The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This and other questions start to get answers in new projects that map a growing movement to strengthen democracy, close divides, build civic health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Logan Cyrus for The Chronicle Several new efforts aim to catalog grassroots efforts to strengthen democracy and close divides. Takiyah McCathern, an assistant principal at a high-poverty middle school in Wilkes County, N.C., raises money to pay for medical physicals required for students to play sports.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Finding the right grants and current funding opportunities can make all the difference for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits. At GrantWatch , we’ve curated a list of the most viewed grants among our extensive database of over 8,500 grants currently open. In this article, we’ll highlight your top picks, showcasing the grant currently open that have captured the most interest in each category: grants for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have been a hot topic over the last few years — and for good reason. Data shows that they are the fastest growing philanthropic vehicle: There are nearly 2 million DAF accounts. Current DAF holdings are worth approximately $229 billion. Giving from DAFs has increased 600% over 10 years. In 2022 […] The post Leveraging Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) for Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A study shows volunteers who are trained, supported and strategically deployed can add value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity.

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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.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Learn how to start a car club with our step-by-step guide! From organizing your first meeting to growing your membership, discover essential tips and strategies for building a thriving car club community.

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Candid

OCTOBER 7, 2024

An unusual TikTok trend emerged this summer. It wasn’t a new dance or a trending audio. It was debating the details of the IRS classification of nonprofits—especially those related to politics. As election season heats up, discussions of “political” nonprofits is likely to continue. But what makes a nonprofit “political,” anyway? This article will explain the 501(c)(4) designation for nonprofits and describe the rules and context around 501(c)(4)s and political activity.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Independent Sector and United For ALICE released a report showing that more than one-fifth of nonprofit employees struggle financially.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS), ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Issue 219 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Wondering what should be on your year-end fundraising checklist? Our free guide will take you through all the giving season best practices, like setting clear giving goals, establishing a fundraising calendar, optimizing your donation pages, building a P2P campaign, and more. Get the End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist today!

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In the exempt-organizations context, fiscal sponsorship is a relationship through which a tax-exempt entity (sponsor) agrees to accept donations on behalf of another entity (project) that is, traditionally, not tax-exempt, including everything from informal associations of people to newly incorporated entities that have applied for but not received determination letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, approximately 80% of individual donation revenue comes from the top 20% of donors. For some organizations, the ratio is closer to 90/10. No matter the exact breakdown for your nonprofit, a solid major gifts strategy is essential for maximizing your organization’s fundraising potential. However, securing major gifts takes significantly more time and effort than soliciting lower-level contributions.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A new study revealed challenges in America’s nonprofit industry that are holding back change and leaving workers “exhausted and overwhelmed.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Season 4, Episode 9 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein of Capital Campaign Pro sits down with fundraising expert Courtney Leonard, who shares her experiences from an 18-year career in philanthropy. Currently serving as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Clark University, Courtney delves into the challenges and triumphs of leading a $40 million comprehensive […] The post Podcast: Lessons from a Campaign Trail: Strategic Fundraising Insights with Courtney Leonard appeared first

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Virtuous released its "Nonprofit Fundraising Benchmark Report," providing insight into the seven KPIs that drive nonprofits' growth.

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Booster

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Becoming involved in your school PTA can be one of the most rewarding ways to support your child’s school experience. Not only do PTAs provide a vital link between parents, teachers, and administrators, but they also offer opportunities for advocacy, community building, and hands-on involvement in the educational process. If you're looking to get involved but aren't sure where to start, here are six practical tips to get you started!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donors are always excited to receive new and interesting ways to demonstrate their support for your cause, and custom footwear is the hot new way to do just that! Interested in learning more? Send your logo file to roger.burnett@halo.com and we'll send you renderings of your very own!

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Gain a high-level understanding of researching and evaluating grant opportunities with Instrumentl. This article guides nonprofit executives through essential steps to enhance their grant strategy and maximize ROI for their organization.

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Fluxx

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Grants management is complex to start with, and when you consider large-scale funding managed by government agencies, it becomes even more complex. In the digital age we live in today, grants management software is indispensable. But with so many available options, how do you choose the right software to meet your orgs specific needs?

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Discover a comprehensive checklist for nonprofits to manage grants efficiently as they grow. This guide offers practical tips and steps to streamline grant management, helping organizations handle increased funding and reporting requirements with ease.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The best fundraising organizations always deepen donor engagement with donor feedback. Here's how to effectively collect and use feedback.

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Compare top alternatives to GrantScape in this detailed guide. Discover features, benefits, and pricing to help grant writers and nonprofits choose the best grant management and prospecting tools for their needs.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Foundation Source launched the Impactfully Mobile smartphone app, which enables on-the-go operational, grantmaking and other management needs.

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Explore how Instrumentl, the top grant management platform, can transform your nonprofit’s grant-seeking efforts. This article highlights its benefits, features, and how it streamlines finding, securing grants, ensuring compliance, and enhancing teamwork for greater efficiency.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

BDO released its "2024 Nonprofit Standards" benchmarking survey, which showed nonprofits are expecting to grow, plus other findings.

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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Join the Nonprofit Growth Summit 2024, a half-day virtual event designed to help nonprofits overcome challenges like limited funding and disengaged stakeholders.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Truist Foundation launched its Inspire Awards grant program to help create career pathways to economic mobility for workers across the U.S.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Diversity programming that emphasizes respect and cooperation is starting to gain traction on campuses. By Eboo Patel Stephanie Keith/Getty Images People set up a makeshift memorial for the Jewish hostages taken by Hamas near the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University. Diversity programming that emphasizes respect and cooperation is starting to gain traction on campuses.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

DonorAdvisedFunds.com released its 2024 DAF Gold List with the highest ranked donor-advised funds as determined by the DAFScore algorithm.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

By Maria Di Mento Children’s Health/UTSW Trevor and Jan Rees-Jones, center, with sons David Rees-Jones, left, and Trevor Richard Rees-Jones, III, attend the groundbreaking for a new medical campus supported by a $100 million gift from the Rees-Jones Foundation. Plus, University of Chicago’s Booth School received $60 million from two alumni hedge funders; and Beth Israel, Houston Christian University, and University of California at Irvine lands $20 million apiece for new buildings and capital pr

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Council on Foundations released the first report of three exploring philanthropy’s investment in connecting across differences.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Are you starting to worry about whether you’ll raise enough money this year to meet your goals? Are you concerned because last year’s appeal didn’t raise as much as you had hoped? Are you fresh out of ideas for what to put into an appeal to generate the giving response you need to sustain vital programs? Fear not! Help is on the way! Just use this 24-point checklist before you send anything to your printer.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

OneCause launched its new Golf Event Management solution, empowering nonprofits to manage and execute golf fundraisers with ease.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Research by BBB’s Give.org shows that review of accuracy in appeals and protection of donor information are now top-of-mind.

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