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Learning From COVID: 5 Self-Care Approaches For The Nonprofit Sector

The NonProfit Times

By Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S. Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. As parts of the world enter recovery and rebuilding in this new reality, the continued challenge will be to redefine post-coronavirus self-care for millions of professional helpers and skilled volunteers across critical healthcare, education, and social assistance programs.

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Evolve Your Print Strategy & Redirect Funds to Your Cause

NonProfit PRO

Explore how revolutionizing your print strategy can unlock valuable insights, streamline information capture, enhance security for your business and generate cost savings for your mission. Say goodbye to manual document processing and hello to a more efficient and secure way of managing your printing needs. View the eGuide today.

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Adopting a Mental Health Mindset Will Help Both Funders and Nonprofits Thrive

Center for Effective Philanthropy

You are exhausted, a next-level fatigue. Your body is so tired, but your mind can’t stop. It pings from what is right in front of you — grant deadlines, board […] The post Adopting a Mental Health Mindset Will Help Both Funders and Nonprofits Thrive appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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5 Insights From the ‘GivingPulse Q1 2024 Report’

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday released its third GivingPulse report, which revealed trends in recurring donations, solicitation and more in Q1 2024.

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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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Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Development In Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

By Lauren R. Swern Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. It’s what fuels curiosity, energizes you, and uplifts you during challenging times in the dynamic realm of grant writing. This field demands constant engagement — seeking insights at both human and statistical levels, organizing vital documents, crafting compelling narratives and budgets, and navigating diverse personalities and complex technical systems.

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GrantSummit: Building Your Community and Professional Know-How

Grant Professionals Association

GrantSummit’s power is that it provides grant professionals with two critical opportunities – finding our people and high-quality professional development! This year’s conference is in Denver, Colorado (and online), October 30th through November 2nd. Registration opens June 1st. More than 1,200 grant professionals will be in person for the three-plus days of learning, sharing, and community!

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3 little-known best times to ask a donor for money

Future Fundraising Now

Within 4 weeks after they’ve given. Hands down, without question, the best time to ask a donor to give is soon after they’ve given. A lot of nonprofits operate on the opposite assumption — that recency predicts unwillingness to give again. If you’re avoiding contact with recent donors, you’re losing significant opportunities to bond with happy, involved donors.

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The Aggravating Sustainability Question

Grant Professionals Association

Aggravating! Hated! Dreadful! Stupid Question! In the past, that's how I felt about the sustainability question. I am sure many grant writers will agree with me. As I matured in my career as a grant professional, I realized the importance of the sustainability question. Whether the funder is a private foundation or a government agency, their funding is an investment in your organization.

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Nonprofit Logo Design: 4 Essential Elements to Consider

The Fundraising Coach

At the most basic level, the purpose of nonprofit marketing is to spread awareness of your mission and work. However, your public-facing communications should also make your organization recognizable in the community. That way, your marketing will lay a foundation for building trust with audience members, and this confidence will make them more likely to become engaged supporters of your nonprofit.

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Top Volunteer Grant Databases to Grow Your Tech Stack

Double the Donation

Volunteer grants are a vital source of funding for nonprofits, enabling them to maximize their impact and encourage their supporters to do the same. However, navigating the various programs available to your organization can be challenging. That’s where volunteer grant databases come in!

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Top 24 Nonprofit Consultants and How to Choose One: A Guide

Aly Sterling Philanthropy

Choosing a nonprofit consultant can be a daunting task. Check out our top recommended partners and tips for making the right choice for your organization. The post Top 24 Nonprofit Consultants and How to Choose One: A Guide first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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First-Time Finisher & Funder Boosted Boston Marathon

The NonProfit Times

(Photo courtesy of Bank of America) There’s a big difference between running a marathon and achieving a high jump – unless one is talking to the Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon. The final donation tally leapt from $40.2 million in 2023 to $71.9 million for this year’s event. Several factors contributed to the increased revenue.

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Adopting a Mental Health Mindset Will Help Both Funders and Nonprofits Thrive

Center for Effective Philanthropy

You are exhausted, a next-level fatigue. Your body is so tired, but your mind can’t stop. It pings from what is right in front of you — grant deadlines, board […] The post Adopting a Mental Health Mindset Will Help Both Funders and Nonprofits Thrive appeared first on CEP (Alloy 2024).

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3 Strategic Shifts To Accelerate Hospital Donor Acquisition

The NonProfit Times

B y S tephanie K irk The current fundraising landscape has brought a major pain point for many fundraisers — a decline in acquisition of donors. Many hospitals haven’t been immune to the challenge. In fact, regionalized donor base and reach have built an added layer of complexity to the problem. Unlike many national brands, the sky isn’t the limit in terms of available, viable audiences for most hospitals.

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Discover Insights and Strategies for Today’s Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit PRO

Free Research Report to Discover Insights and Strategies for Today's Nonprofit Leaders.

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Juneteenth 2024: Celebrating Freedom Day

GrantNews

Juneteenth, celebrated as a national holiday on June 19th, is a holiday that recognizes a pivotal day in American history: the end of slavery. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates that on June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas, and ensalved people were made aware of their freedom. While this day is one of celebration, it should also be noted that this took place two and half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamat

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