Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit direct mail fundraising is a great way to find new donors. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success.

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The Almoner

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This post begins a new series of articles called “Recipes for Success.” Each “recipe” will be a successful fundraising model used by a Knights of Columbus council in a parish setting. This post begins a new series of articles called “Recipes for Success.” Each “recipe” will be a successful fundraising model used by a Knights of Columbus council in a parish setting.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Learn the key differences between a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(6) organization. How do these classifications impact your revenue streams and how to maintain compliance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more. By Rasheeda Childress Giving Tuesday Employees at the Charities Aid Foundation participate in a GivingTuesday event. Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more.

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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.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Executing your silent auction should be a breeze. Use these steps and best practices to run an unforgettable auction that significantly accelerates giving.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Whether you’re a fundraising pro or completely new to the process, choosing the activity you center your fundraiser around can be a real challenge. What kind of activity makes sense for your organization? What would your attendees be most interested in? How can you keep your events fresh year over year so repeated attendees don’t get bored? It’s a lot to think about!

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Hurricanes. Wildfires. Floods. Prolonged droughts. Climate events are no longer a once-in-a-generation occurrence. Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Season 4, Episode 12 In this episode, co-founder Andrea Kihlstedt speaks with Lila Thorne, former Director of Development at the Northern Forest Center, about their groundbreaking $30 million capital campaign. Lila shares the compelling story of how the Northern Forest Center launched an innovative campaign that combined philanthropy and impact investing to support communities across […] The post Podcast: How the Northern Forest Center Raised $30M: A Capital Campaign Success Story appeared

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The donation comes from Bill Miller, a retired financier who graduated from the university in 1972. By Maria Di Mento Washington and Lee University Bill Miller donated $132 million to his alma mater Washington and Lee University, allowing the school to adopt a need-blind admissions policy. Plus, Rochester businessman Phil Saunders gave the University of Rochester Medical Center $30 Million to support orthopaedics, nursing, and medical school faculty.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Whether you’re a fundraising pro or completely new to the process, choosing the activity you center your fundraiser around can be a real challenge. What kind of activity makes sense for your organization? What would your attendees be most interested in? How can you keep your events fresh year over year so repeated attendees don’t get bored? It’s a lot to think about!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

GoFundMe and Meta partnered to enable nonprofits and donors to share causes they care about through Meta social media platforms.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Capital campaigns continue to play a vital role in enabling nonprofits to secure the financial resources needed for major projects, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability. Building on last year’s groundbreaking research, the 2024 Capital Campaign Benchmark Report provides even more comprehensive insights into how nonprofits plan and conduct successful capital campaigns.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good released "Dollars and Change," a study of charitable giving trends in the U.S. from 2015 to 2022.

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Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2024

From 2015 to 2022, charitable giving in the United States saw significant fluctuations, shaped by economic cycles, social movements, and global events. Yet, despite the generosity of donors, the allocation of funds to nonprofits has often lacked consistency, predictability, and equity—factors critical to ensuring long-term impact and sustainability in the sector.

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Fluxx

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Community organizations and grassroots initiatives play a pivotal role in advancing social justice, equity, and community empowerment. The Colorado Trust’s Building and Bridging Power Grant offers critical financial support to groups working to strengthen their advocacy efforts and build bridges across diverse communities in Colorado. If your organization is focused on creating positive, lasting change through advocacy, coalition-building, or community organizing, this grant is a valuable resour

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Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Whether you realize it or not, you are a negotiator. Your days are full of negotiations, one after another. Some are small, like persuading your kid to eat a little breakfast before school. Some are bigger, like getting your team on board with the idea you want to pitch to your boss. And some are even bigger, like buying a house or asking for a promotion.

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re:Charity

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in popularity for both personal and professional use. In fact, 77% of devices currently in use feature some form of AI, The post 3 Types of AI Solutions to Leverage at Your Nonprofit appeared first on re: charity.

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Library Grants

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Deadline: January 12, 2025 Widening the Arc of Trans History: Archival Research for Public Storytelling invites early career scholars in trans studies to uncover and share lesser-explored trans histories. This three-year project, funded by the Mellon Foundation, addresses the challenge of accessing and deeply engaging with trans archival materials, offering support to scholars interested in enriching and diversifying the field.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Take control of your grant process with GrantHub Pro! Whether it's post-award management or full lifecycle tracking, our software makes every step easier. Plus, explore bonus features like funder search to discover new opportunities. Get real-time insights, stay compliant, and boost collaboration—so you can focus on what really matters: securing more grants and maximizing your impact.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Issue 222 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s hard to believe that November is almost upon us, which means we’re just over a month out from Giving Tuesday. Roughly 30% of all annual charitable giving happens in December, with around 10% occurring in the last three days alone. Take advantage of peak fundraising season and download this year-end fundraising checklist to keep yourself on track!

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Grants for teachers help alleviate the financial burden many educators face when purchasing classroom supplies. Teachers often have to purchase their own supplies for special projects, decorating their classrooms, and creating learning environments. Even standard office supplies, like pens and paper, sometimes come out of a teacher’s personal savings.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Is this how you’re making your donor feel?!?! BOO! Halloween is creeping up on us, so I’ve got some really scary stuff for you! Don’t get too spooked. There are also a few treats. In fact, you’ll get eight delicious goodies — in the form of “to-do’s.” But first… the bad news. No bones about it, you’re frightening folks away if you’re committing any of these 8 boo-boo’s !

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

There is an acrimonious presidential election in just a few days and the current political climate in the United States requires a measured approach to advocacy. Faced with growing political polarization, nonprofit leaders maintain a nonpartisan or bipartisan stance as a strategic necessity. They frame their advocacy within their mission and needs of their communities.

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Library Grants

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Deadline: November 7, 2024 Presented by the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) in partnership with School Library Journal (SLJ), the 2024-25 Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards program will provide $850 to up to 36 Title I U.S. schools to purchase Mathical Book Prize titles for their schools. The Mathical Book Prize recognizes outstanding youth trade fiction and nonfiction that inspire a love of math.

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Booster

OCTOBER 28, 2024

You’ve decided to host a Boosterthon—HOORAY!—now it’s time to get your students excited to participate! Not only will this ensure your fundraiser is a huge success, but when you motivate your students with exciting goals and rewards, you make the whole experience even more fun! Read on for five simple and effective student motivation ideas that will get your students fired up and ready to participate in your upcoming Boosterthon!

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