Clairification
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight: The hierarchy of insight It looks like this: data information knowledge understanding wisdom Which do we measure the most, spend the most obtaining and argue about most often? We might have it backwards. — Seth Godin Do you glorify data above understanding? Opinion above knowledge?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Carnegie Corporation of New York, founded by steel magnate and library builder Andrew Carnegie, thinks the public institutions can mend today's societal fractures. By Alex Daniels Illustration by the Chronicle; Library of Congress Top row, from left: the Carnegie Center in Phoenix, Ariz.; the 1918 Carnegie Library in Port Angeles, Wash.; the 1902 public library in Carthage, Mo.; and the Carnegie Library in Elk City, Okla.
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GrantNews
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
GrantWatch is celebrating American women entrepreneurs! Today the country celebrates American Business Women’s Day. Women in leadership bring unique strengths to the table like fostering collaboration and driving innovation. Decades of research show that when women lead, businesses are profitable and teams are collaborative. Women leaders may also lead to improved organizational cultures.
GiveSmart
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
While #GivingTuesday and end-of-year appeals might feel far away, the busiest time of the giving calendar is just around the corner. Now is the time to finalize your strategy, make your plans, and create your messaging templates. Donors are paying attention, and many are looking at their spending for the rest of the calendar year. Dedicate the time and capacity to get your organization’s story out there.
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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.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
America’s public schools were founded with a clear mission: to prepare each generation anew for the responsibilities of citizenship. Over the last year, YouthTruth, an initiative of the Center for […] The post Catalyzing Civic Change: It’s Time for Philanthropy to Elevate Youth Voices appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
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Candid
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
People are often surprised to learn that I haven’t always supported corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. After all, I’m a Black woman from Jamaica who works in human resources. But I used to be a skeptic. I didn’t understand systemic discrimination and thought hard work alone was the great equalizer. I believed it was better to “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” without any consideration for a person’s background.
amplifi
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
You know an effective email strategy is an important part of achieving your goals and fulfilling your mission. And you can engage more donors, inspire action, and make a bigger impact when you use your nonprofit’s data to optimize email outreach. But according to M+R Benchmarks, nonprofits only raise an average of $76 for every 1,000 fundraising emails they send.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Making up directions as you go along might work when you are trying to recreate your grandmother’s made-from-scratch apple pie. But it’s never a good plan when you are managing accounts payable for your nonprofit organization. Consistent AP processes keep data accurate, approvals moving quickly, and your month-end close stress-free. Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Just 12 percent of all donors give spontaneously, but the share is a little higher among Gen Z and Millennials, according to research from the Blackbaud Institute. By Rasheeda Childress Just 12 percent of all donors give spontaneously, but the share is a little higher among Gen Z and Millennials.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A Statement of Cash Flows is a detailed financial view used by nonprofit organizations to track inflows and outflows of money related to their activities during a specific time period, typically the fiscal year. Without a clear Statement of Cash Flows, a nonprofit organization may not be maximizing its resources or identifying areas of opportunity or concern.
re:Charity
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Many nonprofits today are highly data-driven, using metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate impact and make decisions. But as you’re cleaning up your nonprofit’s books or updating your. The post 4 Strategies to Humanize Your Nonprofit Data appeared first on re: charity.
Grant Writer Team
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Have you dreamed of taking control of your working life? Becoming a grant writer might just be your best move in that regard. Choosing this path means you not only get to be in control of your own future, but you also get to make a real difference in your community. Becoming a grant writer puts you in the unique position of helping nonprofits secure the funding they need for programs that have a positive effect on society.
Future Fundraising Now
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Here’s an info-packed interview with the Superb Tom Ahern. We discuss how and why you can raise a lot of money with donor newsletters. Learn what’s working and what’s not, what most often goes wrong in donor newsletters, and what the heck is up with email newsletters? All from Tom’s book Making Money with Donor Newsletters. This podcast could change your fundraising forever!
Grant Professionals Association
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
According to Career Explorer , “…Grant writers are skilled at communicating an organization's mission and goals compellingly to potential funders. They are responsible for understanding the specific requirements of each grant opportunity, identifying the organization's needs, and creating a detailed and persuasive proposal that meets the funder's criteria.
Greater Giving
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Nonprofit leaders set the direction and tone for the entire organization’s operations. For your nonprofit to expand its reach, make a greater impact in the community, and achieve financial sustainability, your leaders need to set clear goals and plan effectively. The planning document that serves as the backbone for financial sustainability—and by extension, successful growth—is your nonprofit’s annual operating budget.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Gain insights into how to fill your room with the right people who are bidders, not just eaters and discover how to acquire top auction items like trips, cruises, and more with ease and at no cost to you. Identify techniques for securing sponsors who are passionate about your cause and making your event a success.
DoJiggy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Managing a nonprofit organization has its unique challenges. Nonprofits demand more from managers, especially when it comes to finances. You have more than a few boxes to tick to comply with the IRS and other agencies. Money comes into the organization from completely different channels than for-profit enterprises. Nonprofit financial management requires greater transparency and increased contingency planning of your budget.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Use this helpful resource to track the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded the funding to the accounting and reporting.
Double the Donation
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
According to recent payroll giving statistics, 59% of survey respondents have no familiarity with payroll giving initiatives. Fortunately, however, marketing payroll giving opportunities to your nonprofit supporters can significantly boost participation in the programs—and enhance your overall fundraising efforts.
DoJiggy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Organizing a color run fundraiser is a great way to raise money for many groups. Color runs are vibrant, fun-filled fundraisers that are perfect for schools, sports teams, and other community groups. These events combine fitness, creativity, and fundraising, but they require careful planning and the right supplies to be successful. Here’s an expanded guide to the essential supplies you’ll need for your color run event, along with some best practices for planning from DoJiggy.
Fundraising HayDay
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Many grant proposals allow, and sometimes require, letters of support. Whether you call them support letters, letters of endorsement, or commitment letters, this is a means for funders to see the wide range of “support” for your project or program. They can be gathered from individuals, nonprofits, government agencies, elected officials, businesses, school systems, civic organizations, and more.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
OneCause unveiled new developments for OneCause AI, a suite of artificial intelligence tools built directly into its fundraising platform.
Blackbaud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Text messaging is an increasingly important resource for reaching supporters with unmatched immediacy. Not only are 99% of text messages opened, but 90% are opened within three minutes after they’re received. This opportunity to connect directly and immediately with supporters has made texting a key channel year-round and especially during critical fundraising campaigns like Giving Tuesday, end-of-year fundraising , and rapid-response moments.
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