GrantNews

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant funding empowers minority women entrepreneurs who foster innovation, diversity, and economic growth. These business women are true trailblazers! They enrich our economy with unique perspectives and solutions that mirror the rich diversity of our country. Yet, the path to launching and sustaining a business as a minority woman is often fraught with challenges, from limited funding access to systemic barriers and underrepresentation.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When your nonprofit is just getting started, your budget for an accounting system is likely very close to $0. Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. While BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) donors have been taking care of their communities for generations, they have yet to be significantly represented in traditional philanthropy.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. But one question often arises: how much time does it actually take? Understanding the average hours for grant writing can help you plan resources, set realistic timelines, and improve your chances of success. In this blog, well break down the components of grant writing, analyze time estimates, and offer tips to streamline the process, highlighting the import

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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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GrantNews

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Welcome to the holiday season, the best season of the year! This year, it’s an all-inclusive holiday season, with Channukah, Christmas, Kwanza and many others all celebrating in December. For example, Hindus celebrate Gita Jayanti on December 3rd and Buddhists celebrate Rohatsu or Bodhi Day as well. It’s a joyous season all around! And this holiday season, GrantWatch is so grateful for our readers, our subscribers, and our amazing customers.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By Woodrow Rosebaum Tech for nonprofits has been overlooked for decades, lagging while governments and businesses found ways to streamline, coordinate and scale. With outdated systems and siloed data, nonprofits are not keeping up with the basic demands of modern digital infrastructure. That era is on its way out and a genuine opportunity has finally arrived.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The foundation for the elderly offers essential services such as healthcare, transportation, and caregiver support to help seniors live independently. In this article , we cover these services and explore their benefits the foundation for the elderly does. Key Takeaways The Foundation for Senior Care offers essential services like healthcare, telehealth, and volunteering opportunities that promote independence and community engagement among older adults.

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Capital Campaign Pro

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Season 4, Episode 20 If you want your campaign to be successful, ask for the largest gifts first. In this episode, you will learn about the strategic order of solicitation and why it matters. This is an encore presentation originally aired on May 30, 2023. Listen Now: Amy Eisenstein: There’s one thing you need […] The post Podcast: Want to Lead a Successful Campaign?

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With 2024 winding down, we took a look at the NonProfit PRO content that interested you most this year. Here's what was top of mind in 2024.

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Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Issue 230 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Here we are in the final days of 2024! Its been another incredible year of fundraising and change-making. Thank you for being a part of this community and for your commitment to bettering the word. I hope these final days of 2024 bring you rest and inspiration for the year to come. Onward! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today !

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Nearly half of organizations are testing out artificial intelligence, but only 2% of have fully integrated AI, per a recent report.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Here’s a great piece of advice you can use year-round, but particularly at the end of the year when you make your final “clean up” calls to acquire and/or renew donors who’ve not yet given to you. And by “use,” I mean do the opposite of what they recommend. I came upon the advice in question a year or so ago in a Washington Post article entitled The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With 2024 winding down, we took a look at the NonProfit PRO content that interested you most this year. Here's what was top of mind in 2024.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving communities in chaos and need. Nonprofits play a crucial role in providing aid and support during these critical times. Quick and efficient response is essential to minimize the impact and ensure that resources are reaching those who need it most. Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster. 1.

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Future Fundraising Now

DECEMBER 23, 2024

You know what really crushes fundraising programs? Donor attrition. All donors eventually stop giving to your organization. Many after just one gift. But some stay until the end of their lives and then they leave you a charitable bequest. The longer a donor stays with you, the more valuable they are. And theres a lot you can do to increase their stay, most of it being good and consistent at thanking them.

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