always meaningful. By Erin K. McFee and Jonathan Röders Jonathan Röders, CC BY-ND Members of the Leonor Cuadras cooperative sort nursery-grown oysters in La Reforma, Mexico. The data donors request of their grantees aren’t always meaningful.

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Fluxx

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Newman's Own Foundation is leading the way in philanthropy by combining business with a mission to create real change. In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy , Alex Amouyel, President and CEO, discusses the foundation’s unique model and its dedication to empowering children facing adversity. Unlike most foundations, Newman's Own Foundation is a non-profit that owns a for-profit company--Newman's Own--which sells food products. 100% of profits and royalties from Newman's Own sales go to support

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Father-daughter duo Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza of Square Roots Collective talk about the power of trust in local philanthropy.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Explore how Digital Health Canada leveraged WildApricots CommUnity software to drive impact and engagement. This case study highlights the success of using online community tools to strengthen connections and enhance member experience.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 5, 2024

[link] Gifts of Stock: A Simple and Powerful Year-End Giving Idea Hello, fundraisers! As we wrap up the year, theres one giving option that can make a big difference for your organization: gifts of stock. Its a simple idea, but it comes with huge benefits for both your donors and your mission. Why Stock Gifts Are So Effective Even with market ups and downs, many donors stock portfolios have grown over the last five years.

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Asking Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Asking Matters September Newsletter: Come Check Out my New Website! The post Asking Matters December Newsletter appeared first on Asking Matters.

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Fluxx

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It is the small and medium-sized organizations that are at the forefront of so many advances in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, but most struggle to scale up their operations and expand their impact. AmplifyChange Strengthening Grant is tailored to these needs: capacity building for organizations, strengthening their programmes, and continued effective advocacy for the advancement of their communities' SRHR.

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Tom Ahern

DECEMBER 5, 2024

File under: Fundraising in higher ed (and elsewhere, of course) "Practical Tips on Growing Individual Fundraising".by Jim Langley , Langley Innovations (originally a LinkedIn post, reprinted here with Jim's kind permission) I was asked recently to speak on this topic. but I didn’t want to. I understand why I was asked. It’s what fundraisers see the need for and/or are increasingly expected to do: grow individual fundraising.

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Fundraising HayDay

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Amanda and Kimberly have a combined 50+ years of grant work. To say our cohosts have learned a few things along the way is an understatement. They are sharing their top 10 lessons learned along the way – maybe a few of them will resonate with you. Amanda and Kimberly have a combined 50+ years of grant work. To say our cohosts have learned a few things along the way is an understatement.

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Candid

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector and industry, and the U.S. nonprofit sector is no exception. By leveraging AI, nonprofits can unlock powerful insights, make informed decisions, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable. Yet many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI, often due to perceived challenges around cost, expertise, and ethical considerations.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Doesn’t it feel good to be thanked and acknowledged for a job well done? Everyone wants to feel validated and appreciated. And that’s why building better thank you’s is such an important part of fundraising. It starts with a plan to steward each gift and make every donor feel like a valued part of your organization. Saying thank you the right way makes donors feel closer to your mission.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

You are in full fundraising swing! Your team is executing your strategy, and you are confidently pulling the levers that will help you reach supporters and donors during the year-end giving season. In preparation for this key time of giving, we asked seasoned fundraising professionals, “ What’s something you learned from last year that you are taking into this year?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 5, 2024

To counter attacks from the Trump administration, philanthropy should adopt Walker’s pluralism playbook. By William Schambra Chronicle Illustration; Julia Nikhinson/AP, OECD/Michael Dean After Vice President-elect JD Vance (left) criticized the Ford Foundation and other endowed institutions for being “fundamentally cancers on American society,” Ford President Darren Walker (right) invited William Schambra to talk to his board about the newly emerging threat of populist conservatism to endowed in

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