Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What’s the difference between messages you get for Cyber Monday, Black Friday, political candidates, and Giving Tuesday? Unfortunately, it seems like not a whole lot, and many of them look like spam. According to the Giving Tuesday website, “Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email and social med

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I love Costco. After all, what’s not to love? You’ve got the rotisserie chicken. Large and meaty. Seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked on rotating skewers. For my small family of two, Costco’s rotisserie chicken is a real value for the money. The birds are big and the meat is tender and moist. That means that just one of their chickens translates into three meals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors. By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainable fundraising is all about developing key, core practices within your organization that can be applied to several different events and initiatives so your team isn’t constantly feeling burned out and at capacity. For many nonprofits, auctions can often feel taxing—without the right tools or practices in place, they can become burdensome—making it anything but sustainable for both your team and organization.

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Millionaire Grant Lady loves winning grants for STEAM programs. In the last two months, Millionaire Grant Lady has won 5 grants of over $308,000 for the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center’s (NAEC) only-of-their-kind STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) experiences for students of all ages, from pre-kindergarten through adulthood: A is for Aerospace , Camp Soar , and the Home Front Experience.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” U.S. tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Some donors may only be able to give a nickel per day. Then goes to a dime, to a quarter, to a dollar. If you are patient — and thank them, steward them and engage them — you’ll be able to ask them for extra gifts, special projects and upgrade them to higher levels.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. Nonprofits and small businesses dedicate countless hours to the grant writing process. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. Did you know that if a grant is not managed correctly after being awarded, your organization can be forced to repay the funds?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Microsoft Corp. and Submittable announced a strategic partnership to develop new solutions to help public, private and nonprofit organizations accelerate social impact and better serve their communities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ll never forget the first time my wife and I met with our lawyer to create our estate plans. Our lawyer had the paperwork spread out on a conference table. He explained what each form covered. There was a durable power of attorney for finances, a property worksheet, a form for final arrangements, a living trust, a healthcare directive … I heard my wife take a gulp and looked over to see her serious face.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Treasury Department on Tuesday issued proposed rules regulating donor-advised funds that sidestep many of the heated debates over the fast-growing form of charitable giving. By Alex Daniels The Chronicle The Treasury Department on Tuesday issued proposed rules regulating donor-advised funds that sidestep many of the heated debates over the fast-growing form of charitable giving.

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Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’ve written grants for a while, you’ve probably experienced it: that sinking feeling when you realize — or your employer tells you. The post Develop a grants calendar to stay on top of deadlines appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By M.J. Prest Plus, Northwell Health has pledged $350 million to expand access to behavioral-health services for children in New York, and the Alzheimer's Association has awarded $100 million to organizations that are conducting research on dementia science.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Curious what a budget narrative is? In this post, we explore what budget narratives are, how to write a good narrative, and what a budget narrative should include. We even dig into common strengths and mistakes people make when preparing budget narratives.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Your company accomplishes great things through the combined efforts of its leadership, managers, and employees. To stand out in today’s world, however, you need to harness this power to achieve more than just profits. One way to do this is through corporate volunteerism.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this article, we answer the question of what are nonprofit program evaluations, what are the most common evaluation methods, how to decide which evaluation method is best for your nonprofit and more.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

After the fundraising marathon of November and December, thinking about another development strategy in January may seem like going overboard. Or exhausted fundraisers may not be ready to add another large project to their list. However, a built-in requirement for every nonprofit in the United States provides an inspiring place to add extra stewardship at a key time of year.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Are you curious why executive summaries are important? In this post, we explore the answer to that question along with how to write an executive summary step-by-step. You'll leave with clear examples you can reference as well!

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whenever I finish a case study for a client, I remind them this is only the first draft, meaning the case study should evolve and adapt to different prospects. This makes clients nervous because while they are happy to hire me to write the case study, they don't want to rely on me to make every change. So, I've been exploring how the free version of ChatGPT can help my clients update the case studies independently.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

No idea where to start when it comes to writing grants for nonprofits? In this guide, we dig into what the different types of grants are, how to find grants for your nonprofit, and how to write a grant proposal in 7 steps.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Israel-Hamas War has broken open long-simmering tensions at American Jewish institutions. By Sara Herschander The Israel-Hamas War has broken open long-simmering tensions at American Jewish institutions.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Discover the different 990 forms for nonprofits and simplify your tax reporting with our concise guide. Find the right form for your organization's needs and stay compliant effortlessly.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this article, we answer the question of what are nonprofit program evaluations, what are the most common evaluation methods, how to decide which evaluation method is best for your nonprofit and more.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this post, we explore what grant proposal narratives are, how do you write a good grant narrative, what you should include in your narratives, along with other tips and tricks to help you craft effective grant proposal narratives.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ever wonder how nonprofits receive grants? This post explores how common grant funding is among nonprofits, what the different types of grant funders are for nonprofits, and how nonprofits receive grants.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ever wonder how nonprofits receive grants? This post explores how common grant funding is among nonprofits, what the different types of grant funders are for nonprofits, and how nonprofits receive grants.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this post, discover the top corporation grants for nonprofits and learn the 6-step formula for the application process to increase your chances of winning.

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