Clairification

JANUARY 30, 2025

When youre not aware youre making a mistake, its hard to avoid it. So lets get curious. Im going to ask you to close your eyes for a minute to imagine a donor youve been wanting to ask for a major gift. Im going to ask you to visualize a space where youre meeting. Put them in your office, their home, a caf or even a Zoom screen. Choose whats comfortable, and where you think youd be most likely to meet with this donor within the next month or so.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2025

When fires, hurricanes, or other crises strike, the Emergency Assistance Foundation is a one-trick pony that lets corporations provide rapid aid without needing to run their own tax-exempt entity. By Tamara Straus Damian Dovarganes, AP Homeowner David Marquez, left, holds a metal detector as his father, Juan Pablo Alvarado, right, and a friend look for the remains of gold jewelry and other silver items inside the walls of their multi-generational home in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Sunday,

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CauseVox

JANUARY 30, 2025

In the nonprofit world, its easy to feel like every conversation with donors has to revolve around money. But heres the thingbuilding a strong connection with your donors isnt just about asking for funds. Your donors give money to your organization because they truly care about what you do. So how can you make sure they feel truly valued and invited into your work in other tangible ways?

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 30, 2025

Its been a chaotic and exhausting week. And, its only the beginning of threats to cut government funding of nonprofits. To help you, we are framing three steps you can take right now to communicate appropriately, guide your board, and keep your donors informed. These steps not only touch on fundraising but also on governance and organizational strategy. 1.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2025

Finding grant funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) research and support is essential for advancing understanding and improving resources for those affected. These are two of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions diagnosed in childhood, each with distinct treatment approaches. Researchers, nonprofits, libraries, and schools rely on grant funding to provide critical studies, educational programs, and community services that enhance

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Its no secret. Successful fundraising campaigns involve prioritizing donors to reach the right supporters with the right message that inspires someone to make a difference. But determining who those donors are isnt always easy. Sending everything to everyone is not the answer. In fact, a bloated mailing list raises print and mailing costs and can pull down the ROI of your appeal.

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Tom Ahern

JANUARY 30, 2025

File under: An "A-level" check list according to AI Top 10 fundraising writing best practices (circa 2025 and remarkably useful) What are the top 10 fundraising writing best practices? Please place them in descending order from 10 to 1. Explain your reasoning. Cite experts." Above is the prompt submitted to artificial intelligence (AI) by some ever-curious U.S. fundraisers.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2025

Since 1995, Candids Philanthropy News Digest has kept readers informed about the priorities of grantmakers, the activities of nonprofits, and evolving trends across the sector. Today, Candid and PND are working to leverage AI technologies to deliver news with even greater speed, depth, and precision. That work includes the use of machine learning to deliver a regularly refreshed news feed in tandem with our daily digest of the latest top stories, and that use of technology will only expand in th

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2025

Here's how the Prosci ADKAR Model for change management can help your nonprofit create a meaningful, lasting impact.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Target and the Target Foundation have made big gifts to groups working on Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance. By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) David Zalubowski, AP Target and the Target Foundation have made made big gifts to groups working on Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 30, 2025

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of January: My go-to fundraising blogs for 2025 Top 10 blog posts of 2024 7 amazing ways your fundraising helps your donors 207 ways to write better fundraising [BOOK REVIEW] 6 ways to excite donors to open your emails Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Launching a successful impact investment program isnt easy, as Scott may find. These strategies can help. By Antony Bugg-Levine iStockphoto Launching a successful impact investment program isnt easy, as Scott may find. These strategies can help.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 30, 2025

But Most Nonprofits Still Dont Get It A title like that certainly entitles a fundraiser to ask, Okay, what is it precisely I dont understand? So first lets look at whats special about endowments. You could say what sets endowments apart is that theyre leveraged. Look at annual giving: As the money comes in, you use it to pay off the various day-to-day expenses of your nonprofit: money in, money out.

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Fluxx

JANUARY 30, 2025

Grantmaking is one of the core components of your foundation's mission, whether it be funding for innovative projects or resources distributed to underserved communities; a well-thought-out grant policy lays the path. Guiding operations from within while building trust with grantees and stakeholders alike requires a well-thought-through grant policy.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2025

Lowe's is accepting project nominations for Lowe's Hometowns, its five-year, $100 million commitment to community revitalization.

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Library Grants

JANUARY 30, 2025

Deadline: April 1, 2025 Do you want to collect and share important stories in your community, both current and past, but not sure where to start? Looking to start or grow a community archives project that needs funding and support? Apply to be one of 8 public library staff to participate in the University of Washington (UW) iSchool's Scaling Community Through Archives learning cohort.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2025

Tech can help expand your nonprofit's reach, but these tools carry ethical responsibilities. Here are some tips to ensure ethical marketing.

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