Millionaire Grant Lady
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Current and potential MGL clients often ask me, “ If we are selected, how long will it take to get the grant money? ” I can empathize with their impatience and frustration, especially after completing such a long application preparation process. They have important work to do in the world, and their programs need funds to operate successfully, so what’s the hold up?
Ann Green's Nonprofit
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Year-end fundraising is in full swing. I hope your campaign is going well so far. Perhaps you also participated in Giving Tuesday. The latter often brings in new donors, which you never want to take for granted. These donors saw a need and found a connection to your cause. Or maybe they were drawn into whatever Giving Tuesday promotion you initiated, but I like to think they wanted to help you make a difference.
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Hands-On Fundraising
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Does wading into a room full of strangers terrify you? Are you sure you’ll have nothing to say? Afraid you’ll embarrass yourself with your tied-up tongue? Never fear. I’m an introvert who likes people, but I find the idea of glad-handing, networking or otherwise behaving like my extroverted colleagues intimidating. And I’ve been doing this […] The post 5 Donor relations tips for shy people appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Today is Giving Tuesday 2024! As many of us begin our holiday shopping and meal preparations, it is also a time to reflect on the season’s true spirit of kindness. Spending time with family and friends, attending parties, enjoying shows, going to events, traveling, and exchanging gifts often define our holidays. It’s easy to get swept up in the festivities and forget to pause and reflect on what the season truly means.
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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.
Clairification
DECEMBER 5, 2024
if you do nothing proactive to make them want to stay. You’re working hard to bring in as many donations as possible this year. And you’re being successful. Yay you! But, wait. There’s an “uh oh” looming around the corner. Today were going to take a look at why many of your donors may decide to leave. And what you can do to keep them.
CauseVox
DECEMBER 5, 2024
There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa. Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Faith-Based Grants are essential for churches, ministries, synagogues, and other faith-based organizations to continue their critical community outreach. These organizations provide vital services such as feeding the hungry, assisting the homeless, and supporting youth. While donations are important, they often fall short of covering all costs. That’s why many turn to GrantWatch.com, a trusted source for grant opportunities.
Blackbaud
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. But relying solely on grants has its downsides, especially when it comes to long-term sustainability.
Candid
DECEMBER 3, 2024
An estimated $84 trillion wealth transfer to the next generation has begun, and early signs show that inheritors aren’t using their wealth like their parents and grandparents did. “NextGen” is gaining opportunities to spend, save, invest, and, importantly, give in their way. According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in cha
GiveSmart
DECEMBER 3, 2024
It’s time turn the page from your Giving Tuesday campaign and zero in on end-of-year giving. What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? What are my nonprofit’s needs between now and the end of the year?
GrantNews
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. (The same holds true for some small businesses.) However, while grants are a fantastic way to secure funding, a grantee’s relationship with donors must be strategically cultivated to maximize donations.
amplifi
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Doesn’t it feel good to be thanked and acknowledged for a job well done? Everyone wants to feel validated and appreciated. And that’s why building better thank you’s is such an important part of fundraising. It starts with a plan to steward each gift and make every donor feel like a valued part of your organization. Saying thank you the right way makes donors feel closer to your mission.
Candid
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector and industry, and the U.S. nonprofit sector is no exception. By leveraging AI, nonprofits can unlock powerful insights, make informed decisions, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable. Yet many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI, often due to perceived challenges around cost, expertise, and ethical considerations.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. Staff who collaborate with board members to find the unique strengths and connections of each person are enriching their organization.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It’s safe to say that strong communities are the heart of our country. It stands to reason then, that fostering a strong sense of community is an urgent need we must endeavor to address. Municipalities help to empower their residents, build cohesive communities, and inspire community engagement. However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals.
CauseVox
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Beyond viewing GivingTuesday as a standalone event, we can think of it as the starting line for a broader campaign.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Jose Luis Magana/AP Through her giving and advocacy, Melinda French Gates has championed paid family leave, support for caregivers, and making child care less expensive. The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 3, 2024
By Paul Clolery and Richard H. Levey GivingTuesday 2024 appears to be off to a solid start, aided by the push many charities began days before the actual GivingTuesday of December 3. “Yesterday (the pre-push) was really strong for our NPOs, which was encouraging to see,” said a spokesperson for platforms GoFundMe and Classy. The Classy platform data was showing organizations are “generally holding strong compared to last year, and we are seeing an uptick in big gifts coming online,” according to
Grant Writer Team
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Every good nonprofit knows that securing funding can make or break an organization/ Grant funding is a lifeline, providing the resources needed to launch new programs, sustain ongoing initiatives, and expand services to those who need them the most. For many nonprofits, the key to accessing this funding lies in writing a strong, persuasive grant application.
DoJiggy
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Data privacy is a critical issue for businesses and organizations of all sizes, including nonprofits. As charitable organizations rely heavily on donor support, ensuring the security of donor data is paramount. Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Mississippi Free Press has won grants from regional and national funders, and almost half its revenue has come from local donations. By Stephanie Beasley Imani Khayyam, Mississippi Free Press Kimberly Griffin, center, founding publisher and chief revenue officer at Mississippi Free Press, speaks with staff during a newsroom meeting. Mississippi Free Press has won grants from regional and national funders, and almost half its revenue has come from local donations.
Think and Ink Grants
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. This blog will explore key strategies and tips to enhance your grant writing skills, helping your organization to secure the funding it deserves.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things. Thats why were thrilled to bring these tactical tips to you from Jitasa to help broaden your understanding of grant management.
Future Fundraising Now
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A ten-week series on things you should know about fundraising. Trust knowledge, not instinct. It doesn’t matter how smart you are — your instinct about how fundraising should be is untrustworthy. Three main reasons for this: You are not your donor. Demographically (probably), psychographically (almost surely). What works for you is unlikely to work for them.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Professional fundraising firms retained 17% of donations raised in New York State during 2023, the lowest amount during the past five years. According to data in the new “Pennies For Charity” report from New York Attorney General Letitia James, 581 fundraising campaigns brought in $1.23 billion with fees hitting $261.5 million. New Yorkers’ charitable giving increased $5.8 million compared to 2022 when 572 campaigns were tracked.
Think and Ink Grants
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia. Whether you are a novice or looking to refine your skills, the art of crafting compelling grant proposals can make all the difference in funding your vision.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Black and white members of the nation’s third-largest church came together in a program they designed — not one imposed on them by grant makers. By Hahrie Han Jim Gormley Chuck Mingo, a pastor at Crossroads Church and co-founder of Undivided, its racial-justice program. Black and white members of the nation’s third-largest church came together in a program they designed — not one imposed on them by grant makers.
Grant Professionals Association
DECEMBER 4, 2024
I am a catastrophizer. Last week, I heard myself asking potential clients if the plans for their new facility were both wildfire- and earthquake-proof. I grew up in North Carolina, and spent the past thirty plus years in my home state of Texas. My neighborhood weathered two separate disasters within a 90-day period in 2024. All of us have witnessed the tragic events across the country reported by friends, loved ones and our professional, extended family of fellow fundraisers and grant writers.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
DECEMBER 6, 2024
This Fall when our team got together for a planning retreat, we had fun filming short clips with #grantstips including short one-liners. ICYMI or want a refresher of our tips, here it is for your viewing pleasure: When I posted the video to LinkedIn, I tagged some of my trusted colleagues in the field to find out what one-line grant tips they would add to our montage, and they didnt let me down.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 6, 2024
(Photo From Deposit Photos) Leaders at nonprofit organizations struggle to adopt technology in meaningful ways, and this can be due to many factors. Cost is a big one. But research ([link] tells us the training, configuration, and resources necessary to ensure products can be used in a nonprofit environment also serve as persistent hurdles in this arena.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The donation from San Diego philanthropist Darlene Shiley will pay for a new building and expand science, technology, engineering, and math programs at the private Catholic university. By Maria Di Mento USD Darlene Shiley, shown here with a portrait of her late husband, Donald, is a longtime donor to San Diego area nonprofits. Plus, MacKenzie Scott strikes again with another $65 million gift, financier Michele Kang gives U.S.
Greater Giving
DECEMBER 2, 2024
7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. The key to building a winning team is understanding the team members you should select and the vital responsibilities they’ll handle. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.
Soapbox Exchange
DECEMBER 2, 2024
We are thrilled to announce a game-changing feature for nonprofits using the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP): the ability for donors to view pledges and make pledge payments through the Soapbox Engage Donations app with specific integration to the NPSP. This groundbreaking release makes Soapbox Engage the only product on the market that supports this functionality, marking a significant milestone in nonprofit fundraising technology.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress. By Jie Jenny Zou Courtesy of Mallory Erickson Mallory Erickson says fundraising should be rooted in deepening connections and belonging. Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress.
Future Fundraising Now
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Is generosity declining? There’s some evidence that is is. There are a number of possible causes, but in any case, this is bad news. You can also find ample reasons for hope. Maybe the more important question for any fundraiser is this: Is any part of possible decline of generosity my fault? Seriously, you should be asking that. Start by reading this post on the Boomerang Blog: Is The Generosity Decline Real?
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