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AI as an Equalizer: Giving Small Nonprofits a Competitive Edge

Clairification

Small nonprofits often face a daunting challenge: maximizing impact with limited resources. Without the brand recognition or staff of larger organizations, fundraisers at small nonprofits must wear multiple hats and juggle a variety of priorities. Spending extra time on building donor relationships or digging into donor analytics can feel like a luxury you just dont have time for.

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Florida’s Secret Grant Goldmine: Are You Eligible for These Overlooked Opportunities?

GrantNews

Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. There are more than 1,875 grant opportunities available in Florida. Yet, many of these grants remain overlooked or underutilized, leaving money on the table. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a community leader, or a creative professional, discovering these hidden Floridian foundations can unlock new grant opportunities and fuel your success.

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Social Media for Nonprofits: Top Q&A Insights to Boost Engagement

CharityHowTo

Social media is a powerful tool for nonprofitsbut it comes with constant changes, evolving trends, and never-ending questions on what works best. In a recent Q&A webinar with expert Jeremy Haselwood , nonprofit professionals got answers to their biggest social media challenges. Below, we break down the top insights to help your nonprofit improve engagement, streamline social media management, and maximize results.

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3 ways to raise more with your nonprofit’s ask string.

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Did you raise less than you expected this year-end giving season? Well, you probably want to find out what went wrong before your spring appeal. And your nonprofits ask string might be to blame! You should be rewarded for creatingcommunications that feel personal,tell adonor-centric story, and explain theimpact of every donation. But too many nonprofits leave money on the table because they arent aware of the science behind making an effective ask.

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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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Grants for Music Offer Beautiful Sounds of Peace and Hope

GrantNews

Music: just the word itself has a natural rhythm. Music surrounds us, shapes our emotions, energizes our day to day lives, and connects us to diverse cultures across the world. Beyond the melodies and lyrics, grants for music help to keep this art form alive. These grants provide funding for musicians, music education, community programs, and cultural initiatives, ensuring that music continues to inspire and unite us.

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Follow the yellow brick…code?

Grant Professionals Association

It certainly would be an understatement to say we are experiencing turbulent times as grant professionals. With the upheaval of many federal agencies and their funding priorities in limbo, I know I am concerned with the ethics of advising clients to pursue grant opportunities with so many unknowns, and I have heard this sentiment echoed by many colleagues.

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Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits

Gail Perry Group

Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] You might not realize it, but your local, state, and federal government officials can be some of your best allies. Yes, really. Many nonprofits dont think about cultivating relationships with government leadersbut they should. Why? Because elected officials have a lot of influence, connections, and yes, access to funding sources that could help your organization thrive.

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The Imperative of Investing in Black Women’s Leadership

Center for Effective Philanthropy

In extremely challenging times which we are inarguably in for those of us in the social justice nonprofit and philanthropic spaces it is often helpful to look back […] The post The Imperative of Investing in Black Women’s Leadership appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Top 30 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events Accomplish Fourth Straight Year of Growth

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sectors top peer-to-peer fundraising programs continue to make up ground from 2020s drastic 33.9% drop in revenue.

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A Funder Trip to an Alaskan Native Community Shows a Better Way to Measure Impact

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Data alone can't capture the human-centered results of investments. Here's a solution. By Erik Stegman Amanda Byrd/Alaska Center for Energy and Power The village of Igiugig installed a hydrokinetic system to provide energy from the local river demonstrating the power of small climate projects to produce a big impact. Data alone can't capture the human-centered impact of investments.

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Report: Key Trends in Foundations With Lean Operations

NonProfit PRO

The report from Exponent Philanthropy features insights on grantmaking, operations, and management of foundations with few or no staff.

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Do you have enough wild ideas?

Future Fundraising Now

I had a wild idea. Wild ideas are our best and our worst moments. It was back when I worked at a large national fundraising agency. I’d recently made the move from copywriter to creative director, which means I had frontline role in new business pitches. And we were pitching a doozy. It was a large organization. Extremely large and well known.

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Gen Z: The Future of Fundraising in a Mobile-First World

NonProfit PRO

In todays digital landscape, nonprofits must adapt their fundraising strategies to align with the behaviors of younger generations.

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How Nonprofits Are Fundraising Amid ‘Scary, Challenging Time’

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

After cuts in federal spending, charities are making carefully worded appeals to donors. They're also seeking more DAF gifts and looking for ways to work together. By Rasheeda Childress Save the Children Save the Children has eliminated 300 positions out of 1,000 in the United States because of federal funding freezes. Here, an employee of Save the Children visits a region outside of Antakya, Turkey, that was devastated by earthquakes in 2023.

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Helping nonprofit workers navigate burnout and uncertainty 

Candid

In this period of change and instability for the nonprofit sector, we know the executive orders, memos, and legislation affecting real people is contributing to significant levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty among nonprofit professionals. This makes it even more critical to prioritize well-being and resilience. To help nonprofit workers find respite during these stressful times, weve compiled a list of resources on strategies to improve mental health and well-being.

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