Clairification
MAY 9, 2024
In my last article (Part 1 of a three-part event planning series) I offered a compendium of common sense event planning advice. It centered on the wisdom offered to Alice by the Cheshire Cat when she asked which road she should take: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
Pamela Grow
MAY 9, 2024
The goal of growing your email list should play a primary role in every nonprofit’s yearly fundraising plan. Always. Email is more important than your Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram followers combined. Why? Because it’s only through email that you can build a one-to-one relationship online. To say nothing of the old maxim “never build your house on rented land.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees blame the CEO. By Jim Rendon Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees think the CEO is to blame.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Grant makers at the National Council on Foundations annual meeting consider how to find the common ground to build broader coalitions for efforts in education, the environment, health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Chicago Council on Foundations Wendy Feliz, left, with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation; Ali Noorani, of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Layla Zaidane, from Future Caucus; and Bob Dold, from Forbes Tate Partners; participate in a panel during the Council on Foundation’s ann
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Miranda spoke to the Associated Press about how he and his family have dedicated themselves to lifting up Latino communities through giving. Taylor Jewell, Invision/AP Luis Miranda recounts his decades of work as a community organizer, political strategist, and philanthropist in a new memoir, “Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America.
Candid
MAY 9, 2024
While the debate around the politics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social impact investing goes on, the fact remains that there is a yawning racial wealth gap in the United States. Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S. economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Taylor Swift’s music, while unsparingly inward in its focus, is also about outward change — which, for philanthropy, is the ultimate goal.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
AmeriCorps announced that applications are open for its 2023 fiscal year Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition.
GrantNews
MAY 9, 2024
Have inflation and the high cost of living got you wondering about taking on an extra job? You know, you might do well to consider grant writing. It’s the perfect side hustle. The rising cost of living is a major concern for most Americans. The price of groceries alone is enough to cause a legitimate anxiety attack. Add to that the price of gas, household utility bills, and rent or mortgage payments and the situation begins to get bleak pretty quickly.
Grant Writer Team
MAY 9, 2024
Did you know that employee volunteerism is a great way to improve the culture of any organization? This includes nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Not only does volunteering help an organization, there are benefits to the individuals who choose to volunteer. Volunteering cultivates a genuine connection between employees and their place of employment.
Soapbox Exchange
MAY 9, 2024
As an event planner, you've already got a lot of tasks on your to-do list. However, planning sustainable events does not only protect the planet, but it can also make your events easier to manage overall. From reducing paper waste to recycling food containers to reusing items from past events, you can easily make your event more sustainable and better for the planet.
Get Fully Funded
MAY 9, 2024
When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. Because major gifts are so important, it’s crucial to take advantage of any opportunity you have to secure these donations. While your nonprofit likely has an individual or team dedicated solely to moves management and major giving, your marketing efforts can also play a role.
Greater Giving
MAY 9, 2024
Webinar Recap: How to Engage Event Volunteers for Fundraising Success Samantha Swaim from Swaim Strategies joined us for a webinar on how to recruit, manage, and engage event volunteers. Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies , has been in the fundraising industry for two decades, and we were lucky enough to have her for an insightful webinar on How Best to Engage Your Volunteers , from board members to night-of-event helpers.
Library Grants
MAY 9, 2024
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on the practical strategies needed to succeed in the world of grants. Led by Stephanie Gerding, MLIS, library grant expert and author of the newly revised " Winning Grants: a How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians ," this session promises to be engaging, informative, and brimming with actionable insights to make the grant process not only manageable but also enjoyable.
Future Fundraising Now
MAY 9, 2024
Your donor gets nothing in return for her donation. Nothing but your communications. Your communications have a big job to do: To show her something she may have no way of knowing otherwise: What her gift made possible. That’s how you cross the gap from a donation being a random, one-time event to building a meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with your donor.
Double the Donation
MAY 9, 2024
From local communities to global movements, effective nonprofit data collection is a silent hero. Collecting nonprofit data involves systematically gathering, analyzing, and using information to track performance, enhance decision-making, and amplify impact. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about understanding your organization’s needs, measuring progress, and strategizing to meet local and global challenges.
Library Grants
MAY 9, 2024
Application Deadline: DEADLINE EXTENDED! May 28, 2024 The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Cultural and Community Resilience program supports community-based efforts addressing the impacts of climate change and COVID-19 by preserving cultural resources and enhancing cultural resilience through identifying, documenting, and/or collecting cultural heritage and community experiences.
DoJiggy
MAY 9, 2024
Reconnecting with old classmates can be a joyous occasion, and what better way to do it than by planning a class reunion party? Not only is it a chance to relive fond memories, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to raise money for your alma mater. A class reunion can even be the catalyst that leads to future annual giving or large gifts for your school.
Instrumentl
MAY 9, 2024
In this post, we’ll explore the average time to complete a grant, five tips to writing grants faster, how to track and manage grants more efficiently and more.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 9, 2024
The notion that Americans’ current wealth should redress the United States’ persistent racial wealth gap — given that both of those are inextricably linked to slavery and injustice — is compelling. Even when we agree — and many people do not — that we should redress the obstacles to amassing generational wealth in Black families, getting this done might seem an insurmountable and mind-bogglingly expensive hurdle.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Stop romanticizing student demonstrators against the war in Gaza, and start encouraging them to reexamine their strategy. By Eboo Patel Boston Globe via Getty Images Pro-Palestinian protesters hold out signs to block a Pro-Israeli protester on the campus of University of Massachusetts Amherst. Stop romanticizing student demonstrators against the war in Gaza, and start encouraging them to reexamine their strategy.
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