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Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?

Hands-On Fundraising

“Yay Us!” Be honest… is that what your donor communications read like? First, I want you to know that I’m pulling for you. And if you’re lucky enough to work for a nonprofit whose work you absolutely love and believe in, I’m thrilled for you. Seriously. Not everyone is so fortunate. But you know your […] The post Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?

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How to Make The Most of December: Plan for a Great 2024

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

For better or worse, the last two weeks of December are the worst possible time for fundraising activities. The problem is that your donors – individual, corporate, or foundation – are too busy during the holidays to worry about the needs of your charity. Nevertheless, you can make the best use of those last two weeks if you turn your attention to internal projects that otherwise might be neglected due to the business of the year.

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Do Your Giving Tuesday Messages Look Like Spam?

Ann Green's Nonprofit

What’s the difference between messages you get for Cyber Monday, Black Friday, political candidates, and Giving Tuesday? Unfortunately, it seems like not a whole lot, and many of them look like spam. According to the Giving Tuesday website, “Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email and social med

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Nonprofit Radio for November 13, 2023: Fundraising 401

Tony Martignetti

Laurence Pagnoni: Fundraising 401 That’s Laurence Pagnoni’s latest book. When this first aired, it was his new book, but Laurence’s strategies and tactics are timeless. It’s a series of masterclasses for all levels and a collection of revelations he gained over 35 years in nonprofit management and fundraising. (This originally aired May 29, 2020.) … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 13, 2023: Fundraising 401 → Laurence Pagnoni: Fundraising 401 That’s L

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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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How Your Nonprofit Can Benefit from Costco’s Key to Success

Pamela Grow

I love Costco. After all, what’s not to love? You’ve got the rotisserie chicken. Large and meaty. Seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked on rotating skewers. For my small family of two, Costco’s rotisserie chicken is a real value for the money. The birds are big and the meat is tender and moist. That means that just one of their chickens translates into three meals.

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How to Make Better Fundraising Asks

Joe Garecht Fundraising

Do you want to learn how to make successful fundraising asks at your non-profit? Do you want simple, step-by-step guidelines for asking your donors for money in-person, over the phone, and through Zoom or video-conferences? Would you like sample scripts that you can use to ask your donors for money and get them to say “yes”? If so, then I invite you to join me for my brand new webinar: How to Make Successful Fundraising Asks!

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I Spent 3 Years in Solitary Confinement. Why Isn’t Philanthropy Doing More to End this Torture?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake. By Johnny Perez Getty Images A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake.

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6 Sustainable Ways to Bring More Money into Your Auctions

Pamela Grow

Sustainable fundraising is all about developing key, core practices within your organization that can be applied to several different events and initiatives so your team isn’t constantly feeling burned out and at capacity. For many nonprofits, auctions can often feel taxing—without the right tools or practices in place, they can become burdensome—making it anything but sustainable for both your team and organization.

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Millionaire Grant Lady Wins Grants for STEAM Programs

Millionaire Grant Lady

Millionaire Grant Lady loves winning grants for STEAM programs. In the last two months, Millionaire Grant Lady has won 5 grants of over $308,000 for the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center’s (NAEC) only-of-their-kind STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) experiences for students of all ages, from pre-kindergarten through adulthood: A is for Aerospace , Camp Soar , and the Home Front Experience.

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The Case for Direct Mail in the Digital Age

NonProfit PRO

As digital marketing grew from its nascency to sheer dominance over the past quarter century in relation to overall marketing spend, its century-old cousin, direct mail, was all but declared dead and supposedly relegated to the annals of history.

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Extra! Knight Taps News Veteran to Lead Its Plan to Revitalize Local News

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has named Maribel Perez Wadsworth to be its next president, making the Cuban-American news veteran the foundation's first woman leader. By Alex Daniels Gesi Schilling Longtime Gannett executive Maribel Perez Wadsworth will be the next president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The John S. and James L.

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4 Ways to Streamline Online Giving For Your Donors

Pamela Grow

As a nonprofit professional, fundraising is at the center of what you do. But along with fundraising comes the responsibility of engaging donors. After all, your fundraising efforts won’t be successful if you don’t turn community members, social media followers, and website visitors into donors. An easy donation process makes these prospects more willing to give, and the simplest way for people to donate is through online giving.

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Celebrating 5 Years of Fundraising HayDay!

Fundraising HayDay

Season 1 of Fundraising HayDay was launched in November 2018. This month (November 2023) marks our 5-year anniversary. We are celebrating with memories and guests who love and support the show. Season 1 of Fundraising HayDay was launched in November 2018. This month (November 2023) marks our 5-year anniversary. We are celebrating with memories and guests who love and support the show.

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Common Sense Activities to Fulfill Fiduciary Duty

NonProfit PRO

An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.

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After Year of Down Giving, Charities Make Push for Big GivingTuesday

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors. By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors.

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Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens

Veritus Group

Asking boldly helps your organization address the problem it seeks to solve while honoring donors. Here's how to feel more confident in your asking. The post Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens appeared first on Veritus Group.

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How Do I Know if a Grant Is Legitimate?

GrantNews

With the overwhelming volume of information available on the Internet, it can be challenging for nonprofits and businesses to sort through what is real and what is fake. Especially when it comes to searching for grants. Being taken advantage of on the internet or through social media is a common occurrence. No one wants to fall prey to these schemes, so the question remains — how do you know whether or not a grant is legitimate?

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How to Nail Your Year-End Fundraising Emails

NonProfit PRO

You’ll raise more money this time of year than any other time. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers and nonprofits. If you want them to give to your nonprofit as well, it’s wise to be proactive.

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Philanthropy’s Job in Polarized America: Make Partners of Enemies, a New Poll Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Scott G Winterton, The Deseret News, AP Protesters from Patriots Prepared and Black Lives Matter debate at a march in Salt Lake City, Utah, in July 2020. Many Americans see foundations as key to brokering peace and forging partnerships between opposing sides.

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Don’t Do What I Did Recently…

Veritus Group

If you start to notice signs of anxiety or overwhelm, here’s one mindset shift that might make all the difference for you as a fundraiser. The post Don’t Do What I Did Recently… appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Making Community Services Funding More Accessible

GrantNews

What is it that draws us together to form communities? It’s a longing for fellowship; a desire to belong to something greater than ourselves. In a community, we find strength in diversity, support in unity, and solace in the understanding that we are not alone. Ideally, it’s the space we create to nurture our connections and lift each other higher.

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How to Create a Google Ad Grants Strategy That Makes Sense

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to marketing, nonprofits constantly have to balance broad outreach with limited resources. One way to accomplish this is by leveraging Google Ad Grants. In this guide, I’ll discuss four focus areas of your Google Ad Grants strategy.

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ChatGPT Poses Ethical Quandaries for Nonprofits. Here’s How to Confront Them.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. By Kenna Barrett Getty Images When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.

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Streamlining Your Grantmaking Process: The Benefits of Modern Solutions

Fluxx

Grantmaking organizations play a vital role in supporting various causes and initiatives that drive positive change in society. However, outdated grantmaking processes often hinder their ability to efficiently manage funds, deliver exceptional services to grantees, and maximize the impact of their efforts. Based on research findings in our “ Advancements in Grants Management: Leveraging Technology for Goal-Centric Organizations ” whitepaper, this article explores the benefits of upgrading to mod

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Honoring Our Veterans, Today and Everyday

GrantNews

Veterans Day holds a special significance in the hearts of most Americans. It’s a moment when we pause to reflect on the profound debt we owe to the men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication. Here, at GrantWatch , we are honoring our veterans everyday. We reverently salute those individuals who have borne the weight of duty, sacrifice, and honor.

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It’s OK If Monthly Donors Start With Low Gift Amounts

NonProfit PRO

Some donors may only be able to give a nickel per day. Then goes to a dime, to a quarter, to a dollar. If you are patient — and thank them, steward them and engage them — you’ll be able to ask them for extra gifts, special projects and upgrade them to higher levels.

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Financial Climate and Trust Issues Trouble Nonprofit Sector, Report Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Sector By Eden Stiffman Getty Images Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Secto

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Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data

Candid

At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” U.S. tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year.

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Grant Management & the Risks of Mismanaging Awarded Grants

GrantNews

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. Nonprofits and small businesses dedicate countless hours to the grant writing process. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. Did you know that if a grant is not managed correctly after being awarded, your organization can be forced to repay the funds?

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Focus on Your Staff to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Technology Strategy

NonProfit PRO

When you think about optimizing the use of technology for your nonprofit, you probably consider what mix of products you need to have in place. While the specific software choices you make are important, there’s another aspect of nonprofit technology that’s just as important — the people.

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Donors of Color Declining; Improving Trust Could Help

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases.

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Grant Writing Tips For A Strong Grant Application

Grant Writer Team

When a new grant-seeker starts applying for grants they are often like a deer in the headlights wondering where to begin. However, keep in mind, with hard work and a lot of passion anyone can write a grant. Funding sources can receive thousands of grant applications, so it is critical that you stand out. GrantWriterTeam has helpful grant writing tips for your application, you can submit grants with confidence. 1.

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World Kindness Day 2023 Inspires Hope for a Kinder World

GrantNews

Yesterday, November 13 th marked World Kindness Day. This day was created to inspire spreading goodwill. The team at GrantWatch feels we should pay it forward all year long and we want to ensure we make a significant difference in the lives of people all over the country. To that end, GrantWatch is excited to share a special list of Disaster Relief grants to honor World Kindness Day 2023.