Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Financial reporting is critical for accountability, and financial statements are among the most important reports your nonprofit will create each year.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

No matter your politics, this is crisis time for many nonprofits who rely on federal grants and loans (about 30% of all charities ). It’s also crisis time for the beneficiaries of many nonprofits, who are scared, stressed, depressed and otherwise at loose ends due to the rapidly changing environment. Many of the resources on which folks once relied have disappeared or are at risk.

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. You are carefully researching different funding sources and feel strongly that federal grant funding will help provide the financial boost that you need to get things moving.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. But big goals cost big money. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Is your nonprofit struggling to grow its social media following? Nonprofit Social Media can be challenging, especially if you’re not tech-savvy. But with the right strategies, you can maximize your reach and connect with more supporters. Afterall, it is the digital age, and a strong social media presence helps nonprofits spread awareness, engage with donors, and build a loyal community that supports their mission.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Jose Luis Magana, AP photo Flowers and a sign outside the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington. As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. One program could use more headcount to serve more people. A new van can provide more opportunities for your senior care program. The best way to manage those differing priorities is through budget management tools that give you a clear view of each program, instead of trying to pull apart the organizational budget.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? A grant is a financial contribution from an entity to support projects that align with its mission. The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. These sources fall into three main categories: foundations , corporations , and government agencies.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If your organization receives government funding, you may be facing serious cuts. Youre probably thinking about what this means for your programs, your staff, and the people you serve. One of your top concerns needs to be donor communications. Your stakeholders who have invested in your mission want to know whats going on and how you are doing. These various types of donors have invested with their own money which is a signal that they personally align with your work.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance. One network of advisors helped ultra-wealthy clients give $60 billion in 2024, or about 9 percent of all philanthropy. By Eden Stiffman Getty Images As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. We celebrate that. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked. Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The term audit tends to strike fear into the hearts of organizational leaders and individual taxpayers alike. Most likely, the first thing that comes to mind is an IRS agent picking through your financial details with a fine-toothed comb. But as a nonprofit professional, you dont have to feel this fear regarding your organizations audits! Audits are actually essential to build a strong managerial and financial foundation for your nonprofit.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

There are grant opportunities for religious organizations that dedicate their faith to helping others in need. But what does it mean to keep the faith? It’s not a question of religion; this is more basic, what does the phrase keep the faith mean to you, personally? Collectively, we define faith as a force for good. For many people it offers strength, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Public-private partnerships where nonprofits organized citizens to sponsor refugees are now in limbo. By James Pollard, Associated Press MIAMI Marta Lavandier, AP photo Rita Breus, left, and daughter Rivly, with a photo of grandmother Erzule Paul. Rivly runs operations at the Erzule Paul Foundation, which helps refugees resettle in the United States.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Following a most successful Fundraising Institute Australia Conference , and so many fabulous chats with all our clients, partners, and other supplier friends in the sector, it seems like a great time to share our check list that For-Purpose organisations may find useful when looking for the right product and supplier to help in delivery of your mission.

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Discussions around retention strategies come up every year. And every year, we promise to do more to ensure our donors stick around. Yet, retention rates have not drastically improved. Its no secret.Long-term, repeat donorshelp you raise more money.Yet, the average donor retention rate hovers between 40 and 45 percent. And the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has reported a 4.5 percent decrease in donor retention year-over-year.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Imagine this, you are hosting a fundraiser in the near future. Today, you need to order costly promotional items to distribute at your event. However, you find that your budget won’t allow for the purchase and now you’re stuck. You can’t host an event without merch to spread your brand. After all, branded items a a must-have for wide-spread exposure.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For inspiration, they should consider the successful example of Hillsdale College, which cut the federal funding cord four decades ago. By Craig Kennedy Hillsdale College Hillsdale College, a small conservative Christian liberal arts school in Michigan, opted to forgo all government support in 1984, when faced with the imposition of federal Title IX anti-discrimination regulations.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Major gift fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit financial health, providing the resources needed for transformational impact. Securing these significant contributions requires strategy, relationship-building, and a deep understanding of donor motivations. Here are the top ten essential strategies for major gift fundraising success. 1. Identify the Right Prospects Not every donor has the capacity or inclination to make a major gift.

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Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money by Alan Clayton Why is fundraising difficult? Too much competition? Not enough attention? The increasing costs of paper and postage? Shifts in demographics and psychographics? Sure, all of those things. And more. But theres one big reason that overshadows all of those things: The problem: The culture and leadership of your organization.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Grants for Preschools support early childhood education, helping to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Research consistently shows that children who attend preschool or government programs like Head Start tend to perform better academically and socially throughout their lives. It’s a good thing there are grants to support these programs!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. Growing up, I watched my father inspire people to givenot just their money but their time, their energy, and their heartsto something bigger than themselves. It taught me a lesson Ive carried with me ever since: When we come together with a shared purpose, we can change the world.

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The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. How much better? That is the Outcome or the measurable result of your work. However, sometimes talking about the results or outcomes of your program can make people nervous. How well did we do? Im afraid to ask.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Imagine youre opening a nonprofit thrift store. With the help of generous donors, youve secured funding, rented retail space, and sourced inventory. Before opening to the public, you just have to nail down the finer details of your stores operations, including your thrift store pricing strategy and layout. Although youve done a lot of work to establish your store, none of it would be possible without the donors who have gotten you to this point.

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Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

You already know that capital campaigns sit at the top of the major gift world. They are designed to identify, engage and attract gifts from your largest potential donors. Most capital campaigns raise more than half of their goal from ten gifts. To make that even more remarkable, keep in mind that most capital campaign […] The post 3 Major Gift Strategies from the Capital Campaign Playbook appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Global philanthropic funding from foundations and individuals to mitigate climate change surged by 20% in 2023, a historic high. Yet, according to ClimateWorks Foundations 2024 Funding Trends Report , funding remains far short of whats needed, especially in the Global South, where communities least responsible for harmful emissions are experiencing historic sea level rise, deforestation, and extreme weather.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Many board members resist asking for donations--but why? This article explores the top reasons behind their hesitation and provides proven strategies to shift their mindset. Learn how to empower board members with the confidence, tools, and motivation needed to embrace fundraising and support your organization’s mission. Ready to turn reluctance into fundraising success?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Planned giving can transform your nonprofit and its capacity to drive impact. It not only provides a steady, predictable revenue stream but also forges deep, meaningful connections with your most loyal supporters. Unlike other forms of fundraising (most notably broad annual fundraising , which naturally gets more attention at year-end), building a consistent promotion strategy for planned gifts may pose a bigger challenge.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Notice More and more nonprofits are allocating funds to planned giving marketing as they recognize the need for long-term donor engagement. This quick guide outlines approximate numbers for budgeting planned giving efforts across organizations of various sizes, offering actionable benchmarks to help secure financial sustainability. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If your organization receives government funding, you may be facing serious cuts. Youre probably thinking about what this means for your programs, your staff, and the people you serve. One of your top concerns needs to be donor communications. Your stakeholders who have invested in your mission want to know whats going on and how you are doing. These various types of donors have invested with their own money which is a signal that they personally align with your work.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With the U.S. government proposing major funding reductions for nonprofits, the time to act is now. Relying on grants and federal dollars is no longer a guaranteebut those who pivot fast can turn this crisis into an opportunity. This session will equip nonprofits with bold, actionable strategies to replace lost revenue, build stronger donor pipelines, and ensure financial sustainability.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The late Michigan businessman Steve Stolaruks bequest will help Trinity Health Oakland Hospital expand services and support future construction projects. By Maria Di Mento Trinity Health Michigan Steve Stolaruk left $30 million to support the expansion of Trinity Health Oakland Hospitals emergency department and its womens health services. Plus, a struggling art school in San Francisco and three universities received big gifts.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Many nonprofits frequently ask us to create planned giving seminars or presentations for their audienceswhether it be alumni, donors, or members. On the surface, these “how to give” seminars seem like they should be popular. After all, wouldnt donors want to learn more about making a meaningful impact? The Reality Is Quite Different While nonprofits view planned giving as an exciting opportunity, donors often dont see it the same way.

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