The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As I've been thinking about it, the three things that help leading through uncertain times fit perfectly with fundraising too. We shouldn't be surprised - fundraising is all about leadership. So leadership principles should apply to fundraising too. 3 Commitments for Fundraising in Uncertain Times. See what I did there?).

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Technology, regulation, fundraising and the people who power the nonprofit sector were the hottest topics online at The NonProfit Times during 2024. 3Q1bNOB ** Ransomware Attacks Spike 278% At Healthcare Organizations [link] ** Daniels Law Litigation Pushing Fundraisers Out Of N.J. 3URhZuU ** NPTs The Best Nonprofits To Work For bit.ly/3Q1bNOB

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s guest post on ethical nonprofit storytelling is from Caliopy Glaros. Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. The story is that the fundraising staff and program staff just can’t see eye-to-eye.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. These are against the values of the Grant Professionals Association and Association of Fundraising Professionals. Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Author Bio: Lisa Mead, M.S.,

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Predictive analysis, chatbots , and automation have the power to increase fundraising capacity. Conduct staff training. Conduct staff training.

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CauseVox

MARCH 28, 2023

In this training, participants will gain the tools to create content with purpose and intention—that converts. And we’ll dig into tools and practices to gather nonprofit stories in a way that is ethical and trauma-informed. Create purpose-driven content that is ethical and trauma-informed.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

These shifts require nonprofits to be innovative and adaptable in their fundraising strategies. While the digital divide poses a significant challenge, the ethical implications of AI present another critical concern for the nonprofit sector. These models often build on impact investing as well as novel technologies such as blockchain.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

Both types of certifications signify a standardized level of expertise and often follow the completion of specialized training and exams. However, designation certifications go further in requiring ongoing continuing education and adherence to a professional code of ethics. Who Is Certified?

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s or group’s behavior or activities. Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2021

It is no longer business as usual for nonprofit fundraisers. With all the noise on social media as well as serious legal and ethical considerations clouding the platforms, how can nonprofits continue to reach their supporters and spread their messages online? And in this live training, I’ll show you how to create one!

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

As he takes over as the new chair of the fundraising think tank Rogare, Damian Chapman emphasises the need for equitable pathways into the fundraising profession. John aspired to be a doctor, while Louis dreamed of becoming a fundraiser. In contrast, Lewis’s journey to becoming a fundraiser was less defined.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They don’t understand their fiscal or legal responsibility nor their ethical responsibility. Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

Lately, it seems I can hardly open a newsletter, attend a training, or look at a conference schedule without seeing the word AI popping up everywhere. In her work, she has fulfilled many different fundraising roles and has served as a grant reviewer to determine who received grant funding. Can you train AI?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For instance, I wrote a paper for my Ethics in Nonprofits class that explored whether nonprofit theatres should pay actors more or use their resources to prioritize their communities. The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. Candid Learning is a generous friend of free things.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Across the fundraising landscape, there is broad interest in reaching prospects and donors with more inclusive, equitable, and responsible messages. As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

. “At this stage, one of the barriers to widespread AI deployment is no longer the technology itself; rather, it’s a set of challenges that ironically are far more human: ethics, governance, and human values.”— Some examples: What should you include in your training data? What Is Trustworthy AI?

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs. Hone existing skills and ensure that you’re equipped with the latest methods to achieve your fundraising goals with these recent titles. Read the PND review.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

As a Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud, I have the privilege of working closely with many leaders in higher education who are navigating the ever-changing waters of fundraising. So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. It has changed everything. “I

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the past year, I have been asked to present on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than any other topic. I remain curious by nature, so I do attend other training sessions and belong to podcasts and email lists thatdiscuss the latest updates, advances, lawsuits, and ways to use AI responsibly.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. Some risks are rooted in the machine-learning data that AI tools are trained on. These risks can lead to lawsuits, misinformed decisions, or unintended discrimination.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Donors place their trust in non-profits to safeguard their personal information, especially during fundraising events. Ethical Responsibility : Protecting donor information is an ethical obligation, demonstrating respect for their privacy and building stronger relationships. Update it regularly and make it easily accessible.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Alex was designed as an autonomous fundraiser, independently managing a portfolio of donors. But these new and quickly developing technologies bring to the forefront many questions about the impact of AI on fundraising and the human relationships at the foundation of philanthropy. Is AI Technology Good For Fundraising?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To be a skilled fundraiser, you need many skills. You’ll make mistakes, miss opportunities, and learn valuable lessons on your journey to becoming a seasoned fundraising professional. That being said, everyone makes fundraising mistakes, it’s how you learn from them that matters most. Top fundraising mistakes to avoid 1.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 13, 2010

I recently asked a group of fundraising professionals about their biggest challenge. So, let’s hire a fundraising staff person. Nonprofit leadership must understand the ethics of fundraising and not expect that they can pay a development officer or a consultant on a commission basis. The result?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

This will make sure grant funders aren’t automatically signed up for your organization’s newsletters or annual appeals (unless they’ve expressly asked to be included in your fundraising and marketing efforts). Learn more about building relationships with AGS on-demand training opportunities.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. Fundraisers are braver and bolder than ever. Don’t be afraid to use your networks.

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Fundraising is torn between the need to be professional while at the same time embodying ‘amateur’ values. A few years ago I was on a train heading back to London from a fundraising event in Manchester. I didn’t find out as the train was about to leave from his station and he dashed off. Here’s another anecdote.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you’ll be thrilled to know that AI is your new secret weapon for elevating your operations, fundraising, and outreach efforts. General Uses for ChatGPT for Nonprofits Let face it, generating content for fundraising and marketing can be a time suck. This is where ChatGPT comes in.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

These activities might include selling merchandise, providing services, or hosting fundraising events. This might include investing in staff training, upgrading technology, or improving facilities. Legal and Ethical Considerations 1. Earned Income Many nonprofits engage in revenue-generating activities to support their mission.

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GrantNews

MARCH 1, 2024

How does it work, and what are the ethical implications? It’s important to note, since this system was trained by humans, it needs humans to work properly. As such, ethical usage demands we recognize it is a tool that simply makes our work a little easier and more productive. It does not create; it replicates.

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Critical Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. So, asks Ian MacQuillin , what does this mean for the ethics of asking for donation for ‘less effective’ causes?

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

As a busy fundraiser, I kept putting off learning about AI. As with a human assistant, training and feedback are essential. Ask yourself, “Is it accurate, current, inclusive, unbiased, ethical? This may produce fear of dire outcomes – such as, “there’s no more need for us”. I was struck by the consistent message.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Grant professionals cannot successfully and ethically develop grant proposals and applications without learning “tricks of the trade.” Earning the GPC credential enhances the credibility of the grant profession by assuring members with the credential are qualified, ethical, and proficient in supporting organizations through the grant process.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Certifications help uplift the profession by establishing a level of knowledge and ethical practices and acknowledging experience and expertise within an industry. Both pathways require 35 hours of project management education/training or a certified associate in project management (CAPM) designation.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2023

For example, an advancement office which tracks that a given alum does not want to hear from their undergraduate faculty but is interested in university sport has valuable new fundraising insight. How does this software help us comply with accessibility standards?

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DoJiggy

MARCH 18, 2024

Within the nonprofit realm, AI is emerging as a groundbreaking tool poised to revolutionize traditional fundraising strategies. The issue for most nonprofits looking to be early adopters is how nonprofits can use AI in fundraising (and elsewhere). Let’s begin!

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

Candid provides information, resources, training, and data to help nonprofits find funding and learn grant writing. Grants Research Chart The Grantsmanship Center helps nonprofits plan programs, write proposals, and create earned income through their customized trainings, webinars, podcasts, and publications (some of which are for purchase).

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