Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 19, 2024

Clear communication might be your best tool for raising money. Recently, Ephraim Gopin shared a funny/not-so-funny post from McSweeney’s. It was titled: We dare you to figure out what our nonprofit does. And it nails it. Do you want to make me really cranky? Use language like what they mock here. Unclear. Full of buzzwords. […] The post Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 19, 2024

This is the fifth of a six-part series on 2024 predictions for grants. If you missed part 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 , you can still check them out here. In this series, Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates are sharing our insights into foundation giving. These predictions are based on the most up-to-date information available as well as our in-the-trenches work with our nonprofits.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 19, 2024

Create a foolproof donor cultivation plan with the help of these 14 trusted strategies! From small to major donors, there's an idea for everyone.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 19, 2024

The billionaire philanthropist announced 361 winners — and $640 million in giving. By Nicole Wallace The billionaire philanthropist announced 361 winners — and $640 million in giving.

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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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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MARCH 19, 2024

The post Revisiting Big Questions for Philanthropy, Part 1: Changes in Philanthropic Practice appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. They help you gather information, assess needs, measure outcomes, and build relationships with your grantees. But are you asking the right questions? And are you asking them in the right way? In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 19, 2024

The author came to accept the growing scientific consensus that nuclear power is critical to addressing climate change. By Theo Kalionzes Brian van der Brug, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images Pacific Gas and Electric’s Diablo Canyon Power Plant, the only operating nuclear powered plant in California. I’ve come to accept the growing scientific consensus that nuclear energy is critical to addressing climate change.

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GrantNews

MARCH 19, 2024

If you struggle with digital literacy, you are certainly not alone. Did you know? Two-thirds of Americans admit to not being tech-savvy! Adults risk many setbacks when they lack digital literacy. Because of this, new digital literacy programs are being created weekly. With this purpose in mind, GrantWatch helps organizations locate grants funding digital literacy programs.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 19, 2024

In an era of rapid change and evolving priorities, using traditional approaches to budgeting and planning may no longer be enough for your non-profit to increase financial success and boost community impact. For your agency to thrive in dynamic environments, it's crucial to explore and implement innovative strategies that align your agency’s financial decisions with organizational goals.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 19, 2024

You likely have a number of matchable donations in your CRM at any given time. If you’re looking to revamp your strategy, you might wonder if gifts made last week, month, or quarter remain eligible for the giving programs. Fear not—many contributions from the past year (give or take) should still qualify for company matching.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 19, 2024

“Time, talent and treasure” can no longer indicate that someone should join your board. Instead, look to organizational needs for guidance.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading with Purpose: Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders The nonprofit sector thrives on passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. But passion alone doesn’t guarantee success. Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. Effective nonprofit leaders are purpose-driven, fostering a positive environment where staff, volunteers, and donors feel valued and empowered.

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Instrumentl

MARCH 19, 2024

Tired of the time-consuming and tedious grant seeking process? Look no further! Learn how to effectively implement the Scrum framework in your organization and revolutionize the way you approach grant management.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! Your supporters help make the work you do possible, allowing you to change the world. To keep your donors engaged with your mission, it’s important to make them feel appreciated. Donor recognition is one of the best ways to help you retain your donors, but a simple thank-you letter may not always feel like enough.

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Instrumentl

MARCH 19, 2024

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to assess the readiness of clients and nonprofit organizations for grant funding - including what questions to ask and which documents to review.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, 62,575 nonprofits earned or renewed their Candid Seals of Transparency. Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding. We’re recapping the key takeaways from our recent webinar to make it easy for nonprofits to leverage Candid’s profiles for fundraising.

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Instrumentl

MARCH 19, 2024

If you're coming across Writer's Block when it comes to starting to write grants for your nonprofit, then this free grant training is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig into specific tactics that Holly Rustick has used to write effective grants that win funding. You'll walk away with an example for each tip that you can start applying for your own grant applications.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 19, 2024

NonProfit PRO will co-present BridgeTECH for a second time ahead of the 19th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference.

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Instrumentl

MARCH 19, 2024

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to build a funnel and know who goes in, how to steward funders, and how to add new prospect.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 19, 2024

Building an email list, researching the competition, and forming strategic partnerships are some of the most common strategies used to grow businesses. However, another effective technique often slips business owners’ minds: accepting donations. Accepting donations is most often linked to nonprofit organizations, but for-profit businesses can also take advantage of this form of income, often called crowdfunding.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 19, 2024

Embracing innovation can transform your nonprofit. But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact.

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