Clairification

JANUARY 21, 2025

Learn to become an “inside” major donor rainmaker If youve got donors, you’ve got the raw material for a major donor program and its easier than you think. Begin with your own database. Most organizations have plenty of donor prospects, without having to go outside and look for prospects who arent connected to you. You know who I mean.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 21, 2025

Storytelling rightfully gets lots of attention After all, human beings communicate through stories and always have. You probably know someone who is a terrific storyteller. Ive got a friend with a real gift for it. It doesnt matter whether shes telling me about a life-or-death situation or a trip to the grocery store. Either […] The post If you want to raise more money, tell me a story appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collecting silent auction items for your next fundraiser takes a lot of consideration you need to know where to begin, fight donor fatigue, and think of fresh items. It also takes a dedicated committee, which builds relationships and solicits items from local businesses and other partners. Gathering desirable and exciting silent auction items shouldnt cost your nonprofit much money!

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began.

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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.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Kingston Technology founder and his wife gave the medical center $50 million in 2022 for the same expansion project. By Maria Di Mento Hoag Hospital Foundation Philanthropists Diana and David Sun have doubled their commitment to Hoag Hospital Foundation to $100 million, with a second $50 million gift, toward the ongoing expansion of the Sun Family Campus in Irvine.

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CharityHowTo

JANUARY 21, 2025

Staying ahead in digital fundraising is essential for nonprofits to thrive in an increasingly competitive space. Drawing from insights shared by Jeremy Haselwood during his recent webinar, "Todays Digital Fundraising Trends, and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit," this blog distills key strategies, benchmarks, and tips to help your organization maximize its impact in 2025.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 21, 2025

When the Doobie Brothers sang Takin It to the Streets, they probably did not imagine their anthem would someday inspire mobile healthcare. Nor did they picture James Taylor lending his voice (in my head, at least) to narrate the rise of healthcare buses navigating neighborhoods like heroes on a mission. Yet here we are, witnessing healthcare systems channel their inner road warriors to serve communities in need.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.

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Fluxx

JANUARY 21, 2025

Community organizations and grassroots initiatives play a pivotal role in advancing social justice, equity, and community empowerment. The Colorado Trusts Building and Bridging Power Grant offers critical financial support to groups working to strengthen their advocacy efforts and build bridges across diverse communities in Colorado. If your organization is focused on creating positive, lasting change through advocacy, coalition-building, or community organizing, this grant is a valuable resourc

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Grants Management is smoother when its a team effort. Although you may often feel like the only one of your kind at the office, you arent truly doing the work on your own. Managing the grants process from the application stage through the final reporting works best when there is collaboration from many staff members! Often times those who are managing grants arent the subject matter experts for the phenomenal programs and projects youre seeking grant support for.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products. It emphasizes the benefits of broader reach, convenience, and cost savings, with real-life examples of teams successfully raising funds.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 21, 2025

ASAE launched the Community Impact Coalition to educate Congress about the social and economic benefits of tax-exempt organizations.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Every year on March 2nd, schools across the nation come together to celebrate reading with the annual Read Across America event. This day not only honors the birthday of Dr. Seuss but also encourages children to dive into the world of books and develop a lifelong love for reading. With thoughtful planning and the right resources, educators and parents can make this day or week a memorable experience filled with creativity and engagement.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 21, 2025

Early in the year, it's important to take a thorough look at your caseload and do a caseload refresh. Let me walk you through the process.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 21, 2025

Purpose-driven business models enrich communities by manufacturing eco-friendly alternatives, advancing scientific research, and reducing waste. For example, such models focus on end-of-life (EOL) product design to minimize global waste. Transitioning to a purpose-driven model can be costly, but grants can help cover the expenses of these eco-friendly upgrades.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Lessons learned in 2020 can serve the field well as it faces another period of uncertainty and upheaval, writes Lisa Pilar Cowan in the first in a series of dispatches on Trumps initial 100 days in office. By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola Lessons learned in 2020 can serve the field well as it faces another period of uncertainty and upheaval, writes Lisa Pilar Cowan in the first in a series of dispatches on Trumps initial 100 days in office.

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