Clairification

MARCH 11, 2024

What gets donors going? The heart, not the head. “ People do not give to the most urgent needs, but rather they support causes that mean something to them.” This is the finding from a report done by the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy at the University of Kent: “ How Donor Choose Charities.” They begin their study from the widely-accepted premise that charities exist primarily to help needy people and the desire to meet needs is a key criterion in the selection of charitable benef

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 11, 2024

A philanthropic movement to redefine reparations aims to advance policy changes in public health, education, criminal justice, and business development. By Alex Daniels NJISJ Ryan P. Haygood, president and CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, speaks at the launch event of the New Jersey Reparations Council in June 2023. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and its grantees haven't abandoned the push for cash-based reparations.

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Veritus Group

MARCH 11, 2024

It must be central to your non-profit's mission to dedicate energy, resources, and passion into caring for staff and donors. The post Your Mission Is More Than You Think It Is appeared first on Veritus Group.

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GrantNews

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to your nonprofit, there’s always so much to do! And if you’re thinking about starting a new nonprofit, there’s even more. That’s why, here at GrantWatch , we try to help our readers navigate the process as much as possible. Today, and over the next three weeks, we will dive into an incredibly essential topic: nonprofit bylaws.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 11, 2024

Season 3, Episode 48 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt delve into the often misunderstood quiet phase of fundraising campaigns. Contrary to its name, the quiet phase doesn’t mean complete silence. Instead, it’s a strategic period where organizations focus on soliciting major gifts while keeping the campaign goal discreet.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

Welcome to the artificial intelligence era. You might have noticed: AI is everywhere. You can barely go a day without hearing about ChatGPT or new AI tools, and for good reason—it’s reshaping our world and how we work in countless ways. The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. AI tools enable major gift officers to do more with their time by minimizing administrative tasks, helping with research, and drafting communications.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2024

Grants Works will host its Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit to help new and established grantees understand federal grants better.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. Based on a 2022 survey of more than 3,000 nonprofit staff, The Push and Pull: Declining Interest in Nonprofit Leadership found that fewer respondents said they aspired to lead than in 2016 and 2019.

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GrantNews

MARCH 11, 2024

Ah, Oregon state! From the mysteries of Crater Lake to the gorgeous Painted Hills, Oregon beckons us with the promise of awe-inspiring wonders and majestic landscapes. Oregon has such a wide variety of sights to see. And, as part of our spotlight series, GrantWatch shines a light on Oregon. In recognition of this fine state, the site provides listings of grant opportunities specifically for the purpose of improving local community services throughout.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the past year, I have been asked to present on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than any other topic. As you can imagine, the presentation looks different each time as the evolution of Large LanguageModels/Generative AI is ever changing. The biggest fear that the field had of AI replacing us is certainly over, as AI reinforced what we all knew all along- our field still heavily relies on building, nurturing, and sustaining relationships, which is something a chatbot cann

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Double the Donation

MARCH 11, 2024

According to Steve Jobs, “The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values & agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” Good stories are backed by hard data. Translating collected data or evidence into a compelling and insightful narrative is known as data storytelling.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 11, 2024

Most people give out of habit. They have a few, perhaps six or eight, organizations they give to and they have an amount they are comfortable giving. For some people $100 is a comfortable gift. Others may comfortably give $500 or $1000 or more. And for the most part they stick with that amount unless […] The post How High Will You Go? Train Your Board to Think Bigger About Campaign Gifts appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

There are a lot of disconnects in modern philanthropy, but one of the most obvious and perhaps easiest to address is the lack of connection between grants professionals and funders. The consequences of this disconnect are stark: humanity appears to have vacated the philanthropic arena, reducing constituents to mere demographic statistics and impact to sterile infographics.

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Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 11, 2024

Issue 189 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I don’t know who needs to hear this, but we are exactly one week away from the official start of spring. Time to shake off the winter! Check out these 5 Fundraising Ideas for Spring to get inspired for this next season! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today !

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. Even so, it’s possible that you’ve noticed a need in your community for something that could be helped through charitable efforts, and now you’re inspired to start your own nonprofit. But how exactly do you start a nonprofit? There are some basic steps you can use to start your own nonprofit organization.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 11, 2024

Double the Donation and Classy continue strong partnership with expanded integration capabilities. Now, mutual clients can leverage 360MatchPro on their Classy Studio giving experiences. As Classy’s preferred matching gift solution, 360MatchPro already integrates with Classy’s standard and embedded donation forms to help nonprofits uncover matching gift opportunities.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to major grants, size matters less than your approach to getting them. Here are some tips to guide your major grants journey.

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