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Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower

Hands-On Fundraising

Art – in all its forms – is meant to move us. And it’s meant to be experienced – to create a reaction that is body and soul deep. Donor experience matters – a lot – to every nonprofit that needs donors. But arts fundraisers have an advantage. Their mission is an experience. If yours […] The post Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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14 Last-Minute Strategies to Boost Year-End Fundraising

Clairification

Arrgh! Too crowded! Too competitive! Too much noise! I’m curling into a fetal position until it’s over! Do you have that year-end feeling? You know, the one many fundraisers get around this time of year? Kind of frenetic? Anxious? Stressed? You’re not alone. The average nonprofit receives 26 – 30% of all donations in December. And 10% arrive in the last three days of the year!

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Nonprofit Radio for December 4, 2023: Misinformation & Disinformation

Tony Martignetti

Amy Sample Ward: Misinformation & Disinformation Amy Sample Ward returns with their insights into what to do about these maladies plaguing our world. They reveal smart internal tactics to reduce the odds of your nonprofit’s info being misused by bad actors; what to do if it is; how to avoid your org itself being a … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 4, 2023: Misinformation & Disinformation → Amy Sample Ward: Misinformation & Disinformation Amy Sample Ward retur

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Latino Community Foundation Appoints Julián Castro as Its New CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits. By Jim Rendon The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits.

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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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How to Fundraise During Turbulent Times

NonProfit PRO

On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving as they prepare for multiple scenarios in 2024.

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10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It

Veritus Group

When it comes to fundraising, a new year doesn't call for a new approach. Stick to the basics to move your organization's mission forward. The post 10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The $10 Billion Charity No One Has Heard Of

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The SDG Impact Fund grew from $238 million to $10 billion in one year. Cryptocurrency and NFTs appear to have played a part; the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do not. By Alex Daniels The SDG Impact Fund grew from $238 million to $10 billion in one year. Cryptocurrency and NFTs appear to have played a part; the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do not.

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3 Tips to Make Sure Your Nonprofit’s Tech Is Up to the Task — Even In a Crisis

NonProfit PRO

Of course, every nonprofit wants to be able to answer the call to fulfill its mission no matter the circumstances. This is especially true in dire situations. Here are three tips to make sure your nonprofit's technology is up for the task.

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5 Things Smart Fundraisers Do in December

Gail Perry Group

With the holidays approaching & year-end fundraising closing out, we are all stampeding towards our goals. Here are 5 things smart fundraisers always do in December.

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Just Own It!

Veritus Group

There is so much you can’t control – but you can control your response to a difficult situation. If things go sideways, the key is to own it! The post Just Own It! appeared first on Veritus Group.

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How Foundations Can Build Trust-Based Relationships With Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Stephanie J. Hull and Hilary Pennington iStock Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader.

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How to Sustain Nonprofits Through Declining Donor Support

NonProfit PRO

Fundraisers are worried because the number of Americans giving to nonprofit causes has declined. Unfortunately, at the same time, the need in our communities continues to increase.

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Top Ten Favorite Moments of Fundraising HayDay!

Fundraising HayDay

This year’s Top Ten list is a retrospective of our past 5 years of the podcast. We are taking a walk down memory, reminiscing about favorite moments, interviews, and topics that put a smile on our face. This year’s Top Ten list is a retrospective of our past 5 years of the podcast. We are taking a walk down memory, reminiscing about favorite moments, interviews, and topics that put a smile on our face.

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The Importance of a Solid Business Plan

GrantNews

Most businesses start with a great idea. To bring those ideas to life, the first step is to write a solid business plan. What is a business plan, you might ask? A business plan is an important part of any successful business because it outlines the goals of that business, how those goals will be met, and the timeline for completion. If a business plan is not in place, your team will not have a guidebook to steer them along in the treacherous waters of day-to-day tasking and the results can be de

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Art + Activism = Change. But It's a Formula Philanthropy Largely Ignores.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Shifting cultural attitudes is the key to lasting social change. That’s why grant makers need to encourage and support alliances between artists and advocates. By Ken Grossinger Shifting cultural attitudes is the key to lasting social change. That’s why grant makers need to encourage and support alliances between artists and advocates.

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Your CEO Should Build Your Nonprofit Community

NonProfit PRO

Community is “actionable,” Katrina VanHuss, chair and founder of Turnkey, said. It gets people to do crazy things like VanHuss signing up for Jujitsu and Courtney Bugler, president and CEO of Zero Prostate Cancer, joining the ballroom dance community, the pair shared in the NonProfit POWER session, “Why the CEO Is the Only One Who Can Build Your Nonprofit Community.

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Making meaning of Candid’s free demographic data set 

Candid

Today, Candid released our latest research manual, Analyzing Candid’s demographic data. Over 62,000 U.S. nonprofits currently share some demographic data about their staff and board with Candid. As a result of our Demographics via Candid efforts, this number has increased significantly over the past two years. In fact, about 1,000 nonprofits are now adding demographic data to their Candid profiles every month.

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Today’s Grants for Tomorrow’s Workforce

GrantNews

Workforce Grants are important for our future. Our society is continuously shifting toward technology, and it’s having a significant impact on our workforce. While technical skills are in demand, there is also a need for skilled tradespeople. However, the typical tradesperson is getting older. According to Explore The Trades , the average worker in the trades is over 50.

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Gates Foundation Takes On Poverty in the U.S. With $100 Million Commitment

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The move is a change in how it operates, putting more power in the hands of grantees and looking to accelerate the speed at which its gifts have impact. By Thalia Beaty Associated Press GRAND ISLAND, NEB. John Peterson/AP Laura McAloon, the Grand Island, Neb., city administrator, jumped at an opportunity funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study the development of a bus system to meet the town’s transportation needs.

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ASU and AWS Collaborate to Promote AI Transformation

NonProfit PRO

Arizona State University (ASU) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the next phase of the ASU Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS: together, they will advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector.

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Does Your Nonprofit Website Need a Privacy Policy?

Wild Apricot

Do you have a nonprofit privacy policy? If not, here's why you need to set one up today.

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NEWS: Fundraising’s place in the postmodern world

Critical Fundraising

What on earth has this got to do with me? Well, the way you see, and quite possibly think, is already postmodern Understanding these ways of seeing and thinking will help fundraisers better understand the discussions taking place around contemporary issues, as well as suggesting new ways to communicate with donors The latest paper from the international fundraising think tank Rogare is an introduction to fundraising’s place in the postmodern world.

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Airbnb.org Appoints Next Executive Director

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Airbnb.org Christoph Gorder, is the new executive director of Airbnb.org. Also, the Institute for Nonprofit News has named a new CEO, and Marisa Calderon will begin in January as president and CEO of Prosperity Now.

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Make the Most of Your Cloud Security Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Need to strengthen you public sector organization's cloud security? Our CIS Hardened Images® come pre-hardened to the security recommendations of the CIS Benchmarks™. They help you defend against cloud-based threats for just $0.02 per compute hour.

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Is Your Nonprofit’s Mission Obsolete — Or Just Ready for a New Direction?

Blue Avocado

Measuring the dual bottom lines of sustainability and impact can help you determine if the time has come for your nonprofit to conclude your mission — or pivot to a new one. The post Is Your Nonprofit’s Mission Obsolete — Or Just Ready for a New Direction? appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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5 Actions to End the Year Strong

Blackbaud

You’re rounding the corner on end-of-year giving and are hopefully already seeing the fruits of your effort! With campaigns launched, events planned, and donations coming in, now is the time to focus on these last 5 actions to make sure that 2023 is your best fundraising year to date! 1. Make sure you process sustainer gifts before December 29th! The end of the year falls on a weekend this year, so you’ll want to be proactive in processing any sustainer gifts that may come in at the last minute

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Moody Foundation Commits $1 Billion for Education in Texas

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the Mellon Foundation committed an additional $250 million to continue grant making through its Monuments Project, and Blue Meridian Partners, with support from the Ballmer Group, has awarded $150 million to back efforts that increase social and economic mobility for young people and families.

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2023 Nonprofit Professionals of the Year Awards

NonProfit PRO

Each year, we ask you to nominate your top picks for our NonProfit Professionals of the Year Awards — and you never disappoint. This year’s winners have addressed food insecurity, pushed for better healthcare for children, expanded civic participation and so much more. Here are the winners.

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Award Grants Provide an Opportunity to Honor Those Most Deserving

GrantNews

Award grants provide an opportunity to honor those most deserving. Often, recognition for the contributions of teachers and their accomplishments in education go unnoticed, or certainly not sufficiently given the honor that they are due. Award grants may not solve the bigger problem, but at least you have the chance to do something on a smaller, individual scale to show your appreciation to someone deserving of praise.

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The Power of Trust-Based Philanthropy for Black Women Leaders

Center for Effective Philanthropy

The post The Power of Trust-Based Philanthropy for Black Women Leaders appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Pledges $50 Million to Renovate Athletics Stadium

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

University of Memphis Athletics plans to launch a capital campaign to match the Smith donation. By Maria Di Mento Plus, three other higher education institutions — Oregon State University, Evangel University, and Luther College — and two health-care organizations landed eight-figure gifts from big donors.

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2023 Unsung Hero: Hillary Alford

NonProfit PRO

There are so many people who contribute to a nonprofit’s success, but some of the biggest pieces of that puzzle may go unrecognized for their work. This year, NonProfit PRO is highlighting the efforts of Hillary Alford with the Unsung Hero Award.

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Blue Avocado Presents: Does Your Nonprofit Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

The ERC program has been amended several times and has officially concluded, but eligible nonprofit organizations are still eligible to file and benefit from this tax credit. Find out more about this government stimulus program. The post Blue Avocado Presents: Does Your Nonprofit Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? – Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado.