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How Long Does It Take to Get Grant Money?

Millionaire Grant Lady

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?

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5 Donor relations tips for shy people

Hands-On Fundraising

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.

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Will Your Nonprofit’s Donors Decide to Leave You? Emphatically yes,

Clairification

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.

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How Will You Welcome Your New Donors?

Ann Green's Nonprofit

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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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

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.

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End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies

CauseVox

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.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey A class action complaint against three top American Red Cross leaders, the boards of directors of both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross and unnamed associated individuals accuses the defendants of being “poverty pimps” who allegedly diverted more than $500 million in Haitian relief funds for “personal gain and administrative overhead.

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AI for Good: Transforming humanitarian response 

Candid

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.

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#GivingTuesday is Over, Now What?

GiveSmart

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?

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'Transactional Fundraising' Is Fueling the Burnout Crisis, Author Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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.

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Giving Tuesday 2024: Nonprofit Grants that Celebrate Giving and Kindness

GrantNews

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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4 Key Ways to Bolster Your Fundraising Efforts in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are always looking to raise more funds and connect with both new and established supporters, all with the goal of advancing their missions. To help nonprofits achieve this, they continue to innovate and evolve. Here are four key steps nonprofits need to take to push their missions forward in 2025.

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The next generation seeks social change from the ground up. Fundraisers need to adapt 

Candid

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

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Why Donors Should Ask Local Communities What Matters to Them

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The data donors request of their grantees aren’t always meaningful. By Erin K. McFee and Jonathan Röders Jonathan Röders, CC BY-ND Members of the Leonor Cuadras cooperative sort nursery-grown oysters in La Reforma, Mexico. The data donors request of their grantees aren’t always meaningful.

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Donor-Centric Tips: Do Your Donors Share Your Passion?

GrantNews

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.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

Blue Avocado

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.

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GivingTuesday 2024 Breaks Records

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday was a huge success for nonprofits, with more donors participating and more dollars contributed than ever before.

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How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposals and Avoid Common Mistakes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants. By David L. Wheeler Getty Images Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants.

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Does your nonprofit need to send better thank you’s?

amplifi

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.

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Building Strong Communities with Municipal Grants

GrantNews

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.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Blackbaud

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.

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PBS Journalist Judy Woodruff on What Ails America, and How to Fix Things

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In a Chronicle interview, the veteran reporter talks about her two years exploring what is tearing Americans apart — and the nonprofits working to bring people together. By Chronicle Staff In a Chronicle interview, the veteran reporter talks about her two years exploring what is tearing Americans apart — and the nonprofits working to bring people together.

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20+ Exciting Golf Tournament Fundraising Ideas to Raise More

OneCause

[Golf-ebook-top] Any golf tournament fundraiser presents countless opportunities to bring in additional donations per golfer. More specifically, there are at least 18 chances one per hole and approximately 4hours of fundraising time on the course alone! It’s time totake your golf tournament fundraiser to the next level. UsingBidPal Mobile Bidding by OneCause, engaging your guests on and off the fairway is a breeze!

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Discounted Hiring Solutions for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Attract and hire talented candidates from LinkedIn’s pool of 24+ million nonprofit professionals. Eligible nonprofits get a discount. Learn more.

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How to Transition Your GivingTuesday Campaign into a Year-End Fundraising Push

CauseVox

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.

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Partnering With Nonprofits, City Government, and Neighbors to Give Locally

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Father-daughter duo Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza of Square Roots Collective talk about the power of trust in local philanthropy.

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Top Strategy to Get 100% of Nonprofit Board to Give Passionately

Clairification

If you have board members who aren’t giving a monetary gift… If you have board members who are just seeing what they can “get away with” … If you have board members who could definitely make a larger gift… If you’ve got board members telling you their service is their gift… You’ve got a problem. Why?

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2024 Rising Star Award: Ashton Barlow

NonProfit PRO

The NonProfit PRO Rising Star Award goes to Ashton Barlow, who found her calling in the nonprofit sector early on.

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Top12 Faith-Based Grants for Organizations and Churches

GrantNews

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.

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An AI Roadmap for Philanthropy in 2025

Center for Effective Philanthropy

As grantmaking organizations increasingly explore how AI tools can transform the way we work in civil society, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) recently released results from a global survey […] The post An AI Roadmap for Philanthropy in 2025 appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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GivingTuesday Raises $3.6 Billion for Charity, Up From Last Year

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits sought to strengthen ties with donors and organize activities to bring communities together after a bruising election season. By Rasheeda Childress American Red Cross Elizabeth, Ashley, and Jackie, co-workers for the Minnesota Vikings, donated together during the team’s GivingTuesday blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.

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GivingTuesday Seems To Have Started Strong

The NonProfit Times

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

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5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit PRO

It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.

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Who Owns Your Data? Data Privacy in Nonprofit Fundraising

DoJiggy

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.

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