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How to Cultivate Awe, Gratitude, Altruism and Meaning to Significantly Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

Clairification

Philanthropy is about reciprocal awe, gratitude, altruism and purpose. I’m a huge fan of the Greater Good Science Center at U.C. Berkeley, and often apply their research to nonprofit fundraising and marketing. This particular article really strikes me today, because it talks about times when we feel isolated from others: How to Find Your Purpose in Life.

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Excellence in Action

The Almoner

I recently talked to Tony Menke of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He’s the CEO and a former FOCUS missionary, so he is passionate about evangelism and serving the Church. He runs an excellent organization. The foundation is punching way above its weight by any standard. In a relatively small diocese of just 108,000 Catholics, they hold $152,000,000 in assets and have more than $100,000,000 in expectancies (gifts they know w

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Podcast: Dispelling Myths: Insights from the 2024-25 Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report

Capital Campaign Pro

Season 4, Episode 14 Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the much-anticipated findings from the second annual State of Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report. This essential research, conducted by Capital Campaign Pro, unveils key insights into the capital campaign process, providing data-driven answers to questions that have lingered in the fundraising world for years.

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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits 

Candid

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s become a cornerstone of every modern business process. The 2024 AI Index Report shows rapid advancements in AI technology. Benchmarks created to assess the performance of AI tools compared with humans on tasks such as image classification, visual reasoning, and English understanding show the gaps narrowing. As of May 2024, the MMMU benchmark , which evaluates responses to college-level questions, scored GPT-4o at 60%, compared with an 83% human average.

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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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A Major Gifts Officer’s Year-End Checklist

NonProfit PRO

As year-end giving heats up, here's a handy list of major giving tips to help make this overwhelming time more manageable and successful.

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Increase Giving by Asking for Restricted Gifts

Veritus Group

Donors are reasonable people. Trust in that as you ask for project-oriented giving and permission to use gifts differently in cases of overfunding. The post Increase Giving by Asking for Restricted Gifts appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Fundraising Weekly - November 12, 2024

Soapbox Exchange

Issue 224 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you taken a look at our Year-End Fundraising Checklist yet? It’s time to position your nonprofit for end-of-year success. Since the vast majority of nonprofit donations come in the final months of the year, giving season can be a lot of pressure. We’re here with tips and tricks to alleviate that stress! You got this!

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Why the 12-Month Mark Isn’t the Best Time to Assess a Nonprofit’s Grant Writing Fundraising Strategy

Just Write Grants

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. The one-year checkpoint can seem like a logical point to assess progress and make strategic adjustments. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view. Here’s why the 12-month mark may not be the best time to measure the effectiveness of your grant writing fundraising strategy. 1.

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The Ultimate Holiday Teacher Gift Guide: 17 Unique Ideas They’ll Love!

Booster

From hosting classroom parties to organizing unique craft projects, your teachers go above and beyond to make sure the holiday season is extra magical for your students! This year, why not find some ways to bring a little extra cheer to their holiday too?! Whether you’re looking for a creative present, a thoughtful experience, or a kind gesture, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate teacher gift guide!

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ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative 2024: Supporting Animal Shelters Nationwide

Fluxx

Animal shelters play a critical role in providing care, shelter, and adoption services to animals in need. To help ensure that shelters across the U.S. have the resources they need, the ASPCA offers the National Shelter Grants Initiative. This program provides essential funding to support shelters as they work to house, care for, and rehome animals.

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Report: It Will Take Until 2034 to Reach Gender Parity in the Boardroom

NonProfit PRO

A report from Altrata found that board representation for women remains a long way from parity, plus other findings.

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Reframing Problems: The Most Empowering Skill We Can Learn

Grant Professionals Association

For many grant professionals, cutting their “grant” teeth can be a gauntlet-like series of trials by fire. That’s how it felt to me. Even now, seven years out from my first official gig as a grant professional, I scratch my head at the encounters that threw my self-confidence into question as I learned the ropes. I criticized myself for not knowing more.

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Rage Giving 2.0? Some Nonprofits See a Bump in Giving After Trump Win

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Organizations whose missions are likely to be at risk in the new administration need to tell donors what they plan to do and how that will help, fundraising experts advise. By Rasheeda Childress Chronicle Illustration; Getty Images/iStockphoto Organizations whose missions are likely to be at risk in the new administration need to tell donors what they plan to do and how that will help, fundraising experts advise.