Clairification
JANUARY 4, 2024
Let’s begin with a question: What do you spend more time on? Asking or thanking? You’ve probably just completed a quarter hyper-focused on asking. I’ll bet you devoted a lot of time to this endeavor. Now… you should be devoting at least as much time to thanking the donors who responded to your appeals, with the goal of retaining and upgrading them over time.
Hands-On Fundraising
JANUARY 2, 2024
Years ago, on vacation, as I read 2312, by Kim Stanley Robinson a phrase stopped me cold. I had to dog-ear the page. “Reason can’t work without emotion. People who are cut off from their emotions can’t decide.” Reason can’t work without emotion. People who are cut off from their emotions can’t decide. So, ok, […] The post Want some action?
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Ann Green's Nonprofit
JANUARY 4, 2024
Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice holiday. My vacation went by way too quickly. I also hope 2023 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. If it wasn’t, you can work to make 2024 a better year. As with personal New Year’s resolutions, you want your goals to be realistic and attainable. If you’re a small organization, you may not have much luck pulling off a huge gala.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 4, 2024
Addressing post-pandemic learning loss should include far greater support for programs that involve parents and caregivers in their kids’ educations. By Ambika Kapur and Stephanie Sharp Addressing post-pandemic learning loss should include far greater support for programs that involve parents and caregivers in their kids’ educations.
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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
JANUARY 1, 2024
What will you hope for in the coming year? Recently a college classmate asked me and others this question, ruminating on how hope and optimism are similar yet different. It struck a chord with me You see, I’m not generally an optimist. Yet I’m often hopeful. I’d just never taken time to actively consider how these concepts are different. Now I have, and I think it matters in the times we’re in.
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Candid
JANUARY 2, 2024
As the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” At Candid, we believe that sharing and learning from one another helps empower our sector’s collective success. Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. This vast library contains more than 34,000 freely available philanthropic resources authored by organizations in our sector—including reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 4, 2024
Among the forces that will shape development this year: artificial intelligence, the explosion of DAFs, and the culture wars. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Among the forces that will shape development this year: artificial intelligence, the explosion of DAFs, and the culture wars.
GrantNews
DECEMBER 31, 2023
You may be noticing that there are many foundations asking for an LOI before requesting a full grant proposal. A funding source also uses an LOI to determine if applicants align with their vision mission. LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry An LOI should be thought of as a mini-grant proposal where you hit each of the points generally required in a full proposal.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 5, 2024
Here's how your nonprofit can empower and align with donors and gain more visibility through the creation of educational content.
Capital Campaign Pro
JANUARY 1, 2024
Season 3, Episode 39 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and special guest Xan Blake, a Capital Campaign Pro supreme advisor with decades of experience in nonprofit consulting, dive deep into the critical topic of cultivation. Many people are confused about what cultivation really means in the context of capital campaigns, and in this enlightening conversation, […] The post Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Cultivation in Capital Campaigns appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 4, 2024
Donors seem to appreciate the chance to gather in-person again; 44 percent of respondents to a survey said their supporters attended only in-person fundraising events. By Emily Haynes Donors seem to appreciate the chance to gather in-person again; 44 percent of respondents to a survey said their supporters attended only in-person fundraising events.
Fluxx
JANUARY 4, 2024
In the dynamic realm of grants management, technology stands as a cornerstone in streamlining operations and enriching the overall grant experience. Grants Management Systems (GMS) have evolved into indispensable tools for organizations looking to allocate resources efficiently and manage their grant processes seamlessly. However, as the complexity of these systems continues to grow, there's a compelling need to reevaluate conventional approaches to GMS selection.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 2, 2024
Here's what needs to be in place to grow your relationship with a donor and how to handle various situations that may come up.
GrantNews
JANUARY 2, 2024
Historic Preservation. Have you ever stopped to consider this phrase? What it means? Why the concept is so important? The reality is that most of us don’t pay attention to historic preservation. As a philosophy, it is a set of actions that are vital to maintaining links to our diverse cultures and unique heritages. As an actionable practice, it means knowing that the act of preserving our past leads to a stronger future.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 4, 2024
The stock-market rally in the final stretch of 2023 left foundations with $1.48 trillion in assets. By Sara Herschander The stock market rally in the final stretch of 2023 left foundations with $1.48 trillion in assets.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
JANUARY 3, 2024
The post 10 (Additional) Lessons Learned for Funders Considering the Grantee Perception Report appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 4, 2024
Here are three practices that all boards of trustees should consider to create an innovative and maximally impactful philanthropic strategy.
The Fundraising Coach
DECEMBER 31, 2023
One Leader’s Approach to Annual Team Planning “Coffee, Calendars, and Sticky Notes: These are a few of my favorite things!” by Amy Lazoff, Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo There is one thing I love about this time of year that not everyone quite understands – and that is the sheer joy I experience when picking out a planner for next year.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 5, 2024
They can disrupt the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the National Rifle Association’s woes. By Dana Brakman Reiser They can disrupt the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the National Rifle Association’s woes.
amplifi
JANUARY 4, 2024
We hope you met all your goals and raised a lot of money this appeal season that will help make the world a better place. You’re probably tired, but your work isn’t done! And you can do even more if you make it a priority to retain year-end donors! You already know making sure your current donors stick around is more sustainable than securing a bunch of one-off donations.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 3, 2024
Typically, board meetings follow a prescriptive order. I propose an approach that fits organizational needs and generates board enthusiasm.
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 2, 2024
What can nonprofits do to continue supporting marginalized communities with the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action? The role of nonprofits in a post-affirmative-action world. Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court’s consolidated decision held that the use of affirmative action (or “race-conscious” admissions) at two higher education institutions violates the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause […] The post The Big Chill: Why Nonprofits Should Care about Affirmative Action appea
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 2, 2024
Among the recipients: Harvard, Henry Ford Health, and the 1803 Fund to revive a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Portland, Ore. By Maria Di Mento Among the recipients: Harvard, Henry Ford Health, and the 1803 Fund to revive a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Portland, Ore.
GrantNews
JANUARY 3, 2024
With increased use of new technologies, rapid change has occurred recently in many industries. Nonprofits are no exception. Expect to see nonprofits and businesses adopt modern business trends to manage their organizations due to the increase in organizations utilizing cutting-edge tools like GrantWatch , AI, and social media. While not all of the trends are applicable to your organization, having a heads-up on the nonprofit trends for 2024 may give your organization the leg-up it needs to run a
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 4, 2024
DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes! Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers. Each month, receive expert advice on securing the second gift, retaining donors, reimagining events, making successful asks, and more. Download the digital version or order your printed calendar now!
Blackbaud
JANUARY 3, 2024
The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. While most university-bound students apply to their four-year school of choice with the intent of completing a program of study and attaining a degree, a community college student’s “why” is typically neither as clear nor as linear.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 3, 2024
By M.J. Prest Also, MathWorks committed $25 million to protect and restore land throughout Massachusetts, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute promised $15 million to six research universities to bolster student success in the STEM fields.
GrantNews
JANUARY 3, 2024
With increased use of new technologies, rapid change has occurred recently in many industries. Nonprofits are no exception. Expect to see nonprofits and businesses adopt modern business trends to manage their organizations due to the increase in organizations utilizing cutting-edge tools like GrantWatch , AI, and social media. While not all of the trends are applicable to your organization, having a heads-up on the nonprofit trends for 2024 may give your organization the leg-up it needs to run a
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 4, 2024
As the nonprofit sector tackles the volunteer shortage, here are ways you can engage and retain volunteers.
Blackbaud
JANUARY 4, 2024
Every year when the calendar rolls over into the new year, leaders are presented with a fresh set of challenges. That is certainly the case in the K–12 space here at IC Catholic Prep. No matter what calendar your organization uses (academic, recruitment, fiscal, non-traditional), the fact remains that our personal calendars all start anew January 1 st.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 5, 2024
By M.J. Prest Plus, two community foundations have named new leaders, and the California philanthropist Betty Moore has died at age 95.
Gail Perry Group
JANUARY 4, 2024
All nonprofits want to excel at major gifts fundraising. Is this really true? In our 30 years in major gifts fundraising, we've seen familiar roadblocks crop up inside organizations. Roadblocks that somehow get thrown up to keep money from flowing into the organization. What?? You may ask? How could any nonprofit not want to pull in the funding that is really out there?
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 3, 2024
Typically, board meetings follow a prescriptive order. I propose an approach that fits organizational needs and generates board enthusiasm.
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