Hands-On Fundraising
APRIL 15, 2025
Facts fail where stories sail. When I see what comes into my inbox or mailbox from nonprofits, the ones I shake my head at usually have something in common. They ask for a gift based on a list of statistics and accomplishments. And I understand the urge. You’re proud of the work you do. You’re […] The post How to raise more money? Less sell and more tell appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Future Fundraising Now
APRIL 15, 2025
From The Agitator, a detailed and transformational list of things nonprofits should be doing in these hard times: DONT EAT THE SEED CORN: A Checklist for Fundraisers in Tough Times. Do Not Cut Acquisition or Retention Spending. Chances are, someone in your organization will want to make these cuts! It looks painless. But it will strangle your future — both the immediate and long-term.
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Candid
APRIL 15, 2025
The Blackbaud Institutes 2024 Trends in Giving Spotlight report estimates that U.S. nonprofits saw an average 1.9% uptick in individual giving last year, based on data from a sample of 8,674 organizations with over $55 billion in total fundraising revenue. Here are five takeaways from the report about trends by subsector and organization size, in online giving, and in average gift size. 1.
HSF House
APRIL 15, 2025
Hello! My name is Kellan Kissinger and I am a second-year majoring in English (Editing, Writing, and Media) and minoring in Philosophy and Law. Although Im a second-year, I graduate in Fall 2025 and knew coming into FSU that I wanted to experiment with research before I graduated to see if it was something that appealed to me. That goal brought me to apply to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program in which I have been working with my amazing mentor, Audrey Jacobs, a ph.D. candidate in th
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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.
Blackbaud
APRIL 15, 2025
Endowments are incredible tools for financial sustainability. But some of the reasons endowments are so valuable also create reporting and transparency headaches. Whether you currently have an endowment and want to make sure youre complying with authoritative standards, or your organization is looking to build one, FASB ASC 958-205 and UPMIFA are two of the standards you need to know.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 15, 2025
Fundraisers great empathy makes them prone to burnout. Changes in the workplace and by fundraisers themselves can help reduce the problem. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers great empathy makes them prone to burnout. Changes in the workplace and by fundraisers themselves can help reduce the problem.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
APRIL 15, 2025
In uncertain times, strong relationships matter more than ever. Wed argue that its nearly impossible to build genuinely strong relationships with grantees if youre not asking them about their challenges […] The post How Can You Know If You Dont Ask? Nonprofits Report Primary Concerns in Recent CEP Surveys appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 15, 2025
In response to uncertainty, organizations often react unwisely. Here's how to reframe your philanthropy approach in such times.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 15, 2025
Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Common, joins Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer to offer research-based strategies leaders can use to bridge divides in the workplace and in their communities. Tune in as Stacy asks Tim to walk listeners through his approaches to persuading people with widely different views to unite and get things done.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 15, 2025
Data is an important tool for nonprofits, but not all data is created equal. Here are several tips for validating potential data sources.
HSF House
APRIL 15, 2025
From a young age, I was captivated by death not in a morbid sense, but as an unanswerable mystery. I couldn’t comprehend how someone could simply vanish, leaving behind only a body. What exactly dissolved in death? What vanished, leaving only silence where there was once the laughter, voice, warmth, and motion of a living, breathing person? Joanna Godfrey, Studio Art major These questions lingered and grew, evolving from quiet childhood curiosity into a deeper inquiry into the human condi
GrantNews
APRIL 15, 2025
Minority entrepreneurs bring bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and incredible drive to the American economy. From startups to storefronts, they turn vision into victory. However, the journey isn’t always easy. Systemic barriers, lack of capital, and limited access to support often stand in the way of success. The good news? Foundations, corporations, and grant makers across the country are investing in the future of minority-owned businesses.
HSF House
APRIL 15, 2025
My name is Andy Gonzalez and I am a junior studying Computer Science at Florida State University. This summer, through the IDEA Grant, I am pursuing an interesting computational biology project studying the emerging area of spatial transcriptomics (ST). Imagine being able to map the activity of genes directly to the organs and tissues they influence, recording the biological processes unfolding in space and time.
Big Fundraising Ideas
APRIL 15, 2025
Are There Any Upfront Costs Associated with Fundraising Products? Blog Summary: Are you wondering about upfront costs in school fundraising? Big Fundraising Ideas offers no-risk solutions for USA schools, with brochure, online, and direct sale options that require zero upfront investment. Learn how to raise as much as 90% profiteasily! Fundraising is a cornerstone of school success in the USA, underpinning the financial health of educational institutions and extracurricular programs nationwide.
HSF House
APRIL 15, 2025
Hi, Im Morgan Krause, a junior at Florida State University majoring in Environmental Science and Policy. Im preparing for law school with the goal of pursuing a career in environmental law. Through this blog, I hope to share my research journey, provide insights for fellow student researchers, and inspire others to explore the intersection of environmental science and policy.
Seliger + Associates Grant Writing
APRIL 15, 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on March 28, 2025. The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides Planning and Demonstration, as well as Implementation grants, to fund a wide array of infrastructure projects. There is $982.2 million available for awards ranging from $100,000 to $25 million, but you must act fast, as the SS4A application deadline is June 26, 2025.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 15, 2025
Costs for food, clothing, and housing all look set to rise, causing new problems for charities and their clients. By Ben Gose Broomfield FISH Broomfield Fish, a Denver-area charity with a nearly $5 million budget, offers a food pantry and other services. It helped a record 15,000 people last year and is bracing for another record year in 2025. President Trumps shifting approach to tariffs is adding new headaches for nonprofits already grappling with chaos related to executive orders from his ad
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