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Is Your Donor Engagement Actually Engaging?

Ann Green's Nonprofit

You may think youre practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and newsletters, but is the content actually engaging? Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. In these letters, they never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge theyre a monthly donor.

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Lands $125 Million From Comcast CEO and Wife

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The gift from Aileen and Brian Roberts will help build a new in-patient tower that will expand space for families who face extended hospital stays while their children are under treatment. By M.J. Prest Comcast Aileen and Brian Roberts, in a mockup of a patient room at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary pr

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The Rise of Community Health Workers: A Best Practice for Modern Community Benefit Initiatives

Blackbaud

Healthcare delivery has evolved since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, prompting health systems to find more effective ways to serve their communities and address identified health needs. Enter the community health worker. The emergence of community health worker (CHW) programs within healthcare systems has accelerated over the past five years.

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How to Set Up a Challenge Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit 

CauseVox

If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. Its a simple concept: supporters commit to a challengelike running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a monthwhile fundraising for your cause. Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate.

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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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Power Up Your Nonprofit with These Foundation Grants

GrantNews

Power Up Your Nonprofit with foundation grants! These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. With fewer restrictions, they provide nonprofits with greater flexibility in how funds are allocated. Additionally, foundation grants are available for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals at both national and international levels.

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Top Grants for Writers with Disabilities: Financial Support for Creative Endeavors

Allied Grant Writers

Looking for grants to support your writing as a disabled creator? This article highlights various grants for writers with disabilities, detailing eligibility, application processes, and the type of support you can receive. Whether youre seeking large endowments or micro grants, youll find resources to help you on your creative journey. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and other grant programs provide critical financial support ranging from micro grants to substantial fellowships for dis

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Improve Your Student Billing Process

Blackbaud

Are you struggling with an inefficient student billing process? You are not alone. Many educational institutions face the challenge of balancing customer service with bottom-line concerns. But what if there was a way to streamline the process, reduce errors, and improve cash flow? In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can enhance your student billing process from the moment a student enrolls to the final follow-up.

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Wealth Screening During a Campaign’s Feasibility Study and Quiet Phase

Capital Campaign Pro

If youre contemplating a capital campaign feasibility study, chances are you can already recite most of the names that will appear on your list of interviewees. One-on-one conversations with board members, top donors, and engaged volunteers are among the most valuable fruits of a study. Finding out that your board chair is in the midst […] The post Wealth Screening During a Campaigns Feasibility Study and Quiet Phase appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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​Choosing the right certification: a guide to grant writing credentials for professionals

Grant Professionals Association

There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. I've been writing grants for more than two decades, teaching grant writing since 2003, and I have an M.Ed. in Adult Education.

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Why Volunteers Are the Key to Your Fundraising Strategy

Double the Donation

In the nonprofit world, volunteers are often placed in a separate category from donations or revenue-generating efforts. However, the reality is that they can be a powerful driving force behind your organization’s fundraising success.

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How to Increase Retention by Creating a Sense of Belonging for Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

Despite the solitary nature of most giving, there are lots of ways to create a feeling of community for your donors. Here are some ideas.

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Podcast: Opportunity or Obligation? Rethinking Who You Interview for Your Feasibility Study

Capital Campaign Pro

Season 4, Episode 34 In this episode, hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt challenge the common mindset around feasibility study interviews and make a compelling case for expanding the list beyond your current top donors. They break down why feasibility study interviews are not just about assessing campaign readiness but also serve as a powerful […] The post Podcast: Opportunity or Obligation?

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Kindsight Launches AI-Powered Grant Writing Solution

NonProfit PRO

Kindsight launched Grant Writer, a new AI-powered feature designed to help nonprofits draft grant applications in minutes.

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Fundraising Weekly - March 25, 2025

Soapbox Exchange

Issue 243 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Just a reminder that we have a webinar happening in a couple days that covers strategies and tools for effective online advocacy. Join us this Thursday as we share ways you can mobilize your community through calls to action, target elected officials and federal agencies with demands, and organize your supporters to amplify your collective voice.

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NonProfit PRO to Co-Present Third Annual BridgeTECH at Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO is set to co-present the third annual BridgeTECH to provide nonprofit professionals with the latest fundraising insights.

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State vs Local Grants - The Difference is in the Details

Fluxx

State grants are awarded by state government agencies, while local grants are awarded by county, city, or municipal government agencies, often addressing specific regional or community needs.

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What If the Big Ask Happened Today? Why Timing and Donor Confidence Matter

The Fundraiser Coach

After writing my last post, The Time We Got the Big Ask , I read it aloud to my partner, the collector and donor at the heart of that story. We recalled how well they made the Ask: how the fundraiser and the head of special collections were pitch-perfect. It was one of those moments fundraisers hope for: a meaningful, values-driven Ask that connected on many levels.

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Facing Federal Defunding, Nonprofits Draft Best and Worst Case Budgets

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Organizations are struggling to plan amid uncertainty about government funds. As a result, some are crafting multiple spending options. By Eden Stiffman Photo by Bienfait Amani, courtesy of World Relief Workers with World Relief set up a food distribution at the Don Bosco camp for internally displaced Congolese, in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2024.

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Top Strategies to Effectively Weather the Storms Threatening Nonprofits Today

Clairification

Its okay to feel overwhelmed by everything going on. The firehose of incoming. Its constitutionally impossible for us to handle it all. You can try to bear down and get through it. But after a while youll find yourself digging a bigger and bigger hole. As the inimitable Seth Godin recently wrote: Attention doesnt scale, no matter how hard we try. If you cant deal with everything, what should be your priority?