Lightning Fast Grant Writing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Mele Kalikimaka! We wish you a Merry Christmas in Hawaiian because we are in Honolulu tonight enjoying the warm, rainy weather. We welcome a chance to recall the best of 2023. Surprisingly, neither of us native Californians had ever visited Death Valley, despite the fact it is only a four-hour drive away. In February, however, we took a tour of it and tasted the exceptionally pure salt at Badwater Basin, a salt flat located 282 feet below sea level.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sometimes major donors give less than the previous year. Sometimes they stop giving to you entirely. What’s the worst sin committed by fundraisers when this happens? Not noticing. What’s the second worst sin? Assuming it has nothing to do with you. Sure, sometimes donors’ priorities change. Or some of their money goes to an emergency or crisis appeal rather than to your organization.

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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Saving the world, losing your mind… does that sound familiar to you? The Association of Fundraising Professionals says 75% of fundraisers are women. and A Harvard Business School study shows that however lofty her professional position, family issues are still seen as a woman’s problem. (Speed reading? An article in Slate summarizes the information contained in the […] The post Saving the world, losing your mind appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Avoid losing your nonprofit's tax exempt status by understanding the six 501c3 violations. Our clear examples will help you stay in compliance.

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Doug White: Lessons From The UPenn President’s Resignation Two weeks ago, the president of the University of Pennsylvania resigned, in large part because major donors to the University harshly criticized her publicly, withdrew their donations, and encouraged others to do the same. Can you prevent an uprising at your nonprofit? How do you manage … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 18, 2023: Lessons From The UPenn President’s Resignation → Doug White: Lessons

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves. By Marc Gunther Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Donor databases streamline donor information and make it easy to connect.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At NonProfit PRO, we strive to keep the pulse of the nonprofit sector. Here's a recap of the lessons we've learned this year through stats.

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Veritus Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Expressing gratitude can change your attitude and bring you joy. If you're feeling low, tell someone in your life what you appreciate about them. The post Feeling Low? Try Gratitude appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Courage Fund will honor champions of sexual-violence prevention and run education and healing programs, largely for Black women and girls. By Kay Dervishi Inspired to action after singer R. Kelly’s trial, author Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to create the Courage Fund.

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Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Viken Mikaelian is the CEO of PlannedGiving.com and Publisher of Giving Tomorrow Magazine. Interviewed by Karen Martin and Patrick O'Donnell, Editors, Giving Tomorrow Magazine. Viken’s firm began creating planned giving websites back in December 1998, when his company was called “Virtualgiving.com.” He may have been ahead of the curve. Many scoffed, claiming “planned giving will never get online!

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. After all, the only way you can fulfill your organization’s mission is if you can bring in the funding you need to support your programs and initiatives. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project's third-quarter findings continued to show fewer donors and fewer donations across the sector.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By M.J. Prest Save the Children Bangladesh The Education Cannot Wait grant aims to continue the education of up to 5 million school-age refugee children worldwide, including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave almost $146 million to six colleges and universities in Indiana for community-development projects, and the U. of Massachusetts at Boston received $10 million to establish the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. Ultimately, the success of a nonprofit is judged by how it accomplishes its goals and the transparency involved. Honestly, it’s the bedrock of their credibility and long-term success. If nonprofits exist to fulfill a societal need, doesn’t it stand to reason their stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries deserve to hold them to a strict ethical standard?

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search , an annual roundup of the top trends and topics across its trillions of online searches. It also offers a glimpse into what was top of mind for Google’s online community that year. As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition. To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year.

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re:Charity

DECEMBER 18, 2023

According to corporate giving reports, companies donate over $21 billion a year to nonprofit organizations⁠—with the top ten businesses alone contributing $2 billion. While more than $5 billion is given through. The post Sourcing & Maximizing Corporate Sponsorships For Your Cause appeared first on re: charity.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By Ellen P. Aprill and Jill Horwitz AP Photo, Andrew Harnik Billionaire investor and Harvard alum Bill Ackman has voiced his objections to the school’s current president. Donors shouldn’t try to control a charity through their gifts after the fact, and charities should reject gifts that are offered with strings attached that they aren’t happy about.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 20, 2023

GivingTuesday's GivingPulse Report revealed what affected giving in the third quarter of 2023. Here are three takeaways from the research.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2024 starts, we review top nonprofit fundraising trends. The insights come after conversations about the state of fundraising with industry leaders.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I want to thank everyone who has helped GrantWatch grow throughout the last 13 years. Your commitment to finding grants to use for the greater good is what drives GrantWatch.com. It is you, our subscribers who motivate me and our staff to wake up each morning to search and present the grants to you in the best possible format. We love your suggestions and we hear you.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In 2023, nonprofits were forced to make tough decisions — including mergers, layoffs, and program cuts — to stay afloat. By Sara Herschander In 2023, nonprofits were forced to make tough decisions — including mergers, layoffs, and program cuts — to stay afloat.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Year end is great time to connect with donors when they are most engaged — and to fast-track relationships with your mid-level donors.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding your fundraising data set is integral to fundraising success. The right reporting helps you measure success and discover trends so that you can improve future campaigns. Being able to see at-a-glance what is working at your events or how an adjusted online form setup is driving increased donations helps you more effectively plan. Out-of-the-box reports are helpful in that they often cover the basics of what you need, but they are not timebound and the formatting is fixed.

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Planned Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

According to Forbes Magazine, here are the top five New Year’s resolutions for 2024: Improved fitness: 48% Improved finances: 38% Improve mental health: 36% Lose weight: 34% Improved diet: 32% Here’s an easier way to look at this… 1, 4 and 5 go together. So we’ll just call it Fitness, and we’re now down to three. If you improve mental health, finances will follow.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The money will go toward research, patient care, and related programs, including cancer prevention and detection. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Howard University, and two other nonprofit institutions win multi-million dollar gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many fundraisers think small and don't present a bold ask to donors. Now, it’s time to rethink nonprofits and how they operate.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. In this article, we’ve put together a collection of fundraising strategies for nonprofits so you can see the myriad of funding options and choose the ones that fit best for your organization.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nancy Rothstein/AP Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

NonProfit PRO is taking a look at the articles that interested you the most this year. In case you missed them, here are the top 20 articles.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When we take a closer look at what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks actually entail, it is often not worth the time and resources for most small nonprofits to go through such a process. The post Beyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You worked hard this year-end appeal season. Hopefully, it paid off, and you raised a lot of money! But do you really know how to evaluate your year-end appeal? Or do you just count how much you raised and call it a day? The amount of money you raised is significant. But you should evaluate your year-end fundraising push in several other ways. Here are five key data points you need to measure if you are not already!

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