Ann Green's Nonprofit
MARCH 24, 2025
You may think youre practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and newsletters, but is the content actually engaging? Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. In these letters, they never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge theyre a monthly donor.
Hands-On Fundraising
MARCH 25, 2025
Im a sucker for a good story. Yesterday, despite a library book I hadnt even started, I went to the bookstore and came home with four more novels. Lately, Ive needed some good space opera to take me far away from our current reality. And its that take me away part that’s key for me. […] The post Whats the ask? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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Joe Garecht Fundraising
MARCH 19, 2025
Every year, thousands of non-profits use crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe, GiveSendGo, CauseVox, and others to raise 5- and 6-figure sums to support their work. You may not know it, but EVERY non-profit (no matter how small or large) can use crowdfunding to raise money, engage donors, and find new supporters.Is YOUR non-profit planning to run a crowdfunding campaign this year?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 20, 2025
An upswell of interfaith cooperation on issues such as immigration offers valuable lessons on what effective diversity work looks like. By Eboo Patel Courtesy of ISNA and Scott Spitzer for CCAR Basharat Saleem, left, executive director of the Islamic Society of North America, and Rabbi Hara Person, chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, were among the signees of a statement supporting immigrants and refugees.
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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.
Gail Perry Group
MARCH 19, 2025
If youre a board member serving a nonprofit, youre likely facing some tough decisions right now. Federal funding cuts, economic shifts, and donor uncertainty have created an incredibly challenging landscape for many organizations. Many programs are at risk. Revenue streams are shrinking. And leadership board members are searching for solutions. But heres the good newsyour nonprofit has been through challenges before.
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GrantNews
MARCH 21, 2025
Is your nonprofit dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of military and veteran personnel? Securing the right grants can empower your organization to provide essential services and support to those who have selflessly served. Nonprofits play a vital role in addressing the distinct needs of veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grant Writer Team
MARCH 20, 2025
If you want to unlock grant funding, you must be willing to write your narrative. Grant writing may be one of the most fulfilling genres of writing. If you’ve never written a grant before, imagine what exhilarating moment when, after all the hard work, you receive a response. And then you realize… you did it! You won! Whether the grant is for yourself, your nonprofit, your business, or a client, that feeling of accomplishment is the same; it’s pure joy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 24, 2025
The gift from Aileen and Brian Roberts will help build a new in-patient tower that will expand space for families who face extended hospital stays while their children are under treatment. By M.J. Prest Comcast Aileen and Brian Roberts, in a mockup of a patient room at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary pr
DoJiggy
MARCH 20, 2025
Pop-up store fundraising is a powerful way to raise money by setting up a temporary online store or retail space. These campaigns create buzz, attract crowds, and turn shopping into support for your cause. In this guide, youll learn how to plan and run a pop-up store fundraiser successfully. What Well Cover Key Takeaways for Pop-Up Events What Is a Fundraising Pop-up Store?
Blackbaud
MARCH 20, 2025
To make faster and more intelligent business decisions, close to 70% of organizations plan to continue or increase their investments in CRM technology in the coming year, according to Kate Leggett, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester. She is a leading expert on CRM strategy, maturity, benchmarking, and return on investment. Blackbaud recently hosted a webinar featuring Leggett as a guest speaker.
GrantNews
MARCH 24, 2025
Power Up Your Nonprofit with foundation grants! These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. With fewer restrictions, they provide nonprofits with greater flexibility in how funds are allocated. Additionally, foundation grants are available for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals at both national and international levels.
CauseVox
MARCH 24, 2025
If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. Its a simple concept: supporters commit to a challengelike running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a monthwhile fundraising for your cause. Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate.
Candid
MARCH 24, 2025
At times, the future arrives earlier than we plan for or want it to. Nonprofitsand international development organizations in particularare grappling with fast-changing realities. While circumstances may seem overwhelming, it helps to remember that there are ways to take on challenges proactively and come out strongereven if it means making difficult decisions or taking an unfamiliar path.
Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 25, 2025
To expand their grant seeking, organizations often ask for more funding prospects but more doesnt always mean better. Applying to every possible grant opportunity, even ones that arent a good fit, wastes time and money and risks alienating funders. Id much rather present a smaller number of opportunities that are well-aligned with an organizations programs than a long list of opportunities for which they wont be competitive.
Blackbaud
MARCH 24, 2025
Healthcare delivery has evolved since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, prompting health systems to find more effective ways to serve their communities and address identified health needs. Enter the community health worker. The emergence of community health worker (CHW) programs within healthcare systems has accelerated over the past five years.
GrantNews
MARCH 25, 2025
Celebrate women and girls by ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive! The female spirit is unstoppable. Today’s women are powerful forces of change, innovation, and leadership, while girls hold incredible untapped potential, ready to shape the future. Across the country, nonprofits provide vital programs and services that support their education, career development, and overall well-being.
Center for Major Gifts
MARCH 22, 2025
Imagine a nonprofit that calls every donorregardless of gift sizewithin a day or two of receiving their contribution. Organizations have repeatedly found that a brief but heartfelt phone call can significantly boost donor retention. A five-minute call makes donors feel genuinely valued and appreciated in a world where many supporters feel overlooked or taken for granted.
DoJiggy
MARCH 25, 2025
Sponsoring a charity golf tournament offers a strategic opportunity for businesses to enhance their brand visibility while demonstrating corporate social responsibility. These events attract decision-makers and industry leaders, creating a valuable networking environment. Beyond brand exposure, sponsorships foster goodwill within the community, strengthen business relationships, and align companies with meaningful causes.
Allied Grant Writers
MARCH 24, 2025
Looking for grants to support your writing as a disabled creator? This article highlights various grants for writers with disabilities, detailing eligibility, application processes, and the type of support you can receive. Whether youre seeking large endowments or micro grants, youll find resources to help you on your creative journey. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and other grant programs provide critical financial support ranging from micro grants to substantial fellowships for dis
Blackbaud
MARCH 21, 2025
Whether youre using scholarships as a recruitment tool or have already found the exact right student fit for a specific fund, awarding endowed scholarships during the admissions process can be extremely difficult due to the number of funds involved and the uncertainty as to whether a student will actually enroll. Higher ed institutions often use assignment or fund swapping to maximize the use of endowed scholarships.
GiveSmart
MARCH 20, 2025
As one of the most popular types of charity events , golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies all while giv ing to a meaningful cause. With golf increasing in popularity, a charity golf outing is a smart fundraising event format for your organization to consider. Use these golf fundraising tips to discover how to use the green to earn a little green for your organization , including steps to plan and host a successful charity golf tournament, plus ways to rai
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MARCH 20, 2025
Note from Diane: It is important to remember your best practices in times of change. Those best practices are the foundation of a successful and sustainable grant-seeking strategy. Thrilled to have a guest post to share with our community that reminds us of exactly that. The state of nonprofit grants is in flux in 2025, as a U.S. government funding freeze threw a curveball for charitable organizations that rely on government grants.
DoJiggy
MARCH 19, 2025
U.S. School Principals Appreciation Day, celebrated every May 1, is a heartfelt opportunity to recognize the dedication and hard work of school principals. From elementary to high school, principals play a critical role in shaping academic success, fostering a supportive environment, and managing the daily complexities of running a school. This year, show your appreciation with these creative ways to celebratecomplete with school fundraising ideas that support your community.
Capital Campaign Pro
MARCH 24, 2025
If youre contemplating a capital campaign feasibility study, chances are you can already recite most of the names that will appear on your list of interviewees. One-on-one conversations with board members, top donors, and engaged volunteers are among the most valuable fruits of a study. Finding out that your board chair is in the midst […] The post Wealth Screening During a Campaigns Feasibility Study and Quiet Phase appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
Blackbaud
MARCH 24, 2025
Are you struggling with an inefficient student billing process? You are not alone. Many educational institutions face the challenge of balancing customer service with bottom-line concerns. But what if there was a way to streamline the process, reduce errors, and improve cash flow? In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can enhance your student billing process from the moment a student enrolls to the final follow-up.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 19, 2025
America's divisions can roil even efforts for the common good, but my Maine firehouse is a testament to the power of unity and shared purpose. By Billy Shore NurPhoto via AP America's divisions can roil even efforts for the common good, but my Maine firehouse is a testament to the power of unity and shared purpose.
Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 24, 2025
There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. I've been writing grants for more than two decades, teaching grant writing since 2003, and I have an M.Ed. in Adult Education.
The Grantsmanship Center
MARCH 20, 2025
Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design. You see a problem and you think of a way to fix that problem. The solution comes logically from your understanding of the problem.
Candid
MARCH 25, 2025
One of our promises to you, as an integrated organization, was to build a hub for the future of data, information, and knowledge for the social sector. Candid search aims to synthesize answers to your questions about the social sector all in one place, bringing together key features of our flagship products such as Foundation Directory, GuideStar/Charity Check, Seals of Transparency, 990 Finder, Philanthropy News Digest, Candid Learning, Foundation Maps, and more.
Blackbaud
MARCH 25, 2025
Most nonprofit organizations work with a firm to do their annual financial audit. But some organizations might benefit from a financial review as a first step to, or in place of, a formal audit. Could that be your organization? Both financial reviews and audits serve important purposes, but they differ significantly in scope and detail. Understanding the differences between these two processes can help you make informed decisions and improve transparency, compliance, and trust within and outside
Strategic Grants
MARCH 25, 2025
Like many, the Strategic Grants team is unpacking the details of the 25-26 Federal Budget. While the budget seems to favour individual households, there are sector specific initiatives worth mentioning. Our round-up is below, plus links to additional budget resources. As always, for our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) subscribers, your calendar will be updated by our Research Team with any new or updated funding opportunities relevant to your sector and you will receive an automatic em
Double the Donation
MARCH 24, 2025
In the nonprofit world, volunteers are often placed in a separate category from donations or revenue-generating efforts. However, the reality is that they can be a powerful driving force behind your organization’s fundraising success.
Fundraising HayDay
MARCH 20, 2025
In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees. And while this was recorded before the new administration started making drastic changes in the federal funding landscape, the Uniform Guidance as it stands is in effect until updated again.
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