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What’s in My Mailbox | “We created a brand new revenue stream!”

Pamela Grow

Email or print donor newsletter? Smart nonprofits utilize both to keep their donors close. But only print donor newsletters have the “sticky” quality that leads to greater donor loyalty — and the greatest gift of all, the bequest gift. Leading international fundraising copywriter, Lisa Sargent, calls print donor newsletters your “retention engines.

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Celebrating success: Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates raised more than $8.2 million in grant funding in 2023

Millionaire Grant Lady

The landscape of philanthropy is always changing. Foundations change funding priorities and funding strategies. Grant applications get longer and more complex. Maintaining meaningful communication with donors can be difficult to keep up throughout the year. Without an experienced grant partner, it can be hard for nonprofits to navigate this shifting scene and connect to the dollars they need to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing society today.

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Philanthropy Spent $11 Million to Prevent Changes to DAF Rules

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks. By Alex Daniels Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks.

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The Voices of Neurodiversity: Celebrating World Autism Month

GrantNews

We live in a world where diversity is increasingly celebrated and recognized. So, it stands to reason that the voices of neurodiversity deserve to be heard and recognized as well. Neurodiversity encompasses a spectrum of neurological variations, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Rather than viewing these differences as deficits to be remedied, they should be embraced and celebrated as integral aspects of human variation.

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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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Guaranteed Income Is All the Rage in Philanthropy. Will it Last?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Since the pandemic, over 200 guaranteed-income experiments launched across the United States. The Mellon Foundation backed one of them, providing $115 million to support 2,400 New York City artists. By Sara Herschander Rachel Keane Sylvain Souklaye, an artist supported by the Creatives Rebuild New York initiative from the Mellon Foundation, in a performance of Depopulated.

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Ikea Foundation Awards $100 Million to the ClimateWorks Foundation's Drive Electric Campaign

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Aji Styawan, Climate Visuals The Ikea Foundation has given $100 million to the ClimateWorks Foundation for its Drive Electric Campaign to help countries in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia develop the infrastructure to support electric vehicles. Above, electric two-wheelers in Jakarta, Indonesia. Also, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute received $50 million for a new cancer hospital, and the Skoll Foundation has announced the four winners of the 2024 Skoll Award

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Address the Future with Clean Data

NonProfit PRO

Successful fundraising starts with clean data. Melissa’s new solutions catalog is packed with essential tips, tools and free trials to help you address donor engagement, improve outreach, and ensure accuracy for meaningful impact and a sustainable future. From address, email and phone verification to data enrichment and donor profiling, this valuable resource has everything you need to elevate your fundraising game!

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Chapter Membership is for Everyone

Grant Professionals Association

First, the good news: GPA membership continues to grow. From 2022 to 2023, our organization’s rolls increased by more than 30%, recently surpassing the milestone of 4,500 members. Hooray for us! Now, the not-so-good news: the portion of GPA members who also join a chapter has remained relatively stagnant, currently topping out at 67%. We can do better!

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5 Automated Text Messages to Increase Giving

NonProfit PRO

An estimated 90% of text messages are opened within three minutes. Here are five automated texts that can help increase giving.

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Case Management Tools

Bonterra

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Request a demo Explore pricing cameron.patter… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 17:23 Easily measure and demonstrate your impact Showcase your impact with case management tools that help you accurately manage data, visualize program progress, and easily demonstrate outcomes — so you can secure more funding Track program outcomes and

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The Clean Data Checklist for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Messy data causes mistakes that your organization can’t afford. Meet the companion that nonprofit CRM users have been waiting for! Download the Clean Data Checklist to create a framework that keeps your team members on the same page and makes a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

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Grant Funder Stewardship is All About Relationships. But with an Eye on DEI w/ Scot Scala | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to use a hyper-focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve the strength and duration of grant-funder relationships.

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Submittable Teams with Microsoft to Advance ‘AI for the Greater Good’

NonProfit PRO

Submittable is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to shape the future of responsible AI in social impact.

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Online Donation Confirmation Page Ideas

DonorSnap

When someone makes an online donation to your organization what is the first thing they see? Generally, it is a simple confirmation page thanking them for their donation with details of the gift. The moment someone gives to your organization is when you should start re-engaging them. The confirmation page of online gifts is a great space for you to start a thoughtful interaction with your donors.

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Make Positive Change With Verified Legislator Data

NonProfit PRO

Access the most accurate elected official contact information to power your fundraising, petition, and awareness campaigns. Cicero data includes present, previous, and incoming elected official district, address, phone and even social media information! It’s great for moving legislative issues forward, identifying opportunities for grants, and mobilizing members in targeted areas.

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Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector 

Candid

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows. A recent Salesforce survey found that more than a quarter of respondents are using AI tools at work, more than half of whom are using AI that is not approved by their organizations, including in the social se

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The Most Important But Underrated Strategy in Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

Cultivating meaningful relationships holds paramount significance, a fact that is evident in both our personal and professional lives. In our personal lives, we conscientiously nurture connections with friends, family, and loved ones, investing time to understand their experiences, and extending unwavering support when needed. This same principle, crucially referred to as stewardship in professional relationships, applies when engaging with funders.

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10 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Fundraisers to Honor Mom

DoJiggy

Celebrating Mother’s Day comes with a bouquet of emotions, joy, and the scramble to find that perfect gift that says, “Thank you for everything, Mom!” But what if, this year, we could give back to moms everywhere while supporting a cause close to our hearts? At DoJiggy, we’re all about making fundraising meaningful and effective.

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5 Characteristics of Successful Nonprofit Organizations | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

What makes a nonprofit truly effective? In this article, we’ll discuss five characteristics of successful nonprofit organizations and provide strategies you can use to achieve real change at your own organization.

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Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement

Bonterra

Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement Innovative fundraising software for nonprofits Attract donors, increase engagement, and empower your base with a seamless supporter experience that connects donors with doers. Request a demo Explore pricing nicole.kowalcz… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 16:32 Fundraising software for nonprofits The Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement software platform delivers the tools and technology you need to identify, involve, and inspire your suppo

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Taking the Guesswork out of Managing Restrictions with a Fund Accounting Solution

Blackbaud

You know how important it is to manage your funds according to their purpose and source. That includes ensuring that you use restricted donations, grants, and other revenues in accordance with your donors’ and funders’ wishes. Plus, you need to report on these financial activities to various stakeholders, such as the board of directors, the government, and the public.

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Fundraising solutions

Bonterra

Fundraising solutions Attract donors Meet the right donors, have better conversations, and hit your fundraising goals. Bonterra’s fundraising solutions help you build and maintain stronger donor relationships, making it easy to give and simple to raise more for your mission. Request a demo Explore pricing nicole.kowalcz… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 01:13 Nonprofit fundraising technology for all Raise more money more efficiently with tools for everyone — from chief “everything” officers to digital fundrais

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Case Management Software

Bonterra

Case Management Software Increase Efficiency Modern solutions to help you standardize processes, simplify reporting, and improve outcomes. Request a demo Explore pricing cameron.patter… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 16:55 Simplified data management and reporting Case management software that streamlines managing case information and reporting — freeing your staff to focus less on admin and more on creating greater community impact.