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What keeps you up at night?

Hands-On Fundraising

Do any of these nonprofit fundraising challenges sound familiar? Does any of this sound familiar? I get it. That’s been me, for years, working with small to medium-sized nonprofits, and struggling to build a stronger donor base. Let’s look at some of the root problems that put you in this spot. Fundraising challenge: Starving for […] The post What keeps you up at night?

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Cornerstone Montgomery

RBW Strategy

Cornerstone Montgomery For over 50 years, Cornerstone Montgomery has served as a leading organization in the DC area as an independent, nonsectarian, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with the capacity to serve more than 2,500 adults and transition-aged youth, specializing in the provision of comprehensive, community- and evidence-based mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatments and interventions.

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Which Pro-Democracy Initiatives Work? Philanthropy Has No Idea

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base. By Andrew J. Seligsohn Getty Images Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base.

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Association of American Medical Colleges

RBW Strategy

Association of American Medical Colleges The AAMC leads and serves the academic medicine community to improve the health of people everywhere. Founded in 1876 and based in Washington, D.C., the AAMC is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health through medical education, health care, medical research, and community collaborations.

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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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Melinda Gates's $12.5 Billion Separation Agreement Is a Windfall for Women's Causes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The philanthropist said in her departure message that gender equality will be the focus of her new endeavors. By Alex Daniels and Stephanie Beasley AP Photo/Ted S. Warren Melinda French Gates could create one of the 10 biggest grant makers in the United States. While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy.

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Making the Switch: What For-Profit CFOs Need to Know About Nonprofit Accounting

Blackbaud

You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. You cut your teeth on accounts payable and have managed more than your fair share of audits. You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. You want to use your accounting skills for an organization that makes a difference. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit.

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The Power of A Thank-A-Thon

Greater Giving

Thank-A-Thon: The Power of Saying Thank You to Donors What is a Thank-A-Thon? The Thank-A-Thon is the opposite of a fundraising campaign. It’s a dedicated effort to call all your supporters and express sincere gratitude for their contributions. There’s no ask, no sales pitch, just a heartfelt thank you. Setting Up Your Thank-A-Thon Choose the Right Time Schedule your Thank-A-Thon during a slow period in your calendar, away from fundraising events.

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Spring cleaning: How to do a social media audit

Candid

Spring is the time when we throw open the windows and clean up the debris of the winter. It’s also the perfect time to do a social media audit for your nonprofit organization. Like your annual spring cleaning, it’s something you should do every year, and it’s a great way to clean up your digital space. A social media audit involves reviewing your organization’s complete social media presence, not just analyzing the metrics (to learn about assessing metrics, read my article on creating a social m

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Don’t Overlook Your Nonprofit’s Infrastructure Needs

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to operations, a nonprofit needs to think more like a for-profit — for the good of the organization and the cause it supports.

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How Listening Helped One Funder Set Strategic Direction

Center for Effective Philanthropy

We realized that to be more effective it is essential to understand how our grantee partners think and feel about collaborating with us.

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Content Creators: A New (Mostly Ignored) Revenue Channel for Social Good

NonProfit PRO

Content creation is the newest, biggest opportunity for fundraising on the web. Here's how content creators can support your mission.

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How the generation gap is killing your fundraising

Future Fundraising Now

One of the main challenges in creating inclusive fundraising is the generation gap. Fundraising professionals are overwhelmingly under 40. Donors are overwhelmingly over 60. You don’t have to be an expert to know that communicating with people 20+ years older (or younger) can be a challenge. Here are some key differences younger professionals should keep in mind about younger audiences.

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New Benevity Data Shows Companies Embracing An ‘Impact Mindset’ Are Building Resilience

NonProfit PRO

Benevity released its annual "State of Corporate Purpose" report on the top trends influencing corporate social impact strategies.

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What are the four types of grants?

Professional Grant Writers

The grant writing world is wide and diverse. There are scores of funders, foundations, and groups seeking funding for all manner of activities. The post What are the four types of grants? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Spotlight: State of Oklahoma

GrantNews

GrantWatch is shining a spotlight on the State of Oklahoma! Oklahoma is rich with coal, crude oil, and natural gas. In addition, the state also boasts an abundance of minerals like limestone, salt, and various clays. It’s no wonder then, that mining and drilling helped to shape the state and allowed it to grow and prosper. Oklahoma’s Native Americans are also a significant part of the growth and development of the state, especially the Cherokee Nation, which is one of the largest rec

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Management Needs To Plan For The Impending Storm(s)

The NonProfit Times

The summer months signal a swell of activity for nonprofits. Camps are in session, group trips are embarking, and gatherings and festivals are in full swing. But summer also signals the start of storm season for much of the country. When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company.

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School Lunch Heroes Are Feeding the Future

GrantNews

School lunch heroes are feeding the future. Who are these heroes and what are they doing that’s really “feeding the future?” The answer is the array of school lunch professionals who prepare and serve daily school lunch to our school children. Of course, OUR CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE! Especially in today’s world, where many students are malnourished (and also likely part of the unhoused community as well).

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Why Grant Writers Should Master Stewardship with Funders | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Learn why stewardship is crucial for granters and how it can enhance your grant application success. Discover the benefits of building relationships with funders and practical stewardship strategies for nonprofits. From major gifts to grant funding, foster trust and maximize your impact through effective stewardship practices.

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"What's Your Grants Success Rate?": The Best Way To Measure Success

Sharpshooter Communications

Return on investment is a far better measure than approval rate. An approval rate of less than 50% means you might not be stretching enough to ensure growth or long-term sustainability. “What’s your approval rate on grants?” Over the last 17 years that I’ve been a grant consultant, I’ve been asked this question by dozens of prospective clients. I hate that question and here’s why: It’s not a good measurement of grant-seeking success.

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Examples of Grant Outcomes and How To Measure Them | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Demystify grant outcomes with our comprehensive guide. Learn what grant outcomes are, why they're crucial indicators of success, and how to report them to funders. Drawing insights from Steve Boland’s webinar on using logic models, we'll provide a structured approach to measuring grant success effectively. Become an expert in outcome reporting and grant success measurement!

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After the Ask: Understanding Nonprofit Payment Processing

The Fundraising Coach

Your organization has just made a compelling fundraising ask to a potential donor. Now that one of the hardest parts is over, what are the next steps you should take? Providing the path of least resistance for supporters to donate to your cause is crucial to meeting financial goals and pushing your mission forward. To create that path, you should understand your payment processing system and how it can help you establish a relationship with potential donors.

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Capacity Building Toolkit for Nonprofits: Essential Steps | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Unlock the path to long-term nonprofit growth with Instrumentl’s comprehensive capacity building toolkit. Access practical resources, from webinars to self-assessment tools, designed to tackle your organization’s most pressing challenges. Jump-start your nonprofit’s growth and secure its future success with our customizable solutions and support.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Google Ad Grant Compliance

Aly Sterling Philanthropy

The Google Ad Grant allows your nonprofit to advertise its mission for free but requires complying with the program guidelines. Learn more with this guide! The post A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Google Ad Grant Compliance first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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A Guide to the Best Free Grant Search Engines for Nonprofits | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Explore the top free grant search engines tailored for nonprofit professionals. Discover key features and user favorites to find funding without breaking the bank. We'll walk you through each tool, highlighting their benefits and why users love them.

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Maximizing Your School’s Profit with a Discount Card Fundraiser

Big Fundraising Ideas

Maximizing Your School’s Profit with a Discount Card Fundraiser Blog Summary: This comprehensive guide explores practical and effective strategies for maximizing profits from your school’s discount card fundraiser. We delve into optimizing sales by aligning your efforts with school events and local festivals and setting up booths in high-traffic areas to capture a wider audience.

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How to Organize a Trivia Night Fundraiser

DoJiggy

A Trivia Night Fundraiser is a popular event in which teams compete by answering trivia questions. It allows you to raise money while providing an entertaining evening to event participants. It combines competition, learning, and social interaction, making it a fun choice for engaging a wide audience. DoJiggy offers this complete guide to help you organize a trivia night fundraiser.

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School Choice and Blackbaud Software

Blackbaud

There is a lot of discussion about “school choice” programs across the U.S. and how they impact students, families, and public funding in general. But there is limited conversation about how schools must adapt to accept these funds. How much money is involved? How do you factor state-funded scholarships or school vouchers into your financial aid program?

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Here’s Why So Little Humanitarian Is Reaching Gaza

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A professor who has spent decades overseeing relief operations around the world says many things are hampering desperately needed relief: Israel controls all of the border crossings into Gaza and does intensive searches of trucks for security reasons, slowing down the deliveries. Even if aid does cross into Gaza, it does not mean the goods will reach people in need.

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