Clairification

AUGUST 7, 2023

A couple of years ago I wrote about 4 Strategies to Listen so Others Will Talk , noting the secret to building authentic relationships is to use your two ears and one mouth in that proportion. It’s a good start, but there’s more. You can’t just listen passively. Active listening, supported by powerful, succinct, to-the-point generative questions – that’s what will draw you and your donor (or anyone with whom you’re in relationship) closer together.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is struggling to get fans to stop scrolling, you may need to adjust your strategy. If you want to consistently engage your supporters as well as prospective donors, you need to plan, diversify and be consistent. Learn how to master storytelling, create engaging content, and grow your list of supporters with this helpful guide!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Maria Di Mento AP MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving website lists the nonprofits she’s supported and, in some cases the amount she gave them, but it doesn’t yet show the 2023 donations. Nearly half went to early-childhood education and development, but she also gave to strengthen maternal health, combat infant mortality, create affordable housing, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 7, 2023

Social media has transformed the fundraising landscape for nonprofits, providing opportunities for organizations to connect, engage, and rally support from their audience. Here’s how you can optimize your digital marketing efforts this giving season.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, actor Eliza Dushku Palandjian and her husband, Peter Palandjian, gave Brigham and Women’s Hospital $7.5 million for substance-abuse treatment, and MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a group that works to expand affordable housing.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 7, 2023

Adopting collective leadership can help your nonprofit create a more inclusive, efficient, and flexible organizational structure. The post Unlocking Potential: Collective Leadership in Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2023

By Sara Herschander Inflation is cooling, unemployment remains low, and the stock market is making gains, but something more elemental — the weather forecast — took a toll on nonprofit finances in July. Across the country, heat waves, wildfires, and flash flooding have made charities' jobs tougher.

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DonorSnap

AUGUST 7, 2023

Summer often brings a lull in activities for many nonprofits. However, this “slow season” can be an excellent opportunity for your organization to regroup and get organized for the busy giving season ahead. In this blog post, we’ll cover seven activities that will help your nonprofit make the most out of the summer slowdown and boost your year-end fundraising.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Federal Grants About to Get Easier? In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the complexity and inefficiency of US federal grant programs. To address these issues and optimize the distribution of funds to deserving recipients, lawmakers have proposed the Streamlining Federal Grants Act. This legislation aims to streamline the grant application process, increase transparency, and improve accountability in federal funding distribution.

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WT Grant Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants (YSCG) program supports activities to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of small nonprofit organizations in the five boroughs of New York City that provide direct services to young people ages 5 to 25. The program provides $60,000 of general operating support over three years so that grantees can determine the best way to address their needs.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 7, 2023

Unlock the Power of Special Appeal Pledge for Your Back to School Fundraiser As you gear up for an exciting Back to School season, there’s a powerful fundraising tool you should consider incorporating to take your next event to new heights – the “Special Appeal Pledge.” We’ll define what a Special Appeal Pledge is and why it holds immense value for your fundraiser.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a seasoned grant writing consultant, I’ve been privileged to learn the ropes of this unique, highly-demanding, and satisfying profession over the years. Today, let’s tackle a subject that I frequently encounter: How to get started with your very own grant writing business? To assist you in answering this question, I’ll outline some crucial tasks that will not only help you attract clients but also ensure that revenue starts flowing. 1.

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Library Grants

AUGUST 7, 2023

Deadline: August 18, 2023 Through a gift from the Mellon Foundation, the Library of Congress will support a multiyear initiative, The Community Collections Grants from the American Folklife Center. These grants will fund and support contemporary cultural documentation focusing on the culture, traditions, and expressions of diverse, often underrepresented communities in the U.S.

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Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

File under: Small.org succeeds with print donor newsletter "We can't do that!" With a bit o' advice and reasonable expectations? Yes, you CAN. (pinky swear) Welcome to Katonah. Katonah is a hamlet located in the town of Bedford, NY. Three hamlets make up the town, altogether; each has its own library. "Katonah Village Library is chartered to serve a population of 6,261, but serves well beyond this as the busiest of the three," explains Ellen Waltimyer.

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