Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are some basic rules that I use when I write to donors. After many years writing for donors, there are a few rules I always keep in mind. Because I know when I do, what I write raises more. So consider following these rules as well. I hope they help! Rule 1. Kind beats […] The post Follow these rules and raise more appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 18, 2025

The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns. Will impact investing see a new boom? By Alex Daniels Invision/AP MacKenzie Scotts net worth was recently estimated as $28 billion. The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns.

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GrantNews

MARCH 18, 2025

Nonprofit Health Grants are crucial for underserved communities. Access to healthcare isn’t just a one time crisis, it’s a daily struggle for many underserved families. Studies show that the lack of quality health insurance in these communities directly impacts quality of life. Too often, families must choose between paying rent or affording life-saving prescriptions.

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Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 18, 2025

Your nonprofit board of directors typical responsibilities include overseeing organizational governance, providing financial oversight, assisting with strategic planning and growth , and supporting fundraising work. All of this requires regular, consistent engagement on the part of each board member. But what happens when your organization embarks on a capital campaign ?

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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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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. This guide offers practical steps for securing sponsorships from local businesses and organizations. Learn how to create compelling proposals, effectively present your schools needs, and build lasting partnerships to support your students success.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 18, 2025

A well-rounded donor profile is essential for maximizing fundraising success, and employment information plays a crucial role in enhancing donor engagement and giving potential. Byintegrating the right datainto your donor profiles, organizations like yours can personalize outreach, increase contributions, and strengthen relationships with supporters alike.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2025

In 2024, donor retention continued to drop. Now that 2025 is in full swing, let's consider why this is and what fundraisers can do.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are tips to engage small-dollar donors beyond simply asking for gifts, including ways to use AI to make outreach feel more personal. By Allison Fine iStockphoto Here are tips to engage small-dollar donors beyond simply asking for gifts, including ways to use AI to make outreach feel more personal.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2025

New data shows 69% of nonprofit professionals believe using AI for manual tasks would improve job satisfaction, plus other findings.

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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 18, 2025

Monthly donors are a big deal for fundraisers. They are many times more valuable than episodic donors: They give 12 times a year, instead of the usual 1-3. And their retention is twice as high (or more). Thats more revenue this year and more revenue in future years. Smart fundraisers are all over monthly giving. Here are 5 Ideas to Gain Donor Loyalty With Sustainer Giving in 2025 from Erica Waasdorps A Direct Solution blog: Incorporate Monthly Giving in Your Gift Catalog.

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Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 18, 2025

Whats a vision board?Youve probably heard of vision boards, but youve probably never made or used one. It is essentially a large poster that you construct to help you achieve your goals. It contains pictures that represent your goals. For example, if you dream of climbing Mount Everest, you might include photos of the mountain, your hiking boots, Sherpa, and famous mountain climbers.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 18, 2025

Learn how to align your programs outcomes with funder expectations to increase funding success and demonstrate measurable impact.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2025

Change in nonprofits can feel like trying to move a mountain. Here is a systematic framework for to help manage organizational change.

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Fluxx

MARCH 18, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is an integral part of modern business operations. More than 80% of companies have adopted AI in some way, and 83% of them consider AI a top priority in their business strategy.

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Candid

MARCH 18, 2025

The U.S. nonprofit sector is facing a period of significant destabilization. Recent executive orders have created both widespread uncertainty and concrete losses jobs eliminated , community services disrupted , and payments withheld for completed work. Candid and the Urban Institutes Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy have each released analyses examining government funding of nonprofits and implications for what’s at stake for communities nationwide.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. These challenges present an opportunity for grantees and funders to partner in creating a more sustainable future for those dedicating their lives to make the world a better place.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MARCH 18, 2025

I think its time for a shift away from the approach that some larger U.S. foundations and key infrastructure organizations have taken to operating in the second Trump administration. That […] The post Its Time for a New Approach to the Current Context appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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