Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. And while outcomes measurement continues to be a challenge for many charities, the recent focus on how organisations apply a gender lens to project outcomes seems to be catching many off guard. But, what do funders mean by this?

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. Problem analysis includes the definition of the problem along with why it is happening. As you design a program, clear analysis of the problem leads logically to the outcomes (objectives) of the program. And understanding the causes of the problem gives direction for the approach (methods).

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2025

With philanthropy's logic models and impact measures, pursuit of charitable good is no longer a unifying force. Collective charity can restore our power to create belonging for all. By Hali Lee Getty Images With our logic models and impact measures, pursuit of charitable good is no longer a unifying force. Giving circles and mutual aid can restore our power to create belonging for all.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 5, 2025

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. By mapping out possible pathways for these changing relationships, youll create seamless donor experiences that inspire generosity and lifelong engagement. Learn more from Cherian Koshy and DonorPerfect!

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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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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2025

With funding freezes, the most vulnerable are impacted. We provide vital assistance to people in need of life-saving healthcare, and weve seen an increase in the number of people who […] The post A Time of Crisis: As Nonprofit Leaders Face Extraordinary Challenges, Heres What They Are Saying appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2025

By M.J. Prest Marco Bello Maribel Perez Wadsworth, CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, shared news about the Knight Foundations $25 million investment in the American Journalism Project. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave $22.4 million to the Aspen Institute to support grassroots community leaders, and the Airbnb Community Fund disbursed $8.5 million to 160 community-based nonprofits.

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CharityHowTo

MARCH 5, 2025

Discover expert insights on direct mail and email fundraising. Learn when, how, and why nonprofits should leverage these tools to boost donor engagement.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 5, 2025

The "2025 Philanthropy Pulse" report explores how nonprofits are adapting to shifting donor behaviors, advancing their goals and more.

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Fluxx

MARCH 5, 2025

Discover how The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has grown into one of the largest corporate foundations in America, funding programs that empower communities and drive economic mobility.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 5, 2025

When I first got into grant writing, I was encouraged by many people to specialize. They thought the surest path to impactful work with nonprofits was to select a highly specialized niche (like Department of Education government grants) and work only with nonprofits that wanted to apply for those grants. Having worked in a nonprofit office for years, though, I felt I could be most impactful by offering nonprofits a variety of grant services.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

To navigate the ongoing disruptions in the social sector, nonprofits need more than financial capital alone. In this article, Ill share why nonprofits need three types of capitalfinancial, social, and psychologicalto survive and thrive in todays turbulent context, as well as how to cultivate each of them. Financial capital: the money for the mission When we think about what nonprofits need to survive, money often comes to mind first.

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GrantNews

MARCH 5, 2025

Did you know that there are grants to help develop inventions and prototypes? If you’re an inventor, you know that getting funding before you have a working prototype is tough. Investors want to see proof; something tangible that demonstrates how your invention functions, looks, and scales. A well-crafted prototype shows not just design and mechanics but also marketability and customer interaction.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Today, I'm answering readers' questions on my upcoming presentation at this year's Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC25) , How to Create a Lead-Generating Partnership Newsletter. Joe, Can you elaborate on why a partnership newsletter is so important to corporate partnership programs? - M.Y., Chicago Great question! Let me answer this in two ways: Keeping current partners engaged.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 5, 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!

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DonorSnap

MARCH 5, 2025

A successful nonprofit event depends on clear, strategic communication. From promoting ticket sales to keeping attendees informed and ensuring volunteers feel prepared, thoughtful messaging can make all the difference. With DonorSnap, nonprofits can easily manage event communications, ensuring that every message reaches the right people at the right time.

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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 5, 2025

Someone passed last month who may have had a big impact on you, though you most likely havent heard of him. Peter Elbow was not a fundraising person. He was an academic, through and through. He wrote a fairly important book about Chaucer. But thats not why Im celebrating him today. Peter Elbow changed the way writing is taught in universities. And that has made it possible for many more people to become proficient at writing — people who under the old way of teaching, were pretty much bloc

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2025

Nearly 70 percent of nonprofit leaders say Trump's policies have hurt their organizations' work, and data shows much of the sector would collapse if federal funding were discontinued. By Stephanie Beasley Michanae Edwards Queer Futures, a project of Better Tomorrow, celebrates the opening of a resource center in northwest Colorado. Nearly 70 percent of nonprofit leaders say Trump's policies have hurt their organizations' work, and data shows much of the sector would collapse if federal funding w

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