Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2025

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend a lot of time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume, and dont seem concerned that theyre churning through different donors year after year. Another perennial problem is uncertainty and disruption in our world. Right now were dealing with cuts in federal funding, tariffs, a plunging stock market, etc, which are creating constant chaos for us.

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Clairification

MARCH 17, 2025

Can the act of philanthropy make people feel better? I say Yes. Absolutely. Much has been written about the warm glow that comes from giving. So why not think about fundraisingas a caring act , and fundraisers (aka philanthropy facilitators )as trusted helpers and healers? Reframing fundraising in this way can be your key to: (1) committing to major individual donor fundraising (helping people to be the people they’d like to see in the mirror), and (2 ) engaging more staff, volunteers and

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 17, 2025

Every major gift fundraiser has imagined it: the moment you’re sitting across from a donor, and a carefully orchestrated conversation builds toward the Ask. I’ve been on the asking side countless times. But last year, I found myself on the receiving end. My fiancé has spent 50 years collecting rare first edition books on Pacific exploration — journals, maps, and atlases from explorers like Captain James Cook and Captain George Vancouver, Canadian overland explorer Alexan

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GrantNews

MARCH 17, 2025

Grant funding fuels Minority Business Women On The Move ! Grants can help launch, sustain, and expand businesses while driving innovation, championing diversity, and strengthening economic growth! There are so many minority women business owners in the US who are reshaping industries with their fresh perspectives and creative solutions. However, breaking into the business world isn’t always easy.

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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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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

While theres little doubt that Americans today are divided, most of us support working with those who hold different beliefs. And thats something nonprofits are increasingly trying to facilitate. At the Council on Foundations, were collaborating with the New Pluralists and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) on a three-part report series exploring philanthropys investment in connecting and collaborating across differences.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 17, 2025

Nonprofits today have access to an array of tools that streamline organizational efficiency, enhance donor engagement, and improve fundraising results. These tools can impact every discipline of fundraising, from the annual fund to major gifts to capital campaigns. Capital campaigns, however, are somewhat unique. Not only are they excellent (and sometimes necessary) opportunities to level […] The post 30+ New Tools and Technology Shaping Modern Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital C

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 17, 2025

Amid recent layoffs in the federal government and private sector, some workers may be looking to nonprofits for their next opportunity. Heres expert advice to help you transition. By Lois M. Baron Getty Images Recent layoffs in widely disparate fields where jobs once seemed stable from the federal government to Walmart headquarters to tech might be the catalyst for some people to head for the nonprofit world, where they can follow their heart as well as earn a paycheck.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Sounds pretty great, right? A golf tournament fundraiser is not only a fantastic day out but also a powerful fundraising event that can drive significant donations, strengthen community connections, and build long-lasting partnerships with local businesses.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on whats happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SGs busy research team. The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours each month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) , ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects that align with their fun

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Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

What is Bequest Marketing and Why Does It Matter? Bequest marketing represents a strategic approach that empowers nonprofits to inspire and encourage donors to include charitable gifts in their wills or estate plans. These legacy gifts enable donors to create a lasting impact on causes they care about without affecting their financial security during their lifetime.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Grants, provided by government agencies, private foundations, and philanthropic organizations, represent a crucial opportunity for churches to secure non-repayable funds that support mission-critical programs.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Many U.S. nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. This landscape is prompting nonprofits to adapt and evolve as they seek to continue to serve their communities effectively and resiliently. Weve created resources to help social impact organizations as they respond, from strategic planning to diversifying revenue streams to engaging new donors.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 17, 2025

Season 4, Episode 33 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt share expert tips on how nonprofit staff, board members, and key leaders can make the most of donor events. Too often, staff members stick together, leaving guests feeling disconnected. Instead, events should be an opportunity to strengthen relationships and move fundraising forward.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 17, 2025

In todays fundraising world, nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking new ways to enhance engagement, increase donations, and strengthen relationships with their causes. For most, this means optimizing the supporter lifecycle or maximizing every stage of an individuals journeyfrom initial awareness to long-term advocacy.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Pacific ACRL and the Elsevier Foundation are providing a pilot community of practice program, entitled Bridging the Gap: An AI Community of Practice. A train-the-trainer model will enable early-career librarians to extend AI knowledge and skills within their institutions and communities. This program will launch with an in-person workshop at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on June 26.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 17, 2025

The most popular and successful way to raise money for your organization: the food fundraiser. From bake sales to food trucks we have the ultimate list to help you raise profits.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Deadline: April 9, 2025 (by 11:59 p.m. Central Time) The American Library Association (ALA) Building Library Capacity Grants will assist public libraries that are or will serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees). The Building Library Capacity Grants are supported by the Mellon Foundation. Up to sixteen $10,000 grants will be given to successful library applicants nationwide.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2025

Fundraising is becoming more audience-centric. Here's what to know about changing your fundraising team's structure to align with this shift.

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Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 17, 2025

Issue 242 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I dont know who needs to hear this, but were just two days away from the official start of spring! That means longer days, fresh energy, and a perfect opportunity to shake off the winter blues. As the season changes, so do fundraising opportunitiesnows the time to tap into that renewed enthusiasm and get creative.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2025

A new report identified current compensation, hiring and retention trends among nonprofits with annual budgets of $2 million or less.

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Fluxx

MARCH 17, 2025

Audit Season - the time when you are running and pulling tons of reports and records, reviewing requirements, conducting internal reviews, with a coffee pot working overtime alongside you.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. Federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors face shifting priorities, new executive orders, and evolving funding practices. As the current administration rolls out new policies and executive orders, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other grant recipients must adapt or risk losing essential funding opportunities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 17, 2025

Forty-five of those inquiries are focused on colleges' partnerships with the PhD Project, a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business. By Collin Binkley, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) Mark Schiefelbein, AP Forty-five of those inquiries are focused on colleges' partnerships with the PhD Project, a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business with the goal of diversifying the business world.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2025

Now that the dust has settled from the 2024 elections, it is time to assess what impact the Trump administration will have on OSHA.

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