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Proud Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

This is a great month to do something you’re proud of. And to support others who are showing their spirit and pride. Actually, every month is good for these things! Which, as it often does, brings me to share a bit of wisdom from the sage Seth Godin. Simple five step plan for just about everyone and everything The number of people you need to ask for permission keeps going down: Go, make something happen.

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Facing Arrest and Worse, Climate Advocates Need Legal Defenders. Philanthropy Can Help.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Protecting the environment is dangerous business. Those on the front lines need greater support to fend off fossil fuel industry threats. By Betsy Apple and Alfred Brownell Appalachians Against Pipelines Protecting the environment is dangerous business. Those on the front lines need greater support to fend off fossil fuel industry threats.

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Outcome Metrics– Measuring What Matters in the Nonprofit World

NonProfit PRO

Examine how modern technology continues to shift finance from a “scorekeeper” role to a “value driver” role. Finance teams will lead the way in sustaining funding, strengthening stewardship, and maximizing impact.

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Can a Lottery Winner Run an Effective Foundation? Meet Roy Cockrum

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

How a onetime comic actor turned $60 million of Powerball winnings into a grant-making engine that has backed ambitious theater since 2014. By George Anders Photo by Cynthia Moxley Roy Cockrum (seated, front) at the 2022 opening night of “Knoxville” in Sarasota, Fla., surrounded by friends and board members of the Roy Cockrum Foundation. The foundation was the play’s major funder.

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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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Benefits of Cloud Accounting Software for Grantmaking Organizations

NonProfit PRO

Outdated on-premises software is rapidly being replaced by a new breed of modern cloud solutions. Over 90 percent of businesses report using cloud solutions today, and nonprofits are no exception.

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The Definitive Guide to Driving Nonprofit Finance Efficiency with Paperless Automation

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits faced an immediate shift to digital operations during the pandemic. Cloud-based systems enabled staff to maintain productivity during lockdowns, prompting a rapid digital transformation.

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Maximize Your Progress: 4 Poor Fundraising Habits to Kick

Blackbaud

The best fundraising strategies are constantly changing, adapting to meet new patterns in giving preferences and engagement opportunities. As best practices shift, ensure that you’re following them. A stagnant fundraising strategy can cause roadblocks, such as falling behind on fundraising goals, missing key support, and even causing donor attrition.

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2024 Nonprofit Technology Trends Report

NonProfit PRO

Delve into technology usage within the nonprofit sector with valuable insights from nonprofit finance leaders across North America. Learn about current trends and get foresight into the evolving landscape of nonprofit operations.

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A Pride Month Call to Action: Highlighting the Less Positive Experiences of LGBTQ+ Grantees

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Part protest, part commemoration, and part celebration, Pride Month joyfully invites us all to see the rich and diverse lives of queer folks — and to recognize that as far […] The post A Pride Month Call to Action: Highlighting the Less Positive Experiences of LGBTQ+ Grantees appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Difference Between Nonprofit Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofit professionals face burnout and compassion fatigue. Here, I dive into the differences and offer solutions for both.

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How to increase support from mid-level donors.

amplifi

Let’s cut to the chase. Too many organizations don’t put enough thought into how they engage mid-level donors. If you’re like other fundraisers, most of your nonprofit’s strategy is probably focused on acquiring new donors and locking in high-level contributors for the long haul. While concentrating on your outreach for these groups seems to make a lot of sense, you can’t forget about another very important segment: your mid-level donors.

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Boys & Girls Clubs – Much More Than Just Fun and Games!

GrantNews

Boys & Girls Clubs: is it just glorified babysitting? Is it a fun place for kids to go after school and during the summer until their parents can pick them up? Sure, it might have some elements of both of these, but the fact is: Boys & Girls Clubs are vital programs that do so much more than just providing supervision after school and during the summer months.

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Grant Writing and the Dynamics of Social Networking

Grant Writer Team

Stop and consider the dynamics of social networking with regard to grant writing. What is social networking and is it really necessary? Is it all just liking and sharing and growing your brand online? After all, social media has become a vital tool for nonprofits, allowing them to reach new donors and funders and broaden their missions. Of course, there is far more to it than posting on social media, but it plays a large part in expanding your brand, whether you’re a nonprofit, a small bus

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OMNIA Partners Continues Expansion of its OPUS E-commerce Platform

NonProfit PRO

OMNIA Partners expanded its free OPUS e-commerce platform, giving nonprofits access to eight new suppliers.

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The dark secret of “churn-and-burn” fundraising

Future Fundraising Now

You’ve probably heard of “churn and burn” fundraising. It sounds like something bad. And it is. Here’s what “churn and burn” isn’t : High-frequency asking. (At least, it’s not just that.) High-frequency asking can be a part of a smart fundraising strategy for some organizations. Churn and burn is more insidious.

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AEP Announcement – Grantegy

Grant Consulting Services

Just when you thought Grantegy: Don’t Leave Your Grants To Chance could not get any better, Grantegy has been accepted into the GPCI Accepted Education Program. Now, you can earn up to 3.5 CEUs towards acquiring the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) or maintaining your GPC certification when you complete all seven courses in the Grantegy program.

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Blackbaud Settles Claim Surrounding 2020 Data Breach With California

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud paid penalties and agreed to cybersecurity improvements as part of a settlement with California regarding a 2020 data breach.

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Most Common Greater Giving User Questions—Answered!

Greater Giving

Most Common User Questions From Greater Giving Clients—Answered! At Greater Giving, we offer free technical help to our users from day one. We love that we get to be your first line of support, so we can be a part of your success. To help you get off on the right foot, we sought out the most common user questions, and compiled our support team’s collective knowledge to answer them.

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Fundraising Workshops For Your Volunteers: Prepare for Fall Semester | Blog

Booster

Hosting a fundraising workshop before you start your fall semester is a great way to get a headstart on your year and set your PTA/PTO up for success! A workshop can help you gauge interest and assess the individual skills each volunteer can bring to your organization. It’s also an opportunity to educate these potential volunteers and begin the training process so you can hit the ground running when school starts.

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5 takeaways on why gender equity matters across issue areas 

Candid

A report from The Bridgespan Group, Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in Any Issue Area , warns that funders risk “leaving impact on the table” by not applying a gender equity lens broadly. In 2021 and 2022, only 16% of gifts of at least $25 million named gender as an explicit component. Across many issue areas, women—defined in this report as “women, girls, and gender-expansive people”—still experience inequitable outcomes, especially those who also face discrimination for the

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Being Vulnerable at Work

Fundraising HayDay

We often spend more time at work than anywhere else. But that doesn’t mean we are closest to our bosses and colleagues. So how does that work when you have things in your life that affect your work performance? Today we are joined by Melanie Palmer, GPC, CFRE and Leilani Ocasio of Melanie Palmer Consulting , where they share their personal inspirations for leading the "Vulnerability in Grants Work: Set Yourself (and Others) Free" workshop two years running at GrantSummit, a conference hosted by

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Melinda French Gates Is Championing Reproductive Rights. Will It Lead to More Donations?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The mega philanthropist has pledged $200 million for reproductive rights in the U.S. The funding comes as more states enact abortion restrictions and demand for abortion-related care soars. By Stephanie Beasley Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Many abortion-access groups are chronically underfunded and overlooked by donors, experts say. Above, a Planned Parenthood clinic in Milwaukee.