The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Rasheeda Childress Sarah Jones for The Chronicle The giving crisis is finally beginning to hit nonprofits where it hurts — the pocketbook. But organizations are fighting to win back everyday donors.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 17, 2024
There's no better time than the new year to prioritize organization. Here are four simple steps to organize your brand assets.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Alex Daniels iStock/Getty Images Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day. (iStock) Foundations and donors are aiming to bring down the thicket of barriers to a representative, unmanipulated vote.
Planned Giving
JANUARY 17, 2024
In my 25 years in the planned giving business, I can state confidently that less than 1% of nonprofits take planned giving seriously. And the ones who say they do take planned giving seriously, but take no action, don’t count. One does not need my experience to see this. Think about it: in any industry, only 1% are in a high level of success. This goes for sports, music, politics, and business.
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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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Alex Daniels Sarah Jones for The Chronicle Proponents have pressed for a less top-down relationship with nonprofits, and new approaches are now widespread. But their effectiveness isn’t yet known.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Emily Haynes adamkaz/Getty Images Election years can be challenging for nonprofit fundraisers — and some are already bracing for an uphill climb.
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JANUARY 17, 2024
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Alex Daniels Sarah Jones for The Chronicle The Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based venture-capital firm, and its associated foundation face a lawsuit arguing that its grants targeted to Black women entrepreneurs violate civil-rights laws.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 17, 2024
Gravyty released its Donor Engagement Benchmark Report, which highlighted challenges fundraisers faced in 2023, and focuses for 2024.
Candid
JANUARY 17, 2024
Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundr
Blackbaud
JANUARY 17, 2024
Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. With nearly half a billion podcast listeners worldwide today, the format is very promising for nonprofit professionals who have detailed stories to tell.
Grant Professionals Association
JANUARY 17, 2024
With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. Funders want to know, for example, how many Black individuals or Hispanic families will benefit from the program. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.
Blackbaud
JANUARY 17, 2024
Changing a core piece of software at your grantmaking organization is no picnic. But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. If it’s time for you to start looking for a new grant management system, use this opportunity to evaluate your processes, figure out what needs to change, and find a solution that can growth with your organi
GrantNews
JANUARY 17, 2024
There is a whole world of nonprofit grant opportunities! A large part of being a nonprofit is getting grants to fund the vital work you do for your community. Think about it, research and development, services and programs, operational expenses, capital projects, and awareness campaigns: what do all these things have in common? You guessed it; they all need funding.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Sara Herschander Sarah Jones for The Chronicle If A.I. can take care of busy work, burnt-out nonprofit employees may have more time to focus on what matters most.
The Grantsmanship Center
JANUARY 17, 2024
Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. It’s a wonderful/terrible tradition that we make resolutions at this time of year, so why not think about these for your proposal-writing list. Resolve to give yourself enough time to anticipate bumps in the road and avoid too many crunches at deadlines.
Qgiv
JANUARY 17, 2024
The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. While we may have just closed another year’s chapter, the work is far from over. Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause.
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 17, 2024
2024 is not off to a good start. My dog, "Charlie the Yorkie," died Friday morning. My wife and I were away in New Hampshire just after Christmas when my son called. Charlie was coughing a lot, and it was affecting his breathing. Speeding home, we rushed Charlie to a doggie emergency room, where doctors diagnosed him with a collapsed trachea. Yorkies have delicate tracheas, and we had spent years treating Charlie's with medication.
Booster
JANUARY 17, 2024
Every year on the third Monday in January, the country celebrates Martin Luther King Day to honor the civil rights activist and his fight for peace, justice and equality. While we all know about his powerful movement, inspiring marches and of course his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, you may not be as familiar with the fundraising principles that made it all possible.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Jim Rendon Sarah Jones for the Chronicle Shorter workweeks, time off, and DEI training are helping groups hold on to workers.
Instrumentl
JANUARY 17, 2024
Discover the secrets of successful fundraising campaigns with our comprehensive guide. Learn from real-life examples of effective fundraising strategies and gain valuable insights to kickstart your nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts. Start raising funds strategically and thoughtfully today!
Greater Giving
JANUARY 17, 2024
Awareness campaigns serve as powerful tools to amplify impact and reach a wider audience. An awareness campaign, in essence, is a coordinated effort to increase understanding and recognition of a nonprofit’s mission, cause, or initiatives. In the digital age, crafting a compelling online presence is crucial for nonprofits to make a lasting impact.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 17, 2024
By Jim Rendon Justin A. Morris, Getty Images Experts say if a Republican wins the White House, the new administration could change the rules that govern the Inflation Reduction Act.
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