Clairification

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The major gift journey is a synergistic one. You see, its both your journey and your donors journey. If you want to follow along the most direct pathway to sustainable philanthropy, youll want to consider the two-fold nature of the expeditious endeavor known as major gift fundraising. Or, as I prefer to call it, passionate philanthropy. First understand the pathway to passionate philanthropy is not just about the money; its every bit as much about the experience.

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Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Season 4, Episode 26 In this episode, Andrea Kihlstedt talks with Alexandra OConnor about her journey in capital campaign fundraising. From learning the ropes at Community MusicWorks to leading an ambitious endowment campaign at The Gordon School, Alexandra shares insights on donor engagement, strategic planning, and balancing operations with relationship-building.

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Create the perfect corporate sponsorship package to secure more support for your nonprofit. Check out our guide to creating stunning, personalized packages.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

New tech is helping nonprofits collect huge amounts of data, which must be leveraged for fundraising. Here's how to turn data into dollars.

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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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OneCause

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Wine pulls are a fundraising idea where guests donate a fixed amount for the chance to pull a wrapped bottle. Learn how to boost revenue with this idea here.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The "State of AI in Nonprofits: 2025" report assessed how nonprofits are leveraging AI to overcome challenges, drive efficiency, and more.

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CharityHowTo

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Improve your nonprofits grant success in 2025 with key metrics, goal-setting, and funder stewardship strategies to boost funding and sustainability.

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Soapbox Exchange

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Issue 236 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! This intro might feel a bit different and more personal. We know things feel uncertain right now. With the federal funding freeze in the air, nonprofits are facing tough questions about how to keep their missions moving forward. Fundraising has always been hard workbut right now, it feels even heavier. At Soapbox Engage, our roots are in service.

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Federal funding policies have changed. Nonprofits need to understand how these changes will impact funding and what steps they should take now. This article answers pressing questions, provides next steps, and shares how Instrumentl can help.

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Shoshana Grossman-Crist:Your Grantmaker Relationships Shoshana Grossman-Crist leads you through the pathway of relationships with institutional funders. She reveals her advice on how to build and maintain relationships before you apply for a grant; while your proposal is under review; after youve been funded; and, while you’re doing the work. Also, what if the foundation … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 3, 2025: Your Grantmaker Relationships → Shoshana Grossman-C

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentines Day coming up, thats a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Grants for business women are an essential ingredient for success, helping female entrepreneurs build and grow ventures. With over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S., women now own 42% of all businesses nationwide, generating an impressive $2.7 trillion in annual revenue and employing around 10.1 million workers. Over the past two decades, the number of businesses owned by women have skyrocketed by 114% , In fact, they are outpacing their male counterparts by more than 20% !

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector. While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams D

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The nonprofit will cut ties with Paramount and seek donations from various sources, including individual donors. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Brynn Anderson The shift will allow Save the Music to focus more on students like 17-year-old JaMarion Hulin, from Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School in Atlanta, where he is president of the schools record company and is learning to use equipment provided by the foundation to make music.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Having a fund accounting system can significantly streamline your finance function. You have automation, workflows, and dashboards immediately after implementation. But you are ready to take it a step further. Tools like Power Automate and Power BI can extend your fund accounting and transform your nonprofit accounting software into an even more powerful tool.

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Fluxx

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Managing the operations of a foundation efficiently requires the right tools. Foundation management software has become an indispensable tool, allowing users to manage donor relationships, allocations of funds, and reporting of compliance in one place. But what is foundation management software? And how does it differ from a grant management system?

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Picture this scenario: A nonprofit sends the same boilerplate letter to every high-potential donorand wonders why the response rate is so low. Studies show that personalized asks can significantly increase donor engagement and gift size compared to generic solicitations. The goal of this article is to guide nonprofits in crafting tailored major donor pitches that resonate with each individuals interests and capacity.

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