Clairification
APRIL 25, 2024
Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word. This makes people think it’s all about money, when really it’s all about valued outcomes.
Pamela Grow
APRIL 25, 2024
The growth of AI in nonprofit donor communications means that lately my inbox has been filled to the brim with nonsense like this: We hope this message finds you well and filled with the same warmth and gratitude that we feel as we reach out to express our deepest thanks for your unwavering support of XYZ. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 25, 2024
If successful, the suit brought by a small nonprofit would damage the charitable world’s legitimacy and fuel partisan divisions. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images If successful, the suit brought by a small nonprofit would damage the charitable world’s legitimacy and fuel partisan divisions.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
APRIL 25, 2024
The post Silently Shrinking Grants: Is Inflation Reducing the Value of Your Grant? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 25, 2024
The first round of grants from Press Forward, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, will go to small newsrooms reeling from financial pressures. By Alex Daniels Getty Images The long-awaited Press Forward initiative, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, focuses on small newsrooms that have been reeling from financial pressures.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 25, 2024
Email campaigns are raising less money, while TikTok has grown in use, a new report finds By Emily Haynes Getty Images Email campaigns are raising less money, while TikTok has grown in use, a new report finds.
GrantNews
APRIL 25, 2024
Entrepreneurs often wonder: Am I eligible for a business grant? Fortunately, GrantWatch has information to help answer this question. Researching and applying for grant funding can take dedication, time and effort. There are many vital points of information you should know before applying for grants. For example, did you know that funders often require a business to be in operation for at least six months to two years before it can qualify for a business grant?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 25, 2024
Researchers recommend that foundations tell better stories about how they decide which projects to fund, and explain their goals using simpler language. By Aaron Zeiler and Ann Searight Christiano Diki Prayogo/iStock via Getty Images Plus How you tell a story can illuminate or confuse your audience. Researchers recommend that foundations tell better stories about how they decide which projects to fund, and explain their goals using simpler language.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2024
Quorum and Axios announced a new integrated policy news and legislative tracking solution with premium news subscription.
Grant Writer Team
APRIL 25, 2024
Grant writers perform a multitude of tasks. It’s true, they do the things we expect them to, like researching and drafting proposals. However, they also do some tasks we don’t readily recognize, but boy are we glad they do. For example: they can locate potential funding opportunities, develop curriculums, serve as a liaison between you and your funder, and can follow up on application status.
Gail Perry Group
APRIL 25, 2024
[link] Here is a question we frequently get from our campaign clients - especially their board members. “How do you create momentum for our campaign?” Why is this a pain point? Because no one wants their campaign to take a long, long time to achieve the goal. Or, even worse, the campaign never really takes off and then it ultimately fails. It is enough to keep everyone up at night.
The NonProfit Times
APRIL 25, 2024
A former United Way executive has filed a $12 million lawsuit against the nonprofit alleging sexual discrimination and workplace retaliation. Lisa Bowman was chief marketing officer and executive vice president for United Way Worldwide from November 2015 through February 2020. She alleges it was a hostile work environment culminating in her wrongful termination.
Future Fundraising Now
APRIL 25, 2024
Give donors “permission” not to donate. I know that may seem odd, because they clearly have that permission whether you give it or not. And most donors, most of the time (including your best donors) exercise their right not to give. Still, when you give that permission, you recognize their autonomy and put a decision in their hands. That shared, out-in-the-open declaration of their autonomy can change the situation: your message can move from fundraising that might be relevant, but probably isn’
Grant Consulting Services
APRIL 25, 2024
Part II: Grant Optimization After the feasibility study, the next step is creating a workplan to identify any gaps. We call this step Grant Optimization. You will recall that we utilized the who, what, where, why, when, how, and who cares framework to evaluate the organization and its programs or services during the feasibility study. Using these findings will help you determine the next best steps to create a grant optimization strategy.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 25, 2024
If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. A quick, simple fundraiser might provide some relief in the short term, but why not look for solutions that can boost your nonprofit’s revenue and save team time long-term?
The Fundraising Coach
APRIL 25, 2024
Tired of being caught off guard again…by the same objection you got last time? And the time before that? Objections are one of the scariest parts of fundraising. They can cause the most skilled fundraiser to freeze. In this clip from my training on overcoming objections, I show you how to prepare so you can show up to your next solicitation with ease.
Grant Professionals Association
APRIL 25, 2024
Collaboration. Partnership. Cooperation. Leveraging community relationships and resources. As grant professionals, we know these are more than buzzwords: they are essential nonprofit values, proven strategies for successful grant-seeking, and the means to improve outcomes for those we serve. However, the process of building appropriate alliances and collaborating on grant proposals can seem intimidating or even risky.
Candid
APRIL 25, 2024
The number of U.S. news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The wave of layoffs following the Great Recession, compounded by the loss of print ad revenue, has made it harder for outlets to bounce back. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hey everyone! My name is Khaled and I am a junior studying Political Science with a minor in Criminology. I am very passionate about human rights which is why this summer I will be doing a human rights internship in Cusco, Peru. From this internship, I aim to bring back experience that will help me make an impact and inspire me to keep pursuing this line of work.
Blackbaud
APRIL 25, 2024
Choosing a new fundraising CRM is exciting–but also needs careful consideration. When embarking on a technology project, you should always start by outlining the key purpose behind the investment. If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing internal stakeholders onboard or getting sign-off at key stages.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hello Blog, For my first blog post I will introduce myself and my summer experience. I am Karolina Calderin Vargas. I am a double major in Public Health and Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Anthropology. Born in Cuba I moved to the United States at the age of five. Since then I have lived most of my childhood and young adult life in Tampa, Florida.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hi! I am Jo Ribeiro, a dual degree student studying Women’s Studies and Sociology. I am very passionate about studying social systems and observing the dynamics of different cultures. For my summer experience, I am going to Nepal to work with high school and college-age girls who want to gain leadership experience.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hello! I am Julissa Rosas originally from Naples, Florida. This summer I am going to Bilbao, Spain to participate in a Marketing and Media assistant internship. During the internship I will be working with Instituto Hemingway, a Spanish teaching program in the city, to aid them in their marketing needs. I will be doing things like taking photographs for them, translating from Spanish to English, or develop my marketing skills in the area to best fit the company’s needs.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hello Everybody! My name is Catarina Cereja and I am currently a second-year student at Florida State pursuing a dual degree in International Affairs and Political Science. I currently live in West Palm Beach but I grew up in New York City, São Paulo, and London. This summer I will be traveling to Italy and to Brazil (feeling very lucky : ) ) to conduct some preliminary research on the impact of Italian immigration on Brazilian culture.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hi everyone, As my first blog post I will briefly introduce myself and what I am doing this summer. I am Bianca, a double major in Criminology and Psychology with a minor statistic. I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I will be interning in Peru as a social work intern for at-risk youth. I aim to be a clinical psychologist and provide so this will give me experience working with different youth under the supervision of clinicians.
HSF House
APRIL 25, 2024
Hi! My name is Lara and I am a sophomore studying Political Science and International Affairs. I am from Niterói, Brazil, and this summer I will be going back to my hometown to volunteer as an assistant at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio de Janeiro. I will also be volunteering at Seeds of Hope, an educational organization in Huaraz, Peru, as part of my summer experience.
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