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Clairity Click-it: Cornucopia of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight, this time from a colleague’s email message. No matter if, or how, you voted in the recent U.S. elections, we are living in a time of profound division, rapid change and a lot of uncertainty. How will the social benefit sector respond? “Now we’re at another critical moment as a country.

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Embracing Trust, Eschewing Dogma in Philanthropic Practice

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Trust-based philanthropy is the phrase of the moment, and all those associated with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project deserve tremendous credit for the way they have influenced grantmakers. As we at […] The post Embracing Trust, Eschewing Dogma in Philanthropic Practice appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Management & Leadership: Which Training Topics Matter Most?

CharityHowTo

Help shape nonprofit management training at CharityHowTo! Share your feedback and get a 50% discount on courses.

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Data Warehousing: A Game Changer for K–12 School Operations

Blackbaud

In today’s digital age, data plays a crucial role in the functioning of educational institutions. One of the key tools that schools can leverage to manage and utilize their student and financial data effectively is a data warehouse. But what exactly is a data warehouse, and how does it differ from a database? How can it help my school operations?

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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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Grants to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month-2024

GrantNews

Native American Heritage Month is reserved for November. According to Ala.org, The month was officially designated by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. The title has since been changed to Native American Heritage Month. It’s fitting, with the Thanksgiving holiday, that we celebrate our indigenous people in November.

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5 Key Takeaways from TAG’s State of Philanthropy Tech Report 2024: Fluxx Leads the Way in Grants Management Software

Fluxx

The Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) has just released its State of Philanthropy Tech Report 2024 , and it’s packed with insights on the intersection of technology and philanthropy. This biannual report, with input from 355 foundations across North America, Europe, and the U.K., covers everything from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), emerging tech tools and much more.

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NPSP Day New York 2024: Highlights, Insights, and Tools for Nonprofit Success

Soapbox Exchange

NPSP Day made its way back to New York City earlier this month, bringing together Salesforce nonprofit professionals for a day of collaboration, skill-building, and problem-solving at The Center. Attendees shared valuable insights, discussed innovative tools, and explored strategies to maximize the impact of mission-based organizations using Salesforce.

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Stop! No, Wait! No, Go!

Planned Giving

Several times a year, I hear from clients who have questions about other vendors’ latest products. Usually, those questions go something like this: “Did you see the new Widget that Company B is offering? It practically guarantees donors will be knocking down our door. My boss wants us to buy it. Why don’t you offer it, too?” The Widget never turns out to be anything ground-breaking.

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Fresh Fundraising Strategies to Reinvent the Giving Season

NonProfit PRO

This giving season, engage your supporters like never before with a creative approach to holiday fundraising! Join us to explore a unique digital experience designed to inspire generosity, showcase curated holiday gifts, and bring your mission to the heart of year-end giving. Don’t miss this live session on Thursday, November 21st at 2:00pm ET.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Corporate Sponsorships

Double the Donation

Corporate sponsorships can be a game-changer for nonprofits, offering essential funding, resources, and visibility that help amplify their impact. But attracting and maintaining these partnerships takes more than just a compelling mission. It requires strategic promotion, targeted outreach, and strong relationship-building.

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If You Want to Go Fast and Far, Create Efficient Systems

Grant Professionals Association

As the grant professional, you are not the sole decision maker. To be successful, you must get the buy in, vision, and commitment of those who will be doing the work. They need to know what is being promised, what outcomes will be measured, how much capacity it will take, and what the expectations are. Before you let out that deep sigh, and think this ideal match is going to get away, there is a way to accomplish both.

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Rolling out a Monthly Giving Program to Generate Predictable Revenue

Center for Major Gifts

More and more nonprofits are monthly giving societies, clubs, and programs. There are several reasons why. Let’s take a look at why a monthly giving program might be right for your organization. A monthly giving program generates predictable revenue. By focusing on automatic electronic funds transfers (ETFs), your donors will provide you with a reliable income stream to help bolster your general operating fund.

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Top 10 Best Practices for Donation Pages

NonProfit PRO

Unlock the secrets to an optimized donation page! Download our exclusive resource, "Top 10 Best Practices for Donation Pages," packed with proven tips straight from our customers. Discover actionable strategies to make giving easier, more secure, and more impactful for your donors. Don't miss out—grab this valuable resource today!

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Me, Money, Nonprofits

Center for Major Gifts

I pride myself on being pragmatic, which is why I run my business with simplicity and practicality at its core. I lay out a productive path for my nonprofit clients — not an ethereal, tangled mess of theory and jargon filled with CRUTs, CRATs, and other distractions. But beyond just the practical steps, I also bring inspiration, because it’s not only about the “how” but also the “why.” I show how to make your nonprofit genuinely inspire donors; how to craft a missio

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Accounting: Data Behind Functional Expense Reporting

The NonProfit Times

By Alyssa Simard, CPA The success and integrity of nonprofit organizations hinge on the ability to steward financial resources effectively. One critical aspect of financial stewardship is the practice of functional expense reporting. It is paramount for nonprofit financial leaders to adopt a thorough approach to categorizing and reporting expenses and why it is a cornerstone of fiscal responsibility.

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Mastering Your Projected Budget in 5 Simple Steps

Grant Writer Team

Mastering your projected budget does not have to be as difficult as you might think. However, it is one of the most important tasks your nonprofit should establish. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source.

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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes. This results in billions of dollars of tax savings annually on the condition hospitals provide charity care and other community services.

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AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting 

Candid

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. But sifting through endless databases or outdated lists can feel overwhelming and frustrating, like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants.

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Morphology: How to Build and Grow Your Grant Consulting Business

Fundraising HayDay

For many grant professionals, the leap from working for an organization to starting your own grant and/or fundraising consultancy is a scary one. There are so many questions, from wondering if you should be an LLC or sole proprietor to what to charge and how to market your business. The Fundraising HayDay cohosts partnered with Allison Boyd , Owner of Boyd Grants , to create Morphology , an on-demand training to help you create a consultancy business that works for you.

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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Appeal to Institutional Donors During Crises

NonProfit PRO

In times of crisis, institutional donors often provide essential funding, but nonprofits need a strategic approach to secure it. Here are ways to appeal to these donors.

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3 common fundraising fears & 3 things you should fear instead

Future Fundraising Now

It’s normal to have fears. But fear often leads to self-destructive action (or non-action). Here are some of the most common fears we fundraisers have, from the BDI Blog, at 3 common fundraising fears and how to face them : FEAR #1: Am I asking too often? You probably are not asking too often. Volume of asking has not been shown to drive down retention.

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Intentional Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Why Behind Every Word

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits struggle to stand out in today’s digital noise. Sharing authentic, purpose-driven content can help build deeper connections.

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How Women's Nonprofits Are Revamping Strategies After Trump's Win

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Conservative and progressive women's groups are readying for a battle over federal and state reproductive rights measures. By Stephanie Beasley Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal via AP Conservative and progressive women's groups are readying themselves for a battle over federal and state reproductive rights measures.

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Study Shows How Nonprofits Secure Funding for Greater Impact

NonProfit PRO

A new study released by Spring Impact investigates the funding sources and strategies used by nonprofits to achieve impact at scale.

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A Climate Solution Hiding in Plain Sight

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Climate justice isn’t just a theory — it’s one of the most effective ways to heal the warming planet and respond to climate deniers in the Trump administration. By Mark Ruffalo and Gloria Walton Dakota Santiago, New York Times/Redux Wading through scientific data is no longer necessary to prove the climate crisis is a clear and present danger, the authors argue.

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