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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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Grants Supporting Pet Adoption and Animal Welfare

GrantNews

Every year, millions of cats and dogs are housed in shelters nationwide in the US. Many of these pets are desperate a second chance at a good home and a loving family. Thankfully, there are many organizations dedicated to helping our furry friends find suitable families, especially around the holidays. Shelters hold adoption events, and many organizations partner on drives to help find homes for puppies, kittens, adult, and senior animals.

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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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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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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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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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Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response

Blackbaud

Across the globe, natural catastrophes strike unpredictably, from flooding and hurricanes to ice storms, earthquakes, and wildfires. In the United States, there were 28 climate disasters in 2023 , which surpassed the record of 22 disasters in 2020 – tallying a price tag of at least $92.9 billion. In Canada, the summer of 2024 now ranks as the most-destructive season in Canadian history due to over $7 billion in damages from flooding, fires and storms.

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Grants to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month-2024

GrantNews

Native American Heritage Month is reserved for November. According to Ala.org, The month was officially designated by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. The title has since been changed to Native American Heritage Month. It’s fitting, with the Thanksgiving holiday, that we celebrate our indigenous people in November.

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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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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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How Government Grants Are Changing Grant-Making Policies

GrantNews

Government grant-making policies are shifting the entire world of grants. These grant trends encourage positive changes in society. For example, making grants more accessible by utilizing an online application process. Grants provide vital funding to programs that support things like medical research, feeding the hungry, and housing for underserved communities.

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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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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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What does a good donor experience look like?

Candid

Your nonprofit’s mission may be the first thing to catch a donor’s eye, but it’s the experience you offer that not only converts them into a donor but keeps them coming back. In a landscape where charitable giving is declining and attention spans are shrinking, standing out isn’t just about what your nonprofit stands for. It’s about how it makes donors feel.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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Podcast: Dispelling Myths: Insights from the 2024-25 Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report

Capital Campaign Pro

Season 4, Episode 14 Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt dive into the much-anticipated findings from the second annual State of Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report. This essential research, conducted by Capital Campaign Pro, unveils key insights into the capital campaign process, providing data-driven answers to questions that have lingered in the fundraising world for years.

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Time and attention: harder to get than money [COMMANDMENT 6]

Future Fundraising Now

A ten-week series on things you should know about fundraising. Time and attention are more precious and harder to get than money. Major donor people say it’s harder to get the meeting than the money. The principle is the same for all fundraising: The first and almost overwhelming barrier to response is attention. Attention is a more precious and harder-to-find commodity than money.

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If You Want to Go Fast and Far, Create Efficient Systems

Grant Professionals Association

As the grant professional, you are not the sole decision maker. To be successful, you must get the buy in, vision, and commitment of those who will be doing the work. They need to know what is being promised, what outcomes will be measured, how much capacity it will take, and what the expectations are. Before you let out that deep sigh, and think this ideal match is going to get away, there is a way to accomplish both.

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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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5 Key Takeaways from TAG’s State of Philanthropy Tech Report 2024: Fluxx Leads the Way in Grants Management Software

Fluxx

The Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) has just released its State of Philanthropy Tech Report 2024 , and it’s packed with insights on the intersection of technology and philanthropy. This biannual report, with input from 355 foundations across North America, Europe, and the U.K., covers everything from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), emerging tech tools and much more.

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8 ways to serve and keep post-election “rage givers”

Future Fundraising Now

Depending on your cause, you may be seeing a post-election influx of new donors. It happened in in 2016, and is likely happening again. Last time, a handful of organizations got a big windfall of rage-motivated donations. But many of them found many of those donors to be one-time donors. Rage givers are not just like “typical” donors: Their motivations for giving, their age, their sense of connection with your organizations are different.

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Rolling out a Monthly Giving Program to Generate Predictable Revenue

Center for Major Gifts

More and more nonprofits are monthly giving societies, clubs, and programs. There are several reasons why. Let’s take a look at why a monthly giving program might be right for your organization. A monthly giving program generates predictable revenue. By focusing on automatic electronic funds transfers (ETFs), your donors will provide you with a reliable income stream to help bolster your general operating fund.

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Assets, Giving At Family Foundations Growing

The NonProfit Times

Nearly half (47%) of family foundations have assets of more than $10 million, an increase of 17% during the past 10 years. They are also spending beyond the required minimum of 5% of their corpus (71%) compared to 2020 (56%) and 2015 (55%). According to new data from National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), in collaboration with and support from Bank of America, the number of funders with annual grantmaking greater than or equal to $1 million has grown from 23% to 36% during the past dec

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ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative 2024: Supporting Animal Shelters Nationwide

Fluxx

Animal shelters play a critical role in providing care, shelter, and adoption services to animals in need. To help ensure that shelters across the U.S. have the resources they need, the ASPCA offers the National Shelter Grants Initiative. This program provides essential funding to support shelters as they work to house, care for, and rehome animals.

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