Pamela Grow

JANUARY 24, 2024

If yours is a smart nonprofit and you put your digital focus on email marketing, buckle up because changes are on the horizon from Google and Yahoo, and we’ve got the scoop. It’s estimated that Gmail and Yahoo represent 32.2% of all emails opened. Your numbers may be higher. Within my clients’ email lists, I typically find that Gmail and Yahoo users represent at least 50% of all emails on a list.

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RBW Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Breakdown of Each Stage in the Grant Lifecycle The grants lifecycle refers to the entire process of a grant—from planning, to opportunity, to implementation, to closeout. The lifecycle of a grant has three major stages: pre-award, award, and post-award. The recipient and grantor both have unique tasks within each stage. Phase 1: The Pre-Award Phase The pre-award phase includes the grantor announcing the funding opportunity all the way through the application submission and review of grant ap

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Veritus Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

To inspire your donors to give to their capacity, implement these core principles and you will see the difference it makes in their giving. The post Donors Will Not Give to Their Capacity Unless You Deal With These Two Issues appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 24, 2024

By M.J. Prest Chris Record, Davidson College Davidson College is among the recipients of grants from the Duke Endowment celebrating the foundation’s 100th year of giving to higher education in North and South Carolina. Also, the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $17.6 million to back programs for homeless New Yorkers with serious health needs, and the new Adobe Film & TV Fund will award $6 million to help filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds find careers in entertainment.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Animal organizations have turned to the popular video-sharing platform to connect with fans and raise money. By Rasheeda Childress KC Pet Project The KC Pet Project creates videos designed to inspire people to adopt animals in the shelter, like this rescue dog, Charlie Chaplin. Animal organizations have turned to the popular video-sharing platform to connect with fans and raise money.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some nonprofits act like they exist outside the market economy, but a lesson from "Star Trek" can help your nonprofit embrace reality.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 24, 2024

Most folks are aware that there are grants from the government. However, some grant seekers may not be aware that there are many foundations that offer grants as well. The process of seeking federal government grants can be daunting. With a foundation grant, (depending on the organization), the barriers are easier to breach. It’s one good reason why organizations should choose to apply for foundation grants.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2024

Schwab Charitable donors granted $6.1 billion to charity — the first time in a 12-month period in the organization’s history — in 2023.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

The continuously high re-enrollment numbers at Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) reflect our efforts to provide the best possible experience for students and families. Yet, until recently, they also meant our staff spent extensive time and energy calling families to track down re-enrollment contracts each year. We would start calling in March—the beginning of our enrollment season—and, sometimes, were still calling and emailing until the first day of school in August.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an era of rapid change and evolving priorities, using traditional approaches to budgeting and planning may no longer be enough for your non-profit to increase financial success and boost community impact. On Tuesday, February 13th at 2PM ET, join Brian Walker, Sales Director, Euna Solutions & Andrew Horrow, CPA, Senior Managing Consultant, Forvis as they explore transformative practices that can revolutionize the way your nonprofit approaches budgeting.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. To cultivate these relationships, strategic communication is key. But your staff members can’t always afford to spend time writing emails to donors on top of their other responsibilities.

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re:Charity

JANUARY 24, 2024

Golf is more popular than ever. Millions of people hit the links each year to spend time with friends, family, and colleagues, and often, to raise money for nonprofits and. The post Why Golfers Make the Best Donors and 5 Ways to Target Them appeared first on re: charity.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. That’s fundraising 101 , the basic concept that your nonprofit relies on to see success. However, in a world where new fundraising ideas pop up seemingly overnight, it’s crucial to stay on the lookout for ways to improve your efforts.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to OneCause’s Fundraising Outlook Report, the percentage of organizations that identify donor retention as a critical priority has decreased from 57% to 51%.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 24, 2024

Library Shelfie Day is here, so dust off your favorite books and join in! While you may not get to read ALL the books today, Shelfie Day is a chance to make a new beginning. Seize the day and accept the Shelfie challenge. Pose with your kids in front of your favorite bookcase and snap that shelfie. This gesture will go far in the way of furthering literacy and inspiring young ones to slow down, take a breath, and crack a book.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 24, 2024

Communication strategies and how to tell your story is a frequent topic of ours, as it’s continually on the minds of fundraising professionals. Connecting with people and getting them interested enough in your cause that they’re willing to give up their email, phone number, and more, is a struggle. One of the most common questions we hear in our webinars when talking about communications is, “How many messages are too many?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy. Your fundraising strategy is the roadmap for your nonprofit, and once you’ve invested the time to develop one, you’ll have an invaluable resource to guide your organization in you

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s that time when we reflect on our work over the past year and set goals for the new one. And it’s no different for social media managers. As Candid’s manager of digital communications, I’ve been digging through our social media analytics, researching broader trends, and determining our strategy and tactics for 2024. Here is a peek behind the scenes into how Candid assesses our social media annually.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

The dashboard on your car gives you real-time information that helps you make better decisions about your driving. Are you going too fast? Is there enough air in your tires? Is it time for an oil change? The dashboards on your grant management system give you a similar snapshot of your grantmaking programs. Are you reaching the types of organizations you want to?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

As I compiled this year’s list of workplace trends, it became clear to me that 2024 will likely be a tumultuous year for employers and employees alike. With a backdrop of geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty, the rise in conflict that can accompany a U.S. election cycle, and the number of employees feeling unsettled, disengaged, and even burned out, employers have their work cut out for them.

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