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Does Your Nonprofit Think Too Small?

Clairification

I’m going to guess “yes.” I’m sure some will hate me for saying this, but after 30+ years in the nonprofit trenches and another 10+ as a coach and consultant, I’m still amazed at how small many of us think. In 2008 during the big recession, and 2020 during the pandemic, all I heard was cut, cut, cut. No one wanted to talk about how to grow, grow, grow so that more (not less) needs could be met.

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The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide to Digital Marketing

Wild Apricot

Digital marketing if key for your nonprofit to get others to hear about your mission and goals. In this guide you'll learn everything A-Z about nonprofit digital marketing strategies and how to build your own.

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Arabella Founder Eric Kessler — Under Fire as 'Dark Money' Master — Talks About the Line Between Philanthropy and Politics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The founder of the philanthropy consulting firm for left-leaning donors blames the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling for injecting billions of dollars into the political process. By Alex Daniels Courtesy of Arabella Advisors Eric Kessler, founder and former co-head of Arabella Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based for-profit consulting company that advises left-leaning donors and nonprofits.

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Postal Regulatory Commission Cautions USPS Against Pushing Price Hikes to Maximum Levels

NonProfit PRO

The U.S. Postal Service’s price hike will move forward, but the Postal Regulatory Commission expressed concerns over rapid increases.

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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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How a Grassroots Lahaina Fundraiser Found a Better Way to Help Fire Survivors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Help Maui Rise fund has drawn praise for its transparency and a commitment to disbursing donations more equitably by using data. By Matthew Leonard, Honolulu Civil Beat HONOLULU (AP) Lindsey Wasson/AP Wilted palm trees line a destroyed property after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century destroyed a seaside community, in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Dec. 8, 2023.

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A $150 Million Grant Will Strengthen Catholic Education in Northwest Indiana

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Big Shoulders Fund Students from the Diocese of Gary Catholic Schools in northwest Indiana, which is receiving support from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation. Plus, the Shubert Foundation awarded $40 million in unrestricted grants to 653 nonprofit arts and culture organizations, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $15 million to remove 15 million pounds of floating plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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Charity Golf Outing Tips from the Experts 

GiveSmart

More than one in three people over the age of five have played golf. With the average golf outing raising nearly $80,000, a charity golf outing may be a great opportunity fore your organization. We’ve brought together a panel of partners, who teed up tips to make your charity golf outings the perfect drive for your mission. We asked our panel, “ What fun, successful elements have you seen organizations add to their golf outings?

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Duke Energy Foundation to Award $700,000 in Natural Disaster Preparedness Grants

NonProfit PRO

The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.

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Creative Nonprofit Fundraising: 12 Ideas for Your Next Fundraiser

GrantNews

Most nonprofit organizations keep a steadfast eye on funding. The need to secure funding is a constant focus. This need creates a challenge to think of innovative strategies to raise money. While individual and corporate donors are often invaluable sources of support, standing out in a crowded field of deserving causes requires a touch of creativity.

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15 Grant Seeker Questions Answered by GrantWriterTeam

Grant Writer Team

Are you a grant seeker looking to hire a grant writer? GrantWriterTeam provides an easy-to-use platform for grant seekers to match with the perfect grant writer. Here are 15 of the most commonly asked grant seeker questions about our website to help you determine if our service is right for you! 1. What Does a Grant Writer Do? Grant writers are available for a range of services, not limited to: Finding federal, state & local grants Finding foundation grants and contracts Writing LOIs (Letter

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3 Things You Should Know About Nonprofit Financial Audits

re:Charity

Good financial health is essential to your nonprofit’s ability to grow and make a difference in the community. In addition to developing sound procedures for planning, reporting, and managing your organization’s. The post 3 Things You Should Know About Nonprofit Financial Audits appeared first on re: charity.

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Black Philanthropic Collective, James Beard Foundation Lead Fundraising Initiative

NonProfit PRO

The New Generation of African American Philanthropists and the James Beard Foundation launched The Cookout, a food experience and fundraiser.

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Using WordPress As a Nonprofit: A Beginner’s Quick Guide

re:Charity

WordPress is the most popular website builder in the world. 472 million websites are built on WordPress, which is over 43.3% of the total websites on the internet! The platform. The post Using WordPress As a Nonprofit: A Beginner’s Quick Guide appeared first on re: charity.

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6 Resourceful Fundraising Event Strategies to Maximize Impact

Greater Giving

6 Resourceful Fundraising Event Strategies to Maximize Impact For many charities, events are a cornerstone of their fundraising strategy. From galas and auctions to walkathons and online fundraisers, events not only generate significant revenue but also enhance visibility and donor engagement. However, managing events can be resource-intensive, potentially diverting attention and resources from other critical fundraising areas.

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Structural Inequalities: Boggy Bears and Afghans!

HSF House

Hello! You may be asking yourself… What is a boggy bear? Camp Boggy Creek states on their website “When our campers arrive at Camp Boggy Creek… they are greeted with their very own Boggy Bear and Afghan. Each bear and afghan are made with TLC and each one is unique, just like our campers. Groups from all around the United States get together to craft these comforting bears and twice a year, they converge at Camp to stuff the bears with fluff and love.

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Year-End Fundraising: Our Survival Guide

Gail Perry Group

You’re in the final stretch of the fiscal year, and the pressure is on! How will you and your team make it through till June 30th? Here are our nine tips to help your team not only survive but come out with a win. 1. Keep Your Energy Up! Let's be honest: year-end fundraising is a marathon, not a sprint. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun along the way!

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A New Experience

HSF House

Hi everyone! Today I started my first day at the Alpaca farm. I have been trying new experiences every week and so far this might be my favorite one. The work mostly consists of feeding, walking, brushing the Alpacas, and taking care of the farm. I wake up at around 6:30 am so I can be at the farm at 8 am. The work goes on until 12 pm and then I have the rest of the day to myself.

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35 Giving Tuesday Ideas + Tips to Shatter Your Goals

Fundly

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Because of this, it can be challenging to keep them continually involved in all that you’re doing to fulfill your mission. That’s why Giving Tuesday is such an important time for any nonprofit, no matter your size or cause.

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Orientation Sessions in Full Swing

HSF House

Hey everyone! Over the months of May and June, our team has welcomed over 4,500 students to FSU’s campus through our Orientation Sessions. I’ve had early mornings of 7am “Welcome” presentations, 11am student small group sessions, and many late “Noles at Night” events with the students. The transition into the working schedule has been a lot to get used to, but overall made this an interesting experience of getting to know the inner workings of how we welcome n

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