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People Want to Know if They Can Trust Your Nonprofit and You

Clairification

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.

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Volunteers Are Now Tracking What’s Already Been Lost in the USAID Freeze

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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.

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Why Accurate Payroll and Time Allocation Is Crucial for Your Nonprofit Grant Reporting

Blackbaud

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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4 things your donors wish you knew about donor love

Future Fundraising Now

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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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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What Are Payroll Grants and Where Can I Find Them?

GrantNews

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?

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Are you showing your funders the love?

Strategic Grants

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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Top 5 Reasons Nonprofits Need a Stellar Website

Grant Writer Team

A stellar website is essential for your nonprofit. Why? A website serves as your digital headquarters and the foundation of your nonprofit’s online presence. However, a website is more than just a digital space. A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. Users visit a nonprofit’s website to learn their mission, donate to the cause, and/or to learn the virtual volunteering opportunities are offered.

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How monthly giving can elevate your fundraising.

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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.

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Show Your Donors Some Love: Tips for Building Stronger Relationships This Valentine’s Day

Blackbaud

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.

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What Fundraisers Can Learn From Jerry Falwell and the Conservative Movement

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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.

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Kickstart Your Consultancy: Key Conference Takeaways to Launch the New Year

Grant Professionals Association

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

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Tell 3 stories. then shut up

Tom Ahern

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.

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Pledge Tracking With a Nonprofit CRM

DonorSnap

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.

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Podcast: Federal Funding Freeze: Strategies for Nonprofits to Stay Resilient

Capital Campaign Pro

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.

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Auction Packages That Inspire

Greater Giving

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

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The truth about AI in grant writing – what to know before you use it

Professional Grant Writers

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.

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Estate Planning Essentials: 10 Crucial Documents for Organizing Your Affairs

Planned Giving

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.

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Find the Balance Between Managing Your Portfolio and Your Staff

NonProfit PRO

Both fundraising and leading a team can be challenging. Here are some pointers for managing both your portfolio and your staff.

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Why the social sector is vital to healthy, thriving communities

Candid

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.

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StratusLIVE Introduces the Community Volunteer Center for AI-Driven Community Engagement

NonProfit PRO

StratusLIVE announced the AI-driven Community Volunteer Center, designed to enhance and simplify every step of volunteering.

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Turn On Your Headlights: How Funders Can Cut Through the Chaos Right Now

Center for Effective Philanthropy

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.

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Amid Trump Funding Freeze, Crowded Raises $7.5M to Improve Nonprofit Efficiency

NonProfit PRO

With nonprofits facing new financial uncertainty amid a federal funding freeze, Crowded raised $7.5 million to boost nonprofit efficiency.

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