Clairification
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
What makes your appeal stand out in a crowd? When asked what my favorite carrier envelope is for a fundraising appeal, my standard answer is: One that screams “open me!” Of course, there are a variety of reasons an envelope may beg to be opened. And an equal number of reasons why it may scream “dump me in the trash.” Today I want to help you avoid the trash bin.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The settlement of a case that would have tested whether charities can make grants based on race — and perhaps put the decision before the Supreme Court — has left the issue in a legal gray zone. By Alex Daniels Rebecca Blackwell/AP Co-founders the Fearless Fund Arian Simone, center left, and Ayana Parsons, center right, speak to journalists outside the James Lawrence King Federal Building in Miami after a hearing in January.
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Candid
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. The public’s belief that nonprofits will “do the right thing” is what makes it possible for us to partner with communities, advocate for our missions, and bridge political divides to build a healthy and just nation. That’s why Independent Sector has been measuring public trust in nonprofits and philanthropy for the last five years.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Warren Buffett's fortune, now valued at $144 billion, will go to a charitable trust managed by his three children when he dies, and the money must be given away within 10 years. By Thalia Beaty and Josh Funk, Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Nati Harnik/AP The Gates Foundation has an endowment of $75.2 billion, funded by donations from Bill Gates (right) and Warren Buffett.
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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.
Capital Campaign Pro
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Season 4, Episode 6 In this episode, hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the delicate art of managing donor expectations when their funding ideas don’t align with your organization’s mission. Tune in to learn how to keep your campaign on track, preserve donor relationships, and confidently steer your organization toward success. Listen Now: […] The post Podcast: Managing Donor Expectations: How to Handle “Out-of-the-Box” Funding Offers During Your Capital Campai
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GrantNews
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
So, you know there are 60 grant categories on GrantWatch. And you know thousands of grants exist for individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses. However, do you know there are six key types of grants? That’s right, there are six fundamental types of grants to learn about, and it’s essential to understand their differences. Having these distinctions clearly in mind will make the process much easier when you begin targeting specific grants to suit your needs.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
There is no doubt nonprofits will compete for attention ahead of the election in November. Here's how to manage your year-end efforts.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
When Susie, Howard, and Peter Buffett have spoken publicly about their giving, they talk about taking risks to confront hard problems or fund ventures others might not. By Thalia Beaty And Josh Funk, Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Nati Harnik/AP Howard, Susie, and Peter Buffett have already given $15 billion to charity. When Susie, Howard, and Peter Buffett have spoken publicly about their giving, they talk about taking risks to confront hard problems or fund ventures others might not.
GrantNews
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
So, you know there are grant categories. And you know there are grants for individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses. However, do you know the 6 key types of grants ? That’s right, there are 6 key types of grants to know about and it’s important to understand the differences between them. Having these distinctions clearly in mind will make the process much easier when you begin the task of targeting specific grants to suit your needs.
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Volunteers who are trained, supported, and strategically deployed add measurable value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity to help those in need, build community and fulfill their missions. That’s the key takeaway from a new released report from UJA-Federation of New York regarding a decade-long effort executing on Time for Good, a strategic volunteer initiative that benefitted dozens of nonprofits.
Veritus Group
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
With cooling temperatures, soft light, and time outdoors, Fall is the optimal season to reflect on your mission and connect with your “Why." The post Fall is the Perfect Time to Replenish Your Why appeared first on Veritus Group.
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Nonprofits are integrating AI faster than the private sector, with 58% of nonprofits using AI with their communications platform as a service (CPaaS) solution, compared to 47% of business to consumer (B2C) businesses in the private sector, according to new data from tech firm Twilio. But, while 83% of respondents at nonprofits believe they are transparent about how they use AI, only 38% of end users feel that nonprofits are transparent, the data shows.
Future Fundraising Now
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
You may be hard at work on your important year-end appeal. You really need to have it work well this year. Here are some of the most common direct mail fundraising errors out there that can undercut even the most otherwise well-built appeal letter: It’s too short. Somebody believes that “nobody reads long letters any more.” One-page letters are usually a mistake.
Soapbox Exchange
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Issue 216 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Here’s a pro-tip for the week. As you prepare for Giving Tuesday , consider creating a dedicated Giving Tuesday donation page. This allows you to adjust the wording/design to best appeal to online donors. It also simplifies tracking the results of your Giving Tuesday campaign, since the majority of your donations will flow through that page.
Center for Major Gifts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Apps are certainly fun and cool! This is why they’re so popular. And while many apps are useful and time time-savers, many others do a lot to lower your productivity. If you feel like you don’t have enough time in the day already, then, it doesn’t make sense to spend time on things that have minimal value. Turn the silly things off. Concentrate on your work and when you take a short, timed break, you can play for a few minutes.
Instrumentl
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Discover which types of funders offer the best opportunities for your nonprofit's grant proposals. This Insight Report analyzes success rates, average grant sizes, and awarded percentages to help you focus your efforts on the funders most likely to provide a strong return.
HSF House
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hello reader! I hope you have been having a restful summer and mentally preparing for the next school year to start. I can’t believe it’s August already and the summer is over. It’s my last summer as an undergraduate. It feels very bittersweet. As excited as I am to (hopefully) start graduate school next year, I will miss the community I’ve built and settled into here at FSU.
Fluxx
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Grant management is defined as the process through which organizations manage and oversee the grant funds in a structured process. Whether the foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations, a public charity raises money, or a government body makes resources available, grant management is essential to ensure proper and regulated use of the grant.
HSF House
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
During this summer semester, I have been conducting my scholarly research which is based in Thomasville Georgia. The focus of my study is to determine whether there were racial disparities in the adjudication of judges in Thomas County, Georgia. I am very excited about sharing my research project at the President’s showcase as it gives me the opportunity to illustrate the inequalities within the justice system.
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Charity evaluator Charity Navigator has introduced Causewa y – a platform intended to simplify giving and increase donor impact on the causes donors care about. Causeway is managed with Charity Navigator’s analysts, who select what are in their estimation the most effective and efficient charities. Similar to investing in mutual funds, donors can create a giving portfolio of specific cause funds, knowing their contributions go to organizations making a real difference.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Givzey announced a strategic partnership with Almabase to offer a suite of solutions designed to address the evolving needs of nonprofits.
Assel Grant Services
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Too often, grant management is seen as scary and messy, with staff hesitant to learn because they may uncover more than they know how to handle. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.
HSF House
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Greetings! I would certainly call last month the best for “getting things done” so far in this project. Tuesday, July 16th, was the first lab day of our attempt to isolate cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from our dried and partially grinded Sargassum muticum samples. I worked with Dr. Joel Smith, a chemistry professor who graciously lent us his lab space and expertise, and Tracey Bell, a graduate biology student.
Capital Campaign Pro
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Capital Campaign Benchmark Study from Capital Campaign Pro, now in its second year, offers a unique glimpse into how nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada are navigating their capital campaigns. With responses from over 500 organizations — ranging from those just considering a campaign to those currently in the midst or recently completed — […] The post 2024 Capital Campaign Benchmark Study: 3 Surprising Findings appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
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