Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 19, 2023

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – The new Tom Cruise thriller, Dead Reckoning Part One , will be in theaters in July 2023. The return of Ethan Hunt reminds us that one of the most important secrets of success for grant writers is to blow away the funder. After funders have read your application, they should be in awe of your charity. This is particularly true when you are writing grants for a new charity that lacks the built-in credibility of older charities.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JULY 17, 2023

"So if you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other persons will enjoy answering. Encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments. ” This quote from Dale Carnegie holds profound wisdom, especially for fundraisers. Active listening, being interested and asking interesting questions should be top of the list for any successful fundraiser.

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RBW Strategy

JULY 18, 2023

Elevate Your Fundraising Efforts: Unlocking the Potential of Effective Grants and Fundraising In today’s competitive nonprofit landscape, securing grants and optimizing fundraising efforts are vital for organizations to achieve their…

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 16, 2023

Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively. They’re the principals and founders of Cause Craft Consulting. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 17, 2023: Communications & Development Teams Working Better Together → Mist

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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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2023

For many years, I insisted that there was a paradigm shift in the nonprofit sector, but fundraisers thought everything would stay the same. However, the pandemic created distance between nonprofits and donors, which has changed fundraising as we once knew it.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? How do you feel? I’m willing to bet I know the answer. In one word, “UGH.” If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”.

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Veritus Group

JULY 17, 2023

In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff explain how Veritus approaches setting goals for mid-level programs. The post Question of the Month: How do you set goals for mid-level? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2023

If you’re worried about the latest trends in giving, you’re not alone. That’s why I was interested to hear about some recent research done by Charity Navigator, which found that 80% of people surveyed said they’d be donating to the nonprofits they care about this year.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

As engagement in DEI work deepens, it becomes clear that well-intentioned pledges of commitment to incorporate core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 17, 2023

By M.J. Prest Abilene Christian University Kay Onstead gave $25 million to endow the Robert and Kay Onstead College of Science and Engineering at Abilene Christian University. Also, Florida Atlantic University received $11.5 million for research on amyloidosis, and a survivor of the Camp Fire in 2018 left $1.7 million to a Northern California community fund for its wildfire-recovery efforts.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Americans viewed inflation as the top problem facing the country in 2022. Individual donors specifically cited inflation as a major reason why they expected to give less last year. As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. Because of inflation, the value of dollars donated declined, while costs, wages, and for some, demand for services grew.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 20, 2023

Your members are the very heart of your organization, which is why building and maintaining a strong membership base is so vital to the work you do. Here are four tips to create a member-centric program that delivers real value to your members by connecting directly with them.

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Veritus Group

JULY 19, 2023

Deeply grounded in the power of collective effort, A Path to Action is a practical learning guide to racial justice in the non-profit sector. The post Pursuing a Path to Action appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 17, 2023

By Drew Lindsay Courtesy of The Myrna Loy The Myrna Loy — a theater and arts group in Helena, Mont. — got a creative place-making grant that it used to create 24 pieces of public art and two iconic murals to invigorate the bleak streetscape of its neighborhood. Movie nights and charcuterie boards, shared rehearsal space, and online performances are a few of the strategies the organizations are deploying as they build new business models.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Whether these megadonors are on your radar, their voices are shaping broader conversations in the philanthropic sector about what and who gets funded,

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2023

William Duff Architects expands its market reach with the launch of its community practice, complementing its residential, commercial, and hospitality practices. The launch enables the company to provide support to public and nonprofit sector clients.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? You're not alone. Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 17, 2023

By Leslie Lenkowsky Rulings on affirmative action, loan forgiveness, and LGBTQ rights should spur the nonprofit world to double down on efforts to address the larger problems of race, discrimination, and education.

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Professional Grant Writers

JULY 18, 2023

All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more. The post Use data to strengthen your grant writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2023

Aidan Reilly, co-founder and head of partnerships at The Farmlink Project, will be presenting the closing keynote session at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Reilly to get a sneak peek at his session.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 21, 2023

Want to show members how thankful you are for their support? Then hold a member appreciation day! Here's 10 unique ideas to get you started!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 19, 2023

By Chris Maddocks Ugur Yildirim, dia images, Getty Images Donors who respond during a crisis, such as the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, are even less likely to keep giving than in years past. When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic. They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2023

Bad structure and poor division of labor contributes to the creation of bad processes and systems which, in turn, creates inefficiency. This results in real harm to the economy of the organization and even more harm to the donor experience.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 21, 2023

One of my favorite things about the summer is the free time. I do not have to cart my kids around to practice, help with homework, or stick to the school year’s schedule. That extra time is spent doing all the things we love: watching the summer blockbuster movies, enjoying laidback days with friends, and experiencing an adventure or two. For me, summer always conjures up images of time at the neighborhood pool and family vacations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 17, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress Thandiwe Tshabalala for The Chronicle Fundraising experts weigh whether a ban on legacy admissions would drive down donations to universities.

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CauseVox

JULY 17, 2023

Discover foundational elements and mutual benefits of securing sponsorships for your organization, target audience and sponsors. Join Mariah Monique as she teaches you how to build a cohesive event sponsorship that is sellable and attractive to sponsors. She’ll walk you through her step-by-step signature process and reveal best practices of cultivating relationships that overtime can produce hundreds of thousands of dollars, increasing your organization’s ability and capacity to reach your commu

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2023

KLaunch and BlueSky Commerce announce the launch of FoodBridge, an e-commerce and AI-powered engine built to create a new pathway to economic sustainability for food banks. Once deployed, citizens can shop a food bank’s digital storefront via their mobile device.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2023

ChatGPT and emerging technology in general is a huge point of interest in the nonprofit community, and it can be a fantastic tool. While ChatGPT offers exciting functionality that can enable nonprofits to save time and money, it is still very new and does have limitations. In this post, we'll explore some security, data privacy, and legal risks that you take by using ChatGPT, and discuss how you can mitigate them.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 20, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak, AP The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, plans to limit new grant making until February as it transitions to a new operating model run by his son, Alex. Open Society Foundations said Wednesday that they plan to limit new grant making until February, as the nonprofits transition to a new operating model run by billionaire investor George Soros's son, Alex.

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WT Grant Foundation

JULY 19, 2023

The Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants program supports activities to strengthen the organizational infrastructure of small nonprofit organizations in the five boroughs of New York City that provide direct services to young people ages 5 to 25. These grants provide general operating support so that nonprofits with operating budgets between $250,000 and $1 million can determine the best way to address capacity-building needs that have been identified through a formal or informal assessment.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2023

To support nonprofit leaders seeking to leverage digital data to their organizations' best advantage, Info-Tech Research Group has released its new data-backed blueprint designed specifically for nonprofits. The resource was designed to demonstrate the value of data for nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2023

TechSoup offers a wide range of services to nonprofits: marketing and website support, help with migrating data from one tool to another, and more. When organizations come to us with unique needs that are not covered by a specific TechSoup service, we can work with them to find a solution.

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