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Top Secret to Completing Projects: Balance ‘Done Enough’ with ‘Overdone’

Clairification

I’m a huge Seth Godin fan, always in awe of the plethora of wisdom he manages to pack into one pithy post. I save them up, building a collection I can draw upon for inspiration as life, personal and professional, pushes in. Recently I looked back at What’s in the box? The point of the post is to make us question our quest for perfection and all the needless worrying we put into imagining everything that can possibly go wrong.

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Nonprofit Radio for June 26, 2023: Data Driven Storytelling

Tony Martignetti

Julia Campbell: Data Driven Storytelling Julia Campbell returns to share her thinking on retaining and engaging donors by creating and curating your best stories. She’s an author, trainer and speaker. This continues our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. Also this week, we welcome Nonprofit Radio’s first announcer, Kate Martignetti!

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How to Conduct a Lightning Fast Meeting

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – My schedule is not as busy as Elon Musk. Nevertheless, I like to run a tightly organized staff meeting when I get together with our senior grant writers, research assistants, and marketing staff. Here are the tips that I follow to create an effective Lightning Fast meeting. 1. Punctuality: My meetings start and end exactly on time.

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‘Rage Giving’ Prompted by the End of Roe Has Dropped Off, Abortion Access Groups Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Jose Luis Magana/AP Abortion access groups that received a windfall of donations following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade a year ago say those emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off. Philanthropy’s response has varied, but the need for services had grown.

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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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Attract Repeat Donors With Copywriting Based on Brain Science

NonProfit PRO

On average, only two out of 10 readers stick around past the headline to read the article you’ve likely spent hours crafting. But the good news is, effective copywriting can help, and there are actually a few neuroscience-backed tactics you can use.

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New Study Reveals How Nonprofits Are Faring in 2023

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits across the U.S. report that they are experiencing an increase in trust from funders and positive changes in funder practice. However, they also report facing high levels of burnout in their staff and difficulty filling staff positions and retaining staff.

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The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: The article addresses the issue of how challenging it is to be a board member of a nonprofit organization when the executive director (ED) is not suitable for the job. The Context: A well-meaning board of directors can quickly find itself in trouble without an understanding of what to do […] The post The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Help Your Donors Donate in Honor of Someone: Tribute Donations

CauseVox

As fundraisers, we understand how important it is to connect with donors and maximize the impact of their contributions. That’s why adding a tribute donation option to your donation page is a small thing that can make a big difference. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone.

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The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management

Blue Avocado

Embarking on a journey as a board member of a nonprofit can often feel like steering a ship in stormy seas. In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from. The post The Year of Three Executive Directors:<br> Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Life after Google Optimize: which A/B testing platforms nonprofits should consider

NextAfter

Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. And for anyone who’s been using Google Optimize to optimize and a/b test their digital fundraising, that rings especially true. Because in case you haven’t heard … Google will be sunsetting Google Optimize on September 30 ! While this news is sure to cause stress for nonprofits that rely on the popular (and free) platform for their A/B testing needs, it doesn’t mean you should stop A/B testing altogether.

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[Webinar] Engagement Workshop: Transforming Supporters into Superheroes

CauseVox

Get ready to level up your supporter engagement game with the most sought-after workshop of the summer! Join us for an incredible supporter engagement workshop where leading experts will uncover the secrets to building a rock-solid team of supporters. Now is the perfect time to strategize and revolutionize your engagement approach, so register today for the free workshop.

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Good Fundraising Is Inconvenient!

Veritus Group

Are you ready to embrace inconvenience in the name of building authentic relationships with your donors and transforming your fundraising? The post Good Fundraising Is Inconvenient! appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION OFFICE-WIDE BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: NAVAIR Description: The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is inviting submissions of white papers for Research and Development projects that have the potential to enhance and improve NAWCAD operations.

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Revolutionize Your Grant Writing with AI: Write Your Grant in Just One Hour

Grant Writing Made Easy

Celebrating 8 Years of Innovation: Special Discount on AI-Powered Grant Writing Course As we celebrate the 8-year anniversary of our business this June, we’re offering a special $80 discount on our revolutionary AI-powered grant writing course using the code: 8YEARS. Embrace the future of grant writing and enhance your skills with our unique, AI-integrated framework.

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Minority HIV/AIDS Fund: Integrated Behavioral Health and HIV Care for Unsheltered Populations Pilot Project

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are States and Territories (American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands), including the District of Columbia, political subdivisions of States (i.e. county, city, state), Indian tribes, or tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 5304

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“Building the plane as we fly it”: Conducting research on inequality in a turbulent environment

WT Grant Foundation

This winter I attended the William T. Grant Foundation convening for the Reducing Inequality Grants program. As I attended each of the sessions and listened to my colleagues share their findings, their struggles, their successes, and their human experiences of engaging in the hard work of building knowledge of how to reduce inequities in a society that is, by design, structured to produce inequities, I saw one common thread throughout every single topic that we were discussing: All of our projec

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Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)

iGrantWriters

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarificati