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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Making Inspiring Storytelling Easy!

Pamela Grow

Sometimes finding the right story for your year-end appeal can be tough. How do you capture stories in a way that truly invites your reader into the picture? The stories that inspire action? Spend the best 30 minutes of your day as Natalie Monroe, Community Engagement Manager at MemoryFox, shares the secrets to identifying and crafting compelling stories that drive engagement and inspire action.

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Mind the gap

Hands-On Fundraising

It can be the toughest part of your fundraising communications to grasp. Like a slippery fish, it keeps jumping from your grasp. I’m talking about your fundraising offer, of course. The gap that describes your need. The central part of fundraising that’s so easy to slide over, or step around. The guts of the whole […] The post Mind the gap appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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How Many Times Do You Need to Repeat Your Message?

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – How often do you need to repeat your message? A lot… One of the most sobering things about running a non-profit charity is to realize how hard it is to get out the charity’s name and message. Large corporations manage to buy visibility for their brands by purchasing large print ads, riveting video ads, and radio spots.

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How to Reach New Audiences With Your Nonprofit’s Message

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? Explore these ideas to engage with new groups of potential supporters. By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? You’re in the right place! Reaching new audiences is critical to growing your organization’s supporter base and fostering reliable revenue to fund your cause.

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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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5 Strategies to Get and Keep More Donors for Your Nonprofit

Clairification

People are unpredictable sometimes. They’re also predictable. If you see someone yawn, you’re likely to yawn too. If I tell you seats are limited, you’re likely to purchase a ticket now rather than later. What if you knew getting people to donate to your nonprofit could be a predictable consequence of something you did? It turns out you can encourage people to act in desirable ways, simply by applying a few lessons learned from neuroscience, psychology and behavioral economics.

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Fundraisers Need to Speak Up About Their Challenges — and Funders Need to Listen

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs. By Armando Enrique Zumaya Getty Images Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.

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Nonprofit Radio for September 30, 2024: AI, Organizational & Personal

Tony Martignetti

Amy Sample Ward: AI, Organizational & Personal Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here’s another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels. Amy Sample Ward, the big picture thinker, the adult in the room, contrasts with our host’s diatribe about AI sucking the humanity out of nonprofit professionals and all unwary users.

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Donors need to know the impact of every donation.

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It’s no secret. Donors want to know the real impact of every donation. We’re talking about specific, tangible ways to help donors understand the difference they make through their support. In fact, 80 percent of donors feel it is important to know the real outcomes of their charitable giving or volunteer work, according to an Accenture survey. Your donors don’t have the same inside perspective as someone who is involved with your work daily.

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What I learned from 100+ conversations with charities

Strategic Grants

I am fortunate to meet over 100 for-purpose organisations yearly to discuss their projects and services, philanthropic strategies, and the funders they work with. These meetings continue to inspire me, and it is always interesting to learn how charities secure funds for their work and how they plan to maintain projects through what can sometimes be funding uncertainty.

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Grant Writer?

GrantNews

When you hire a grant writer, the first logical question is, “How much will it cost?” It is only natural to to worry about the price tag involved with hiring a professional grant writer since many of us see grant writing through a fog of confusion. This key question determines how you will approach the process of winning the grants you seek.

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The Case for Doing Away With the Charitable Deduction

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A tax code tweak that replaces the deduction with matching grants could encourage everyone to donate. By Robert McClelland Shutterstock A tax code tweak that replaces the deduction with matching grants could encourage everyone to donate.

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Time Running Out To Comply With California Fundraising Law

The NonProfit Times

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms. California’s solicitation laws did not specifically reach online platforms, leaving what state officials called “a gap in the regulatory framework with respect to a fast-growing and

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‘Words Matter’: An Interview with Houston Grantmaker Long Chu

Center for Effective Philanthropy

A funder’s choice to collect grantee feedback by partnering with CEP on the Grantee Perception Report (GPR) signals a commitment to learning, improvement, and ultimately, effectiveness. This is particularly true […] The post ‘Words Matter’: An Interview with Houston Grantmaker Long Chu appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Insider Newsletters: A Short, Sweet, and Easy Way to Keep Your Board Thinking Happy Thoughts About You Between Meetings

Blue Avocado

A small effort that gives you a big boost in your relationship with your board. I’ve known many situations where an executive director needed support from their board and didn’t get it, because the board members were essentially strangers to the ED and to the work. So, I recommend that you make sure to build time into each board meeting to show off the successes of your organization’s work.

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Disaster Response Funding Following Hurricane Helene

GrantNews

Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida on Thursday, began as a category four hurricane and became the most powerful on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend before moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. The storm, which downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday, has led to severe flooding and mudslides. Although Helene has moved past North Carolina, its effects are still deeply felt across the region.

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This Year's MacArthur 'Genius' Fellows Include More Writers, Artists and Storytellers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The large number of nominations in the literary arts space indicates a desire to tell important stories, a MacArthur staffer said. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, AP Jason Reynolds, a writer for children and young adults, and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is among the 2024 honorees.

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12 Best Grant Management Software for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Find the perfect grant management software for your nonprofit. Explore top options to simplify grant tracking, reporting, and compliance and boost your organization's efficiency and impact.

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The Power of Partnership: Insights from the CORE Collective Program

Center for Effective Philanthropy

In the organizing world, a key tenet of power is that “power is the product of relationship,” meaning people in strong relationships with one another produce power. At EdTrust-West, we […] The post The Power of Partnership: Insights from the CORE Collective Program appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Black Women, Education and the Future of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

As we approach the end of the year, it is crucial to spotlight the transformative role Black women play in the philanthropic sector.

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How to Create a Mid-Level Donor Strategy

CauseVox

As nonprofit professionals, we spend a lot of time focused on major donors or on crowdfunding campaigns that target smaller donors. As a result, we can often miss the hidden gems of our donor base, the passionate, engaged, and consistently generous mid-level donors. Mid-level donors are those typically contributing between $1,000 and $10,000 annually and act as a crucial bridge between small and major donors.

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How Do Donors Feel About A.I.? This New Study Asks

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used artificial intelligence. By Jie Jenny Zou Getty Images Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.

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Embracing Agility in Prospect Research and Advancement

Blackbaud

The intersection of project management and prospect research is becoming more apparent as organizations strive to remain adaptable in an ever-changing landscape. As both fields involve managing complex tasks and achieving specific outcomes, understanding the value of agility can help nonprofits, schools, and higher education institutions optimize their approaches.

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A Thank You to Grant Makers, Grant Funders & Grant Reviewers

GrantNews

Grant-makers and grant-seekers work together to cultivate a better future for us all. Grant-makers and grant funders award funding and resources to dedicated professionals enriching our society with parks, education, school safety, medical research, and more. Their dedication to supporting vital causes inspires us all to help those in need. Because of this, the team at GrantWatch wants to remind our subscribers how important it is to recognize our funders’ impact on our world.

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Small Talk

NonProfit PRO

Social gatherings are essential for growing your network. If you find small talk uncomfortable, here's how to sharpen your social game.

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New Data: Pre-Retirees and Retirees Prioritize Charitable Giving

The NonProfit Times

Donors who are age 50 and older are planning to engage in charitable giving during retirement with 78% of pre-retirees and retirees responding that they plan to prioritize it. Beyond providing financial support for charities, pre-retirees and retirees are also actively volunteering. More than two-thirds of pre-retirees (71%) and 55% retirees said that they volunteered during the past year.

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Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday and Legacy of Giving Celebrated

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

To honor the former president, a star-studded concert in Atlanta has raised $1.2 million to support the Carter Center, and thousands of Habitat for Humanity volunteers are building 30 homes. By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa Associated Press Robert Franklin/AP Former President Jimmy Carter works with other volunteers on site during the first day of the weeklong Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, their 35th work project with Habitat for Humanity, in Mishawaka, Ind.

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3 types of fundraising story that help you get (and keep) donors

Future Fundraising Now

Stories power fundraising. Most people know that. But there’s an additional piece of knowledge that makes this truth useful: Not all our stories should be the same. Here’s a great post on the distinct types of story, from the Bloomerang Blog, at How To Tell A Compelling Fundraising Story : Unsolved problem story. This is the story you tell when you ask donors to give.

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Private School Onboarding: 5 Assumptions That Threaten Enrollment

Blackbaud

The primary focus of a private or independent school admissions team is to drive enrollment, but it shouldn’t stop there. Everyone in the school should to be committed to keeping families and students engaged so they want to return year after year. One thing that makes a huge difference in enrollment and retention—yet is often overlooked or under resourced—is the strategy and process of onboarding.

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GrantWatch Spotlight: Grants for Utah Businesses and Nonprofits

GrantNews

Today’s GrantWatch spotlight is on grants for Utah businesses and nonprofits! GrantWatch lists a variety of grants, opportunities, and cooperative agreements for Utah businesses and nonprofits throughout the state. Funding is for a wide spectrum of programs and projects, including business startups, the arts, career development, and health education and services, along with energy and environmental initiatives.

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The 4 Main Types of Form 990s for Nonprofits (& How to File)

Soapbox Exchange

As a nonprofit professional, figuring out tax requirements is a complicated, yet necessary task that allows you to maintain your organization’s tax-exempt status and take stock of your fundraising progress. That’s why knowing the difference between each type of Form 990 is so important. As you likely know, there are multiple variations of Form 990 to choose from depending on your organization’s size and gross receipts.

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New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives. By Rasheeda Childress iStockphoto More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives.

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Top 5 blog posts of the month

Future Fundraising Now

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of September: Wacky envelopes work in fundraising 3 easy fundraising lessons Tom Ahern on Donor-Focused Newsletters that Raise Money [PODCAST] How to utilize the right words The mistake that could be hurting your fundraising Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?

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Do You Need to Raise Money for Your Nonprofit?

Grant Writer Team

How important is it to raise money for your nonprofit? Anyone who runs a nonprofit or works for one knows that funding keeps programs, services, and supplies flowing to underserved communities in need. While traditional fundraising methods like galas, donor letters, and bake sales remain reliable standbys, nonprofits today are seeking fresh, innovative ways to engage donors and boost contributions.