Clairification
JANUARY 16, 2025
Nonprofits pay a lot of attention to donor acquisition. Then? They largely ignore these donors, unless They become worthy of attention by virtue of being major donors. Then? Nonprofits pay a lot of attention to major donor relationship building. But between new donor acquisition and major donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, what happens?
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2025
The nonprofit sector is on the brink of a creative revolution. And, paradoxically, the TikTok ban may help it arrive.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 16, 2025
Purity tests, whether in music or the social-change world, stifle creativity and impede progress. By Eboo Patel Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Edward Norton and Timothe Chalamet, playing Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan, in A Complete Unknown. Purity tests, whether in music or the social-change world, stifle creativity and impede progress.
Gail Perry Group
JANUARY 16, 2025
The landscape of philanthropy is shifting, bringing both challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2025. With economic changes, technological advancements, and evolving donor priorities, fundraisers need to adapt their strategies to thrive in this dynamic environment. Lets explore the most significant trends shaping major gift fundraising in 2025and how your organization can respond effectively. 1.
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 16, 2025
Two nonprofit technology groups that help people find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities at social impact organizations have announced a merger. By Eden Stiffman Salvation Army Two nonprofit technology groups that help people find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities at social impact organizations have announced a merger.
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Center for Major Gifts
JANUARY 16, 2025
Do you feel overwhelmed with all the projects youre juggling while youre at work? Its okay, thats common. Concentrating for a long period of time can be taxing both physically as well as emotionally. More often, this results in a tired mind, aching muscles, and a complete lack of energy. What is the best way to do to rest and revive yourself for short periods of time while working and still be productive?
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2025
Bloomerang expanded functionality for its Giving Statements feature to help nonprofits showcase all of the ways constituents choose to give.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 16, 2025
Beth Breeze has spent a decade examining and responding to criticisms of philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2025
Drawing from lessons learned in the for-profit world in 2024, here are five questions for your nonprofit to ask to help improve philanthropy.
Candid
JANUARY 16, 2025
Authenticity has become a marketing buzzword over the last few years. In 2023, it was Merriam-Websters word of the year. This idea of being real has also been called by other names: transparency , being genuine, or being unfiltered. Forty-seven percent of all consumers prioritize authenticity as a quality they look for in social media posts by influencers.
amplifi
JANUARY 16, 2025
Do you feel like your development team is being asked to do more with less? Its always important to get the most out of your efforts. And improving your fundraising efficacy is critical when budgets are stretched thin! So, what are the key areas to look at when evaluating your results? And how do you determine what adjustments will help you improve?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 16, 2025
Inspired by MacKenzie Scott and critical of the Buffett-Gates pact, the co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse is giving away half his wealth in five years. By Eden Stiffman Courtesy of Jeff Atwood The American dream doesnt end with you getting rich, says Jeff Atwood, above. It ends with you helping everyone else get to where they need to be too.
Future Fundraising Now
JANUARY 16, 2025
What really makes email fundraising a heavy lift is how hard it is to get peoples attention. Your message is just a subject line in a long list of subject lines in an overcrowded inbox. Heres help, from the NextAfter Blog: How to Write Fundraising Email Subject Lines Your Donors Will Open (And Click). All with copious examples and testing data. Use Mystery in Your Subject Line to Create Curiosity.
GrantNews
JANUARY 16, 2025
Nonprofits and grant funding play important parts in supporting recovery efforts for individuals overcoming addiction. In order to think about recovery, we must first know the scope and magnitude of substance use disorder (SUD). Although substance use disorder is often misunderstood as only affecting marginalized groups, it’s important to recognize that approximately 16.5% of people aged 12 and older meet the medical criteria for SUD.
Grant Writer Team
JANUARY 16, 2025
So, you are new to applying for grants. During your research you stumble across the term “grant writer.” You already know that a grant writer writes grants, but is there more to it? You raise a quizzical eyebrow and wonder, “What does a grant writer do?” Well, look no further; this is the article for you! GrantWriterTeam has an inside look to help clarify what a grant writer is and what they do.
CauseVox
JANUARY 16, 2025
Whats your plan for 2025? Whether fundraising went as you desired in 2024 or veered off your ideal path, its crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. The best way to do that is by crafting an annual nonprofit development plan for 2025. What is an Annual Nonprofit Development Plan? An annual nonprofit development plan (or fundraising plan ) is simply a document that includes your fundraising goals for the year and how you plan to reach them.
Blackbaud
JANUARY 16, 2025
As grantmakers and changemakers, we have tremendous opportunities to unite frustration and dysfunction with hope and the possibility of generating transformative change. Working with organizations that want to avoid the status quo for more than a decade, Ive led groups through activities where we identify key themes for dysfunction and what is providing hope.
Just Write Grants
JANUARY 16, 2025
Grant writing is an essential part of nonprofit funding, but keeping track of multiple proposal deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you're applying for a single grant or juggling several at once, staying organized and on schedule is key to your success. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help you manage your grant proposal deadlines effectively and avoid last-minute stress. 1.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2025
Did you know that when you verify an address, youre also verifying so much morelike names, contact information and location details like geocodes? This helps you more fully understand your donors and members, create more personalized and effective campaigns, reduce fraud, and make more informed decisions for your organization. Book a free, personalized demo to see what else address verification can do!
Fluxx
JANUARY 16, 2025
Safe, healthy homes are the foundation of a thriving community. Recognizing this, the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) has launched the Thriving Communities Program to address the critical needs of low-income communities facing health hazards in their living environments. Through this grant program, GHHI provides funding, support, and resources to improve housing conditions, reduce health disparities, and ensure every community member lives in a safe, healthy home.
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