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Elections, Springsteen, and the American Spirit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Our nation is more than who sits behind the Resolute Desk. A new Bruce Springsteen documentary offers hope for democracy and civil society. By Eboo Patel Ritzau Scanpix/Sipa USA via AP In many ways, the story of Springsteen and the E Street Band feels like the story of the nation. Our nation is more than who sits behind the Resolute Desk. A new Bruce Springsteen documentary offers hope for democracy and civil society.

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What are Matching Grants and Why You Should Want Them

GrantNews

What are matching grants and why should you want them? Some funders require grant seekers to raise a portion of the needed funding. The grantor will then match the amount of money raised to cover the cost of a project. The purpose of a matching grant is to encourage the recipient to increase its revenue and broaden its support base. Though there are challenges to meeting the criteria in order to apply for matching grants, the end result can yield a much greater return on the time and effort you

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U. of Chicago Receives $75 Million for the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest University of Chicago Medicine A rendering of the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion, expected to open in 2027 following the foundation’s $75 million gift to the University of Chicago. Also, the MassMutual Foundation committed $25 million to expand the reach of nonprofit community development financial institutions, and the Moody Foundation gave $25 million for neuroscience research.

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Constant Contact Acquires Txtify Technologies to Enhance Growth Offerings for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Constant Contact acquired Txtify Technologies, which specializes in mobile-first lead generation through customized microsites and surveys.

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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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How to Use Social Media to Raise More Money in Your Year-End Campaign

CauseVox

Master key strategies to elevate your GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising with social media, including profile optimization, engaging content, and video storytelling. As the end of the year approaches, nonprofits of all sizes gear up for their most critical fundraising period. With Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals on the horizon, leveraging social media effectively can make all the difference in reaching your fundraising goals.

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Year-End Campaigns as an Experience of Your Brand

CauseVox

Discover how to leverage the year-end giving season to build lasting connections with individual donors through effective branding, thematic messaging, and engaging visuals. Most nonprofits raise 30-50% of donations from individual donors during the year-end giving season. How can you use this moment of generosity to build a lasting connection between new and repeat donors and your organization?

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Prepare for the Future: Navigating Legacy Processes to Modernize Grantmaking Technology

Fluxx

In an era defined by rapid technological advances and evolving public sector needs, the landscape of grants management is undergoing a significant transformation. Recent discussions, particularly insights shared during the NGMA virtual summit, highlight the critical shifts that organizations must navigate to optimize their grant-making processes. The focus is clear: modernization is not just an option; it’s a necessity.

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What To Do Right Now To Have The Best Year-End In Your Nonprofit’s History

CauseVox

Uncover essential techniques to boost year-end fundraising, from growing engaged audiences to optimizing campaign timing and increasing gift sizes with smart automation. In this session, we’ll cover the most essential foundational things you can do to gear your organization up for the best fundraising season it’s ever had. We’ll look at real-life examples from last year and get in-the-moment insights from thought leaders about their plan to knock 2024 year-end fundraising out o

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It’s Not Too Late: Step-by-Step Strategies to End Your Year Strong

Veritus Group

This is it, folks! During this significant time of year for giving, it’s critical to be working in a mindful, planful, and strategic way. The post It’s Not Too Late: Step-by-Step Strategies to End Your Year Strong appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Rapid-Fire Fundraising Tips With Well Aware

CauseVox

Discover Well Aware’s top strategies for GivingTuesday and year-end success, plus insights into how CauseVox has powered their fundraising efforts. Join Dani Daspit, Marketing Manager at Well Aware, as she shares key strategies for effective year-end fundraising. Dani will discuss how Well Aware doubled its impact with a new initiative, the power of personalized engagement like thank-you cards and tailored messaging, and the value of donor segmentation.

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Using Matching Gifts to Strengthen Corporate Relationships

Double the Donation

A common inquiry we receive at Double the Donation centers on how to strengthen relationships with corporations that offer generous matching gift donations. Many organizations wish they had more ways to reach out to these businesses post-donation and strengthen corporate relationships.

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Inspire Donors and Boost Donations With a Core Number

CauseVox

Leverage a Core Number to create a compelling GivingTuesday Ask that builds trust and motivates donors by clearly illustrating the impact of their contribution. Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to raise money and rally donors around your cause, especially if you can focus on something specific in your Ask that donors will immediately understand.

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

The charitable sector fills many roles in American life. What isn’t widely seen by the public is how no matter which party is in power the sector must often follow the elected around cleaning up the government’s mess like the guy at the circus who carries a shovel and follows the elephants. Just a side comment on general failings of the nonprofit sector.

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Rapid-Fire Fundraising Tips With Neil Squire Society

CauseVox

Discover Neil Squire Society’s top strategies for GivingTuesday and year-end success, plus insights into how CauseVox has powered their fundraising efforts. Join Chad Leaman, Director of Innovation at Neil Squire Society, as he shares rapid-fire fundraising tips to empower nonprofits and increase year-end donations. Discover how Neil Squire shifted from government grants to diverse revenue streams and the success of their “Hacking for the Holidays” campaign, which engages donors thro

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Volunteer Grants for Faith-Based Groups: A Crash Course

Double the Donation

In the landscape of corporate philanthropy, volunteer grants represent a powerful avenue for nonprofits and other mission-focused organizations to increase their fundraising potential. However, when it comes to volunteer grants for faith-based groups (much like that of matching gifts), there can be some nuance regarding eligibility.

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Elevating Nonprofit Fundraising Through UX and Web Design

CauseVox

Optimize user experience (UX) and website design strengthening donor connections to boost online donations this GivingTuesday and year-end. Join us to lean about the role of user experience (UX) and website design in driving online donations.

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Goldfish & Videos

Planned Giving

Did you know that people now have shorter attention spans than… goldfish? As wild as that sounds, there was a study by Microsoft suggesting just that. Whether it’s true or not, one thing is clear: human attention spans are short. This creates a big challenge for anyone trying to build an online presence for their giving programs. With 1.8 million nonprofits fighting for attention both online and offline, it’s incredibly difficult to stand out in today’s overcrowded marketplace.

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The #1 Reason You’re Not Getting Monthly Donors and How to Fix It

CauseVox

Learn how to create a message that attracts and retains recurring donors, transforming your year-end and year-round marketing for lasting impact. Year-end is responsible for the vast majority of your fundraising, and because of that every nonprofit wants to stand out. With many worthy causes seeking attention and support. How can you attract and retain committed donors during the end-of-year season?

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Does your fundraising bore you? Here’s what to do

Future Fundraising Now

“I’m so tired of our fundraising!” If you’ve had that thought, you are normal. But if your conclusion to being tired of your fundraising is to change it up, you’re making a big mistake. Seth Godin asks Boring to who? It’s something fundraisers should be thinking about: You’re not speaking up to entertain yourself. You’re here to teach the next group of people who need to hear from you.

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Rapid-Fire Fundraising Tips With Spur Local

CauseVox

Discover Spur Local’s top strategies for GivingTuesday and year-end success, plus insights into how CauseVox has powered their fundraising efforts. Learn how to boost your Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising with effective peer-to-peer strategies. Join Amanda Liaw, Communications & Marketing Director at Spur Local, as she shares powerful insights on identifying super volunteers, crafting personalized “asks,” and using storytelling to make a memorable impact.

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Surpass Your Year-End Goals With These 7 Tips

NonProfit PRO

If you haven’t started planning for year end yet, it’s not too late. Here is some advice from nonprofits surpassing their year-end goals.

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5 Characteristics of an Optimized Donation Page 

CauseVox

An optimized donation page is key to turning visitors into supporters, ensuring they have a smooth, impactful giving experience. With CauseVox, you can create a donation page that does more than collect contributions—it engages donors, reinforces your brand, and inspires confidence in your cause. Here are 5 characteristics of an optimized donation page to help you create one that maximizes both donor experience and fundraising success. 1.

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Penguin Random House & United for Libraries Grants to Rural and Small Libraries

Library Grants

Application Dates: February 3-17, 2025 Penguin Random House, in partnership with United for Libraries, is offering grants to support rural and small U.S. libraries. Grants of $500 and $1,000 will be awarded, from a total grant pool of $25,000. In-kind book donation grants of $500 will also be awarded to 20 libraries to purchase Penguin Random House titles.

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Newsletter: Attract Partners Faster with an Ideal Partner Profile ; How to do Cause Marketing with Airports ; The Role of Personal Decision Drivers in B2B Buying

Selfish Giving

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NEWS: Charity values may not be so important to the ethics of turning down donations

Critical Fundraising

This contention is made in new paper produced by Rogare with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Posits that most decisions based on alignment with a charity’s values can also be made by considering the harm that would result from accepting the donation The Rogare paper is a companion to CIoF’s guidance on creating gift acceptance/refusal policies.

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What Will Trump’s 2025 Presidency Mean for the Grant-Seeking Community: Potential Shifts and Focus Areas

GrantNews

In the spirit of unity and on behalf of the GrantWatch family, we congratulate President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s historic victory. As we prepare for the new administration, the grant-seeking community needs to anticipate possible changes in federal funding priorities. For organizations reliant on grants, now is the perfect time to maximize 2024 funding opportunities.

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The Day After: Inside a Quiet Billion-Dollar Election Effort

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits, fueled by a post-2020 surge in funding, rallied four-star generals, social media influencers, and a battalion of lawyers to fight disinformation, prevent violence, and build trust in vote counts. By Drew Lindsay Robert F. Bukaty/AP Main Street on Election Day in Butler, Pa., where former President Trump was shot at a rally in July. A network of local leaders organized by the peacebuilding group Common Ground USA stood ready to respond to any violence.

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Commentary: The Stakes in Washington For Nonprofits In 2025

The NonProfit Times

By Geoffrey Paul Federal lawmakers have been preparing for next year’s $4.6 trillion fiscal cliff for years, and with most of the election results in, the outlook for tax policy negotiations and how they could impact the nonprofit sector is crystallizing. Congress appears poised to move quickly, which could put the nonprofit sector and its resources at risk.

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Trump's Victory Sparks Anguish, Elation in the Nonprofit World

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Republican election triumph is seen as a game-changer for the environment, reproductive rights, immigration, and other causes. By Alex Daniels Charlie Neibergall/AP Republican election triumph is seen as a game-changer for the environment, reproductive rights, immigration, and other causes.