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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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. The data reveals important insights into disparities in leadership, funding, and support. Two new fact sheets from Candid, produced in partnership with ABFE , offer a snapshot of nonprofits with Black CEOs and majority Black leadership.

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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 9, 2024

Crystal Echo Hawk aims to change how America — and funders — see her people. And Melinda French Gates just asked her to give away $20 million however she sees fit. By Drew Lindsay Celia D. Luna Crystal Echo Hawk founded and leads IllumiNative, which is building a network of Native leaders and non-Native allies working to drive narrative change around Native Americans.

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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 10, 2024

After the commercialism craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is over, GivingTuesday is a day to help us all refocus. So, what exactly is GivingTuesday? Well, quite simply, it’s a day dedicated to fostering a spirit of selflessness and philanthropy. Since its start in 2012, GivingTuesday —which occurs on the first Tuesday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday—has developed a solid reputation as the global day of giving.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As tax-exempt organizations expand rapidly, lawmakers and experts debate policies that could reshape the charitable landscape — from small local nonprofits to multibillion-dollar institutions. By Sara Herschander Getty Images As tax-exempt organizations expand rapidly, lawmakers and experts debate policies that could reshape the charitable landscape — from small local nonprofits to multibillion-dollar institutions.

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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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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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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

You have a lot going on right now, but you also have a plan. That is all you need. Work your plan and the rest will follow. The post You’re Going to Be Okay: A Year-End Reminder appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Let’s review a few angles your organization should consider when determining its board compensation policy.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Yes and yes—a solid grant writing process often includes both copy editing and mock review , but from separate reviewers and at different milestones in the timeline. Each one ensures high quality, but they result in different types of feedback. Copy Editing The purpose. All types of grant documents that you create should go through a copy edit. DH Leonard Consulting has a dedicated copy editor with extensive development experience on our staff.

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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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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 8, 2024

#GivingTuesday is THE global day of giving, which always falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a busy day for nonprofits, and some may feel it’s not worth the effort to try to run a #GivingTuesday campaign. Don’t let the #GivingTuesday myths get you down! There ARE easy, turnkey ways to make an impact for your organization on #GivingTuesday.

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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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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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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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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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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Independent Sector and United For ALICE released a report showing that more than one-fifth of nonprofit employees struggle financially.

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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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Gail Perry Group

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It seems that everyone struggles with appeal letters. Everyone - from the largest institutions to the smallest organizations. Our clients often ask us to review their appeal letters to help them sharpen up their language and focus on a clear ask. It's important to realize that a good fundraising letter is both art and science. Here's what we recommend: 1.Write a simple, emotional letter.

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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Corporate partnerships can help boost your mission, but creating them can be a challenge. Here are nine tips for identifying new partnerships.

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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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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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