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What’s the ask?

Hands-On Fundraising

Im a sucker for a good story. Yesterday, despite a library book I hadnt even started, I went to the bookstore and came home with four more novels. Lately, Ive needed some good space opera to take me far away from our current reality. And its that take me away part that’s key for me. […] The post Whats the ask? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Financial Reviews vs. Financial Audits: Making the Right Choice for Your Nonprofit

Blackbaud

Most nonprofit organizations work with a firm to do their annual financial audit. But some organizations might benefit from a financial review as a first step to, or in place of, a formal audit. Could that be your organization? Both financial reviews and audits serve important purposes, but they differ significantly in scope and detail. Understanding the differences between these two processes can help you make informed decisions and improve transparency, compliance, and trust within and outside

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Grants to Celebrate Women and Girls Everywhere!

GrantNews

Celebrate women and girls by ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive! The female spirit is unstoppable. Today’s women are powerful forces of change, innovation, and leadership, while girls hold incredible untapped potential, ready to shape the future. Across the country, nonprofits provide vital programs and services that support their education, career development, and overall well-being.

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Should My Business Sponsor a Charity Golf Tournament?

DoJiggy

Sponsoring a charity golf tournament offers a strategic opportunity for businesses to enhance their brand visibility while demonstrating corporate social responsibility. These events attract decision-makers and industry leaders, creating a valuable networking environment. Beyond brand exposure, sponsorships foster goodwill within the community, strengthen business relationships, and align companies with meaningful causes.

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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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When It Comes to Prospect Research, More Is Not Always Better

Grant Professionals Association

To expand their grant seeking, organizations often ask for more funding prospects but more doesnt always mean better. Applying to every possible grant opportunity, even ones that arent a good fit, wastes time and money and risks alienating funders. Id much rather present a smaller number of opportunities that are well-aligned with an organizations programs than a long list of opportunities for which they wont be competitive.

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The new Candid: A year of progress and what’s on the horizon

Candid

One of our promises to you, as an integrated organization, was to build a hub for the future of data, information, and knowledge for the social sector. Candid search aims to synthesize answers to your questions about the social sector all in one place, bringing together key features of our flagship products such as Foundation Directory, GuideStar/Charity Check, Seals of Transparency, 990 Finder, Philanthropy News Digest, Candid Learning, Foundation Maps, and more.

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Development Director Is a Hot Job. What You Need to Snag This Position

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fundraisers with their eye on the job should develop their skills building one-on-one relationships with donors and managing people. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers with their eye on the job should develop their skills building one-on-one relationships with donors and managing people.

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Want to Improve Your Nonprofit Open Rates and Help Others? Join Our Click + Reply Contest and Win Up to $1,500!

CharityHowTo

For over 17 years, CharityHowTo has supported more than 100,000 nonprofit professionals with high-quality, trusted training both free and premium designed to help you and your organization raise more, do more, and grow your impact.

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Boost Your Charity Navigator Score: A Guide for Nonprofits

Just Write Grants

Improve your nonprofits Charity Navigator score with better transparency, financial health, and impact. Learn key strategies to boost donor trust today!

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Data & Grant Writing: Why Grant Program Data Matters and How to Get It Right

Elevate

As my colleagues have explored in previous blog posts, including this article on how to write a persuasive need statement, using accurate data in your proposals is a cornerstone of successful grant writing. However, not all data is the same.

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Improve Your Nonprofit’s Federal Grant Applications With FOIA Requests

NonProfit PRO

FOIA requests for federal grants can give nonprofits invaluable insights as they navigate the federal funding landscape. Here's how.

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3 ways to beat the Curse of Knowledge that’s shackling your fundraising

Future Fundraising Now

One of the main reasons fundraising is hard is the Curse of Knowledge: You know al lot more about your cause and your organization than your donors. And that knowledge puts you out of sync with donors. You over-explain. Under-emote. Focus on processes and details that donors are unlikely to care about. This is a built-in challenge. All fundraisers face the Curse of Knowledge.

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Zeffy Nonprofit Starter Eliminates Cost and Paperwork Barriers to Launching a Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Zeffy unveiled Zeffy Nonprofit Starter, which is designed to help individuals launch a nonprofit organization in just three days at no cost.

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A Wave Forming? Funders Taking Action in Response to a Challenging Context

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Its clear that nonprofits are looking for more support from their foundation funders, in both words and deeds, as they grapple with a Trump administration that seems hell-bent on going […] The post A Wave Forming? Funders Taking Action in Response to a Challenging Context appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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In a Time of Nonprofit Defunding, Will Foundations Put More Money on the Line?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Progressive foundations have been largely silent in response to Trump administration policies that affect many of the nation's nonprofits. But some insiders say a response is coming. By Alex Daniels Memphis Music Initiative The Memphis Music Initiative has been waiting for a substantive response and more cash from foundations to the Trump administrations funding freezes and executive orders.

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