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HOT Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

In the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” some of you may remember the scene where Mr. McGuire takes Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin, off to the side and says “Plastics … there’s a great future in plastics.” Little did we know… While that turned out poorly for the planet, there’s a similar word that could be the future for nonprofits. And the sage who’s offering it up is none other than the inimitable Seth Godin.

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As 'Pro-Democracy' Philanthropy Grows, Experts Warn of Many Obstacles to Combating Misinformation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Knight Foundation just pledged $7 million to fight election misinformation in swing states. But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., and escalating partisanship. By Alex Daniels AFP via Getty Images The Knight Foundation just pledged $7 million to fight election misinformation in swing states.

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What Do Board Members Need to Know About Giving Trends Today?

Gail Perry Group

Giving USA is chock-full of the latest data that reports on how philanthropy fared in 2023. (Here’s a spoiler - despite the impact of inflation, Americans NEVER stop being generous!) We’ve written about the top takeaways and answered your questions. What Do Board Members Need to Know About Giving Trends Today? Here’s the key information that your board members and stakeholders need to know.

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Make the Most of Summer: Health, Safety Tips, and Grant Funding

GrantNews

Can you believe it?! School is out for summer, and kids are already lounging around the house, glued to their screens. However, the warmer weather brings so many opportunities for outdoor fun and exercise. Instead of letting the summer slip away, why not take advantage of this time to improve your health and well-being? Break from the monotony of indoor routines.

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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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Conference: Fundraising Strategies and Successes at Often-Overlooked HBCUs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Two key topics were planned giving programs and federal grants. By Rasheeda Childress NATIONAL HARBOR, MD Courtesy of Delaware State University Members of a panel on planned giving at Delaware State University’s HBCU Philanthropy Symposium included (from left) Andrew Hibel, a founder of the Planned Giving Initiative; LaShawne Pryor, associate vice president of development at Delaware State University; Jeffrey Shaw, vice president for institutional advancement at Harris-Stowe State University, th

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Elections Are Coming, and the Time for Funders to Act Is Now

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Summer is heating up and so, too, are efforts to register voters and get out the vote in advance of what is promising to be a tense election season. Not […] The post Elections Are Coming, and the Time for Funders to Act Is Now appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Generosity Ops: Structuring Your Organization to Accelerate Giving

NonProfit PRO

Implementing generosity ops can deepen your understanding of donors, save time, and dramatically increase giving. Here's how to get started.

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Simple strategies to amplifi your nonprofit’s next email campaign.

amplifi

You don’t need us to tell you how hard it can be to rise above the noise with your nonprofit’s email campaign. The average office worker in the United States receives 121 emails per day. And almost half of those are considered spam. If you want to raise more money, it’s important to develop a thorough strategy for your emails. While it’s great to think holistically, sometimes you just need to make a quick adjustment or two to drastically improve your results.

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Why It’s Important to Inform Nonprofits About Your Planned Gifts

Planned Giving

If you’re arranging a planned gift for your favorite nonprofit, there’s an important step that you shouldn’t skip: Notifying the charity of your intentions. It may seem silly, but it’s true — and it’s a step many donors forget. A Special Report from Giving USA found that just 4 percent of donors always report their planned gifts to organizations, and 38.7 percent sometimes inform the organizations.

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7 Mistakes Nonprofits Should Avoid When Hiring a Grant Writer

Grant Writer Team

A good grant writer captures the entire story of your organization in a concise and definite manner. They also have an excellent team spirit, cooperate with multiple stakeholders, and always work within the indicated timeframe. It is noteworthy that grant writers not only ensure proper and continuous funding of your nonprofit. They also build secure long-lasting connections with funders for your organization.

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Make it Make Cents: Revenue Generators

Greater Giving

Make it Make Cents: Getting the Most from Your Revenue Generators This is the second post in a two-part series about maximizing the fundraising potential of your nonprofit events. In this article we will cover how to maximize your revenue generators during your fundraising event. Recently, Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS events , joined us for a very educational webinar on designing an event that brings in dollars.

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Solidarity through Food!

HSF House

Casa Mantay fights against various social issues that affect women and young girls all over Peru. This support can be seen through offering a home, childcare, medicine, therapy, academic support and even food! In Peru, food is known to break away barriers that could separate different communities. It creates a sense of union-ship, companionship, and even a sense of belonging.

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[Book Review] How to get smart about legacy giving — fast

Future Fundraising Now

Book Review: How to talk About Legacy Giving: Your Guide to Creating Inspiring Legacy Message by Aimée Lindenberger My alma mater keeps sending me this fancy, nice-looking newsletter that’s all about “planned giving.” They’re hoping I’ll include them in my will. So far, so good. That’s a smart strategy for any fundraiser. But the bulk of the newsletter is about other planned giving products.

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LinkedIn Sleuthing: 5 Ways to Use LinkedIn To Reach Your Fundraising Goals

Elevate

Over the course of 20+ years, LinkedIn has become a compulsory tool that helps its 1 billion members build their professional networks and access new career opportunities.

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Community Brands Is Now Momentive Software

NonProfit PRO

Community Brands' Association & Events and Nonprofit Solutions divisions were acquired to form a new strategic platform, Momentive Software.

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What Does It Mean to Align Data with Community Values?

Fluxx

Discover Genevieve Smith's insights on fostering a data culture that aligns with community values and empowers nonprofits on Untapped Philanthropy.

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Limeña at birth, Cusqueña by choice

HSF House

I am Peruvian, and this is my first time leaving Lima! I was born and raised in Lima majority of my life. My notion of Peru always revolved around what I had experience in Lima, and since I had never visited other cities of Peru I never questioned it. Until now. Being in Qosqo has opened my eyes to all the beauties Peru has to offer. Not just in food, but in traditions, customs, nature, and it’s difference of people depending on the region.

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‘Rough’ Time — Gameplaying Shiba Inu Raises $70,000 And Counting

The NonProfit Times

Gaming fundraiser PB connected for an extra-innings home run while playing the 1994 videogame Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball during a July Fourth 2024 fundraiser. The two-run shot, a majestic arc that landed in the left field seats, capped a win for PB during a Summer Games Done Quick (GDQ) speed running event. By winning the game, PB also won the event (one of many held during the week).

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Double the Donation and DonorDrive Extend Matching Gifts Integration To Embedded Donation Forms

Double the Donation

Double the Donation and DonorDrive have come together to extend their existing matching gift integration to DonorDrive’s new and improved Embedded Donation Form experience. 360MatchPro by Double the Donation already integrates with DonorDrive’s dedicated donation pages. Now, organizations can take advantage of this integration using DonorDrive’s Embedded Donation Forms!

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Giving USA 2024

Fundraising HayDay

Each year, the Giving USA Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU Indianapolis releases the annual Giving USA Report. Their goal is to “advance philanthropy through research and education.” The results from the data collected and studies in 2023 were released by Giving USA on June 25, 2024. Our cohosts are highlighting charitable giving by source, types of recipient organizations to receive charitable giving, and why this matters to recipients.