The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2023

But effective expansion is about more than money — it’s about training, leadership, and a recognition that scaling may not be the best option. By Kimberly Churches Getty Images Mega-gifts from MacKenzie Scott and others help more groups scale their work.

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Clairification

MARCH 4, 2024

While I was stressing about potty training, she told me: “ Have you ever seen anyone at college who still wears diapers? If you don’t potty train your son now, never fear. . — David Pogue , NYT While it’s tempting to drop everything (e.g., If not, you have options. ADVICE/OPTIONS: 1.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Discover how we as individuals can give thoughtfully, balancing both head and heart, to ensure our donations make a lasting difference this giving season and beyond. We hope these strategies and resources help you achieve even greater success this GivingTuesday and throughout the Giving Season.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” I hear it from people who are passionate and committed about a certain issue in their community or in the world. I can’t tell you for certain whether you should or not. Will you be able to secure funding?

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

It is essential to train our fundraisers how to respond to political questions, deal with polarization in both the workplace and in our community, and respond to questions about the value of higher education.” So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. I was the VP of a pediatric hospital.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You may be laser-focused on your year-end campaign and think you’re too busy to spend much time thanking your donors, but that’s precisely why you need to get on the thank you train. Showing some appreciation to your donors right now can help you raise more money for your year-end appeal. You’re never too busy to thank your donors.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The same study cites budget constraints as a common barrier to making this happen. So, how can your nonprofit boost its online visibility—without breaking the bank? Enter search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is a set of techniques for making your website more discoverable to people using search engines to find information. It’s human.

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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. With this expertise in mind, we have tested many AI platforms, attended training on AI, and assessed the writing AI has produced for us. Can you train AI?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 24, 2024

You’re probably in the clear because these platforms are likely already on the compliance train. Starting in February 2024, Google and Yahoo are throwing down three rules you need to know: Authenticated Email Domains: Make sure your emails come from legit sources. ” Good news! They probably already have your back.

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Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

Meet leaders where they are with accessible advocacy training There are numerous helpful resources about policy advocacy across the sector: there are trainings, seminars, and other resources on compliance, voter registration, the Johnson Amendment, expenditure tests, and when leaders need to register as lobbyists.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As your organization contemplates formalizing its job succession preparedness strategy within the finance department, there are three major areas to consider: segregation of duties and cross-training, safeguarding of assets, and cross-organizational impact. Nonprofit organizations have been experiencing significant labor shortages for years.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

Check out the following resources for examples and guides, as well as a 30-minute training from copywriter Julie Cooper on writing your nonprofit’s email welcome series. Right now it’s just the standard message that comes with our email service provider (ConstantContact). What else should it include? What do you recommend?

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Two of the examples it cited were made up, further reinforcing the idea that ChatGPT can give inaccurate information without proper training and supervision. For example, The Trevor Project uses a Chatbot as a training simulator to train more volunteers to help scale demand for services. Think through co-botting use cases.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Trained therapists can facilitate family counseling sessions, where teens and their parents learn healthier communication skills and coping mechanisms. Life Skills Training for Teens Objective : Prepare teens for adulthood by teaching them essential life skills. 15 Programs for At-Risk Teens and Families with Grants to Match 1.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

RBW Strategy has partnered with Maryland Nonprofits since 2020 on several grant projects and grant trainings, to support the organization, component organizations under its umbrella, and its member entities. Maryland Nonprofits Maryland Nonprofits ’ mission is to strengthen organizations for greater quality of life and equity.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. You can also conduct a training inventory to identify existing resources that can be repurposed. What’s resonating?

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Training your staff members to use it properly is crucial if you actually want to put the CRM’s features to use! Staff member training can help your team ensure they’re making the most of your tool, but is also extremely important when it comes to handling sensitive information.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Burk shows you what it takes to hire, train, and retain top people and build healthy fully functioning nonprofits. Donor-Centered Leadership (Amazon link) Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money: A Cookbook of Easy-to-Use Fundraising Exercises by Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson Whining about our boards.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Training Retainer 147

GrantNews

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Workforce Training in the Tourism Industry! Grants up to $5,000 to eligible nonprofits and groups for training and workforce development within the tourism industry. Emphasis will be on projects to provide technical and trade training, with a focus on local community entrepreneurs.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Our young organizers equip the grandparents with toolkits and sustain the effort through recurring virtual trainings. Since many have shared how they can feel isolated as glass ceiling-breakers in their hometowns, we bring them together to gain training and powerful connections. She says “the peer learning opportunity was invaluable.”

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

For more, check out master storyteller Vanessa Chase Lockshin’s 30 minute training. For more, check out master storyteller Vanessa Chase Lockshin’s 30 minute training. But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Your real test lies in converting these opens into donations.

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Nonprofit Metrics Publishing Training 173

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Spending countless hours to recruit and train volunteers only to have up to half of them never engage again is a loss of time and resources. It is challenging to fully unlock volunteer potential. Here are a few strategies to achieve impactful nonprofit engagement.

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Training Nonprofit IT 119

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Set aside 20 minutes to view this training. How will you stay on track? Jeff recommends: Stay vigilant with gift processing. Check gift reports daily If you know a gift was supposed to be received by year-end and you don’t see it posted, follow up with your Data/Donor Ops team Do what you can to support gift processing – and thank your team!

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Training Fundraising IT Nonprofit 173

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Legislation aimed at limiting discussions on systemic inequities, diversity training, and affirmative action has gained traction, leaving nonprofits in affected regions wondering how to navigate these changes. Understanding the Current Landscape Across the U.S., there has been growing resistance to DEI programs in certain states and sectors.

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Grant Writing Grant Grants Fundraising 97

Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

An inclusive approach actively engages staff across all departments, roles, and leadership levels to create an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, equitable access to AI tools and training is provided, and the unique needs of different user groups are considered. How can funders support inclusive AI adoption?

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AI Ethics Policy Policies 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 5, 2024

Financier Michele Kang is giving $50 million to advance training for professional women athletes, plus $4 million to support the Olympic medal-winning women's rugby team. Here, she appears with rugby team member Ilona Maher.

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Training Nonprofit IT 110

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MARCH 27, 2023

As I have grown my business, I have found I now have to spend more time training our staff on the basics of grant research. It turns out that grant research is both extremely important and surprisingly difficult to do right. Most grant researchers find that they stumble on a ton of possibilities or else none at all.

Electronics 130

Electronics Grant Grants Engineering 130

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Click the image below to view this free training. The ethical considerations of nonprofit storytelling, and strategies to ensure you are a good steward of your community stories. Click here to download the slides from this September 30, 2024 MotivateMonday presentation.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

Are our training programs for elder services and long-term care providers effective in improving the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ elders they serve? Direct services. Technical assistance. SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging.

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Transportation Policy Policies Training 114

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 30, 2024

I’ve trained thousands of Board members how to do their job , including raise money. I’ve trained thousands of Board members how to do their job , including raise money. “Don’t get me started about 100% Board giving – some of them think giving their time is enough.” Can it be fixed? ABSOLUTELY! It doesn’t have to be a fantasy.

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Fundraising Training Media Education 105

Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Diversify and train the reviewer pool. A diverse reviewer pool is representative of different backgrounds and experiences, genders, regions, levels of education, institution sizes, disciplines, nonprofit experience, and/or areas of specialty or advanced training. Provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But they can be used as a well-trained assistant, which means you must understand AI’s strengths and weaknesses to maximize its value. But they can be used as a well-trained assistant, which means you must understand AI’s strengths and weaknesses to maximize its value. No time, staff, or resources when it comes to grant seeking?

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AI Grantstation Grant Writing Proposal 130

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 16, 2024

These people trained their entire lives for their moment to shine, and each athlete had to come through in high-pressure moments. Each athlete spent countless hours training and trying and failing and trying again before any of them set foot on the world’s biggest stage.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Organizations need to realize that treating technology as a peripheral expense actually limits mission delivery and effectiveness.

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Policy Policies Strategic Plan Budget 98

Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

This short training will show you exactly what you want to look at when segmenting your donor base for your EOY appeal. August and September are the ideal months to update your supporters. Consider sending: An “Impact Update.” How are you personalizing yours? This is where segmentation comes in handy. Your donor newsletter.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

From education and training to job opportunities and overcoming financial obstacles, these essential funding sources provide the support that paves the way for growth. Funding is for projects that assist girls and women in gaining the skills, education, jobs, and training needed to earn a living wage.

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GrantNews

JULY 26, 2024

Funding covers expenses associated with athlete training, competitions, or equipment purchases. Additional Grants and Training Opportunities Grant to Nonprofits to Help Learning Disabilities – To continue, grants are open to nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.

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