Lightning Fast Grant Writing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – How often do you need to repeat your message? A lot… One of the most sobering things about running a non-profit charity is to realize how hard it is to get out the charity’s name and message. Large corporations manage to buy visibility for their brands by purchasing large print ads, riveting video ads, and radio spots.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

People are unpredictable sometimes. They’re also predictable. If you see someone yawn, you’re likely to yawn too. If I tell you seats are limited, you’re likely to purchase a ticket now rather than later. What if you knew getting people to donate to your nonprofit could be a predictable consequence of something you did? It turns out you can encourage people to act in desirable ways, simply by applying a few lessons learned from neuroscience, psychology and behavioral economics.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced updates to the minimum salary for salary-exempt employees. This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change comes at a time when nonprofits are already feeling the crunch of inflation. Everything costs more, from gas to rent to food.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When you hire a grant writer, the first logical question is, “How much will it cost?” It is only natural to to worry about the price tag involved with hiring a professional grant writer since many of us see grant writing through a fog of confusion. This key question determines how you will approach the process of winning the grants you seek.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms. California’s solicitation laws did not specifically reach online platforms, leaving what state officials called “a gap in the regulatory framework with respect to a fast-growing and

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Donors who are age 50 and older are planning to engage in charitable giving during retirement with 78% of pre-retirees and retirees responding that they plan to prioritize it. Beyond providing financial support for charities, pre-retirees and retirees are also actively volunteering. More than two-thirds of pre-retirees (71%) and 55% retirees said that they volunteered during the past year.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are not structural solutions to long-standing racial inequities. They can, however, change the day-to-day experiences of those working in nonprofit organizations. In this article we’ll describe two key findings from the Building Movement Project’s latest report, Blocking the Backlash: The Positive Impact of DEI in Nonprofit Organizations , about the impact DEI can have on the nonprofit workforce, especially people of color: First, BIPOC (Black,

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Capital Campaign Pro

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re at the beginning of a capital campaign, you may think that it’ll be a while before you have to start thanking people. But you’d be flat wrong! One of the hallmarks of capital campaign fundraising is that in order to raise a lot of money, you have to engage and involve people in […] The post Level Up Your Appreciation Skills for Capital Campaign Success appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Soapbox Exchange

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Issue 218 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! You’ve made it to October! Do you have any special fall fundraising campaigns or events planned? Here are some of our fall fundraising ideas , but we’re always open to expanding our blog posts to capture new ideas. Feel free to respond to this email if you have one you want to share! Scroll on down for some excellent fundraising tips related to DAFs, audience segmentation, and auction revenue.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Society is always changing, and along with that, the needs of communities. The success of your nonprofit hinges on one critical element: staying connected to the emerging needs of the community you serve. According to Jackie Sue Griffin, founder of Jackie Sue Griffin and Associates in Tampa, Florida, the ability to adapt and respond with agility can make all the difference between thriving and becoming obsolete.

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Veritus Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

AI can be a useful tool, but donors still need to trust the person sitting across from them to make a significant investment in your mission. The post Will You be Replaced by AI in Major Gift Fundraising? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Matching gifts offer an incredible opportunity for fundraising groups to double or triple donations by tapping into the generosity of their supporters’ employers. However, many organizations fail to realize their full matching gift potential, largely due to a lack of program awareness and insufficient resources for promoting the opportunity.

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Capital Campaign Pro

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Season 4, Episode 8 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt discuss the importance of recognizing the unsung heroes of fundraising campaigns. These individuals often work behind the scenes, making crucial contributions that drive campaigns to success. Amy and Andrea share stories of meaningful and creative ways to show gratitude. Tune in to learn […] The post Podcast: Extreme Gratitude: Recognizing Unsung Heroes of Campaigns appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Professional Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Organizational capacity is essential for the sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofits, educational institutions, and social service organizations. However, in our experience, many. The post Boosting Organizational Capacity Through Effective Grant Writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Fluxx

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The changing face of philanthropy means foundations must get more done while maximizing their impact acts in practice. Grant Management Software (or GMS) is one of the mechanisms by which foundations improve the efficiency of their grantmaking; it brings in systemic workflows and increased transparency for more favorable outcomes. foundations are the funding source for 78% of individual applications.

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Professional Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Organizational capacity is essential for the sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofits, educational institutions, and social service organizations. However, in our experience, many. The post Boosting Organizational Capacity Through Effective Grant Writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Center for Major Gifts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Surely you procrastinate at one time or another – or maybe all the time. Guilty? Only occasionally? Still guilty! The good thing is you can find some helpful tips here for managing this habit. Getting your tasks accomplished right on time is a good sign that you have full control over yourself and your life. You’ll enjoy the feeling of having more control over your life!

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

ROI Solutions and FlexPay announced a partnership to address failed payments and involuntary sustainer churn for nonprofits.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The planned gift from Peter Klekamp and his family, which will back scholarships, business, and basketball, comes after decades of the Klekamp family’s involvement with the university. By Maria Di Mento Plus, the financier Bruce Karsh and his wife Martha gave Duke U. $25 million for a STEM mentoring program, and City of Hope landed $20 million for pancreatic cancer and diabetes research.

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Grant Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Part V, Section II: Grant Research – Strategies for Success! As we continue to discuss the importance of grant research, remember: Researching potential grantmakers is an essential part of the grant development process. As previously mentioned, effective funding research increases your chances of securing grants by targeting the right funders and helps you save time and resources when focusing on the most promising opportunities.

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