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To Address Drops in Giving, My Nonprofit Turned Fundraising Into a Game

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fun and collaborative approaches to giving can be more successful than conventional efforts focused on major donors, the author found. By Dana Nichols Justina Reynolds, Hey Friend Events Stephanie Calabro, a Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation Donor, holds a token from the game the organization created. Fun and collaborative approaches to giving can be more successful than conventional efforts focused on major donors, the author found.

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How Does Your Organization Think About Fundraising? (#2 of 6)

Veritus Group

If your organization views donors as a source of cash rather than as true partners, your donors will not feel valued, and they will not stay. The post How Does Your Organization Think About Fundraising? (#2 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Fundraising Bright Spots, Hiring Challenges in New Nonprofit Survey

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than a third of nonprofits saw funding increases; three-quarters had job vacancies By Emily Haynes More than a third of nonprofits saw funding increases; three-quarters had job vacancies

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2024 Government Grants Are Accepting Applications

GrantNews

There are so many 2024 government grants available today! And GrantWatch has the scoop on some important facts you need to know! For instance, government grants come from the federal, state, and local governments. In addition, they are given expressly for causes like stimulating the economy, providing goods and services to underserved communities, and funding projects that align with the goals of that federal agency or governing entity.

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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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Inspire Generosity with a Better Online Donation Form

Blackbaud

In digital philanthropy, it has never been more important to seek out and embrace innovations, especially innovations in online donation forms. Your online giving form is the primary instrument you use to process a donation, and it’s also the key tool you use for collecting valuable information about your donors. You’re expecting a lot from your donation form.

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Algorithmic Law Enforcement: Exploring the Human and Civil Rights Implications of Predictive Policing

HSF House

My name is Ella Windlan and I am a second (almost third) year student at Florida State Studying International Affairs and Editing Writing, & Media with a minor in Criminology. I am looking forward to sharing my journey as I complete the IDEA Grant program over this upcoming Summer Semester. I am so beyond excited to begin my project exploring the human rights implications of predive, algorithmic, law enforcement technologies under the guidance of my amazing research mentor, Dr.

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Information: The Better Half of IT

Blackbaud

We sometimes forget that IT stands for Information Technology. As a society, we have become obsessed with the “Technology” half the tools and devices that infiltrate our lives—and with producing, updating, and controlling these devices. But information is the fuel that drives any technology machine: it is what our devices collect, store, synthesize, and distribute.

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4 Ways to Tell Your Donor, ‘You Made a Difference’

NonProfit PRO

One reason donors stop giving is that organizations never tell them how they made a difference. Here are four ways to show them their impact.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

Medical debt relief programs might not be the panacea that proponents hope, despite the good intentions behind such programs. That’s the conclusion reached by a team of researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts after completing a study in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, a New York City charity that buys and cancels medical debt.

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Study: 36% of Nonprofits Have Seen Funding Growth After 2022-23 Financial Upheaval

NonProfit PRO

UHY Advisors released its "2024 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which showed trends in funding, technology adoption, and more.

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New Data: Foundation Portfolios Gained $230 Billion

The NonProfit Times

U.S. foundation portfolios grew more than 17%, or $230 billion, during the period covering all of 2023 (11% growth) and the first quarter of this year (6% growth) to reach a record high of $1.55 trillion. The asset growth of the past 15 months caps a five-year period during which foundation portfolios grew by more than 50% ($550 billion) from the $1 trillion they had on hand at the start of 2019, according to new data compiled by research outfit FoundationMark in Lewes, Delaware.

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Building Strong Relationships with Funders from the Ground Up

Grant Professionals Association

In the dynamic landscape of nonprofits, securing funding through funder cultivation is often the key to turning visions into reality and furthering your mission. However, most advice out there relies upon pre-existing relationships between nonprofit board and staff and people in places of privilege, power and resources. What about the rest of us? Can we build relationships with funders if our staff and boards but don’t have millionaires on speed dial?

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Healthcare Systems Dangerously Mixing Data Access

The NonProfit Times

A surprising number of hospitals appear to be neglecting cyber and physical security (CPS) upgrades necessary to protect patient privacy as well as the internet-connected medical equipment that runs on their networks. Failure to make these updates and ensure their vendors are doing the same could compromise patient care and put hospitals at risk of ransomware attacks and loss of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification.

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Nominate an Outstanding Grantmaker of the Year Today

Grant Professionals Association

As I left the restaurant, I couldn't help but feel a part of something special. I immediately gave them a five-star review and took to social media to share my wonderful experience with my network. The food was not only delicious, but it was also a testament to the community the restaurant serves. The service was impeccable, from the warm greeting of the hostess to the server's patient answers to my questions.

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A Chance To Be A Philanthropist, Patient Or Both

The NonProfit Times

Jumping out of a plane to raise money for a hospital might not be your idea of a good time. It might even land you in the hospital or worse. Leaders of Medway Hospital Charity in Gillingham, England, where such an event held is one of several adventure challenges they have planned for this spring and summer to support expansions and upgrades at the 588-bed hospital.

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NADPH Oxidase Effects on Endothelial Function following the Administration of a High Carbohydrate Meal

HSF House

Hello all! My name is Connor Krassel, I am a Junior Biological Sciences major here at FSU. I plan on graduating with my bachelor’s degree and going onto medical school, currently interested in becoming a cardiologist. The science surrounding the field of cardiology has become a passion of mine in recent years following my experience in the Hickner laboratory along with gaining a better understanding of the need for quality cardiovascular care in the diverse communities across the United States.

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Why Planned Giving?

Planned Giving

Exploring the Benefits for You and Your Community What would you change about the world if you could? Even just one area you would like to see differently, to make a better place for you, for your loved ones, and for others? Charities Will Help You Make a Difference — and Change the World Making a difference can seem daunting. The good news is you are not alone in being the change.

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Algae-Enhanced Permeable Concrete

HSF House

I’m Cody and I’m a rising junior at Florida State University. I am majoring in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and I am conducting an IDEA Grant project over this summer. As a child growing up in San Diego, CA, I loved boogie boarding at the cliff-backed beaches or hiking up the mountains near our house. After moving to Jacksonville, FL when I was in high school, I enjoyed visiting places like the Guana River Reserve.

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What You Need to Know About Strategic Sustainability for Nonprofits

GiveSmart

Achieving financial sustainability as a nonprofit is no easy task. With financial obstacles like high interest rates, inflation, and unpredictable donors, finding sustainability can feel like an uphill battle. That’s why it’s imperative that nonprofits diversify their income sources. Find out how your nonprofit can work toward strategic sustainability.

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Co-leadership: A path to more diverse, sustainable nonprofits? 

Candid

The concept of co-leadership is not new. But in the wake of the pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” and waves of burnout , more nonprofits may be adopting co-leadership models as they experiment with new ways of working, sharing power, centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders, and planning for succession. Our analysis of Candid data suggests co-led nonprofits are more common than you might think.

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