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How Joan Kroc’s Largess Changed the Salvation Army

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients. By Lisa Napoli Christiana Botic for The Chronicle Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients.

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A Cost-Effective Way to Improve Donor Experiences

NonProfit PRO

I often catch myself wondering what my organization's donors or volunteers might be confused by and what ideas they would bring to the table if they were in charge for a day. Here are some ways you can think about changing your organization's processes to improve donor experiences.

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Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations

Blue Avocado

When nonprofit board members feel dissatisfied, they often resign. They're less likely to do that when there is communication about common objectives. There's less wasted time and resources when expectations are met. The post Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Many Nonprofit Employees Don’t Make a Thriving Wage — And It Can Harm Others

NonProfit PRO

Employees of nonprofits do life-changing work from helping people at the hardest moments in their lives, to breaking down barriers in healthcare and education, to fighting for the environment. They give of themselves, but this doesn’t mean they should sacrifice financial well-being to do a job they love.

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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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3 Tips to Prepare Your Nonprofit’s Team for AI Fundraising

Greater Giving

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Predictive analysis, chatbots , and automation have the power to increase fundraising capacity. However, implementing AI can be a daunting task, especially for teams without prior experience in the field.

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Helping Mothers and Babies Survive Childbirth Is a Personal Goal, Says Melinda French Gates

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file Melinda French Gates says more people should get involved in the fight for improved maternal health care. Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation that tracks progre

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JustGiving to Change Fundraising With the Integration of Generative AI

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced a new AI development for JustGiving, a platform for online giving. Through generative AI, fundraisers on JustGiving are now able to quickly and easily create personal stories to share with their networks.

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From A.I. to Excel: How to Choose the Right Tech for Your Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander Getty Images Technology today plays a key role in creating a sustainable and vibrant nonprofit. Several experts joined the Chronicle in an online forum to discuss how charities of all sizes can embrace new tools, from the most advanced A.I.

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Novel Ventures Launches Mobile Giving Platform ‘Myte’

NonProfit PRO

Novel Ventures released Myte, a mobile giving platform that changes the way donors connect with nonprofits and causes that resonate with their interests. Myte focuses on micro-donations, as well as ongoing campaigns for larger needs.

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Do your grant narrative and project budget align?

Professional Grant Writers

The project budget is often an afterthought in grant writing. When you’re working on a grant proposal, you probably spend most of your. The post Do your grant narrative and project budget align? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Download Free Year-End Cheat Sheets!

NonProfit PRO

November and December gifts hold so much potential for nonprofits. So let’s get you positioned for success (with plenty of time left to plan and execute)! Download your free Giving Tuesday and Year-End Cheat Sheets now, and avoid scrambling during the holiday season.

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15 Back To School Fundraisers for Students of All Ages

Big Fundraising Ideas

Back To School Fundraising Ideas for All Ages How To Fundraise for Your School: Elementary Through University. Matching your school fundraiser choice to your students’ age is critical in student participation. For example, you’ll have little to no student participation if you choose an online fundraiser for 1 stor 2nd-grade students. While they may have computer skills at this age, their capabilities will be limited, and parents may not support their involvement.

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Abacus Launches Major Donor Ask Calculator

NonProfit PRO

Abacus announced the launch of the Major Donor Ask Calculator. The Ask Calculator is a tool that picks up where philanthropic capacity estimates from wealth estimation services and other donor research leave off.

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7 Stellar Digital Fundraising Campaigns for 2023 and Beyond | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Explore the world of digital fundraising for nonprofits in our comprehensive guide. Learn the importance, creative ideas, and key strategies to excel. Stay ahead with the latest trends and start boosting your donations now.

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Adapting Your Fundraising Strategy in an Uncertain Economy

NonProfit PRO

Join us for a webinar on fundraising in an uncertain economy. The success of optimizing your campaign strategy in rough waters will translate into optimized campaigns in calmer water, helping navigate your nonprofit when times get rough again.

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Top 6 Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2024 | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover the dynamic landscape of the nonprofit sector in 2024. Explore the trends reshaping operations, supporter engagement, and impact. Get insights, examples, and strategies to leverage these trends for your organization's success.

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A Recap of the 2023 Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO was in attendance at the 18th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference. If you missed the event or want more of the latest fundraising and marketing tips, here’s our session coverage of the full Bridge Conference, as well as the inaugural BridgeTECH.

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Building Sustainable Revenue With Recurring Donors and Donor Retention Practices – Key Takeaways from Qgiv’s Sustainable Giving Report

Qgiv

When launching the Sustainable Giving Report , Qgiv aimed to find solutions to some of the largest challenges fundraisers are facing today, such as the economy’s impact on philanthropy, overall donor numbers and donor retention declining, the Great Resignation, and more! he Sustainable Giving Report was broken down into multiple sections. The first blog, The Economy’s Impact on Philanthropy , detailed the way economic instability has changed fundraising.

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Little Green Light and Double the Donation Team Up to Offer Matching Gifts Integration

Double the Donation

Double the Donation and Little Green Light have worked together to provide nonprofit organizations with an advanced matching gift integration between Little Green Light donation forms and 360MatchPro by Double the Donation.

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How to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit: A 4-Step Process

CauseVox

In the realm of charitable giving, finding new donors is like discovering hidden gems that fuel your mission’s growth. As the heartbeat of your cause, these supporters provide the means to make impact a reality. In this article, we’ll navigate the terrain of donor discovery together, accompanied by insights from a luminary in the field – Chris Barlow.

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Coco Gauff Won. So Did Climate-Change Protestors.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular. By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Open tennis tournament women’s singles semi-finals.

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