GrantNews

OCTOBER 9, 2024

GrantWatch has small business grants entrepreneurs can apply for in October! As the harvest season settles in, crisp fall air and the vibrant colors of changing leaves fill our senses with rich, autumn splendor. These cooler, shorter days are cozy, but there is still work to be done! Our economy is still slowly recovering from recent challenges. Unfortunately, sky-high inflation, high interest rates, and systematic barriers continue to hold many business owners back.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I imagine many of you are working on your year-end fundraising campaign. You may have started working on your appeal letter, which is great, but how much time have you spent thinking about how you’ll thank your donors? Maybe not that much. If that’s the case, you’re making a mistake because it’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors.

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have been a hot topic over the last few years — and for good reason. Data shows that they are the fastest growing philanthropic vehicle: There are nearly 2 million DAF accounts. Current DAF holdings are worth approximately $229 billion. Giving from DAFs has increased 600% over 10 years. In 2022 […] The post Leveraging Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) for Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Learn how to start a car club with our step-by-step guide! From organizing your first meeting to growing your membership, discover essential tips and strategies for building a thriving car club community.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country's divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make By Ben Gose Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette When Texas began busing migrants to Colorado, the Village Exchange Center faced a surge in people seeking services and delays in cash reimbursements from the state.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Public Interest Registry (PIR) , the organization behind the.ORG domain, unveiled the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards last night at an annual celebration recognizing mission-driven individuals and organizations internationally. The seven winners, selected from more than 1,700 entries from more than 87 countries, were announced at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Joel Fleishman, who died September 30 at the age of 90, is rightly being remembered as a man who was, in the words of the New York Times, “an unparalleled […] The post Unmatched Influence: Remembering Joel Fleishman appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and are meant to support small organizations focused on women's mental and physical health. Lever for Change will manage the competition. By Alex Daniels Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Since resigning from the Gates Foundation in May, Melinda French Gates has shone a public spotlight on women’s issues by making a $1 billion commitment to nonprofits working to improve women’s health and increase their political sway.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A study shows volunteers who are trained, supported and strategically deployed can add value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The natural wonders of the world have piqued the interest of scientists, scholars, and artist throughout humanity’s history. Autumn inspires and invigorates us as we enjoy relief from the summer heat. Exploring national parks and the great outdoors for your health is a perfect way to enjoy adventures in the U.S. Research confirms that the healing power of nature and greenspaces is undeniable.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recruiting volunteers doesn't have to be difficult. Create your own recruitment process and engage your volunteers with tips from this amazing guide!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. By Leslie Lenkowsky Getty Images The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

To help major gift officers focus on donors instead of desk work, The Salvation Army Southern Territory has begun using Microsoft Power BI to build powerful dashboards for the organization’s major giving program. With 45 major gift officers and 26 planned giving officers—spanning from Maryland to Florida, west to Oklahoma and Texas—The Salvation Army needed to streamline workflows and improve lead generation for specific gift types and gift levels.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How do you access government grants for nonprofits? The fact is, a significant number of government grants are waiting for grant-seekers to apply. However, the challenge is how to locate these government grants and identify those that will be the right fit for your nonprofit. Fortunately, GrantWatch has an easy-to-use directory of government grants for nonprofits.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For the past several years, my colleagues and I at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have been working with donors who are choosing collaborative funds — those that pool […] The post How Collaboratives Can Advance Impact at Scale appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Drew Lindsay IStockphoto DAFs and other new giving vehicles promise anonymity for the busy and the privacy-minded. That's introducing new tensions to the nonprofit-donor relationship.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and changing the way many of us engage in our day-to-day work. Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Recent studies show that two-thirds of nonprofits report using either traditional or generative AI or both, most commonly for supportive work.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Finding the right grants and current funding opportunities can make all the difference for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits. At GrantWatch , we’ve curated a list of the most viewed grants among our extensive database of over 8,500 grants currently open. In this article, we’ll highlight your top picks, showcasing the grant currently open that have captured the most interest in each category: grants for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When I was approached by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) to serve on the advisory group for a research project on intermediary funders, I was immediately keen to participate. […] The post Knowing What We Don’t Know: Assessing Intermediaries’ Impact on Grantees appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This and other questions start to get answers in new projects that map a growing movement to strengthen democracy, close divides, build civic health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Logan Cyrus for The Chronicle Several new efforts aim to catalog grassroots efforts to strengthen democracy and close divides. Takiyah McCathern, an assistant principal at a high-poverty middle school in Wilkes County, N.C., raises money to pay for medical physicals required for students to play sports.

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Candid

OCTOBER 7, 2024

An unusual TikTok trend emerged this summer. It wasn’t a new dance or a trending audio. It was debating the details of the IRS classification of nonprofits—especially those related to politics. As election season heats up, discussions of “political” nonprofits is likely to continue. But what makes a nonprofit “political,” anyway? This article will explain the 501(c)(4) designation for nonprofits and describe the rules and context around 501(c)(4)s and political activity.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton, officially a category 4 storm, is sweeping past Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with winds nearing 155 mph (250 km/h). It is expected to hit Florida’s southwestern coast late Wednesday night-early Thursday morning. It poses a severe threat and Floridians are bracing for impact. The Tampa Bay area, which hasn’t faced a direct hit from a major hurricane since 1921, is especially vulnerable.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? Most people are motivated to join a board because they are passionate about the mission, not because they love to ask for money. In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. Despite fundraising reluctance—for some board members, it’s an outright refusal—you can put a strategy in place to help your board members become the best fundraisers they can be and, in the pr

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money. By Maria Di Mento Bank of America New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS), ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We all know that grant-makers make philanthropic investments, but how do you know which funder to choose? With a little research on a grant funder, grant-seekers can get a leg up and ensure their grant proposal stands out to grant-makers during the review process. Does your cause need grant support? Utilizing the 990 Search Feature at GrantWatch allows grant-seekers to gain insight to a grant-maker’s donation trends.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

GivingTuesday, which started in 2012, is a global giving day that inspires millions to support causes they care about. In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion in the U.S., highlighting just how impactful this one day can be for nonprofits. It’s a chance to connect with supporters, reach new audiences, and make a big difference—all within 24 hours.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The organization that spearheaded the exhibit asked Muslim Americans nationwide to share personal stories of daily giving. There were nearly 200 submissions. By Jie Jenny Zou WF Fund Sasa Aakil and Kae Pershon, art designers for Inspired Generosity, review the exhibit at the Auburn Avenue Research Library ahead of the opening in Atlanta. By spotlighting everyday stories of generosity in the Muslim American community, the creators of a new exhibit hope to challenge harmful narratives Muslim Ameri

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The year-end giving season is an opportunity for people to express their values by supporting their communities and the causes that matter most to them. It is also a crucial time for many nonprofit organizations to secure operational funding, committed volunteers, and advocates for their work. GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need talented professionals like you. In fact, they may need you even more than the for-profit world. Many experts who plateau in their careers turn to the nonprofit sector to rediscover meaning and fulfillment in their working lives. You see, nonprofits thrive when they can attract and retain not only dedicated volunteers, but skilled professionals as well.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I hate to say it, but a lot (really, a lot ) of nonprofit online giving pages are a hot mess. This is holding back those organizations. And as more and more giving migrates to the web, the problem is getting worse. But it’s completely fixable. Here’s a helpful post from the Engage Blog: How to Make Small Changes for Big Impact on Your Donation Form.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November. By Ben Gose Getty Images Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November.

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Grant Consulting Services

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Pumpkin spice everything and jack-o-lanterns signal the beginning of a new Erate “Season” at Grant Consulting Services LLC. Are you wondering what Erate is? Take a close look at your mobile or landline phone bill. You will see a surcharge called the Federal Universal Service Charge (or Universal Connectivity Charge). These charges are commonly listed under taxes and surcharges on your bill.

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