Clairification
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Percolate on these ideas; choose 1 – 2 to wake up your year-end campaign! The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits inexorably approaches. It can be stressful. Don’t succumb to the stress. You’ve got this! Perhaps you can’t do everything you’d like to do this year, but you can do some things. Some you can do on your own.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Your email inbox can look downright scary these days. This was especially true during the long U.S. election season. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. And then there’s Giving Tuesday. All of this can be too much, too much, and many of these messages look like spam. In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads.
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Hands-On Fundraising
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Do you have a shelf full of fundraising books you’ve skimmed, but not read? Is there always something more pressing to do? Or even the siren call of reading that isn’t about work? I want to share a book that you’ll find delightful and practical today. Yes, Lisa Sargent has written her book. And oh, […] The post Thankology from Lisa Sargent – a must read appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Tony Martignetti
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, where he introduces the seven phases of nonprofit growth derived from his research and practice. He walks us through assess, align, plan, test, fund, execute, and lead, so your nonprofit scales to meet the demands of your mission and vision. He’s the CEO of Altruist Partners. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Scaling Altruism → Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, wh
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Your job as a philanthropy facilitator is to do everything in your power to make giving to you as easy, joyful and rewarding as possible. You are, if you will, a donor Sherpa. As a donor guide, you likely know things your donors don’t know. You have tools they don’t have. Your role along the pathway to passionate philanthropy is to use every tool in your toolbox to bring your donor joy and meaning.
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GrantNews
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
GrantWatch proudly presents 10 grants for schools and educators! American Education Week, held annually before Thanksgiving, spotlights public education and the vital roles educators, families, and community supporters play in student success. How does the old saying go? It takes a village…? Well it certainly seems to ring true where education is concerned.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Virtuous CEO Gabe Cooper joins the NonProfit Voice to discuss how innovative nonprofits are the most resilient to change and more.
Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It's easy to get distracted at year-end. Make a plan to lean into your deepest, highest-value work, and you’ll finish the year strong. The post Keep Your Eyes on Dec. 31: How to Focus and Get It All Done at Year-End appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Proponents say the bill is designed to punish nonprofits that support terrorist organizations. Critics worry it will give the executive branch the power to target ideological opponents. By Ben Gose istock Proponents say the bill is designed to punish nonprofits that support terrorist organizations. Critics worry it will give the executive branch the power to target ideological opponents.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Grants for minority women business owners help drive innovation, diversity, and economic growth within our communities! Businesses owned by women and minorities enrich our economy and provide unique perspectives and solutions that reflect the diversity within our society. But, sometimes it can be an uphill battle, and these entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage. While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was defeated in the House of Representatives, it is back on the table today.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In philanthropy, it’s often an unquestioned expectation that funders will ask grantees to assess the progress of their own work and to apply what they learn to improve. At Barr, […] The post Putting the GPR to Work: How Barr Integrated Grantee Feedback into its Grantmaking Practice appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File Former president Bill Clinton’s new book, “Citizen,” details his philanthropic work since leaving the White House. The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for conti
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
GivingTuesday has become the most competitive fundraising period of the year. Here are some tips to help you rise above the noise.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. Finance professionals can provide key insights into risk analysis, financial forecasting, and performance measurement, ensuring each new revenue stream supports your
Center for Effective Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in philanthropy: The choices we make about emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) right now could have lasting impacts on the communities we […] The post Navigating AI from Programs to Operations: Lessons from the Annenberg Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This is the second donation the billionaire novelist has given Local Initiatives Support Corporation, following her initial $40 million gift in 2020. By Maria Di Mento Rupert Whiteley Amos House, a Rhode Island nonprofit supported by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, offers a culinary arts education program as part of its mission to narrow racial health, wealth and opportunity gaps.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Here are five reasons why your fundraising software might not be working for your nonprofit — and what you can do about it.
Planned Giving
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
If you’re making a charitable donation to your favorite nonprofit, make sure you’re eligible for an income tax deduction for the current year by meeting these important year-end deadlines. Also, be sure to call the nonprofit organization to: find out which assets/donations they can accept. inform them of any assets you’re transferring or donations you’re sending, and determine deadlines for acceptance and processing to meet tax deduction requirements.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
In today’s challenging environment, organizations that support at-risk teens and their parents and families play an essential role in helping young people overcome obstacles and build brighter futures. However, sustaining these programs requires resources, and many organizations seek funding through grants to cover their costs. Here, we will explore 15 currently available grants and 15 practical and effective potential programmatic activities that support at-risk teens and their families.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In Columbus, Ind., world-renowned architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei were picked to design churches, fire stations, and more. The legacy of industrialist Joseph Irwin Miller remains vibrant today. By Eden Stiffman Columbus, Ind. Iwan Baan North Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1964. In Columbus, Ind., world-renowned architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M.
CauseVox
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Organizing a peer-to-peer fundraiser (P2P) for your cause? Whether it’s a run, walk, race , or another creative idea, peer-to-peer fundraising taps into the power of your community to expand your reach. Participants fundraise on your behalf, leveraging their personal networks to support your cause. The results can be fantastic, but to make it seamless and successful, you need the right tools.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Today’s demographic conditions also make planned giving especially worth investing in, as aging generations are poised to pass down record amounts of wealth to their heirs and f
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
We are facing a future of growing human need. The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. Recent news reports suggest that the average global temperature may rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius in as little as seven years.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The survey asked if respondents volunteered at a nonprofit or if they informally helped friends, family or neighbors or gave to charity. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Steven Senne/AP Volunteer Evangelista Baez, 72, of Providence, R.I., supervises 3-year-olds Scarlett Mendoza and Gabriel Kubbe in an early child care program at Federal Hill House in Providence, R.I.
Grant Writer Team
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
These days, with rising interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, and an economy that requires many of us to hold down more than one job, it pays to a be a grant writer! As a grant writer with GrantWriterTeam, you hold a position of power in the nonprofit and business sectors. Your dedication and expertise enable organizations to access vital funding that can drive their mission and impact.
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. While they may yet be known to you, you are likely already on their radar. According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar.
GrantNews
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy programs help build stronger communities by helping parents, other adults, and children develop essential reading, writing, and communication skills. These initiatives encourage a love of learning, creating lifelong benefits for families and communities. Grants funding propels these programs, allowing schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to provide resources such as books, workshops, and tutoring services.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Brian Inganga/AP Winnie Keben gives water to her son at Meisori village in Kenya, Keben lost her leg to a crocodile attack, and that accident plus the loss of her home to rising water drove her and her family from their village. The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. For too long, success was measured by the performance of individual channels, often overlooking the holistic experience of our donors. It’s time to embrace a paradigm shift toward audience-first fundraising. Why this change matters Donors today engage with organizations across multiple touchpoints.
Future Fundraising Now
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Here are some effective ways to raise more money, from the Blue Avocado Blog, at The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies : Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement. No fancy design. Just simple text. It’s a winning approach to email fundraising. Share the Stories of the People the Mission Serves. Donors give to make a difference.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The "2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report" identified current salary ranges at nonprofits, hiring trends and more.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
They are taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving. By Brian Mittendorf They are taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving.
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