Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

Now the presidential election is heating up, I find myself interested in the little tricks used by political consultants to influence voters. As a grant writer, I have applied a lot of their ideas to benefit the clients we serve at Drew & Associates. Some of the political consultants’ best ideas are the result of eye-tracking experiments. The question is how can we apply these ideas to improving a proposal cover letter?

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Hands-On Fundraising

JULY 23, 2024

There is no faster way into our brains than an image. As Peter Temple explains in this post, “We don’t see words as a series of letters. We see them as pictures.” He goes on to say that our brains read words as a series of images. We’re able to quickly (milliseconds) put them together when […] The post How do you connect with donors? Show more. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 23, 2024

Are you having trouble with your donor engagement? If you answered yes, it may be because your communication is well, just meh. The remedy I like to recommend is the 5 C’s of good nonprofit communication. Keep these in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. Is it Clear? What is your intention?

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Wild Apricot

JULY 26, 2024

Here are 10 membership drive examples that attract new members. Plus advice on how to set your goals, build a strategy and tips for easy reg.

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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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GrantNews

JULY 24, 2024

GrantWatch has small business grants for entrepreneurs! As the summer months stretch out before us, it might seem like a perfect time to step back and slow down. These long, lazy summer days are enchanting but there is work to do! Our economy is finally just beginning to bounce back from its frozen state over the last few years. Unfortunately, sky-high inflation, rising interest rates, and systematic barriers are still holding many business owners back.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. They appeal to a wide range of supporter interests and foster a fun atmosphere of friendly competition. Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 25, 2024

Donor relationships are at the heart of every nonprofit. Take our quiz to evaluate your organization’s relationships and learn how to make them stronger.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs. All of these questions indicate a need for data.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 26, 2024

Since launching her Eras Tour, the billionaire pop star has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals. Yet food bank operators say the donations have provided only temporary relief. By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of Channel One Food Bank At Channel One Regional Food Bank of Minnesota, it usually costs about $8 million a year to keep shelves stocked with enough food to support roughly 300,000 visits from people in 14 counties.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Imagine this: Your nonprofit is in the midst of several key projects and is planning to launch a new community program, all of which will greatly benefit your mission. When you combine the associated expenses with the costs of operating your organization day-to-day, you determine that you’ll need to add new fundraisers to your calendar to fund all of these initiatives.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 22, 2024

Discover essential fundraising metrics your nonprofit must monitor for success. Explore key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive donor engagement, revenue growth and organizational impact in our comprehensive guide.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

As a political scientist, I have always been fascinated by the biographies of charismatic leaders like John Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi. As I studied their speeches and other communications I began to note certain common themes that gave their communications greater urgency, effectiveness, and persuasive power. I will share one of their most compelling techniques in this article: They keep things simple.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 20, 2024

It is true that most foundation grant opportunities are highly competitive. Knowing you face a lot of competition may leave you wondering, how do you make your grant application perfect? Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has worked with nonprofits of every shape and size all over the United States. We have won funding for organizations to support program expenses, capital campaigns, capacity building, and general operations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2024

By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Research data from nonprofits and donors in 2023 found a host of fundraising trends: even though there is a decline in donors, people are still generous. Young donors want to "make change" in the world.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 25, 2024

Well-Read Mom is able to achieve their mission of bringing women together to grow through good books with WildApricot's Text Messaging System

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

While I have not seen formal research on where a person’s eye travels when they first read a grant proposal, I paid attention to my habits and have generalized them to assist our clients. Ironically, if you understand how to speed read, you will also have clues about how to position your information so that it has the most dramatic impact on the reader.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2024

Looking to boost donor retention? Leveraging data is one of the most effective ways to do this. Here's how to get started.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 25, 2024

A study found that the more DEI strategies nonprofits employed, the more likely employees were to say they planned to stay in their jobs for the next three years. By Jim Rendon Getty Images A study found that the more DEI strategies nonprofits employed, the more likely employees were to say they planned to stay in their jobs for the next three years.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

As we highlight the skill, talent, and resilience of people with disabilities—through Disability Awareness Month in July, the Invictus Games and Paralympics this summer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October—it’s fitting to examine what Candid data suggests about their representation and visibility in the nonprofit sector. Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report analyzes the demographics of staff, leaders, and board members, based on data from

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 24, 2024

AI for Nonprofits: Crafting Compelling Appeal Letters with AI Are you ready to set up a year-end fundraising campaign that will engage donors and drive donations to your organization? The centerpiece of your campaign is your fundraising appeal letter. Here is a shortcut we strongly recommend: give our AI appeal letter template a try. Let’s use AI’s superpowers to craft an emotional and powerful appeal letter that will compel your donors to hit the "donate" button.

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GrantNews

JULY 25, 2024

Parenting Gifted Children. On the face of it, one might think that it’s no big deal parenting gifted children since they probably ‘know all the answers’ to the questions being asked of students at their grade level. But you might want to re-think that perception once you find out the ‘real truth’ about what parenting Gifted Children is all about.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 23, 2024

Left in the dark about where it went wrong, the author's organization has become an underdog in its field as those who received Scott gifts flourish. Anonymous iStockphoto Left in the dark about where it went wrong, the author's organization has become an underdog in its field as those who received Scott gifts flourish.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2024

The GivingTuesday Data Commons released its Lookback Report, which highlights giving trends related to diversity, donor behaviors and more.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. But for smaller nonprofits, securing high-priced items can feel daunting. Fear not! There are numerous captivating live auction ideas that don’t require a celebrity endorsement or a trip to the Bahamas. This blog post will equip you with ten creative live auction ideas perfect for small nonprofits.

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Future Fundraising Now

JULY 25, 2024

If your fundraising program is nothing but a series of asks, you will struggle to be sustainable. Fundraising becomes profitable as donors give and give again. And they give again a lot more if you thank them well. Here are some ways to improve your thanking, from Clairification, at Donor’s Lament: You Didn’t Thank Me Properly : Begin with something different.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2024

For a moment, Benefits Data Trust was a golden child of the nonprofit tech world. How did it all go so wrong, so fast? By Sara Herschander Getty Images For a moment, Benefits Data Trust was a golden child of the nonprofit tech world. How did it all go so wrong, so fast?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2024

New nonprofits need effective donor acquisition strategies to maximize their reach and impact. Explore the best strategies in this guide.

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GrantNews

JULY 23, 2024

Ever considered Pet Fire Safety? Now, you may think that this is exclusively about ways to keep your pets safe from fire. And, while our family’s safety during a fire is the top priority (and yes, that includes our furry friends), there is a second issue that also deserves our attention: taking necessary steps to minimize the risk of pets causing a fire.

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Planned Giving

JULY 22, 2024

Talking to donors about planned giving can be a game-changer for your nonprofit’s future. Planned giving , or including a charitable gift in a will or trust, provides a powerful way for supporters to contribute without impacting their everyday finances. Despite its potential, initiating conversations about legacy giving can be challenging. How do you bring up the topic without feeling awkward or intrusive?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 25, 2024

A Gates Foundation official calls for investments in the tools and technology that enable giving, for 'flexible capital to experiment and invest in relational fundraising,' and more By Andrew Dunckelman Getty Images In the wake of recent news that individual giving to charities slipped again last year, commentators have examined root causes and put forward creative solutions, yet one source of influence deserves greater focus: institutional philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 23, 2024

Annual campaigns and major gift fundraising both rely on building relationships with donors. Here's the distinction between the two.

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Instrumentl

JULY 24, 2024

We analyzed data from over 45,000 grant deadlines between 2022 and 2023 to pinpoint the busiest times of year for grant professionals. This report provides essential insights to help nonprofits strategically prepare and optimize their grant applications during peak seasons.

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GrantNews

JULY 26, 2024

July 26th marks National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This pivotal legislation has transformed the lives of millions. It ensures protection against employment discrimination and enhancing access to goods, services, and communication for individuals with disabilities. The ADA signifies a milestone in civil rights.

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