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Why you need a great ask at year-end

Hands-On Fundraising

We’re heading into the year-end flurry of fundraising. What’s your ask? Tis the season, and fundraisers everywhere are preparing. What’s your year-end ask? It’s also the season for multiple “giving days”… like GivingTuesday or December 31st. I hope you’re already polishing up the last details of your year-end campaign. But before you mail anything or […] The post Why you need a great ask at year-end appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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8 BOO BOO’s! Are You SCARING Nonprofit Donors Away?

Clairification

Is this how you’re making your donor feel?!?! BOO! Halloween is creeping up on us, so I’ve got some really scary stuff for you! Don’t get too spooked. There are also a few treats. In fact, you’ll get eight delicious goodies — in the form of “to-do’s.” But first… the bad news. No bones about it, you’re frightening folks away if you’re committing any of these 8 boo-boo’s !

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Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships

Tony Martignetti

Mark Lillis: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs. Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids shares his experience and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships → Mark Lillis: Your

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The Importance of Showing Gratitude to Your Donors

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the December holidays. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. Now is a great opportunity to show some gratitude to your donors. You could hold a thankathon , especially if you haven’t launched your appeal yet.

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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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501(c)(6) vs 501(c)(3): Simplifying Nonprofit Classifications

Wild Apricot

Learn the key differences between a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(6) organization. How do these classifications impact your revenue streams and how to maintain compliance.

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I’m Rooting for DEI. But Why Are So Many Programs Falling Short?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Diversity work is facing a turning point: It can either maintain the largely ineffective status quo or evolve into something better. By Eboo Patel Jacob Hamilton, MLive.com/AP Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the University of Michigan’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony in May. The school’s long-standing DEI efforts have come under criticism.

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Year-End Fundraising in 2024: What to Expect

NonProfit PRO

Because nonprofits place great emphasis on year-end campaigns, it’s crucial to understand how year-end fundraising is shaping up this year.

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Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising Tips and Best Practices

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit direct mail fundraising is a great way to find new donors. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success.

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Year End Giving: The Step-by-Step Guide For Nonprofits

GiveSmart

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations. Donors get involved with nonprofits over the holidays for four primary reasons: To be happier by helping others To feel good about themselves by making a difference To be connected to something positive To take advanta

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Melinda French Gates Is Gone, but Her Vision for Gender Equality Remains

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The division the philanthropist helped shape at the Gates Foundation is pushing forward with ambitious plans for women's health care and economic power. By Sara Herschander Alice Plati As president of the Gates Foundation’s gender equity division, Anita Zaidi has helped fund research and distribution networks for breakthrough innovations like self-injectable contraceptives and implemented far-reaching mentorship programs.

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What Halloween candy taught me about fundraising

Future Fundraising Now

I like candy. That’s why I like Halloween — the only reason, come to think of it. The other day, I ate a couple of Tootsie Fruit Rolls. These are fruit-flavored versions of regular brown-flavored Tootsie Rolls. The regular kind taste like an unholy combination of fake chocolate, wax, and dirt. The fruit version is pretty yummy. While I was eating a Fruit Roll, I noticed the release of saliva that followed biting into it.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally.

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Recipe for Success #1 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game

The Almoner

This post begins a new series of articles called “Recipes for Success.” Each “recipe” will be a successful fundraising model used by a Knights of Columbus council in a parish setting. This post begins a new series of articles called “Recipes for Success.” Each “recipe” will be a successful fundraising model used by a Knights of Columbus council in a parish setting.

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In This Moment of Division, Signs of Unity on Issues That Matter to Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Americans want nonprofits and foundations to lead on some of the country's toughest challenges, a new survey says. Here are four strategies to answer that call. By Stephanie Dodson Cornell Dave Showalter Henry Wilson Sr. of the Navajo Nation fills a 325-gallon water tank almost daily to provide water to his family’s home in Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border.

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Here’s Why YOU Should Plan a Tournament for Your Next Fundraiser!

Get Fully Funded

Whether you’re a fundraising pro or completely new to the process, choosing the activity you center your fundraiser around can be a real challenge. What kind of activity makes sense for your organization? What would your attendees be most interested in? How can you keep your events fresh year over year so repeated attendees don’t get bored? It’s a lot to think about!

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NPO Cybersecurity Getting New Defense Level

The NonProfit Times

NetHope announced the launch of the Partner Collective for the Global Humanitarian Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Global Humanitarian ISAC) during its recent 2024 NetHope Global Summit. This initiative unites a group of organizations dedicated to providing funding, expertise, tools, and technology to support the Global Humanitarian ISAC mission of enhancing cybersecurity for global humanitarian and conservation nonprofits.

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Introducing Coffee, Tea, & Philanthropy: Inspiring Conversations on Impact

Fluxx

Join Bill Campbell in Coffee, Tea, & Philanthropy, exploring stories of changemakers and their impact in communities worldwide over a cup of coffee or tea.

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Even in an Era of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances. By Clare Gibson Nangle and Marianne Møllmann Getty Images Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: The Step-by-Step Guide

OneCause

Executing your silent auction should be a breeze. Use these steps and best practices to run an unforgettable auction that significantly accelerates giving.

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Congratulations to LA Dodgers for their 2024 World Series Win!

GrantNews

The World Series is baseball at its finest. In case you haven’t heard, the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series just concluded. We’re excited to add our congratulations to the LA Dodgers as this year’s World Series Champions. They beat the mighty NY Yankees to claim their eighth World Series title! Baseball is considered one of the most popular sports in athletics, with many different levels of play, ranging from Pee-Wee leagues (beginning at age 5), to high school and colle

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GiveSmart, MIP Earn Prestigious Buyer’s Choice Awards

GiveSmart

GiveSmart and MIP Fund Accounting received 2025 Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius. The inaugural Buyer’s Choice Awards recognized software with the best capabilities, value for price, and customer relationships. TrustRadius determined and issued the awards based on vetted, unbiased customer reviews, deciding whether the product’s support teams “live up to expectations,” and if they’d rebuy the software.

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Family Foundations Are Bigger, and Some Are Giving More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than a third award over $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down. By Jim Rendon More than a third award more than $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down.

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Podcast: How the Northern Forest Center Raised $30M: A Capital Campaign Success Story

Capital Campaign Pro

Season 4, Episode 12 In this episode, co-founder Andrea Kihlstedt speaks with Lila Thorne, former Director of Development at the Northern Forest Center, about their groundbreaking $30 million capital campaign. Lila shares the compelling story of how the Northern Forest Center launched an innovative campaign that combined philanthropy and impact investing to support communities across […] The post Podcast: How the Northern Forest Center Raised $30M: A Capital Campaign Success Story appeared

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Maximizing Grant Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Research, Tools, and Strategy

CharityHowTo

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit funding, effective grant research is crucial for success. Diane Leonard, a seasoned expert in grant writing, recently shared invaluable insights on maximizing grant research with tools, strategies, and best practices for nonprofits of all sizes. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of her session , designed to guide you through a streamlined and results-driven approach to grant acquisition.

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How to Attract Nonprofit Board Members

GrantNews

How do you attract nonprofit board members? GrantWatch has some important information to share about finding the perfect candidate for your nonprofit board. The first and perhaps most important step is to determine who you want to approach to serve as a board member. One of your best sources of potential new board members is likely to come from your existing board members.

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The 'Other Side' May Win the Election. But Funders Can Still Spark Change

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

National politics are paralyzed by polarization. Individual Americans, however, can drive the social change grant makers want. By Evan Feinberg SOME (So Others Might Eat) Volunteers work on a new playground and common space at Independence Place, a low-income housing community run by the nonprofit So Others Might Eat. National politics are paralyzed by polarization.

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30 Raffle Basket Ideas to Boost Excitement and Fundraising

OneCause

Inspire your team, boost excitement, and increase fundraising with our list of unique raffle basket ideas that are sure to impress your event attendees.

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What It Means to be a Connected K–12 School

Blackbaud

The definition of “a connected school” could be many different things. Each description, at its core, stems from the answer to this one question: Does your school function at its optimal level? To honestly say yes to this question, your school must connect efficiently and effectively everywhere that matters—from software functionality to parent communication, teacher and student processes, and financial management.

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Our top Perpetual tips

Strategic Grants

The Perpetual 2025 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program (IPAP) is now open. As the focus of IMPACT Philanthropy applications is largely on organisational performance and capability, here is our list of the best and most relevant information that you should be pulling together now. And remember: always follow the funder’s guideline, ensure you are using the most recent application form, and submit your application well before the 6 December deadline!

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Why Billionaire Philanthropy Might Not Be as Generous as You Think

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Gifts from the wealthy sometimes raise questions about the societal costs underpinning them — for example, labor practices and the treatment of workers, the impact on communities and the environment, as well as tax practices and the cost to the taxpayer By Tobias Jung Scott Rudd/Sipa US/Alamy Stock Photo America’s richest woman, Walmart heiress Alice L Walton When donated wealth comes from big business, labor practices, impact on communities and environment, and tax practices may come under scru

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Listening to Nonprofits in Moments of Political Uncertainty: Five Suggestions from Grantees

Center for Effective Philanthropy

In moments of great uncertainty, it can be easy to freeze. However, as the pandemic taught us, funders have a crucial responsibility to support nonprofits to weather moments of rapid […] The post Listening to Nonprofits in Moments of Political Uncertainty: Five Suggestions from Grantees appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope

The NonProfit Times

There is an acrimonious presidential election in just a few days and the current political climate in the United States requires a measured approach to advocacy. Faced with growing political polarization, nonprofit leaders maintain a nonpartisan or bipartisan stance as a strategic necessity. They frame their advocacy within their mission and needs of their communities.

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Cleaning Up: Top Grants for Recycling, Garbage, Waste Reduction and Trash

GrantNews

All humans are stewards of our home planet, Earth. The current human population is over 8.2 billion. As the human population grows, so does garbage and waste production. In truth, each individual living on our planet has a responsibility to protect our environment. Because of this, it is critical to have sustainable solutions for garbage, recycling, and trash.

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