Mon.Oct 02, 2023

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Top Strategies to Leverage Your Nonprofit’s Secret Advantage -2

Clairification

As explored in Part 1 of this 2-part series, small to mid-sized organizations are uniquely capable of creating a sense of community, even family. This is what people yearn for. And it gives you a secret advantage when it comes to nurturing the relationships essential to developing and sustaining a strong mid-level and major gifts program. You’re never too small to generate major gifts!

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It’s Open Season on Civil Rights. Philanthropy Must Not Retreat.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights. Donors should prepare to fight back and recommit to funding racial justice. By Stacey Abrams and Julián Castro J. Scott Applewhite, AP As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights.

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Nonprofit Program Design and Winning Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

Nonprofit program design is a vital component to winning grants. Both foundation and government funders read a ton of grant applications. They can tell if a nonprofit program design is fully developed and is likely to be successful or not. You can’t wrap up a half-baked cookie as a good gift, and you can’t wrap up a half-baked program as a fundable grant.

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The Reality of Donor Fatigue and Strategies to Overcome It

NonProfit PRO

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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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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18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising

Veritus Group

Do you have any of these barriers at your organization that are preventing your donors from finding more joy in their giving? The post 18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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11 Ways to Improve Your Donor Thank-Yous and Inspire Loyalty

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images Ideas and advice from experts, including ways to use philanthropic psychology to create more meaningful thank-you messages — and boost giving.

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2024 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program Now Accepting Applications

NonProfit PRO

OneCause has opened the 2024 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program for applications from nonprofit organizations. In its third year, this program aims to support nonprofit organizations with technology-based grants, helping them expand their reach and enhance their missions through innovative fundraising technology.

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The Best Places to Find Grants: Uncovering New Opportunities for Nonprofits | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

In this post, we'll dig into where to start when it comes to finding grants, how to connect with the right funders, some of the best places to find grants, and FAQ around finding grants.

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A Conversation on Innovation, Collaboration and Disruption in our Sector

NonProfit PRO

Solving today’s most pressing challenges requires innovation, collaboration and disruption. Nonprofits of all sizes are embracing that as an opportunity, using the AWS cloud to increase support, expand awareness, and advance mission impact locally and globally. Join us for the inaugural Fundraising.AI Global Summit to hear insights from AWS for Nonprofits that can help drive impact for your organization.

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Financier John Paulson Gives Hebrew U. $27 Million; 5 Other Nonprofits Win Big Gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott continues her giving spree to affordable-housing groups with a new $20 million donation to a nonprofit in Vermont. By Maria Di Mento Shlomi Amsalem Financier John Paulson, left, with Asher Cohen, president of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. MacKenzie Scott continues her giving spree to affordable-housing groups with a new $20 million donation to a housing organization in Vermont.

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Don’t Raise Money. Sell a Dream.

Planned Giving

There’s something that some fundraisers don’t get that good marketers know instinctively: You’re not selling a product, gift plan, or naming rights. To paraphrase Steve Jobs, “You’re selling a dream.” It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a Ferrari or Ford, a Rolex or a Timex, diamond earrings or cubic zirconia, a villa on a lake or a weekend at an Airbnb: You’re buying a dream of something bigger, better, shinier, or easier.

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It’s Ethics Month! “Wait, I just have to be ethical this month???”

Grant Professionals Association

The Grant Professionals Association in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has chosen the month of October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. Ethical practices in grants and the GPA Code of Ethics have been a cornerstone of GPA since its founding 25 years ago. This month is our opportunity to share with the world the importance of ethics in the grants profession.

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New Research: The State of Capital Campaigns 2023

Capital Campaign Pro

Capital campaigns play a pivotal role in enabling nonprofits to secure the financial resources needed for major projects, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability. 2023 Benchmark Research: The State of Capital Campaigns Formal research into how nonprofits plan and conduct capital campaigns is essential to enhance the effectiveness and impact of these critical fundraising efforts.

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5 Ways to Engage Younger Donors on GivingTuesday

DonorSnap

According to GivingTuesday’s look back at 2022, younger generations were more generous than older generations globally. Nonprofit organizations need to start thinking about engaging younger generations to sustain their donor pool long-term. GivingTuesday falls on November 28th this year and provides an excellent opportunity for nonprofits to engage with younger generations such as Gen Z and Millennials.

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Qgiv

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a hugely prevalent issue in the United States with nearly 20 people per minute, on average, experiencing physical abuse by an intimate partner. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of this awareness month and how you can help. About National Domestic Violence Awareness Month In October 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence held the first “Day of Unity.

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Giveaway to Dude Perfect's Headquarters in Texas | Booster

Booster

Enter Booster's Dude Perfect Headquarters Giveaway! Join the excitement as Booster partners with YouTube's trick shot legends, Dude Perfect.

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ALA Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities

Library Grants

Deadline: December 11, 2023 The American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from small and rural libraries for more than $7 million in grants to increase the accessibility of facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities. This is the second of two rounds of grants to be distributed ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.