Clairification
MARCH 10, 2025
Legacy gifts dont fall from the sky. Legacy donors arent delivered by storks. You wont find them hiding behind cabbage leaves. Youll mostly find them living in your donor database, volunteer roster, alumni mailing list, membership roll, client files, service purchasers, and anyplace else folks connect with you and have a positive affiliation. An affiliation with you.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
MARCH 10, 2025
Your nonprofit needs a skilled, dedicated team to advance its mission. Use these onboarding best practices to set your new hires up for lasting success. By Debbie Willis Every new employee brings passion, talent, and a fresh perspective to your nonprofit. However, recruiting and retaining these essential team members is not always easy. In fact, 60% of nonprofit leaders report experiencing staff-related concernswhether thats a lack of staff capacity or losing staff because they cannot provide co
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Pamela Grow
MARCH 9, 2025
Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Ive attended your webinars and followed you for quite some time. Do you have a mailhouse that you recommend? Our campaigns are smaller, maybe 500 to 1,000 pieces mailed. We are looking for a mailhouse that will help segment and everything.
Hands-On Fundraising
MARCH 11, 2025
Does your fundraising writing produce less than satisfying results? I’ll be honest: Creating good donor communications is a constant learning experience. But you can do some things to help today. Here are some tips for you. Unmarry your brand. That is, unchain yourself from the collection of fonts, colors, and language being pushed at you […] The post Quick tips to improve your fundraising writing appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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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
MARCH 13, 2025
Small nonprofits often face a daunting challenge: maximizing impact with limited resources. Without the brand recognition or staff of larger organizations, fundraisers at small nonprofits must wear multiple hats and juggle a variety of priorities. Spending extra time on building donor relationships or digging into donor analytics can feel like a luxury you just dont have time for.
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GrantNews
MARCH 13, 2025
Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. There are more than 1,875 grant opportunities available in Florida. Yet, many of these grants remain overlooked or underutilized, leaving money on the table. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a community leader, or a creative professional, discovering these hidden Floridian foundations can unlock new grant opportunities and fuel your success.
Candid
MARCH 11, 2025
During my first year as CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, our biggest priority was listening. Since late 2023, weve been talking with community members about how, together, we could make Kansas City a national model for equitable economic mobility. Two significant gaps became evident that we saw as two sides of the same coin: Nonprofits dont often have space to truly think about their strengths and sustainability.
Blackbaud
MARCH 10, 2025
Integration is a hot term these days. As we see more of our processes move from paper files and folders to purpose-built systems in the cloud, we also see endless possibilities for automation, notifications, and API processes to extend the functionality of our individual solutions. The “machines” can finally “talk” to each other.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 14, 2025
The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program and helped win other grants. By Rasheeda Childress Graham Windham Brooklyn-based youths go snow-tubing with coaches from the Graham SLAM initiative. The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program and helped win other grants.
GrantNews
MARCH 10, 2025
Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled businesses are thriving across all sectors, breaking barriers and redefining success. Two out of three women entrepreneurs are making their mark in industries once dominated by men. Women are proving that passion and business acumen create unstoppable success. What’s more, as more women step into entrepreneurship, grant funding is paving the way, proving that with the right financial support, nothing is out of reach.
Strategic Grants
MARCH 9, 2025
Last updated 10 March 2025. We have compiled a list of grant funding assistance opportunities for those who have been impacted by ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred across Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. It is important to note that not all these opportunities are directly for non-profit organisations most are for individuals. As always, it is important that you check your eligibility and carefully read the guidelines before applying.
CharityHowTo
MARCH 13, 2025
Social media is a powerful tool for nonprofitsbut it comes with constant changes, evolving trends, and never-ending questions on what works best. In a recent Q&A webinar with expert Jeremy Haselwood , nonprofit professionals got answers to their biggest social media challenges. Below, we break down the top insights to help your nonprofit improve engagement, streamline social media management, and maximize results.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 10, 2025
A new study finds just 36 percent of major foundations feel confident assessing the technical feasibility of AI proposals, raising concerns about philanthropy's response to a rapidly evolving landscape. By Sara Herschander Getty Images A new study finds just 36 percent of major foundations feel confident assessing the technical feasibility of AI proposals, raising concerns about philanthropy's response to a rapidly evolving landscape.
GrantNews
MARCH 12, 2025
We all know that aging brings clear challenges. What we may not realize is that programs that benefit seniors need all the funding they can get to assist our aging population. Many older adults face health concerns, isolation, and a lack of necessary support systems. Some seniors have familial and monetary support systems they can depend on and other retirees return to work to make ends meet and stay active.
GiveSmart
MARCH 12, 2025
Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Collecting and managing data can help you better manage these things to future-proof your mission and grow revenue.
Future Fundraising Now
MARCH 12, 2025
Good fundraising writing starts with good sentences. And they can be hard to write, because most of us have bad habits in our writing that needlessly weaken our sentences. Heres help from the Publication Coach Blog, at 7 sentences you should stop writing to improve your sentence structure : Sentences beginning with prepositional phrases. Its a weak start.
amplifi
MARCH 13, 2025
Did you raise less than you expected this year-end giving season? Well, you probably want to find out what went wrong before your spring appeal. And your nonprofits ask string might be to blame! You should be rewarded for creatingcommunications that feel personal,tell adonor-centric story, and explain theimpact of every donation. But too many nonprofits leave money on the table because they arent aware of the science behind making an effective ask.
GrantNews
MARCH 11, 2025
Do you have medical bills? Anyone who has had a medical emergency or an extended illness knows how quickly they can add up. When this happens, they may become more than we can manage. What’s more, finding financial assistance for treatment outside of insurance can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, there is grant funding that can help alleviate some of the financial strain that illness and accidents bring with them.
Grant Writer Team
MARCH 13, 2025
A 501(c)(19) is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS and is missioned to support veterans and military service members. To qualify, at least 75% of its membership must consist of current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces to ensure a strong veteran-focused mission. Furthermore, members of the U.S. Armed Forces are highly trained in logistics, engineering, and crisis management.
Future Fundraising Now
MARCH 11, 2025
Back when I was an English teacher, students cheating on their writing assignments was one of the things we worried about. What is cheating? Its getting someone other than oneself to write your paper. Its cheating because the entire purpose of a student paper is for a student to write it. These days, with free AI applications that can spit out an essay on any topic in seconds, I can only imagine how much more challenging it must be to prevent student cheating on papers.
Blackbaud
MARCH 12, 2025
When you think about creating a strategy for your nonprofit or school, do you imagine high-stress meetings with a whiteboard and sticky notes, with your team hashing out a large-scale plan to set your whole organization on a path forward? Strategy planning doesnt have to be so dramatic. In fact, you already strategize every day! Whether you are embarking on a capital campaign, increasing your annual fund goal, navigating leadership changes, or simply trying to stay up to date and modern, youre d
GrantNews
MARCH 13, 2025
Music: just the word itself has a natural rhythm. Music surrounds us, shapes our emotions, energizes our day to day lives, and connects us to diverse cultures across the world. Beyond the melodies and lyrics, grants for music help to keep this art form alive. These grants provide funding for musicians, music education, community programs, and cultural initiatives, ensuring that music continues to inspire and unite us.
Gail Perry Group
MARCH 13, 2025
Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] You might not realize it, but your local, state, and federal government officials can be some of your best allies. Yes, really. Many nonprofits dont think about cultivating relationships with government leadersbut they should. Why? Because elected officials have a lot of influence, connections, and yes, access to funding sources that could help your organization thrive.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 10, 2025
The money establishes a fund that will provide U.S. Olympians and Paralympians with $200,000 for each Olympic Games in which they compete. By Maria Di Mento Cal Sport Media via AP Images Paralympians Paul Schulte, left, and Ellie Marks, lead the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team into the closing ceremony as flag bearers in September 2024. Plus, Fordham University landed $100 million, and Vanderbilt, University of Virginia, Cornell Tech, and two other universities landed multimillion-dollar gifts.
Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 13, 2025
It certainly would be an understatement to say we are experiencing turbulent times as grant professionals. With the upheaval of many federal agencies and their funding priorities in limbo, I know I am concerned with the ethics of advising clients to pursue grant opportunities with so many unknowns, and I have heard this sentiment echoed by many colleagues.
GrantNews
MARCH 14, 2025
Despite recent concerns over policy changes, grant funding remains a priority. In truth, many grant-makers still offer grant opportunities for essential programs to ensure their success in 2025. Because of this, nonprofit grant funding opportunities are available on GrantWatch to support essential programs. Stay informed and take advantage of current funding opportunities today!
Blackbaud
MARCH 10, 2025
As Doctors Day approaches on March 30th, it’s the perfect opportunity for healthcare foundations to raise awareness and funds by engaging patients and existing donors. This day not only honors the hard work and compassionate dedication of doctors but also serves as a pivotal moment for fundraising, stewardship and engaging your community in a meaningful way.
Center for Major Gifts
MARCH 10, 2025
Many nonprofits rely on whale hunting to find their major donors, believing that the only way to find major givers is through cold outreach to wealthy individuals who may be interested in making an immediate impact. The reality, however, is that building a strong base of major donor support often involves a more incremental approach. While high-net-worth individuals might capture the most attention, smaller donorsthose contributing modest amounts through direct mail or online campaignscan eventu
Blue Avocado
MARCH 11, 2025
The strongest nonprofits are always looking for ways to improve their mission, ways to serve more effectively, ways to reach more people, and more. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community: “What do you believe are the most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission?” and, once again, nonprofit leaders came through!
Capital Campaign Pro
MARCH 10, 2025
How well do you really know your donors? If your fundraising strategy is all about presenting polished proposals and a persuasive case for support, you might be missing a crucial element — understanding what truly motivates your donors to give. A Missed Opportunity: The Power of Asking Questions Andrea recently shared a story on our […] The post Building Donor Relationships: The Incredible Power of Curiosity appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
The Grantsmanship Center
MARCH 12, 2025
Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. We plan programs that are compatible with our organizational mission, capabilities, and community needs. Sometimes, though, in real life a funding opportunity lands in our inbox and there may be pressure to apply.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MARCH 11, 2025
As grant writers, we strategize how to use powerful words. That skill is our superpower. We weave evocative, compelling narratives in an effort to move our audiences to action. Naturally, we find words and wording fascinating. Recently, we learned that the word “priority” did not always have a plural form. What? Wow! Think about that fact for a moment and how it would change strategizing and grant writing significantly if it were true today.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 14, 2025
Most capital campaigns fail before the first askdont let yours be one of them. Join this exclusive session to uncover the critical pre-campaign strategies that will guarantee success and secure transformational gifts in 2025! Attendees will gaininsider strategiesto identify the right donors, build momentum, and craft a rock-solid campaign plan thatpractically guarantees success before the first ask is even made.
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