Clairification

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The major gift journey is a synergistic one. You see, its both your journey and your donors journey. If you want to follow along the most direct pathway to sustainable philanthropy, youll want to consider the two-fold nature of the expeditious endeavor known as major gift fundraising. Or, as I prefer to call it, passionate philanthropy. First understand the pathway to passionate philanthropy is not just about the money; its every bit as much about the experience.

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The Fundraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

One of the biggest challenges we face as major gift fundraisers is balancing two distinct ways of thinking: our internal, metrics-driven mindset versus the donor-focused approach that builds relationships. In the office, we're measured by revenue, the number of donors engaged, meetings booked, and Asks made (and successfully closed!). These are essential benchmarks, but when we sit down with donors, they’re not thinking in those terms.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? If so, you need a lead generation strategy. You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. The top nonprofit websites capture audience interest at all stages of the donor funnel or journey.

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The best stories are personal If your organization wants to communicate well with donors in a way that moves them to feel connected to your mission youll need stories. Stories are how we relate… and have been forever. It’s a human thing. Consider Neanderthal cave art. Even before we were Homo sapiens, we […] The post Transform your interview process into storytelling magic appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

We need to empower women and girls with the resources they need to thrive! Whether it’s mothers and daughters breaking barriers together, female athletes excelling in their sports, or women entrepreneurs building their dreams, grants are here to fuel their success. From education and training to job opportunities and overcoming financial obstacles, these essential funding sources provide the support that paves the way for growth.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Wine pulls are a fundraising idea where guests donate a fixed amount for the chance to pull a wrapped bottle. Learn how to boost revenue with this idea here.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

From funding uncertainty to overlapping natural disasters to the possibility of another global pandemic, the modern grantmaker must be prepared for a variety of challenges. When the Two Ten Footwear Foundation began seeing an increased demand for their financial support as well as a need for financial, legal, and mental health counseling, they knew they had to take a long-term approach while also meeting the short-term needs of their community.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Scott and Kathleen Kapnicks gift will help support the Hospital for Special Surgerys construction of a Naples, Florida, branch. By Maria Di Mento Studio+ Plus, USCs engineering school received $5 million to endow a professorship in computer science and health, and Tulane got $3 million to support womens reproductive rights.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

New tech is helping nonprofits collect huge amounts of data, which must be leveraged for fundraising. Here's how to turn data into dollars.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Season 4, Episode 26 In this episode, Andrea Kihlstedt talks with Alexandra OConnor about her journey in capital campaign fundraising. From learning the ropes at Community MusicWorks to leading an ambitious endowment campaign at The Gordon School, Alexandra shares insights on donor engagement, strategic planning, and balancing operations with relationship-building.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By M.J. Prest Office of Governor Gavin Newsom California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, with Earvin Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, LA 28 President Casey Wasserman, and L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger at the announcement of LA Rises. Plus, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland received $90 million to support five Jewish day schools in the city, and $70 million will back research and scholarships for medical students at Ohio Universitys Heritage College of Osteopathic Me

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Create the perfect corporate sponsorship package to secure more support for your nonprofit. Check out our guide to creating stunning, personalized packages.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is returning on14 February to 2 March 2025. The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free to be. In honour of Mardi Gras, we are sharing some upcoming grant opportunities focused on initiatives supporting the LGBTQIA+ communities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As a young girl, the author found nonprofits often stereotyped her family. Now, as a journalist, she reports on how they can do better. By Bobbi Dempsey Photos courtesy of Bobbi Dempsey Bobbi Dempsey, around 4 years old, at center, with her 6-year-old brother Joey on a playground near their childhood home in northeast Pennsylvania. As a young girl, the author found nonprofits often stereotyped her family.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One of the reasons an estimated 30% of nonprofits dont last more than 10 years is poor organizational development. Developing an organizational plan that clearly defines your groups objectives is key to achieving long-term success and sustainability. An organizational plan, the equivalent of a private-sector business plan, lays out a nonprofits mission, goals, programs, and strategies for raising and managing funds.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Foster care grants are vital for supporting the more than 368,000 children and youth currently in the foster care system. In addition, each year, roughly 25,000 young individuals age out of foster care, often facing serious challenges like unstable housing, limited education, unemployment, and a lack of social connections. These barriers can shape their futures in both the short and long term, making access to resources, financial support, and guidance essential.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Things feel shaky right now. Maybe even worse than last week. The uncertainty is unsettling, and you may be asking: Whats going to happen next? How will this affect our organization? Will our funding take a hit? What about me, my team, and the people I care about? These are real concerns. Youre not imagining things, and youre not alone. Many nonprofit leaders are facing the same fears right now.

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CharityHowTo

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Improve your nonprofits grant success in 2025 with key metrics, goal-setting, and funder stewardship strategies to boost funding and sustainability.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By Rasheeda Childress Jonathan Sprague/Redux for the Chronicle The new crop of fundraisers is questioning everything. Can they reconnect with the donors nonprofits have lost? Plus, see the rest of our February issue , posted online today.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If there is one thing foundations love to fund, its new collaborations. It's also an opportunity for the grant writer to shine. A lot of multiorganizational partnerships come into their own in response to a big juicy RFP. Here are some surefire ingredients for baking a successful group project: 1. Be proactive. Its so easy to see a grant opportunity, bring a bunch of people to the table, and cobble something together.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We have compiled a list of grant funding assistance opportunities for those who have been impacted by the recent severe weather event across Australia. It is important to note that not all these opportunities are directly for non-profit organisations most are for individuals. As always, it is important that you check your eligibility and carefully read the guidelines before applying.

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Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

About the pause/cancellation/unpause of US federal loans, grants, and financial assistance programs: What a scary mess. Maybe youve heard the expression, Were building the airplane while its flying. Thats meant to describe a chaotic and harrowing situation. This feels more like, Were dismantling the airplane while its flying. As of this morning, heres what I know: For international aid nonprofits, the impact is already happening, and spreading.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By Rasheeda Childress Capehart It isn't always easy to find a mentor, but the benefits are worth the effort, say early-career and veteran fundraisers.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Just as we adults are processing the White House’s actions since the presidential inauguration, so too are our children. For those of us with young people in our lives […] The post Now is the Time to Lay the Foundation for Long-Term Civic Resilience appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Fluxx

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Grant application processes can be cumbersome for applicants and the organizations reviewing submissions alike. Application management, compliance, and effective communication could be very resource- and time-consuming. Online grant application software streamlines this process, providing a centralized suite of tools to help improve workflows, track submissions, and enhance decision-making.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Learning to deal with nerves and rejection are two of the biggest challenges new fundraisers face, according to colleagues with several years' experience. By Rasheeda Childress Mironov Konstantin, Getty Images/iStockphoto Learning to deal with nerves and rejection are two of the biggest challenges new fundraisers face, according to colleagues with several years' experience.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The recent Eaton Fire that ravaged parts of Altadena and Pasadena left a trail of physical destruction, but its impact goes far beyond property damage. Even as officials announce that […] The post L.A. Wildfires Devastating Impact on a Black Community Is a Call to Action for Philanthropy appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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