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Navigating the Equity Journey at Lean Foundations

Center for Effective Philanthropy

In the evolving landscape of philanthropy, lean funders — those operating with few or no staff — are playing a crucial role in advancing racial equity. The latest edition of […] The post Navigating the Equity Journey at Lean Foundations appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Sabbaticals and the Case for More Rest for Leaders of Color

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Social change isn’t possible when nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Extended paid leave helped me — and can help others. By Cora Daniels Getty Images I was exhausted.

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Spotlighting the State of Maryland

GrantNews

GrantWatch spotlights the State of Maryland! Though it is somewhat smaller geographically, it certainly makes up for that with all the dimensions of history, recreation, range of higher studies (institutions), and great sites to visit and experience! Nicknamed “America in Miniature,” this state is bustling with history, commerce, and culture.

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10 Ways to Raise More for Your Auction & Gala

NonProfit PRO

Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Take your live/silent auctions and galas to the next level with these simple, yet entertaining revenue enhancers designed to increase guest engagement and enjoyment while helping you raise more. Identify techniques for streamlining pre, during, and post event operations to never again worry about missing a beat.

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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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Are you keeping good data hygiene?

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Good hygiene is a must, wouldn’t you agree? No, we’re not talking about showering regularly and putting on deodorant. This is a fundraising blog! We’re talking about your nonprofit’s data hygiene. As a fundraiser, you know the importance of strong donor data. Organizations that use their data effectively have an easier time finding ways to re-engage lapsed donors finding engaged non-donors and taking personalization to the next level.

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The Value of Impact Reports for Nonprofits With Nathan Safran

NonProfit PRO

In this exclusive Q&A, Nathan Safran, vice president of research at NAPCO Research, unpacks the value of impact reports for nonprofits.

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The Transformation of Grants Management

Fluxx

Innovative software for government grants is emerging to transform grants management and enhance processes for more complex pass-through grants. Here are five ways software for grantmaking and subrecipient management can benefit your agency: streamlined workflow, enhanced data organization, improved collaboration, error reduction and auditability, and comprehensive reporting.

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Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software Announce Strategic Merger

NonProfit PRO

Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software announced their merger to offer philanthropic and grants management solutions.

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GRANTEGY: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance Series

Grant Consulting Services

Part V, Section I: Grant Research – Strategies for Success! What do you do if your organization is considering applying for a particular grant and is not sure if the grant would be a good fit? One word: research. Research aims to discover knowledge that will provide the answers needed to move forward with a potential grant application. Researching potential grantmakers is an essential part of the grant development process.

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Elevate your nonprofit grant writing success with expert tips 

Candid

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

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Secrets to Nonprofit Recruiting

Center for Major Gifts

We spend more of our day with our boss and coworkers than we do with our spouse and children. Yet, we spend far less time choosing coworkers than we do our spouse. We date our sweetheart months or years before we marry. Yet, we will move across the country or invite someone to move based on decisions made after what essentially is a blind date. How crazy is it to propose marriage the day after the first date?

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Top 5 Eligibility Requirements to Check Before Applying for Grants

Grant Writer Team

It is a fact. There are eligibility requirements you must check before applying for grants. At GrantWriterTeam we can put you in touch with professional grant writers to help you get funding for any project. Hiring a dedicated grant writer takes the pressure of crafting a narrative and dotting every I and crossing every T off of you and your staff. After all, as a member of a nonprofit or even a small business, you have other issues that need your immediate attention.

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3 easy fundraising lessons

Future Fundraising Now

This is the back of the response envelope from a piece of direct mail I got recently: It offers us three super-easy fundraising lessons: 1. Don’t use a bangtail envelope in direct mail A bangtail is one of those envelopes with an extended flap that allows you to combine a reply device with an envelope. It’s a useful tool for situations where potential donors are physically present, like performances or other gatherings.

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Unlocking Courageous Leadership with Julie Boll

Fundraising HayDay

It’s a bonus episode! In January 2024, Kimberly and Amanda (your Fundraising HayDay cohosts) attended Courageous Leadership training led by Julie Boll. Over 8 weeks we each built and refined our calls to courage, affirmed our skills, and learned what courageous leadership looks like for us. Today, Julie is taking the reins and interviewing us about this process and the changes in our business and daily lives.