Clairification

JANUARY 18, 2024

Twice at the end of last calendar year I was asked for a major gift. Pretty much out of the blue. Without much preparation, relationship-building or making of an inspiring case for support. It was clear to me what the charity would get out of it: my money. It was not so clear what I would get out of it. Should I not care? Perhaps not. Perhaps if I were the ideal, perfect donor I would give with no expectation of receiving anything in return.

Calendar 176

Calendar IT 176

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2024

Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this – Building relationships is just as important as raising money.

Donation 174

Donation Fundraising Electronics Media 174

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

By M.J. Prest Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has awarded $172 million to 514 nonprofit organizations that are helping to improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State. Above, the New Immigrant Community Empowerment organization, based in New York City. Also, Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed $250 million to train high schoolers to enter high-demand jobs in health care without a college degree, and the Lilly En

Award 117

Award Training Funding Nonprofit 117

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

Donation 116

Donation Management 116

Advertisement

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.

ChatGPT

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Yossi Carmil (right), the CEO of Cellebrite DI, which provides digital tools to help officials investigative leads, says the company is donating its technology to nonprofits that help find endangered children, such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, co-founded by John Walsh. John Walsh, advocate for missing children and longtime host of America's Most Wanted, said he feels outmanned by criminals all the time — especially i

Donation 105

Donation Nonprofit IT 105

Fluxx

JANUARY 18, 2024

Grant management and grant approval processes vary depending on a foundation's focus (think government, medical research, or social and societal needs) and their grantees. But one thing is certain: everyone wants to ease the burden of the grants process – making a once arduous task quick and efficient for both grantees and employees alike. After all, the faster a grant is dispersed to enact real change, the better for everyone.

Grant Management 105

Grant Management Management Grants Grant 105

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Explore easy strategies for implementing a successful matching gift program. Discover how matching gifts can be a key tool for acquiring new donors.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising 105

Blackbaud

JANUARY 18, 2024

The following is an excerpt from How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World by Meico Marquette Whitlock and a foreword by Beth Kanter 3 Ways to Thrive When Your Work Doesn’t Love You Back You’re committed to making a positive difference in the world. You love what you do and you’re good at it.

Calendar 93

Calendar Burnout Proposal Management 93

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stay organized and save time. Download this 29-step checklist to get your nonprofit through the next audit quicker and easier. Your auditor will thank you!

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit 105

Wild Apricot

JANUARY 18, 2024

Learning how to start a foundation is the first step in funding the causes you care about most. Read this guide to managing the process start to finish!

Management 78

Management Funding 78

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Nonprofit 105

amplifi

JANUARY 18, 2024

Building and maintaining strong relationships takes work, whether we’re talking about friends, romantic interests, or between a new donor and the nonprofit they supported. But it’s usually worth it! And you can set your nonprofit up for a stronger year by focusing on your relationships with new donors. How many donors gave to your organization for the first time between GivingTuesday and the year-end?

Fundraising 73

Fundraising Nonprofit Goals IT 73

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

Donation 98

Donation Management 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

By Emily Haynes Sumy Sadurni The Fistula Foundation makes grants to hospitals in 26 countries to fund surgeries and recovery care for a condition caused by obstructed, often dayslong labor during childbirth.

Grants 71

Grants Grant Nonprofit Funding 71

Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

Have you ever sat in front of a donor, wondering if now is the right time to make an ask? You really are in a dilemma! If you ask before the donor is ready, then your donor may feel like you are pushing them. You can shoot yourself in the foot by asking too quickly. So, timing is everything! How do you know whether your donor is ready - or not? Here’s our guide: [link] We believe in simply asking the donor.

Readiness 65

Readiness Goals IT Fundraising 65

GrantNews

JANUARY 18, 2024

Reviewers look for the 3 Cs of grant writing in every application they read. These three elements combined can make a powerful argument for funding. Do you know what they are? Writing a grant application can be challenging. The goal? To craft an argument that is honestly straightforward and persuasive enough to convince a funder to award you a grant.

Grant Writing 64

Grant Writing Grants Grant Award 64

Soapbox Exchange

JANUARY 18, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been bubbling under the surface for awhile, but it has exploded in popularity in the last two years. It is being integrated into all industries—and nonprofit organizations are no exception. There are a large variety of ways that AI can be used by nonprofit organizations to enhance their fundraising, and ultimately better fulfill their mission.

AI 59

AI CRM Fundraising Nonprofit 59

GiveSmart

JANUARY 18, 2024

While each event is unique, successful fundraising usually comes with a few foundational elements. These components can help you plan an engaging event, reach your target audience, solidify relationships with donors and sponsors, and achieve your goals. With some thoughtful planning and these four elements, you can boost your chances of success at your next fundraiser. 1.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Demographics Budget Goals 52

Instrumentl

JANUARY 18, 2024

Navigate the world of grant research with ease using our comprehensive checklist. Discover the essential steps and best practices to streamline your search for funding opportunities.

Grants 52

Grants Grant Instrumentl Nonprofit 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

This year’s election demands greater scrutiny of nonprofits involved in political activities. By Craig Kennedy Joe Raedle, Getty Images A volunteer for the campaign of Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley collects campaign signs on Jan. 8 in Sioux City, Iowa. This year’s election demands greater scrutiny of nonprofits involved in political activities.

IT 124

IT Nonprofit 124