GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In today’s challenging environment, organizations that support at-risk teens and their parents and families play an essential role in helping young people overcome obstacles and build brighter futures. However, sustaining these programs requires resources, and many organizations seek funding through grants to cover their costs. Here, we will explore 15 currently available grants and 15 practical and effective potential programmatic activities that support at-risk teens and their families.

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. The importance of knowing your donors increases with their giving level—prospective major donors, in particular, will only want to contribute to organizations that make them feel like an integral part of furthering the nonprofit’s mission.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Building strong relationships is critical in both personal and professional settings. Whether fostering connections with loved ones or nurturing professional partnerships, the principles of engagement remain similar. Personal Connections In our personal lives, we stay connected by maintaining open lines of communication with friends, family, and loved ones.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and team members through shared knowledge and divided challenges, and they can even make the application process enjoyable. Yet, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles.

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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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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Most people love to give, especially when it benefits others and not just ourselves. But sometimes, we get confused by which is more ethical, sustainable, or somehow “better.” Grassroots fundraising, sometimes known as “bottom-up” philanthropy, is when a nonprofit solicits donations from the general public, often through direct mail and email solicitations.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The year's final quarter is the perfect time to finish the year strong, review the year, reflect upon successes and challenges, and build a plan for 2025. In the last few weeks of the year, ensure your final 2024 submissions are on time, needed funds are requested, and reports are in order. Reach out to your funders with holiday greetings and updates on your programming.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Susan Thomas of the Melville Charitable Trust argues that homelessness and structural racism are intrinsically linked, both historically and today. What can donors do to address the seemingly intractable problem of homelessness?

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Incorporating matching gifts into your nonprofit’s marketing strategy can unlock significant fundraising potential year-round. However, timing is everything when it comes to making a matching gift impact. By aligning your campaigns with key dates, seasons, and donor behaviors, you can ensure your message resonates at just the right moments.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I couldn’t help staring at the guy. I was in a crowded mall, surrounded by people enjoying themselves, except for this one man who was standing alone shouting into his cell phone. His tone, volume and body movements expressed magnificently that he was very upset with someone about something. The person he was arguing with may or may not have cared what he was talking about, but the roughly 30 people present who had to listen to him absolutely did not care what he was talking about.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By M.J. Prest Also, Feed the Children has tapped its next president and CEO, and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History appointed an Israeli museum CEO as its new leader.

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Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Congratulations on securing your federal grant! For many grant recipeints, the celebration gives way to stress as the mountain of compliance tasks begin. The post Essential steps for effective post-award grant management appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here are five reasons why your fundraising software might not be working for your nonprofit — and what you can do about it.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Despite opposition from a wide range of nonprofits, lawmakers in the U.S. House passed a bill designed to give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism. By Alex Daniels Architect of the Capitol Despite opposition from a wide range of nonprofits, lawmakers in the U.S. House passed a bill designed to give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this dynamic session, discover how the North Platte Public Schools Foundation was able to crush their fundraising results in just 5 days with their 2024 Change Wars Team Fundraiser. Hear firsthand from Executive Director, Terri Burchell their real life fundraising success story and how team fundraising can do the same for your organization. Join us on Tuesday, December 10th at 1pm ET.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Attract and hire talented candidates from LinkedIn’s pool of 24+ million nonprofit professionals. Eligible nonprofits get a discount. Learn more.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Blackbaud unveiled its recent innovation and the roadmap for its suite of solutions during its semi-annual product update briefings.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Bonfire announced its partnership with Change to make it easier for individuals to compliantly fundraise for the nonprofits they care about.

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