Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 8, 2025

Dont automate your communication Every day it seems theres another shiny new toy, based on AI, to make fundraising faster and easier. Its surely tempting for an overworked nonprofit staffer with scary-big goals to hit. But while there are certainly areas that might be turned over to automation, communicating with the people who support your […] The post Choose Humanity: Why Real Conversations Beat Automation appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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GrantNews

APRIL 8, 2025

School travel grants put students and educators on the road to discovery and wonder. When we talk about school travel grants, we don’t mean just walking a few blocks from school to play in a park. These grants go far beyond the simplicities, they open doors to enriching experiences that build social skills and enhance personal development. From funding traveling orchestra performances to supporting Ph.D. candidates conducting research abroad, a wide variety of opportunities are available.

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DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

Thanking your donors shouldnt stop after a single gift acknowledgment. Building lasting relationships with your supporters means finding ways to show appreciation throughout the year. Since giving season is still a ways off, now is a great time to plan how youll thank your donors in the months ahead. One helpful guideline is the Rule of 7 , which suggests that donors should hear from you at least seven times throughout the year.

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 8, 2025

Arts fundraising has a special challenge that other fundraisers dont face: When you donate to the arts, you dont save lives; you arguably dont even do something especially necessary. Dont get me wrong: I know the arts are necessary for a meaningful and civilized life. And they do help people in meaningful ways. But the main reason most people donate is not to help other people.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

Lacrosse teams rely on fundraising to cover the costs of equipment, travel, uniforms, tournament fees, and other expenses. Whether youre part of a school team, a youth league, or a lacrosse club, organizing a lacrosse fundraiser can make a significant financial impact while bringing your community together. To help your team meet its fundraising goals, weve compiled a list of over 30 best lacrosse fundraiser ideas that are engaging, profitable, and easy to execute.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2025

Discover best practices for motivating todays donors to stay involved in your mission. Old fundraising models like the donor funnel fall short because they emphasize monetary contributions over meaningful connections. Our free guide explores four new models that deepen your relationships to drive engagement, retention, and donations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 8, 2025

Nonprofit workers stressed by the uncertainty their groups face should acknowledge their emotions, set limits around work, and find purpose beyond their jobs, experts advise. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Nonprofit workers stressed by the uncertainty their groups face should acknowledge their emotions, set limits around work, and find purpose beyond their jobs, experts advise.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2025

Its not too late to register for the worlds No. 1 fundraising conference AFP ICON 2025! Join us April 27-29 to gain insights from industry leaders, network with peers, and explore innovative strategies to maximize impact. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, this is your chance to grow, connect, and get reinvigorated.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 8, 2025

There's good news and bad, according to analyses of how donors responded to the four most recent economic downturns. By Drew Lindsay Seth Wenig, AP Traders are navigating wild swings on the New York Stock Exchange. There's good news and bad, according to analyses of how donors responded to the four most recent economic downturns.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

APRIL 8, 2025

In a context where authoritarianism is rising globally, even in countries some believed were out of reach, funders who seek to protect democracy and human rights often express that weve […] The post The Myths of Philanthropy: What If We Change the Narratives That Govern the Philanthropic Sector? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2025

A survey of Florida nonprofits showed a decrease in the resources these organizations need to run their programs, plus other findings.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Building and managing a strong nonprofit board of directors can be challenging. The success of a nonprofit often hinges on the effectiveness of its board making it important to implement the best practices and proven strategies for optimal board governance. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community: “What is your best advice for successfully managing a nonprofit board of directors?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2025

Here are the lessons one nonprofit learned from a 20-year corporate partnership that has been a meaningful source of support and funding.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 8, 2025

The president's moves highlight fundamental questions about the role of the U.S. government in the nations artistic life. By Joanna Dee Das Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump visits the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in March. The president's moves highlight fundamental questions about the role of the U.S. government in the nations artistic life.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2025

If youre training an AI model, make sure your data is clean and correct or your output will be full of errors. Download Melissas 2025 Solutions Catalog to see how 40 years of expertise in address verification and data quality can help you clean up your donor data, prevent fraudulent data entry, and enrich your data with demographic and geographic appends for great AI outputs.

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