Clairification
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The work of philanthropy facilitation is very personal. And, fundamentally, its based on trust. Which is why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission. Amid times of change, one truth remains: trust is the foundation of progress — Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 Alas, I rarely see this in mission statements.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
As a nonprofit finance professional, you want all your data to be accurate. And payroll and grant reporting are two areas of your financial processes where accuracy is non-negotiable. You want your staff paid fairly, and you want to maintain good relationships with your grant funders. Maintaining compliance can protect existing funding, as well. But allocating your payroll and time to your grants can be a cumbersome, manual, and time-intensive process.
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GrantNews
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Payroll Grants are rare, but like precious gems, you can find them, if you know where to mine! If you’re new to grant seeking, you may quickly realize that most funders don’t cover payroll expenses. In fact, wages, salaries, rent, debt, and general operating costs are often listed as ineligible expenses. So, what exactly are payroll grants where can you find them?
Future Fundraising Now
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Donor love can transform your fundraising. And your fundraising career. But what, exactly, is donor love? It’s a set of tactics aimed at winning the donor over by putting her into the story. It’s honoring, thanking, and listening to the donor. But donor love is also an attitude, a mindset. It’s not unlike “being in love” — it sits in the background (sometimes in the foreground) of everything you do, guiding your thinking and behavior.
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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.
Strategic Grants
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
While its true that a well-written grant application with a robust project plan that meets funder criteria is a huge part of the grant application process, a positive relationship with funders is critical to long-term grants success. Now is a good time to ask yourself are you showing your funders the love? Toensure that your relationship with funders will stand the test of time, weve put together some of our top tips. ( And for more on effective funder stewardship, visit our popular blog post h
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Grant Professionals Association
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Grant consultants are part of a profession that blends grant development alongside entrepreneurship. Continuing education is a powerful way to grow as business owners. In this article, Ill reflect on three conferences I attended in 2024 (apart from GrantSummit ) and offer several takeaways that aim to help grant consultants thrive. These three conferences were: 1) ROI Conference by Hello Seven, for women and persons of color who own a business (or who want to), focused on closing the racial and
amplifi
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Its no secret,donors whomake repeat giftsare far more valuable for nonprofit organizationsthan those who only give once. You didnt need us to tell you that. But have you considered using a monthly giving program to boost fundraising revenue from your current donors? According to Bonterra, the average recurring donor gives 42 percent more in a year than a donor who makes one larger gift.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Valentines Day is all about showing appreciation and fostering meaningful connections, making it the perfect time to engage with your donors. Whether youre strengthening ties with longtime supporters or reaching out to new ones, the day offers the opportunity to show donors how much they mean to your organization. A Valentines Day-themed stewardship campaign is a fun and engaging way to strengthen donor relationships.
Tom Ahern
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
File under: Planting the bequest seed Tell 3 quick stories. then shut up Here's Dr. Russell James' favorite technique for bringing up the tricky topic of "a gift in your will" The Q&A at our bequest webinar lasted 3.5 hours. One highlight from the transcript. Donna asks this question. "Our charity supports young children in rural Malawi. Residents at a local retirement village in my community have shown strong interest in our work, organizing fundraising and attending my presentation.
DonorSnap
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Pledge tracking is an important aspect of fundraising, and using a nonprofit CRM can simplify the process. Donors commonly associate pledges with large capital campaigns, committing to give a set amount at regular intervals. Unlike recurring donations , nonprofits typically restrict pledges to a specific purpose and a fixed timeline. If you are curious how a nonprofit CRM can help your organization track pledges you are in the right place.
Capital Campaign Pro
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Season 4, Episode 28 In this episode, were sharing the audio from a recent webinar addressing the uncertainty nonprofits are facing due to the federal funding pause in early 2025. While we usually record standalone podcast episodes, this discussion was too important not to repurpose. Hosts Amy Eisenstein, Andrea Kihlstedt, and Sarah Plimpton of Capital […] The post Podcast: Federal Funding Freeze: Strategies for Nonprofits to Stay Resilient appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
These grassroots tracking efforts are largely self-funded and self-directed. Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP These grassroots tracking efforts are largely self-funded and self-directed.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
NonProfit PRO has compiled its annual trends list with your peers' insights on a variety of topics to ensure your organization is up to speed on all the latest tactics.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Moral Majoritys long-game strategy offers a framework for fundraisers seeking sustainable success, regardless of their politics. By Jason Lewis MARK HUMPHREY/AP The Rev. Jerry Falwell speaks at the SBC Pastors Conference on June 20, 2005, in Nashville, Tenn. The Moral Majoritys long-game strategy offers a framework for fundraisers seeking sustainable success, regardless of their politics.
Greater Giving
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Auction Packages That Inspire: How Travel Experiences Can Boost Your Fundraising Results When it comes to auction events, offering high-value experiential packages can transform your results. Travel experiences like culinary tours, luxury golf getaways, and romantic escapes create emotional connections that inspire donors to bid generously. But how can you provide these sought-after auction packages if you don’t have individuals connected to your organization willing to donate and coordina
Professional Grant Writers
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
AI is making its way into grant writing, changing how proposals are drafted and refined. For grant writers, nonprofits, and organizations seeking funding, The post The truth about AI in grant writing what to know before you use it appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Both fundraising and leading a team can be challenging. Here are some pointers for managing both your portfolio and your staff.
Candid
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The dizzying flow of executive orders, memos, and legislation that impact the social sector has led to confusion and anxiety for nonprofits across the country. As a nonpartisan data organization created to encourage nonprofit and philanthropic transparency, we want to cut through the noise and ground the conversation in facts. On February 7, the White House issued a memo calling for a review of all funding that agencies provide to NGOs.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
StratusLIVE announced the AI-driven Community Volunteer Center, designed to enhance and simplify every step of volunteering.
Planned Giving
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
When the phrase estate planning comes up, you might picture prolonged sessions in a lawyers office, surrounded by heaps of paperwork and bewildering legal terms. However, modern online tools have simplified this process, making it more accessible and budget-friendly than ever before. Planning your estate is indeed a significant act of love, ensuring that those you care about are taken care of after youre gone.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The speed and intensity of the unprecedented attacks on the nonprofit and public sectors unleashed in the first month of President Trumps second administration has been staggering. While many of […] The post Turn On Your Headlights: How Funders Can Cut Through the Chaos Right Now appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
With nonprofits facing new financial uncertainty amid a federal funding freeze, Crowded raised $7.5 million to boost nonprofit efficiency.
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