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Nonprofit Event Fundraising: They’ll Never Forget How You Made Them Feel

Clairification

In Part 1 we looked at establishing event goals and objectives; then determining if an event was the most efficient and effective way to achieve desired outcomes. In Part 2 we reviewed 4 top event planning tips. In this last article of a three-part series on event planning we’ll look specifically at how to make the event “stick” emotionally. 1.

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Nevada Grant Lab

RBW Strategy

Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.” The organization does this by increasing the amount of capacity building, grant services, and data/engagement/policy services provided with a curated pool of consultants who support nonprofit organizations througho

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Boy Scouts Of America Rebrands To Scouting America

The NonProfit Times

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded. As of February 8, 2025, the Irving, Texas-based national organization will be known as Scouting America.

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Do You LOVE Your Mission?

Veritus Group

If you don't love your mission and believe it will make a difference in the world – how are you going to inspire your donors to invest in it? The post Do You LOVE Your Mission? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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Melinda French Gates Resigns as Gates Foundation Co-Chair, 3 Years After Her Divorce From Bill Gates

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

She will receive $12.5 billion as part of her agreement with Gates, which she said would commit to future work focused on women and families. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Christophe Ena/AP “The time is right for me to move forward into the next chapter of my philanthropy,” Melinda French Gates wrote in a statement. She will receive $12.5 billion as part of her agreement with Gates, which she said would commit to future work focused on women and families.

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Bitcoin Charity Lands $21 Million from Twitter Co-Founder

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Plus, UC Davis and MD Anderson Cancer Center are among other nonprofits that received big gifts. By Maria Di Mento Joe Raedle/Getty Images Jack Dorsey, creator and co-founder of Twitter, speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention in Miami. His recent gift will go to support free and open-source software projects Plus, UC Davis and MD Anderson Cancer Center are among other nonprofits that received big sums.

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4 Principles to Find and Engage Donors in Relational Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Here are four principles to guide you as you do the work of prospecting and building relationships to find and engage donors.

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A Little Known Tip for Harvesting Gains and Avoiding Taxes (Legally)

Planned Giving

With the market hovering near all-time highs, millions of investors are eyeing their unrealized gains. If you own one of the many outperforming stocks ( view the full list here !) you may be thinking about how to: Mitigate risk: as we’ve all learned, what goes up can go down quickly. Reduce concentration: too much of one stock can impact your entire portfolio.

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Spotlight: State of Idaho

GrantNews

As part of our spotlight series, GrantWatch opens our eyes and shifts our gaze to find out more about the State of Idaho. Known as the “Gem State” – read below to find out why – it has an abundance of national parks, hot springs, and scenic byways. It’s no wonder that Idaho attracts more than 20 million visitors each year to experience all that Idaho has to offer.

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Philanthropic collaboratives are finding ways to more effectively measure impact

Candid

In the United States, philanthropic collaboratives—entities that either pool or channel resources from multiple donors to nonprofits— collectively directed between $2 billion and $3 billion to a variety of grantees in 2021, and our research indicates that figure has grown since then. The practices of this relatively new form of philanthropy are still evolving.

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Holocaust Remembrance – We Can NEVER FORGET!

GrantNews

We recently observed Yom HaShoah – Holocaust remembrance. In commemorating the Holocaust last week, it is so very poignant to see how words that are said can be strong and telling indicators of serious actions that may follow. GrantWatch shares in commemorating this solemn period in our history by providing listings of grants currently available to help individuals and communities address the issues of this occasion with opportunities to both help assist Holocaust survivors and/or establis

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Fundraising Weekly - May 14, 2024

Soapbox Exchange

Issue 198 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Does your organization use Microsoft Dynamics 365 as your CRM? Join us on May 29th for a webinar aimed at empowering nonprofit organizations to elevate their online fundraising efforts through the transformative power of AI and Microsoft Fundraising & Engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraising professional or just starting your nonprofit journey, this event offers valuable insights to maximize your impact and drive meaningful change in this digita

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A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years, Whether You Need One or Not

Capital Campaign Pro

I believe that every organization should conduct a capital campaign every ten years. Why? Because a capital campaign moves your organization ahead in a great many ways — only one of which is fundraising. And if you’re organization isn’t moving ahead, chances are good that it’s falling behind. Timeline: A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years […] The post A Capital Campaign Every 10 Years, Whether You Need One or Not appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Grant Management Magic

Grant Writing Made Easy

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! The cornerstone of nonprofit sustainability and success, yet often as complex as brewing a potion. In the vibrant nonprofit world, where grant processes seem to twist and turn like a labyrinth, having the right grant management software isn’t just helpful—it’s a game changer.

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When the donor doesn’t say “yes” — or “no” 

Future Fundraising Now

I used to focus on the non-response rate of direct mail. It was depressing. Because a 10% response rate — which is good in most contexts — is also a 90% non-response rate ! I was kind of a pain about it to my colleagues. “Sure 10% said ‘yes.’ But darn it, 90% said ’NO’! We failed!” What I didn’t realize was that I was missing something very important: Non-response isn’t the same thing as NO.