Wed.Oct 11, 2023

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Why We Still Miss the Mark With Digital Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia. Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs.

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Study: Giving to Women's and Girls' Groups Is Up — but Still Lags Other Causes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

U.S. donors gave more than $8 billion to groups that serve women and girls in 2020, an increase from the year before. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images U.S. donors gave more than $8 billion to groups that serve women and girls in 2020, an increase from the year before.

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7 Solid Club Website Examples to Get Ideas for Your Club Website

Wild Apricot

Here are seven solid examples of club websites from all different types of organizations that can give you tips on how to build your own.

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Apply Now to Present at Second Annual BridgeTECH During Bridge Conference 2024

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO is excited to announce that it will be returning to the Bridge to Integrated Fundraising & Marketing Conference in 2024 to co-present the second annual BridgeTECH. The call for papers for BridgeTECH is now open, and the deadline for submissions is Nov. 10.

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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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5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns

GiveSmart

The months of November and December are two of the most significant months of the year for nonprofit organizations. As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. With significant amounts of giving as well as a high volume of donors, it is a busy time for many nonprofits and schools.

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4 Examples of Grant Budget [With Template] | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

This post explores what a grant budget should include, examples of direct costs vs. indirect costs, how to write grant budget justifications, and give you a list of grant budget examples.

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Bloomerang Unveils Tap to Pay Solution for Nonprofit Event Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Bloomerang announced Tap to Pay to help nonprofits capture donations and donor information easily to boost in-person event fundraising results. This latest fundraising capability enables nonprofits to accept donations anywhere and provides more ways for nonprofits to meet their donors where they are.

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How to Become a Grant Writer: A Step-By-Step Guide for 2023 | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Wondering how to become a grant writer? In this post, we explore why grant writing makes for a great career, 7 steps to become a grant writer, and answer frequently asked questions on becoming a grant writer.

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Download Free Year-End Cheat Sheets!

NonProfit PRO

November and December gifts hold so much potential. So let’s get you positioned for success! Download your free Giving Tuesday and Year-End Cheat Sheets now.

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Product Update: Elevate Your Branding with CauseVox’s New Site Editor

CauseVox

In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, having a branded and compelling online presence is more crucial than ever. A captivating fundraising site and donation page make all the difference, but not every nonprofit has the resources or technical know-how to create an eye-catching digital home. CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling.

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Latest sector news

Strategic Grants

Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. Latest sector news Ancillary Funds 2020-2021: ACPNS Current Issues Information Sheet This report is highly anticipated in our office as we appreciate the time and effort put into analysing the date provided to Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS) by the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profi

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Your Donors Are Waiting to Hear From You

Veritus Group

You want to start making meaningful connections with your donors. But what if no one’s reached out to them personally in years? The post Your Donors Are Waiting to Hear From You appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Centering Community Voice in Decision Making

Center for Effective Philanthropy

It’s our job to listen, incorporate the feedback we hear into our strategies, and advocate for client-driven solutions.

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13 Dynamic School Fundraising Platforms to Boost Revenue

OneCause

School fundraising should be as easy as possible. Here’s our roundup of the top school fundraising platforms to improve your campaign planning and execution.

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Chop This Year’s Wood for Next Year’s Fire

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. Weeks, months – many months – can go by without a word. Funders work on a variety of timetables: some wait for a regular board meeting; some review proposals as they are submitted; some put requests through a series of screens and determinations, each one setting the stage for the next one.

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Measuring Your Nonprofit’s Success with Business Intelligence 

Qgiv

Year after year, you and your nonprofit strive to have a good year. At least one of the criteria for measuring a successful year is related to your financials. How much did you raise? Did you raise more than last year? Did you raise more than you spent? Using your financials as an indicator of success perfectly all right—but there’s a problem here: If you’re only taking into account how much you raised overall or how much you raised from individual giving, grants, or corporate giving, you’

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Newsletter: Pumpkin Spice Makes Partnerships Nice ; Order Taker vs. Salesperson: What’s the Difference? ; Boston Subway System Launches ‘Spilling the T” Podcast

Selfish Giving

I'm talking about nostalgia with some nostalgia of my own today. This post was a big hit last fall. I've updated it with some new pumpkin spice! ? ? ☕️ Have you noticed that pumpkin spice is like. EVERYWHERE. Candles, coffees, teas, chips, vodka, donuts, Twinkies, and PEEPS (my favorite!). ???? So, if everything has pumpkin spice in it this fall, shouldn't your partnership strategy also have a little pumpkin spice mixed in??

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2023's Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Donor Stewardship | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Foster vibrant donor relationships with our guide to successful nonprofit stewardship, covering principles, strategies, and challenges.

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Five Grant Recipient Monitoring Best Practices

AmpliFund

Monitoring your organization’s grant recipients is crucial for accurately measuring outcomes and making informed decisions for future funding. However, this requires consistent follow-up and data collection and analysis, which can be resource intensive. What’s more, as you’ve likely experienced, recipients don't always provide timely and accurate data either.

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How to Win Grants for Operating Expenses in 2023? | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Navigate the path to securing operational grants successfully with our comprehensive guide into writing compelling grant proposals.

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For Grant Makers With Programs in Israel, the Attacks Are 'Deeply Personal'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Reeling from the news of the war atrocities in Israel, philanthropies with close ties to the country pledged to help with immediate needs, trauma response, and more. By Alex Daniels Saeed Qaq, SOPA Images, LightRocket, Getty Images Police officers carry the body of an Israeli victim who was found in a car after Hamas attacks in Sderot. Reeling from the news of the war atrocities in Israel, philanthropies with close ties to the country pledged to help with immediate needs, trauma response, and mo

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Using the Donor Lifecycle: 11 Strategies To Maximize Impact | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Unlock the power of lasting donor relationships with our insights and strategies for effective donor lifecycle management.

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Citi Foundation Pledges $50 Million in Unrestricted Grants to Community Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, four big foundations pooled $30 million to organizations that serve the populations most vulnerable to climate disruption, and the UJA-Federation of New York is giving $10 million from its endowment to help victims of Hamas's attack on Israel.

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How to Win Private Independent Foundations Grants in 2023? | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover the transformative potential of private foundation grants with our comprehensive guide.

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The Israel-Gaza War Is Pushing Relief Groups to the Brink

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Getting food, water, and medical supplies to Gaza has always been difficult, relief workers say. Over the past few days, it's become impossible. By Sara Herschander Mohamed Zaanoun, Middle East Images, AFP, Getty Images A rescue team member searches in buildings in Gaza damaged by Israeli missile strikes. In the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel over the weekend, and the Israeli military's reprisal in Gaza in the days that followed, nonprofits on the ground in the region are struggling to deliver

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