Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Now that the votes for the 2024 election in the U.S. have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Data from recent elections shows rage donors take their candidate’s loss in a presidential bid as inspiration to donate more to causes associated with the candidate’s party, while the winning team’s incoming gifts drop off.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion by bringing together individual donors, businesses, and communities in a unified event with a shared purpose. GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Today’s GrantWatch Spotlight is on the city of Baltimore, Maryland. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Baltimore has notably been given a variety of nicknames, including “ Charm City ,” “the City that Reads ,: ” “the Monumental City ,” and the “ City that Believes.” Once a leading manufacturing and industrial center, Baltimore as a community has shifted its focus to become much more of a service-oriented economy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Billions spent fighting Trumpian populism hasn’t worked. Practicing a pluralistic approach to grant making will. By Daniel Stid Shutterstock Billions spent fighting Trumpian populism hasn’t worked. Practicing a pluralistic approach to grant making will.

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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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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When your grantmaking organization first started, you didn’t need a lot of functionality to manage your single program and a handful of grantees. But as your grantmaking has gotten more complex, you need a system that can evolve with you. With the several mergers happening in the grantmaking space, understanding the GMS landscape is trickier than ever.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Across industries, companies are having trouble filling jobs. Here are five areas nonprofits should focus their efforts to help retain staff.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A study that tracked young philanthropists over the course of 20 years provides insights on how nonprofits cultivate and retain these givers. By Jie Jenny Zou iStockphoto A study that tracked young philanthropists over the course of 20 years provides insights on how nonprofits cultivate and retain these givers.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Christian O’Dwyer, CFA and John Walsh Endowment funds have long been a cornerstone of philanthropy as they provide sustained financial support for various causes across generations. While endowments traditionally focus on perpetuity, a growing number of donors are opting for time-limited or spend-down funds. These funds, designed to disburse their assets within a set period, offer distinct benefits for addressing urgent challenges and achieving more immediate impact.

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Are you and your team happy with the level of board giving to your nonprofit? We get many questions about how to set up this delicate process so that it's actually successful, so here are our recommendations. We originally published this post a few years ago, and it's one of the most popular on our site. So today, we are updating it - to help you set up successful year-end giving from your board members. 7 Steps to Successfully Solicit Your Board Your Overall Strategy: Take Charge But.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available. As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effec

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. And after a deliciously long weekend, fundraisers everywhere will turn their attention to GivingTuesday. But don’t throw in the towel if you haven’t started planning for the world’s only official day of giving. In the spirit of the season, we’re here to help with a short and sweet post that will share a few ways you can make the most out of GivingTuesday.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

One of the important tasks of a nonprofit is to cultivate major donors. Since organizations are so dependent on receiving donations, fundraising efforts should continually focus on how to cultivate major donors and maintain long-lasting, loyal relationships with them. While there are all kinds of advice floating around about methods to cultivate major donors, much of it is advanced and focuses on well-established organizations trying to grow already sizeable endowment funds.

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Future Fundraising Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Here are 12 fundraising tips — most of them super-easy and ready to try immediately — that can boost your fundraising results, this holiday season or any other time of year. From the archives of the now-defunct podcast Fundraising Is Beautiful. This episode first aired on December 12, 2014. Listen here: (If you don’t see the audio player below, click here to listen.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Here’s a step-by-step guide to organizing a successful bowling tournament fundraiser, packed with revenue-generating ideas and creative decor themes to make your event unforgettable.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Free Study to The Giving Experience Study, 5th Edition Social Donor Insights

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re:Charity

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Take a deep breath: we’re in the home stretch of annual fundraising. There are less than two months until the year ends (and your annual fundraising calendar wraps up), but. The post Down to the Wire: 5 Tips to Smash Your Year-End Giving Goals appeared first on re: charity.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Discover how a professional benefit auctioneer can unleash your event’s full potential! Join our FREE webinar to learn powerful techniques that engage donors, inspire generous bidding, and multiply your revenue. Don’t leave money on the table—see how the right auctioneer can make every moment and dollar count! Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at 2:00pm ET.

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Fluxx

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Safe, healthy homes are the foundation of a thriving community. Recognizing this, the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) has launched the Thriving Communities Program to address the critical needs of low-income communities facing health hazards in their living environments. Through this grant program, GHHI provides funding, support, and resources to improve housing conditions, reduce health disparities, and ensure every community member lives in a safe, healthy home.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Stay organized and save time. Download this 29-step checklist to get your nonprofit through the next audit quicker and easier. Your auditor will thank you!

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

After the whirlwind of #GivingTuesday, many nonprofits find themselves wondering how to maintain the momentum of generosity⁠—and make the most of corporate matching gifts in their efforts. While donations tend to surge on Giving Tuesday, organizations can amplify their impact by making the following day just as powerful.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We’re entering an era of uncertainty. For many, this has been a gut-wrenching week. And not just in the United States. People around the world are struggling with how to make sense of global events. Not just the American elections (though this is a huge sea change), but also escalating, senseless violence across the planet, threats to freeedom of speech, religion and assembly, the spread of fake news, a deepening divide between classes, and a creeping sense of dread as events begin to seem

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

NonProfit PRO asks for your insights into what new strategies are proving successful, as well as what is expected to move the needle in 2025.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Eric Spacek The holiday season is significant in two important ways for nonprofit organizations: year-end giving reaches a peak and your nonprofit is a flurry of activity as people come and go. As you focus your efforts on soliciting donations, don’t forget about emergency preparedness up to and including an armed intruder. Here are some of the most important strategies to keep both your people and your nonprofit safe and secure throughout the holidays.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The world and the planned giving community will never be the same without Debra Ashton, who passed away in January 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. It’s been almost two years and my heart is still heavy when I think about my friend. You can read her article—“Most Nonprofits Still Don’t Get It” — on page 12 of this issue. If anyone “got it,” Deb did.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As we look ahead to potential shifts in the political landscape, nonprofits must prepare for how changes in the federal government could impact fundraising and grant writing. The re-election of former President Donald Trump will likely bring renewed policies and perspectives on federal funding priorities, tax laws, and philanthropy. Below, we explore some of the key areas that nonprofits should keep in mind for grant writing and overall fundraising strategies. 1.

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