Thu.Mar 28, 2024

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Could Your Nonprofit Benefit From a Little Spring Cleaning?

Ann Green's Nonprofit

It’s spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, although in the Boston area it doesn’t feel like it right now. A lot of people use this time of the year to do some spring cleaning. I envy the people who do that because usually I’m not one of them. I know I should do more. As much as I dislike cleaning and organizing, I’m happy once it gets done. Often getting started is the hardest part.

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Invite Nonprofit Donors Into Your Story, Giving Them a Powerful Role to Play

Clairification

You must invite your donor into the story. Take yourself out of the equation. Donors don’t care about you, but about what they can do through you. Stop talking about your good work. Talk, instead, about the good work your donor wants to do. How? 5-Step Strategy to Illuminate the Donor’s Role in Repairing the World 1.Tell a quick story about a specific project.

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More Than Half of Nonprofits Use A.I., Google.org Survey Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.

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How to Run a Better a Board Meeting – and Liven Up Your Board

Gail Perry Group

Board meetings are wildly important because they are your board members’ principal point of contact with your organization. You want the meetings to be great experiences for your board members. Are the meetings boring? If so, it’s time to liven things up. Use these tips to create a meeting worth attending - one that will engage your board members’ enthusiasm and deepen their commitment!

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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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How Corporate Social Responsibility Is Impacting the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Corporate social responsibility has evolved. Here's how nonprofits can embrace corporate social responsibility instead of fighting it.

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Impact Survey Uncovers Widespread Unmet Community Needs Nationwide

NonProfit PRO

United Way Worldwide released the "2023 211 Impact Survey," which showed housing assistance referrals continue to increase and other trends.

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Endowments are Great — But Sustainability and Autonomy are the Greater Good

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Rather than seeking incremental growth through grants to endowments, foundations should double-down on commitments to nonprofit sustainability.

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13 Ways to Strengthen Your Case for Support

NonProfit PRO

Providing a window to your organization's mission and purpose can help you strengthen your case for financial support.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Past, Present, and Future

GrantNews

Celebrating Women’s History Month means acknowledging all of the remarkable contributions women of the past who have left their mark in the annals of history. From shaping major Supreme Court rulings to making groundbreaking strides at the Oscars, women have left an indelible mark on our country. Whether soaring across the Atlantic as the first female pilot or inspiring change as the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, their impact is undeniable.

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Report Predicts Uptick in Giving in 2024 and 2025

NonProfit PRO

A new report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University has bold predictions for giving in 2024 and 2025.

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I Applied for a GPC Exam Scholarship – You Should Too!

Grant Professionals Association

When I joined the Arizona Founding Chapter of GPA nearly 15 years ago, I was a young, eager, and highly motivated grant writer with only a couple years of experience. There, I found my people. I admired and looked up to fellow chapter members who were grant writing veterans, many of whom had their GPC. Those three letters intrigued me, so I began to ask more about them.

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FTC, 10 States Take Action Against Operator of Sham Cancer Charity for Deceiving Donors

NonProfit PRO

The Federal Trade Commission and 10 states are suing Cancer Recovery Foundation International and its operator for deceiving generous donors.

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Grant Professionals as Advocates

Grant Professionals Association

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. I came away with a fresh perspective on how grant professionals advocate for the causes, populations, and organizations they serve daily. Whether as an employee for an organization tasked with grant seeking, or an independent grant consultant serving multiple organizations, as grant profession

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Think Outside the Box With These 5 School Fundraising Ideas

re:Charity

Just as summer camps need to host fun, enriching activities for their campers, your school needs to do the same for its students. That extends to your fundraising ideas. To attract students. The post Think Outside the Box With These 5 School Fundraising Ideas appeared first on re: charity.

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Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

Candid

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. In February 2023, Candid launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative to empower nonprofits to share their demographic data just one time through their profiles, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders.

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Good fundraising writing: It’s not about avoiding your peeves

Future Fundraising Now

Years ago, I worked at a company where one of the best ways to get ahead was to talk. A lot. Being able to filibuster at a meeting or write staggeringly long emails marked you as a winner. The content of what you had to say wasn’t as important as word count. It was the best path to a vice presidency (and this company had a lot of VPs). When you incentivize something, people tend to pursue it.

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3 Reasons Your Foundation is Not Too Small for an Online Grants Management Software System

Fluxx

If you think your foundation is too small to warrant a grants management solution, think again. While you may instinctively understand that technology can dramatically improve your day-to-day work, sticking with what you know is tempting. Perhaps you sidelined research into new technology due to other pressing priorities, concerns about costs, or the stark realization that making a change isn’t always easy.

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3 Ways Nonprofits Can Run Smoother Events

DonorSnap

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events this year. Secure Event Sponsors Event sponsors are a great way to alleviate some of the costs of running your events.

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What Does a Nonprofit Board of Directors Do?

Grant Writer Team

All nonprofits need governing boards. Some nonprofits are governed by members and others by local community leaders and interested parties. Some boards are paid for their time, and others are strictly volunteer positions. However your board of directors is structured, these individuals dedicate their time and effort to the nonprofits they lead. These are the folks who make decisions, oversee committees, and assume legal responsibility for organizations fulfilling their missions.

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Nonprofit Events: 3 Simple Tips for Smooth Operations

DonorSnap

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events this year. Secure Event Sponsors Event sponsors are a great way to alleviate some of the costs of running your events.

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GRANTEGY: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance Series

Grant Consulting Services

PART I: The Feasibility Study We’ve all experienced the triumphs and struggles that come with seeking grants. That’s why we’ve created a platform that’s more than just lessons; it’s a journey to transform your grant strategy and unlock new possibilities. Grantegy: Don’t Leave Your Grants To Chance is a transformative journey designed to help you reach your grant program’s full potential.

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AI-Powered Bill-Tracking Service Plural Seeks to Democratize Policymaking

NonProfit PRO

Employing artificial intelligence, Plural aims to make the policymaking process more transparent and accessible.

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