Sat.Dec 23, 2023 - Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Don’t Blow Your Post-Holiday Opportunity to Thank Your Nonprofit Supporters

Clairification

For good things once a year is not enough. Why do so many of us only eat turkey once a year? Or pumpkin pie? I’ve no idea! It’s surely not rational. These are special foods we value and take great delight in. Yet we get into a bad habit of thinking on auto pilot. If it’s not Thanksgiving, the idea of roasting a turkey or making cranberry sauce doesn’t even enter most or our heads.

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The Real Secret to Better Donor Communications

Joe Garecht Fundraising

Most fundraisers I know are frustrated with their donor communications… their fundraising letters aren't raising enough money their e-mail newsletters aren't being opened , and their websites aren't getting enough traffic This is a big problem, because if your donor communications aren't working, your non-profit WILL NOT have the money it needs to thrive.

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The 10 Best-Read Articles in the Chronicle in 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Here's what our readers cared about this year — and what might be looming in the year ahead. By Chronicle Staff Giving is down, leading a nonprofit has become nearly impossible, and A.I. looms on the horizon: Here are the stories that philanthropy and nonprofits cared about in 2023.

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Question of the Month: How do you make it feel safe to move from a transactional fundraising model to a relational model?

Veritus Group

In this Question of the Month video, Jeff and Karen talk about how leaders can help their teams to move beyond transactional fundraising. The post Question of the Month: How do you make it feel safe to move from a transactional fundraising model to a relational model? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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New Year Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Let’s begin with this week’s bit of wisdom… Generosity and gratitude A gift doesn’t diminish the giver. Sharing creates connection, possibility and energy. And the magic of gratitude is that it improves everything it touches, especially the person who offered it in the first place. So, what holds us back? Fear. Fear of connection, of change, of seeing what is possible.

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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

Blackbaud

Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. It can be tricky to figure out what’s real and who you can trust. As leaders in the nonprofit and social impact space, it’s so important for you to project a clear sense of trust into the world. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information.

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Wellington City Council leverages Fluxx Grantmaker to support their funding programs

Fluxx

Wellington City Council chats with Fluxx on the benefits gained in using Grantmaker that helps them scale and manage their processes effectively.

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Vision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success

Blue Avocado

Defining the desired outcome and what constitutes success in measurable terms helps stakeholders align their actions and priorities, ensuring that every effort is geared toward achieving this shared vision. The post Vision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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How to re-engage and secure support from LYBUNT donors.

amplifi

Your nonprofit is probably starting to think about how to get a strong start to the new year. We’re almost through the year-end fundraising craziness. And January and February are the perfect months to run a lapsed donor campaign to recapture your LYBUNTs. LYBUNTs, or donors who gave “Last Year but Unfortunately Not This year” are not a lost cause. Many factors can account for a lapsed gift.

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Grantmakers’ Questions as a Way Toward Change

Blackbaud

Knowledge work in philanthropy is a big umbrella, expanding exponentially over the last decade to cover more of what grants professionals do on a regular basis. Many in philanthropy now have titles or job descriptions that include creative words like knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis.

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Golden Neighborhood Homeownership Program for 1st-Time Home Buyers

GrantNews

The Golden Neighborhood Homeownership Program is an income-driven community program to help people enter the ranks of first-time homeowners. GrantWatch strongly believes in promoting these kinds of opportunities. What is the Golden Neighborhood Homeownership Program? The GNHP Program provides increased opportunities for low and moderate income families to PURCHASE their first home in Jersey City!

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The Secret Life of Grant Reviewers – What Exactly Are They Looking For?

Grant Writer Team

Grant reviewers know that there are always very specific reasons why grants fail to get funded, and those reasons can go well beyond poor program design or not following the rules. As grant reviewers, our job is to assign point values based on the rubric provided for each section of a grant. And, as a grant reviewer myself, I can provide an inside perspective to this process.

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Maximizing End-of-Year Giving With Nonprofit Storytelling

Community Boost

As the year comes to a close, nonprofits enter their most critical fundraising season. Statistics show a staggering 47% of online revenue for nonprofits is collected in the last week of December, with a remarkable 20% gathered on December 31st alone! This end-of-year giving season is more than a fundraising opportunity—it’s a crucial time to deeply engage with supporters and share impactful stories.

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5 Ways to Empower Scholarship Reviewers

Blackbaud

Reviewing scholarship applications can be one of the most complicated processes to manage during scholarship season. Reviewers are a critical piece to the award cycle, and scholarship administrators are dependent on them to complete the rest of the scholarship process. If reviews are delayed, awards are delayed, which ultimately means students do not get the funds they need on time.

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12 Grants for Faith-Based Organizations and Churches

GrantNews

Churches, ministries, and other faith-based organizations are constantly in need of funding. Faith-based organizations provide vital services to the community, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, and encouraging youth. However, these services often need more than donations alone to stay funded. For this reason, many faith-based organizations are turning to Gr antWatch.com , a trusted resource for grant opportunities.

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Recap of Top 5 Fundraising Blog Posts in 2023

Greater Giving

Unlocking Success: Recap of Greater Giving’s Top 5 Fundraising blog post in 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up for a promising new year of fundraising, it’s essential to reflect on the valuable insights our fundraising blog posts have offered throughout the past year. Let’s take a stroll down the digital memory lane and revisit the top five blog posts that will fuel your success in the upcoming endeavors. 1.

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In Case You Missed it: Our Top Grant Management Learning Resources of 2023

AmpliFund

Over the past year, grant professionals have turned to our resources for guidance to deal with the challenges they face managing grants. From ever-evolving federal regulations to establishing internal controls to monitoring recipients, we strive to provide resources that enable you to manage funding effectively and amplify your impact with confidence.

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Demystifying IRS Form 990-BL: What Nonprofits Should Know | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Explore the Form 990-BL: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form elements, filing process, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

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2024 New Years Resolution: Get Fully Funded

GrantNews

This year, like every year, when the clock strikes midnight and the promise of a fresh start becomes reality, we will make our 2024 New Years resolutions. Most have to do with losing weight, finding true love, or saving money, but every once in a while someone comes up with a really worthy resolution. And, unfortunately, for many of us, making resolutions is as far as we go.

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Four Fundraising Webinars Every Nonprofit Needs to Watch

Greater Giving

Elevate Your Strategy with Insights From Top Experts in These Fundraising Webinars for 2024 Nonprofit professionals, it’s time to gear up for a successful 2024! Before you dive into planning your next big event, make sure to catch these four must-watch fundraising webinars brought to you by Greater Giving. Each session is packed with expert insights to elevate your fundraising game and ensure a memorable and profitable event.

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Fundraising Weekly - Dec 26, 2023

Soapbox Exchange

Issue 178 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s been another incredible year of fundraising and shaping change. I couldn’t thank you enough for being a part of this community. May these final days of 2023 bring you rest and inspiration for the year to come. Onward! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today !

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Demystifying IRS Form 990-EZ: What Nonprofits Should Know | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

Discover the Form 990-EZ: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form sections, filing process, what to do in case of errors or late filing, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Capital Campaigns: Best Practices for Fundraising Success

Gail Perry Group

Best Practices to Crush Your Capital Campaign! Discover insider tips on feasibility, storytelling, relationships & more to make a lasting impact.

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Lean In

Grant Professionals Association

At GPA Headquarters the staff have identified a tendency of mine to address items in groups of three. This has evolved into the staff commenting “With Mike, there are always three things.” At first, I was a little defensive, thinking that I could not be that predictable and it wasn’t always three, was it? Then I changed my thinking and realized this was not something to shy away from, rather I could “lean in” to this.

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PUB Crawl - Dec 25, 2023

Soapbox Exchange

Happy Monday, Trailblazers! I’m guessing most of you are offline today enjoying some time with loved ones, so I’ll keep it short! The next time the PUB Crawl shows up in your inbox, it will be 2024! It’s been another remarkable year for the Salesforce nonprofit and education communities. Thank you for being here! Don't forget, you can have the goodness of the PUB Crawl delivered into your inbox each Monday morning by subscribing today !