Clairification
MAY 13, 2024
In Part 1 we looked at establishing event goals and objectives; then determining if an event was the most efficient and effective way to achieve desired outcomes. In Part 2 we reviewed 4 top event planning tips. In this last article of a three-part series on event planning we’ll look specifically at how to make the event “stick” emotionally. 1.
Hands-On Fundraising
MAY 14, 2024
Do any of these nonprofit fundraising challenges sound familiar? Does any of this sound familiar? I get it. That’s been me, for years, working with small to medium-sized nonprofits, and struggling to build a stronger donor base. Let’s look at some of the root problems that put you in this spot. Fundraising challenge: Starving for […] The post What keeps you up at night?
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RBW Strategy
MAY 14, 2024
Cornerstone Montgomery For over 50 years, Cornerstone Montgomery has served as a leading organization in the DC area as an independent, nonsectarian, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with the capacity to serve more than 2,500 adults and transition-aged youth, specializing in the provision of comprehensive, community- and evidence-based mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatments and interventions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 14, 2024
Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base. By Andrew J. Seligsohn Getty Images Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base.
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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
MAY 16, 2024
I just can’t stop taking inspiration from the inimitable Seth Godin. This week I’m inspired by a piece talking about things we can, and cannot, do. If something about your work (or personal life, for that matter) is keeping you up at night, ask yourself if it’s a problem you can address or a situation you can’t change. This should help you shift priorities to things capable of being accomplished.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
RBW Strategy
MAY 14, 2024
Association of American Medical Colleges The AAMC leads and serves the academic medicine community to improve the health of people everywhere. Founded in 1876 and based in Washington, D.C., the AAMC is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health through medical education, health care, medical research, and community collaborations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 14, 2024
The philanthropist said in her departure message that gender equality will be the focus of her new endeavors. By Alex Daniels and Stephanie Beasley AP Photo/Ted S. Warren Melinda French Gates could create one of the 10 biggest grant makers in the United States. While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy.
Candid
MAY 16, 2024
What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones?
The NonProfit Times
MAY 13, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded. As of February 8, 2025, the Irving, Texas-based national organization will be known as Scouting America.
RBW Strategy
MAY 13, 2024
Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.” The organization does this by increasing the amount of capacity building, grant services, and data/engagement/policy services provided with a curated pool of consultants who support nonprofit organizations througho
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 15, 2024
By Lisa Schohl Getty Images You shouldn’t assume trustees know how to raise money simply because they joined your board, experts say. Here are nine ways to build a board that prioritizes fundraising — and help them succeed.
Veritus Group
MAY 13, 2024
If you don't love your mission and believe it will make a difference in the world – how are you going to inspire your donors to invest in it? The post Do You LOVE Your Mission? appeared first on Veritus Group.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 14, 2024
Recent studies have estimated that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to retire from their positions during the next five to seven years. In addition, it is estimated that 10% of nonprofits expect to hire a new executive director. As a member of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization, hiring your new executive director will be the most important responsibility you are likely to assume.
GiveSmart
MAY 17, 2024
Your volunteer fundraisers are invaluable assets to your organization’s mission. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful tool because your supporters can see their impact on your mission in real time. With $126 as the average donation to a GiveSmart-powered P2P campaign, this strategy should be a part of your annual fundraising plans. We’ve brought together a panel of partners to share tips to help your organization better create these campaigns and engage your fundraising volunteers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 15, 2024
By M.J. Prest Getty Images A commitment by Kataly Foundation and Bank of America is supporting the Inclusiv Impact Deposits Fund to enable $100 million in lending through community-development credit unions. Also, Robin Hood gave $35 million to almost 100 nonprofit groups to increase financial stability for low-income residents of New York City, and $22 million will launch the GE Aerospace Foundation, which will develop a pipeline of engineers from a variety of backgrounds.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
The post Closing the Feedback Loop with Grantees: A Conversation with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Planned Giving
MAY 15, 2024
The 2024 Edition Viken Mikaelian with Patrick O'Donnell As long as technology has existed, there’s been a perception that seniors are not just slow to adopt it, but resistant to use it. The advent of the computer age in the 20 th Century thrust that perception into the spotlight as younger generations raced toward the digital age and older generations held back.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
Prepare for where nonprofit technology is headed with Sage’s 2024 Nonprofit Tech Trends report. While the industry’s landscape is evolving at a rapid pace and every nonprofit is distinct, there are shared challenges and aspirations among you and your peers. Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the experiences and perspectives of hundreds of nonprofit industry leaders.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 13, 2024
She will receive $12.5 billion as part of her agreement with Gates, which she said would commit to future work focused on women and families. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Christophe Ena/AP “The time is right for me to move forward into the next chapter of my philanthropy,” Melinda French Gates wrote in a statement. She will receive $12.5 billion as part of her agreement with Gates, which she said would commit to future work focused on women and families.
Blackbaud
MAY 14, 2024
You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. You cut your teeth on accounts payable and have managed more than your fair share of audits. You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. You want to use your accounting skills for an organization that makes a difference. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit.
Planned Giving
MAY 13, 2024
With the market hovering near all-time highs, millions of investors are eyeing their unrealized gains. If you own one of the many outperforming stocks ( view the full list here !) you may be thinking about how to: Mitigate risk: as we’ve all learned, what goes up can go down quickly. Reduce concentration: too much of one stock can impact your entire portfolio.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2024
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 13, 2024
Plus, UC Davis and MD Anderson Cancer Center are among other nonprofits that received big gifts. By Maria Di Mento Joe Raedle/Getty Images Jack Dorsey, creator and co-founder of Twitter, speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention in Miami. His recent gift will go to support free and open-source software projects Plus, UC Davis and MD Anderson Cancer Center are among other nonprofits that received big sums.
GrantNews
MAY 15, 2024
Why are grants a good idea? Excellent question. As a nonprofit or small business, funding programs and projects can be a challenge. You may have heard of grants before, but maybe you’re not sure why the use of grant funding is a good idea for your organization to consider. In addition, you may wonder where you can find grants. Many organizations that search for grants use a grant search database.
Capital Campaign Pro
MAY 13, 2024
Season 3, Episode 58 In this episode, join Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt as they reveal a groundbreaking approach to capital campaign consulting that empowers nonprofits to take control of their fundraising efforts. Discover the transformative formula that steers away from traditional, costly consulting methods, and instead, leverages technology and community to provide a scalable, […] The post Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Capital Campaign Success: A New Consulting Model for Non
NonProfit PRO
MAY 17, 2024
Nonprofit client storytelling can often be a cringe-worthy topic. Instead, here's how to create content that supports clients.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 16, 2024
The awardees said they hope the prize will enable them to push for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for seed bank endowments. By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Heiko Junge/AP Two men who were instrumental in creating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, above, are set to be honored as 2024 World Food Prize laureates.
GrantNews
MAY 15, 2024
Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. Especially if you have a unique project or cause. In fact, it can sometimes feel like looking for a pin in a haystack full of…well, you know, other pins. What to do…what to do? If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding.
Greater Giving
MAY 14, 2024
Thank-A-Thon: The Power of Saying Thank You to Donors What is a Thank-A-Thon? The Thank-A-Thon is the opposite of a fundraising campaign. It’s a dedicated effort to call all your supporters and express sincere gratitude for their contributions. There’s no ask, no sales pitch, just a heartfelt thank you. Setting Up Your Thank-A-Thon Choose the Right Time Schedule your Thank-A-Thon during a slow period in your calendar, away from fundraising events.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 17, 2024
In this webinar, we will explore how nonprofits can streamline their printing processes, allowing them to focus on their mission. Join us as we hear from Marc Nations, senior cybersecurity administrator of information technology at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on how their organization was transformed by migrating to cloud printing.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 15, 2024
This is the first year that a meal with Benioff, Salesforce's chairman and CEO, was the prize of the auction, which benefits the Glide Foundation in San Francisco. OMAHA, Neb. Eric Risberg/AP The winner of a charity auction bid $200,100 for a private lunch with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, above, while also pledging to donate a total of $1.5 million to the California homeless charity that benefits from the auction This is the first year that a meal with Benioff, Salesforce's chairman and CEO was
CauseVox
MAY 17, 2024
Email marketing is a powerful tool to communicate with your current supporters, cultivate new relationships, and drive donations for your nonprofit. According to HubSpot , on average people receive 121 emails per day. And this year, we expect to see an average of over 361 billion emails sent per day! But, if you’re unfamiliar with using email to get your message out there, and helping it stand out, all of that talk about automation, segmenting, and A/B testing your subject line can be overwhelmi
Aly Sterling Philanthropy
MAY 11, 2024
Fundraising consultant fees vary depending on your nonprofit’s project, but the benefits are priceless. Build an informed budget with the tips in this guide! The post Fundraising Consultant Fees: What Your Nonprofit Should Know first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.
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