Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are often challenged with the daunting task of delivering significant impacts with limited resources. The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences. Its potential impact on the nonprofit world is enormous, but its still relatively unknown and underleveraged.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 23, 2025

I’m thrilled to share that Joe Garecht has joined the Center for Major Gifts as a Senior Advisor. Joe will be offering elite major gifts consulting services to our community and sharing his wisdom with our readers through articles, webinars, and other valuable resources. Joe will also be creating white papers, downloads, and developing more courses.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofit staff have grit. With a n ever-increasing demand for programming and services alongside a decreasing donor numbers, staff and organizations are being squeezed now more than ever. However, giving has been or is expected to grow in some areas. There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts.

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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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CharityHowTo

JANUARY 23, 2025

Face-to-face solicitations remain one of the most effective ways to cultivate relationships and secure significant gifts for nonprofits. Drawing from Brian Sabers webinar, The Awesome Ask, this blog dives into proven strategies for making meaningful one-on-one asks that drive results. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, this guide will help you hone your skills and confidently engage donors.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

At some point, every entrepreneur asks the same question: Is my business eligible for grant funding? Any professional grant writer will give you the same answer: Anyone can win a grant, but you won’t know for sure, unless you apply. Researching and applying for grant funding requires dedication, time, and effort, and there are several important things you need to know before applying.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 23, 2025

Are you and your team frustrated with donor prospects who may be just wasting your time? You know the type - these donors have a lot to say, and they want attention and invitations to special events. But they avoid discussing their contributions and gift intentions. I know that it drives so many of us crazy. Heads up - this is the first of our series on Major Gift Challenges as we promote our 2025 Major Gifts Intensive program.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2025

While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law. By Darryll K. Jones Shutterstock While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law.

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Fluxx

JANUARY 23, 2025

In moments of unexpected crises or sudden opportunities, community organizations need to respond swiftly and effectively. The San Francisco Foundations Rapid Response Fund (RRF) offers crucial, time-sensitive funding to nonprofits and community leaders addressing urgent challenges related to racial and economic inequities. By focusing on empowering marginalized communities in the Bay Area, this fund provides organizations with the resources they need to create immediate, lasting impact.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2025

By Drew Lindsay Photos by Alex Garcia for the Chronicle Two churches aim to come together across differences of faith, race, and class. It's a test of the the unifying power of a belief in God, with thorny questions about identity and compromise.

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 23, 2025

If your organization is looking to meet community needs for the benefit of the public, whether it be infrastructure or programming, you can ask your federal elected officials to legislate that project so Congress will send money to fund it. If this sounds familiar, it is. Years ago, it was called earmarks or federal appropriations, but around 2011 this funding source went away (or did it?).

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Fluxx

JANUARY 23, 2025

Grant management software has become one of the key tools which universities commonly utilize to navigate an increasingly difficult funding landscape-from securing grants for research down to ensuring compliance with even the minutest rules and regulations. These systems ease processes, cut down administrative burdens, and institutionalize goals. In academia, where collaboration, transparency, and accountability stand paramount, the right grant management software serves as a catalyst in the que

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 23, 2025

Double the Donation and Springboard are excited to announce an improved integration experience for Double the Donation Matching users on Springboard donation forms. This enhanced integration supports organizations in identifying more matching gift eligible donors and driving more matching gifts to completion.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Reach your goals faster with effective fundraiser promotion. From social media tips to email campaigns, discover how to spread the word, engage supporters, and inspire donations for your cause.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 23, 2025

Naming something after a donor is a great recognition strategy. Learn how to offer compelling naming opportunities for capital campaigns. The post How to Offer Naming Opportunities for Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2025

A Benevity report found that 76% of executives plan to increase investment in corporate social responsibility.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 23, 2025

This is a detail from that famous lithograph by M. C. Escher, Relativity. I think it’s a perfect picture of ineffective fundraising, and here’s why: One of the figures is the fundraiser. The other is the donor. They are in the same place, their feet literally on the same steps. They’re even moving the same direction. But they aren’t in the same world.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Donor retention rates continue to decline. However, there are some easy engagement strategies you can use to find and keep donors.

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Instrumentl

JANUARY 23, 2025

Explore the private funding landscape in Florida with insights into recent grant trends, top funders, and county-level distribution. This report helps nonprofits align their strategies with giving shifts, providing expert tips to secure more grants and boost fundraising success.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 23, 2025

By embracing a partnership mindset, you position your organization not just as a grantee but as a valuable ally in achieving mutual goals. The post Why You Should Take a Major Gifts Approach to Grant Seeking appeared first on Grants Plus.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2025

A Benevity report found that 76% of executives plan to increase investment in CSR, despite growing public scrutiny around it.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 23, 2025

In an era marked by digital acceleration, the integration of technology is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and expanding outreach capabilities. The post Transformation or Obsolescence: The Nonprofit Digital Imperative appeared first on Grants Plus.

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Clairification

JANUARY 23, 2025

The recent conflation of Inauguration Day and the Martin Luther King Day holiday in the U.S. has me thinking about freedom. And also the push/pull between freedom and responsibility. Freedom without responsibility (i.e., being held responsible for your actions) doesn’t work well for anyone but one person. Responsibility without freedom is stressful.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 23, 2025

In a sector driven by visions of a better world, the ability to foster authentic relationships with those who share our ideals is perhaps the most invaluable currency of all. The post The Proven Edge in Grant Seeking: Building Strong Funder Relationships appeared first on Grants Plus.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 23, 2025

Creating a power of attorney (POA) is an essential step in safeguarding your future and ensuring that your affairs are managed by a trusted individual if you become unable to do so. Whether it’s for financial, medical, or general matters, a POA provides peace of mind and security. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a power of attorney in eight detailed steps.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 23, 2025

The rise of outcome-based funding is reshaping the ethos of nonprofit funding, placing a premium on clear, quantifiable results. The post The Rising Tide of Outcome-Based Funding in Philanthropy appeared first on Grants Plus.

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