Clairification

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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The Almoner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Capital Campaign Pro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Veritus Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Capital Campaign Pro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We see you. You’re trying to juggle the year-end fundraising activities and keep the campaign on track. That’s hard work. On top of that, we’ve all just endured a long and contentious election season. Our country remains divided in ways most of us have not seen in our lifetimes. Simultaneously, there are heartbreaking situations around […] The post Finding Balance: Capital Campaign, Year-End Fundraising, Post-Election Stress appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Soapbox Exchange

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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

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Booster

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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.

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