Clairification
JUNE 13, 2024
In my last article I talked about the importance of making a good first impression with potential donors. It’s extremely important to have a strategy in place, just as if you were going on a first date. Those who plan ahead do well. Those who don’t? Not so much. Both dating, and donor wooing , are a delicate dance. But, let’s say you did a good job.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
The wrongheaded decision should not dissuade nonprofits committed to racial equity from doing their critical work. By Roger Colinvaux Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald Fearless Fund co-founders Ayana Parsons, from left, and Arian Simone, with attorney Ben Crump, hold a press conference after appearing in federal court at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building in Miami, Florida, on Jan. 31, 2024.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 13, 2024
Here are three unconscious biases and mental shortcuts seen in boardroom relationships, their impact and strategies to manage them.
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 13, 2024
Nonprofits face continual financial pressures around revenue streams, with 57% of financial managers saying they need somewhat or much more stable cash flow, and nearly 7 in 10 sharing that they need more revenue streams today than they did two years ago. That need for additional revenue streams comes at a time when 56% of nonprofit financial managers say their organization have at least six funding sources, and 28% have at least 10.
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
By David C. Campbell Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Volunteers can help reduce costs, but most nonprofit social service groups rely heavily on government funding.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
Fewer appeals resulted in fewer donations, but some survey respondents say they would have given more if asked. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fewer appeals resulted in fewer donations, but some survey respondents say they would have given more if asked.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 13, 2024
A Center for Effective Philanthropy study found 95% of nonprofit leaders are concerned about burnout, plus other staff-related insights.
Gail Perry Group
JUNE 13, 2024
Is your fundraising team all set to meet your annual fund goal? It's always a big push - working to close those last minute donations to your nonprofit. If your fiscal year closes on June 30th like many nonprofit institutions, then the race is on. It's just around the corner, and all of your numbers will be totaled. This post shares our number one tip to help your team zoom over goal this fiscal year-end.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 13, 2024
Here are three unconscious biases and mental shortcuts seen in boardroom relationships, their impact and strategies to manage them.
amplifi
JUNE 13, 2024
Are you overwhelmed by all the creative ways nonprofits use donor data? If so, this blog post is for you! It’s no secret. A data-driven strategy is crucial to your nonprofit’s fundraising success. But it takes a lot of work to rise above the noise with personalized communications based on your nonprofit’s data. You wouldn’t get behind the wheel of a racecar without being comfortable driving a sedan.
Grant Professionals Association
JUNE 13, 2024
Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. It's what fuels my curiosity, energizes me, and uplifts me 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.
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 13, 2024
By Kevin W. Weigand You’ve just learned that one of your largest donors has passed away and left a sizeable portion of her estate to your organization. The bequest will be transformational. Budgetary concerns will ease, and the organization will be in a better position to fulfill its mission on a wider scale. And then you are served with a lawsuit. Your donor’s daughter is unhappy because the inheritance she expected is leaving the family and going to charity.
Future Fundraising Now
JUNE 13, 2024
This might be one of the most effective direct-mail fundraising envelopes ever created. It will get opened! (And it’ll get there quickly.) This is the US Postal Service version. Many other countries have an equivalent. Here in the US, you buy the envelope from the Post Office. It costs around $10. The price includes postage. Here’s the thing: A DM pack that costs $10 on top of whatever it costs to print the contents is a terrible investment — for mailing to most donors.
Candid
JUNE 13, 2024
With over 1.8 million nonprofit organizations in the United States alone , it can be hard to get noticed by potential donors and funders. One place where a few minutes’ effort can make a big impact is your nonprofit’s Candid profile. By updating your profile, you can enhance what millions of potential donors see about your nonprofit. The information you share goes beyond your Candid profile; it also appears across a range of channels that integrate information from these profiles, including seve
Fundraising HayDay
JUNE 13, 2024
Grant funding can be used for travel, if the funder allows it. Your needs for travel expenses will vary from airline and hotel costs to reach a conference event to local mileage for traveling nurses to visit seniors in their homes. If federal funding is involved, there are some very specific rules about what you can and cannot do with travel funding.
Grant Professionals Association
JUNE 13, 2024
Albert Einstein once said, “if you cannot explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” As grant directors, managers, and writers we need to understand what we are writing about in our proposals, especially if we aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. If we don’t understand it in writing, potential funders won’t understand it in review either.
re:Charity
JUNE 13, 2024
Even though nonprofits can’t directly influence political campaigns or elections, they can drive important political change through advocacy. Whether you create and share petitions, host a voter registration drive, or spread. The post 6 Metrics to Measure the Impact of Political Advocacy appeared first on re: charity.
Grant Consulting Services
JUNE 13, 2024
With the ever-increasing demands of staying relevant, technological advances, and economic shifts, the work of nonprofit organizations has never been more critical. In the past, partnerships between corporations and nonprofits were more sponsorship-focused, used primarily as a means of advertising for the corporation by linking them to causes that promote their company’s values to the public in a positive light.
Instrumentl
JUNE 13, 2024
In this guide, we'll provide tools and strategies to navigate research overload, engage foundation staff effectively, and make impactful "asks.
HSF House
JUNE 13, 2024
This Summer, I have been conducting an independent research project that explores intelligence-led, predictive policing practices as a human rights issue. My research directly addresses structural inequalities that can be perpetuated through law enforcement tactics and especially through novel technologies that have been rhetorically construed to be falsely unbiased.
Instrumentl
JUNE 13, 2024
Escape the labyrinth of Grants.gov with five alternatives, including Instrumentl.
HSF House
JUNE 13, 2024
As I complete my first official week as an intern for Uganda Development and Health Associates, my transition has been seamless. However, through my previous months of meetings and learning from peers, leaders in the organization, and fellow interns, I can confidently say that my perspective on international healthcare systems has undergone the most transition.
Instrumentl
JUNE 13, 2024
Discover how to find grant opportunities in 4 easy to follow steps. Find local and national grant opportunities to prioritize applications, set realistic goals, and maximize your success.
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 13, 2024
Tax-exempt organizations often strive to bring equity, social justice and other forms of fairness to their client communities as part of mission. Often, however, these egalitarian impulses are ignored within their own operations. According to new data from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), males employed as fundraisers earned 10% more in salary, on average, than females even after factors such as organization size, taking time off for child rearing, education and experience wer
Instrumentl
JUNE 13, 2024
Discover the top RFP databases for grants and government contracts in this comprehensive guide. Learn how these platforms streamline your search for funding opportunities and maximize your chances of success in securing grants and contracts.
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