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How to Cultivate Awe, Gratitude, Altruism and Meaning to Significantly Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

Clairification

Philanthropy is about reciprocal awe, gratitude, altruism and purpose. I’m a huge fan of the Greater Good Science Center at U.C. Berkeley, and often apply their research to nonprofit fundraising and marketing. This particular article really strikes me today, because it talks about times when we feel isolated from others: How to Find Your Purpose in Life.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts

Tony Martignetti

Pat Duffy: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts Code. Blockchain. Proofs. Wallets. Exchanges. Coins. If foreign words like these keep you from accepting a gift that tens of millions of Gen Z and Millennials invest in and gift, Pat Duffy will set your mind at ease. He defines the terms in plain language and explains why crypto giving belongs … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts → Pat Duffy: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts Code.

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How to Create the Ultimate New Member Welcome Packet

Wild Apricot

Find out how to create the ultimate new member welcome packet with these 12 essential tips, and templates for inspiration.

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Should Nonprofits Cite the Election in Year-End Appeals? Experts Say: It Depends.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits may want to mention the election if it affects their work, but fundraising consultants say it doesn't make sense for other groups to change year-end messaging. By Jie Jenny Zou Getty Images Nonprofits may want to mention the election if it affects their work, but fundraising consultants say it doesn't make sense for other groups to change year-end messaging.

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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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Clairity Click-it: Cornucopia of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight, this time from a colleague’s email message. No matter if, or how, you voted in the recent U.S. elections, we are living in a time of profound division, rapid change and a lot of uncertainty. How will the social benefit sector respond? “Now we’re at another critical moment as a country.

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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

Did you know? When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. That’s one of the findings from Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , a report released in September by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. The study analyzes trends by recipient organization size, issue area, and location, as well as economic conditions.

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Contributions To DAFs, Distributions Both Decline

The NonProfit Times

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% during 2023 to $54.77 billion. Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% to $59.43 billion, according to new data from the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8% of all giving in the United States if the statistics for total giving in the Giving USA report released earlier this year at $557 billion and these DAF numbers are accurate.

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DAF Assets: $250 Billion, and Counting

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report. By Rasheeda Childress While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report.

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Smart Nonprofit Funding: A Bargain Hunting Guide to Grants

GrantNews

Are you a fan of bargain hunting? Always on the lookout for a great deal? There’s a certain thrill in finding discounts on the items you need. As consumers, it spurs us to think outside the box and find ways to make new connections and spend our money on things that are both functional and meant to bring joy. Those individuals who are adept at bargain hunting also know that starting close to home is always best.

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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits 

Candid

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s become a cornerstone of every modern business process. The 2024 AI Index Report shows rapid advancements in AI technology. Benchmarks created to assess the performance of AI tools compared with humans on tasks such as image classification, visual reasoning, and English understanding show the gaps narrowing. As of May 2024, the MMMU benchmark , which evaluates responses to college-level questions, scored GPT-4o at 60%, compared with an 83% human average.

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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes. This results in billions of dollars of tax savings annually on the condition hospitals provide charity care and other community services.

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Excellence in Action

The Almoner

I recently talked to Tony Menke of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He’s the CEO and a former FOCUS missionary, so he is passionate about evangelism and serving the Church. He runs an excellent organization. The foundation is punching way above its weight by any standard. In a relatively small diocese of just 108,000 Catholics, they hold $152,000,000 in assets and have more than $100,000,000 in expectancies (gifts they know w

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What Ordinary Donors Can Learn From MacKenzie Scott

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A wide-ranging discussion about trust in philanthropy, how to be an effective board member, and more.

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Nonprofit Management & Leadership: Which Training Topics Matter Most?

CharityHowTo

Help shape nonprofit management training at CharityHowTo! Share your feedback and get a 50% discount on courses.

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Increase Giving by Asking for Restricted Gifts

Veritus Group

Donors are reasonable people. Trust in that as you ask for project-oriented giving and permission to use gifts differently in cases of overfunding. The post Increase Giving by Asking for Restricted Gifts appeared first on Veritus Group.

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4 Keys to Raising Money From Year-End Text Messaging

NonProfit PRO

Whether you're a nonprofit that recently started using text messaging or a seasoned organization, year-end giving is an important opportunity.

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Veterans Groups Receive Grants for Housing, Oral Health, and Arts Programs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest The Home Depot Foundation U.S. Army Sergeant Anesi Tu’ufuli, who was severely wounded in 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, cuts the ribbon on a specially adapted house constructed for him with help from the Home Depot Foundation and Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, in San Antonio, Tex. Also, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has awarded $79 million for affordable housing in five southern states, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $12.5 million to expand acc

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Reflections from Grant Summit 2024: A First-Timer’s Perspective by Bobbi Ozanian, MHA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

This past year, I have been diving into my career goals with a renewed focus, and the GrantSummit 2024 was a key step on that path. First, joining the Grants Professionals Association (GPA) opened new opportunities, which led me to pursue a position with Assel Grant Services (AGS). Then, with the support of the Grants Professional Foundation, I earned my grant professional certified (GPC) credential.

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Embracing Trust, Eschewing Dogma in Philanthropic Practice

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Trust-based philanthropy is the phrase of the moment, and all those associated with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project deserve tremendous credit for the way they have influenced grantmakers. As we at […] The post Embracing Trust, Eschewing Dogma in Philanthropic Practice appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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A Major Gifts Officer’s Year-End Checklist

NonProfit PRO

As year-end giving heats up, here's a handy list of major giving tips to help make this overwhelming time more manageable and successful.

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Hampden-Sydney College Lands $30 Million From Former Education Secretary

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The donation from Eugene Hickok and his wife, Katharine, will support professors and staff, as well as course offerings at the men's liberal arts college in Virginia. By Maria Di Mento Hampden-Sydney College Eugene Hickok, former U.S. deputy secretary of education, announces a $30 million gift to Hampden-Sydney College during an event launching the school’s capital campaign on Oct. 25.

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3 Benefits of Using an Online Fundraising Platform 

CauseVox

In today’s digital world, running a successful fundraiser goes beyond traditional methods; it requires innovative approaches that meet donors where they are—online. Leveraging an online fundraising platform allows your nonprofit to streamline its efforts, connect with supporters more effectively, and make the giving experience easier and more impactful for everyone involved.

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Grants: Positioning Your Organization For 2025

The NonProfit Times

By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. What projects or programs do you want to fund?

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You Can Have More Major Donors in 2025

Veritus Group

Want a larger base of major donors? Invest in a mid-level program. Once established, donors will move to major gifts each month. The post You Can Have More Major Donors in 2025 appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Bill Conway's $1 Billion Plan to End the Nursing Shortage

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The co-founder of the Carlyle Group is using big education gifts to shore up the nursing profession. By Maria Di Mento WASHINGTON, D.C. The Catholic University of America Bill Conway (center) is about a third of the way toward his target of giving $1 billion to nursing. So far he’s supported student aid, new buildings, efforts to recruit and retain faculty, and more at 22 nursing schools, including Catholic University.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with.

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12 Tips for Thanking Your Donors With Video

Get Fully Funded

Warming a donor’s heart is the name of the game, when it comes to thanking people for their donations. This means strategies like sending them acknowledgement letters with thoughtful messages and calling them to say thanks must be high on your priority list. These are simple yet effective things to do – and they’re a great first step in showing donors how much you appreciate their support.

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AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting 

Candid

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. But sifting through endless databases or outdated lists can feel overwhelming and frustrating, like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants.

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Joel Fleishman’s Vision for Philanthropy Should Inspire Us All

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A cheerleader for the foundation model, Fleishman understood what philanthropy could accomplish when done right. By Yossi Prager Duke University The late Joel Fleishman’s teachings reverberate across the philanthropic world. A cheerleader for the foundation model, Fleishman understood what philanthropy could accomplish when done right.

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Using Digital Wallets for Nonprofit Fundraising

DoJiggy

Nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with donors and streamline the fundraising process. One of the most effective tools at their disposal today is the digital wallet. By making donating as simple as a single touch or scan, digital wallets are transforming the way we support the causes that matter most to us. This technology not only simplifies donations but also enhances security and convenience, making it easier for supporters to contribute to their favorite

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What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools

Big Fundraising Ideas

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals. Incentive programs and helpful tools are also discussed to boost participation and simplify tracking efforts.

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Yes, the GrantSummit is Still Relevant to Me, a Grant Professional of over 20 Years!

Grant Professionals Association

I have been a member of the Grant Professionals Association for 17years (though it was the American Association of Grant Professionals when I joined!) and each year I wonder if the GrantSummit will be my last. Will I find enough sessions which teach me new concepts? Will I meet people who are new to me? Do the grant activities I regularly engage in match in relevant ways to others at the conference?

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Why the 12-Month Mark Isn’t the Best Time to Assess a Nonprofit’s Grant Writing Fundraising Strategy

Just Write Grants

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. The one-year checkpoint can seem like a logical point to assess progress and make strategic adjustments. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view. Here’s why the 12-month mark may not be the best time to measure the effectiveness of your grant writing fundraising strategy. 1.