Clairification

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match! While you might be tempted to guess “If I were a Rich Man,” that’s not it. Because that would be making fundraising mostly about money. And, actually, fundraising is mostly about love. So the correct answer is “ Matchmaker.” That’s right. Your job is to make the perfect match between the values your organization enacts and the values your donor shares.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentine’s Day coming up, that’s a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years. By Cora Daniels While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." Increasing donor retention rates by just 10% can result in a substantial 200% surge in the lifetime value of donors according to the Harvard Business Review. How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

20 foundations are speeding grants to protect voting and elections. Meanwhile, House GOP members are asking whether philanthropy is stepping into partisan politics. By Alex Daniels Matt McClain, The Washington Post, Getty Images 20 foundations are speeding grants to protect voting and elections. Meanwhile, House GOP members are asking whether philanthropy is stepping into partisan politics.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Advancing Racial Equity Inside Foundations — Lessons from the Field appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Philanthropy platform TIFIN Give has acquired Giving Place, a tech solution for family office giving programs and private foundations.

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

If you want to reach your audience where they’re at, make an impression, and inspire them to engage, you’ll need to structure your school’s surround sound strategy effectively to rise above the noise. Remember, it’s not just about increasing the number of eyeballs on your content. It’s about building an approach using multiple channels that play a unique role in your journey to success.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As Grant Professionals, we hear repeatedly that relationships with funders are incredibly important. We know in our hearts that funder relationships can mean the difference between a grant award or ending up in the pile of denied proposals. What we believe and feel does not always accurately reflect reality. Seeking evidence for this well known relational claim, the author and her team began tracking the firm’s grant application submissions and funder responses.

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Soapbox Exchange

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you might not consider public speaking to be one of your primary job responsibilities. However, many of your daily activities probably fall under the umbrella of public speaking. Interacting with donors, grant funders, board members, and other stakeholders requires clear, concise communication. That’s why it’s important to build strong presentation skills.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Have you ever wanted to attend the GrantSummit, but your organization needed more funding to support you? Or, has your employment changed, and your new employer cannot pay for your Grant Professionals Association (GPA) membership? Do you have the goal of obtaining your GPC TM soon? If these are items on your “grant bucket list,” there is funding available to help cover the costs.

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Annual Giving Network

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Timing is everything. That is especially the case when it comes to producing a successful giving day. Nearly 90% of. The post Determining When to Have Your Giving Day appeared first on AGN.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

February is a time to celebrate love and happiness⁠—and matching gifts. That’s why it’s been dubbed the official Matching Gift Month. This year, we recommend taking the opportunity to scale up your matching gift promotional efforts accordingly. We’ll cover everything you need to know to celebrate corporate giving and drive action (and matches) this February.

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GiveSmart

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When someone decides to donate to your organization, two crucial elements must come together — their understanding of the problem and a belief that they can make a difference. Donor success stories establish these elements and can appeal to new donors and existing ones, but how do you craft these compelling and heartstring-tugging stories? It starts with knowing why they are important and building a story around those goals.

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Fluxx

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are many necessary steps to consider when developing grant applications, selecting grantees, and closing the grant cycle. From developing eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria to reviewing and selecting proposals, grantmakers have a laundry list of internal protocols to follow, and they must think strategically about managing their workflow.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Your university’s alumni are vital members of your community, and they need a place to go when they have questions about resources, events, and ways to give back—that’s where alumni websites come in. These websites aren’t just online hubs for your alumni community, they’re also valuable tools for boosting alumni engagement and retaining donors.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck on the sidelines of grant writing? Picture this: You dive into the grant game, firing off the same template to different funders, only to be hit with a wave of rejection letters. Now you’re on the bench wondering, “What gives?” You need a game changer. That is to say, a solid game plan to help you win your grant.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or a newcomer to the fundraising world, your team likely follows a similar set of processes to attract, acquire, and retain donors. This framework is called the fundraising cycle, and optimizing your current practices can make a big difference in your campaign results and donor retention rate.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

All staff departures cause temporary disruption. But when a board member, director, or manager leaves your organization, it can plunge your nonprofit into chaos. That’s why nonprofits often choose to create a succession plan. This article will look at why a succession plan is so important in the nonprofit sector and how to create one that protects your nonprofit for years to come.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hot off the presses! The Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023 waits to be signed into law. So, what is this Act and how does it impact minority entrepreneurship? GrantWatch has the scoop for you. What’s more, we believe it’s imperative we stay informed about this important bi-partisan effort that has both Democrat and Republican co-sponsorship.

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