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How to Project Manage Your Nonprofit Story

Clairification

Your nonprofit’s story is the whole ball of wax. Without it, you’ve got nothing. So let’s really talk about this for a minute. A story is not “Give us money because we’re good guys and do good work.” Nor are “Sustain humanitarian aid,” “Support the arts,” or “Save our rivers” stories. Sure, there may be some implicit narratives hiding within these phrases, but they’re really tag lines or calls to action.

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“To see this all this year when others have declining donations, has been nothing short of amazing to me.”

Pamela Grow

Do you ever feel like you’re treading water…and not really making a difference? That’s how I was feeling the other day. I’d just heard some sad news, I’ve been administering chemo to Wally, the wonder pup, and this election has me on edge. Then Dawn’s email arrived. Here, I’ll let you read it… “I don’t expect you to remember me. I am the co-founder of an animal and nature sanctuary in upstate NY.

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What to Say on November 6 and How to Say It

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. Here's how to get your message across and bring people together after the election. By Drew Lindsay Shutterstock The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. Here's how to get your message across and bring people together after the election.

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How to get media to cover your nonprofit 

Candid

It’s ironic: Despite having many more ways to communicate with their constituencies today—through social media, email, webinars, Zoom, and in-person events—many nonprofits still struggle to reach a broad audience. They still rely on external media outlets to help get the word out about their work and raise their profile. But not every nonprofit has a public relations team or a communications or media relations specialist who keeps track of local and national media outlets.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

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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Here’s What I.V.F. Patients Really Need: More Access and Fewer Lies

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Politicalization of the procedure detracts from the urgent need for more funding and research. By Georgeanna Jones Klingensmith Stew Milne, AP Sarah Brown participates in a rally in support of in vitro fertilization treatments outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Politicalization of the procedure detracts from the urgent need for more funding and research.

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The California Endowment Had a $1 Billion Plan. Then It Threw Out Its Playbook

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The foundation's decade-long Building Healthy Communities initiative set out to improve health in 14 California regions. It ended up redefining its approach to community change. By Sara Herschander Long Beach Forward A group organized through Long Beach Forward, part of the California Endowment’s Building Healthy Communities initiative, joins in the annual Long Beach Martin Luther King Jr.

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The Critical Alignment of Board Chair and Executive

NonProfit PRO

When the board chair and executive are in harmony, everyone benefits. Here's how these two leaders can build a productive relationship.

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3 Quick Tips for a Better Nonprofit Website Aesthetic

Blackbaud

When you think of the most critical tools for driving your nonprofit’s mission forward, what comes to mind? You might consider your CRM , donation processor, or the platforms you use to manage community programs and services. But if your organization’s website isn’t on your list, it should be! A well-designed website can work wonders for your nonprofit in spreading awareness of your mission and converting first-time visitors into loyal, active supporters.

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6 Essential Silent Auction Rules for Your Best Auction Yet

OneCause

Explore essential silent auction rules you must have in place at your event to ensure that it’s well-organized, profitable, and enjoyed by all attendees.

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Unexpected Giving Patterns Emerged During COVID

The NonProfit Times

The decline in giving rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic was much steeper than predicted for both recipients and non-recipients of federal stimulus money. Americans who received stimulus checks had a decline in giving rates that was approximately 2.7 percentage points greater than expected had there been no pandemic. Those without stimulus checks saw a decline that was estimated at 2.1 percentage points greater than anticipated.

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If Intermediaries Are to Be a Viable Tool for Equity, Then They Must Be Funded Accordingly

Center for Effective Philanthropy

According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s recent report on grantee experiences with intermediary funders, 33 percent of intermediary grantees report receiving multiyear funding, compared to 58 percent of grantees […] The post If Intermediaries Are to Be a Viable Tool for Equity, Then They Must Be Funded Accordingly appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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You can raise more with personalized landing pages.

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Nonprofit organizations are always looking to get ahead on the latest fundraising technologies and trends. And personalized landing pages, or PURLs, have been around for a few years. But many nonprofits are still not using them to their advantage. Instead of asking donors to go online to [link] , you can present them with a PURL featuring their name, like [link].

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The power of mystery for raising funds online and off

Future Fundraising Now

Mystery is one of the most important (and under-used) tools for us in fundraising. It’s the most dependable way to get people’s attention. Email subject lines are a real laboratory for ways to grab attention. So are direct mail outer envelopes. Get those two things right — which most of the time means creating a tantalizing mystery — and you will raise more funds.

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Study: 37% of Social Donors Gave More This Year Despite Economic Pressures

NonProfit PRO

OneCause unveiled its "Giving Experience Research Study," which revealed increased social giving, Gen Z's philanthropic impact, and more.

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Measuring Your Nonprofit’s Social Impact: 4 Quick Tips

Greater Giving

When it comes to evaluating your nonprofit’s impact, there are several areas you could focus on. For instance, you might be interested in the environmental impact of your programs or the economic impact of your interventions. However, one key type of impact that many organizations choose to look at is social impact. UpMetrics defines social impact as “the effects your organization has on individual people, communities, and societal conditions or issues.

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Your Guide To Preventing Fraud & Driving Donations

NonProfit PRO

Are you getting ready for a successful 2025? Make sure you’re aware of the unique threats that fraud brings to non-profit organizations and how you can protect your organization against them. This guide will help you understand how clean donor data and ID verification stop bad actors looking to take advantage of your trust and goodwill, prevent donor churn, and drive revenue so you can have a successful year!

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Greater Giving Training Academy: The Ultimate Fundraising Resource

Greater Giving

Enhance Your Fundraising Skills with Greater Giving Training Academy Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, school fundraiser, or event planner, the Greater Giving Training Academy is your go-to resource for effective, seamless fundraising. Our Academy offers a range of live and on-demand webinars, short training videos, and in-depth courses designed to help you achieve record-breaking campaign results.

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What Are the Different Types of Federal Grants?

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Federal grants remain an important for government agencies who must apply a myriad of program initiatives to find solutions for social, economic, and scientific needs in their area of influence. Federal grants offer the funds that are necessary for state governments, local authorities, and nonprofit organizations to initiate and sustain beneficial projects.

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Strategic Grants

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