Hands-On Fundraising
APRIL 22, 2025
Zoom in… How close can you get? If you want to write better, one resource I love is the Very Good Copy newsletter from Eddie Shleyner. Recently, he wrote about photography and zooming in to get a better image. He quoted photographer Robert Capa: If your pictures arent good enough, youre not close enough. Getting […] The post Zoom in for more effective stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 22, 2025
The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues. By Ellen P. Aprill Charles Krupa, AP photo Harvards endowment totaled more than $53 billion in 2024. Above, visitors at the statue of John Harvard at the school. The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues.
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GrantNews
APRIL 22, 2025
There are last chance April grants available right now on GrantWatch! If you’ve ever found the perfect grant only to realize the deadline had already passed, you know how frustrating that can be. But what if you had a way to find the ones that are still open, just in the nick of time? One of the many smart features on the GrantWatch grant directory is the ability to filter results so you only see grants that are still open.
Grants Plus
APRIL 22, 2025
If your grants program is underperforming, it is not too late to reassess your grant strategy and improve your chances for success. Below are some useful insights and tips from Grants Plus Founder and CEO, Lauren Steiner, on evaluating and resetting your grants program. Development leaders often tell me the same thing: I just have […] The post Is Your Grants Program Underperforming?
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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.
GrantNews
APRIL 22, 2025
Summer is on the way. Thanks to Youth Camp and Enrichment Program grants, the summer months are a joy. What are you going to do with your kids this summer? Fortunately, most communities have a variety of camps and enrichment programs to choose from. But don’t wait too long. The time to look at options for summer camp and enrichment program grants is NOW!
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Future Fundraising Now
APRIL 22, 2025
Most of what makes writing difficult is your fault. Sure, plenty of outside forces are working against you, but you create the toughest problems for yourself. (Dont worry; its not just you. We all do it.) Here are some great ways to be that self-defeating tendency from the Publication Coach Blog, at 7 ways youre making writing too hard : Youre procrastinating.
Candid
APRIL 22, 2025
Volunteering is the backbone of the U.S. nonprofit sector, yet it remains significantly underfunded. A 2023 report from the Do Good Institute found that 78.9% of nonprofit leaders say volunteers enable them to provide essential services they otherwise could not. Yet, the national volunteer rate hovers at just 28% and has not increased significantly in decades.
Big Fundraising Ideas
APRIL 22, 2025
Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. In this guide, we explore the importance of school fundraising events in building community, providing actionable strategies to organize inclusive, memorable events.
Center for Major Gifts
APRIL 22, 2025
Yes, time is a luxury! Each of us only has 1440 minutes per day and they go by quickly. Surely you dont want to waste any of them! You can complete every item on your to-do list with time to spare if only you maximized your time efficiency! Below are some suggestions to help you get more done in less time: 1. The key to successful time management isorganization: Before completing a task, be sure to take a few moments to think.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 22, 2025
Vera's experience is a 'harbinger' for the rest of the nonprofit world, says Nicholas Turner, president of the criminal-justice reform organization. By Alex Daniels Vera Institute of Justice Nick Turner, president of the Vera Institute of Justice. Vera's experience is a 'harbinger' for the rest of the nonprofit world, says Nicholas Turner, president of the criminal-justice reform organization.
DoJiggy
APRIL 22, 2025
Chambers of Commerce play a crucial role in supporting local businesses, strengthening regional economies, and advocating for policies that benefit the business community. However, maintaining and expanding these initiatives often requires creative fundraising strategies. Whether youre representing a bustling metropolitan chamber or a small-town business coalition, having a list of effective fundraising ideas for Chambers of Commerce can make all the difference.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
APRIL 22, 2025
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives our sector seeks to change. In this series on the CEP […] The post Spending Stories: Moving from Perpetuity to Purpose appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 22, 2025
The annual M+R "Benchmarks" report identified an increase in online fundraising driven by monthly giving, plus other findings.
Planned Giving
APRIL 22, 2025
Over time, life circumstances and relationships can change, influencing the need to update your estate planning documents. If you’ve set up a trust, these updates might involve completing a trust amendment form to reflect new realities. This form offers a straightforward method to make specific adjustments without overhauling the entire trust document, such as adding a new beneficiary or altering a specific provision.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 22, 2025
New research revealed that charitybrands are one of the worstfor online experiences, with slow content loading and poor user experience.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 22, 2025
Nonprofits are bracing for what may represent the administration's most direct action against them to date. Experts caution groups not to panic. By Ben Gose Michael Casey, AP President Trump has threatened to revoke Havards tax-exempt status and suggested that other charities have abused their status. Nonprofits are bracing for what may represent the administration's most direct action against them to date.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 22, 2025
The number of donors to nonprofits has been declining.Here are some insights into why donor count is dropping and what you can do about it.
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