Lightning Fast Grant Writing
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
We want to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have customers like you. We wish you and your family the best this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. Feel free to contact us anytime you have grant writing questions or concerns. Sincerely, John & Trish Drew Lightning Fast Grant Writing john.drew@lightningfastgrantwriting.
RBW Strategy
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Embracing Gratitude: A Journey of Appreciation At RBW Strategy, we often find ourselves immersed in the world of data, strategy, and consulting, working diligently to help our clients achieve their…
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Tony Martignetti
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Febe Voth: Your Case For Support Whether you call it a case statement or case for support, it’s a critical part of your next fundraising campaign. Febe Voth has devoted decades to the art of crafting these fine documents. She shares lots of savvy advice from her 2023 book, “the case for your cause.” … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 20, 2023: Your Case For Support → Febe Voth: Your Case For Support Whether you call it a case statement or case for support, it’s a criti
Clairification
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This Thursday folks in the United States will celebrate what I consider to be the social benefit sector holiday of the year. So it’s time for my annual Thanks(for)Giving post! Just think about what ‘Thanksgiving’ means. Literally, it’s a day for giving thanks for the blessings given to us. Who , and what, do you count among yours? I’ve noted when we go around the table at my family Thanksgivings, saying what we’re grateful for, most folks respond with people-based answers
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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.
The Fundraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Happy Holidays! While prepping a small feast during the holiday season, I thought about how similar fundraising is to cooking. And if you, like me, really enjoy both, you may savor this post. I'll include the evening's recipes at the end! Planning— A well-considered plan always provides the best result for fundraising or cooking. But sometimes, as a fundraiser—and as a cook—you need to be nimble and whip something up at the moment.
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Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
In this Q&A video, Veritus Group Founder Richard Perry shares how relational fundraising principles can apply in any setting. The post Founder Q&A: Is The Veritus Way Relevant to Any Fundraising Strategy? appeared first on Veritus Group.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Support Operations are not the most glamorous departments in any business or organization but they are certainly the most vital. In fact, for any business or organization to work cohesively to serve the public, there must be a strong support operations hub in place. Every business, organization, foundation, and nonprofit needs these departments to properly function.
Candid
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Giving Season has arrived. This time of year serves as a reminder to give generously, with an emphasis on charitable giving. Companies advertise their year-end fundraising drives. Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. There’s a good reason for these efforts: donors tend to be more generous during the final two months of the year.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
If everyone is in your community, doors wide open, you just have a crowd with no shared idea, diluted passion and a cacophony of voices. Here's how to make sure the right people are in your nonprofit's community.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Annual giving folk are a strange breed. I know because I’m one of them. We aren’t tempted by the glamour and glitz of major gifts , the gold-lettered names on a wall or building. No, we prefer to build relationships en masse, using data-driven insights to tell us what our donors really want. But, what if you’re the kind of fundraiser who is expected to complete your annual giving program “off the side of your desk,” with no fancy agency to guide you on the latest trends, no idea what your donors
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Even in Florida, where seasons aren’t really a thing, the air is changing outside. It’s getting colder, and there’s a sense of expectation everywhere. It’s the holiday season! Our thoughts turn to what matters around Thanksgiving and our entire holiday calendar. Beyond the feasts that will grace our tables, Thanksgiving carries a profound message – a call to gather with family and friends, casting aside tensions and differences in the warm glow of gratitude.
Capital Campaign Pro
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Season 3, Episode 34 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein, joined by special guest Sarah Plimpton, the director of client happiness at Capital Campaign Pro, dives deep into an effective strategy for keeping your capital campaign prospects organized during the quiet phase. Discover the ABCD method, a straightforward approach to categorizing and managing your prospect pipeline. […] The post Podcast: Mastering the ABCD Strategy: A Simple Approach to Organize Your Capital Campaign Pipeline appeared
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The health and future of the nonprofit sector could be in jeopardy if changes are not made, reveals the "Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Annual Review." The report provides a snapshot of the sector, illustrating how donor behavior, staff mental health, public trust, and advocacy are tied together.
Professional Grant Writers
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Many nonprofits are excited to get started with grant writing. They’re working under the assumption that as soon as they get out the. The post Grant writing success takes consistent effort appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
National Native American Heritage Month, celebrated throughout November, provides a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native Americans to the United States. In fact recognizing this month fosters understanding, promotes inclusivity, and honors the enduring legacy of indigenous peoples.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Nonprofit marketing funnels are a key framework for engaging supporters through each step of the donor journey. Explore our top tips for every stage!
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The "2023 Donor-Advised Fund Report" showed that the value of DAF grantmaking to charitable organizations increased 9%. In 2022, DAFs continued to be one of the most reliable funding sources for charitable organizations.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Accounting is an essential part of any ongoing enterprise. It is the meticulous process of recording and organizing financial transactions and is the backbone of the financial system for both nonprofit organizations and small businesses. And while the fundamental principles of accounting remain constant across different entities, the way those entities approach accounting varies a lot based on the nature of their organization.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Thanksgiving in my home was alive with movement. Every corner of every room was inhabited by brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, grandparents, friends, and neighbors. Yes, indeed, the holidays in my home are about good food, good people, and joyful chaos. And that’s how we like it. We have so much to be thankful for. However, we know that not everyone shares this abundance.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Many nonprofits overlook the opportunity to partner with existing organizations in favor of creating their own programs and solutions. The post The MONGO Dilemma: To Collaborate or Not? appeared first on Blue Avocado.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Leading a nonprofit is no easy task, particularly in 2023, when 40% of nonprofit leaders cited “lack of resources” as their biggest challenge, with another 35% indicating “staff turnover.” Here are some ways you can become a better leader.
Gail Perry Group
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
[link] What would happen if your team could expand into a full-scale major gifts program? Let's look at the results you'd achieve for your institution: Most of all - you guessed it - new funding would start flowing in. If you want to create tons of donor love , then thank your donors early and often! You might already be actively thanking your major gift donors during the holiday season, but what about your other donors?
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
It's easy to underestimate the importance of trust in fundraising. Not only do your donors trust that you'll put their money in the right places, but they also rely on you to process their donation securely and protect them from cyberthreats. By making small changes to your online website and brand, you can show prospective donors that you are taking care of their personal and financial details.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The post Weaving Trust-Based Philanthropy into a Participatory Initiative appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
You have an opportunity, if properly cultivated, to build long-term successful financial supporters for your organization if you can identify new prospects. Here are some tips for identifying prospects who may turn out to contribute greatly to your cause.
Planned Giving
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
How do you want to be remembered? Someone who left chaos or left a legacy? This post is a follow up to Planning for Mortality (my last blog post on Give and Take ). What’s the secret to living a peaceful life? Unfortunately, I don’t know the be-all, end-all answer to that one. But I do know that getting your affairs in order and planning for the future reduces stress.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Your tax-exempt status may keep you from having to file traditional tax returns, but maintaining the designation comes with its own labyrinth of forms, requirements, and deadlines. The form 990 series is designed to provide the IRS—and the public—information about your organization’s programs and activities as well as your revenue, expenses, and assets.
Soapbox Exchange
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year, Salesforce announced a new vision for the Nonprofit Cloud, the suite of Salesforce nonprofit technology solutions built for the nonprofit sector and designed to meet a variety nonprofit needs with a single platform-based solution. As you consider migrating or beginning your journey with the new Nonprofit Cloud, one important change you’ll notice from our community's typical implementation of Salesforce is the use of Person Accounts as a core capability.
Fluxx
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This episode of Untapped Philanthropy was recorded live from the Clinton Global Initiative, and features six amazing guests who are impacting social change. Tim and Kerrin meet with leaders from Blank Space, The National Council for the Blind of Ireland, the Gitlab Foundation, Jumpstart Nova, and Mae.
Instrumentl
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
This article explores 5 common grant readiness mistakes nonprofits make, 5 common oversights of grant prospect research, and 5 common workflow mistakes when prospect researching.
GiveSmart
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
This article by Cara Dickerson, GiveSmart’s Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management, originally appeared in Alliance on November 23, 2023. It shares how investing slightly more energy in your plan and communications can make a significant difference in your success on Giving Tuesday. “Some organizations view Giving Tuesday as a waste of time because they find it difficult to break through the noise of the day.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The powerhouse financier is pouring more money into the coffers of his family’s grant makers with four new mega gifts. By Maria Di Mento The billionaire financier Warren Buffett gave $866 million to his family's four foundations and provided details about what he plans to do with his fortune when he dies.
Grant Writer Team
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
When putting together a grant proposal, you may think you need an entirely new piece of writing. However, many grant applications share common requirements, which makes reusing parts of a past grant proposal a worthwhile idea. Reusing grant information can save nonprofits time and provide new grant writers with context. Nonetheless, there are certain caveats to reusing a grant proposal.
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