Clairification
APRIL 17, 2025
Today I want to remind you thatpart and parcel of your personal mission, as a philanthropy facilitator , is to bring supporters opportunities for meaning and purpose. Because when you help increase others sense of wellbeing, not only is the world a better place but these folks are more likely to demonstrate gratitude by giving of themselves. Meaning drives us to act with generosity and resolve.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
APRIL 21, 2025
Our world is chock full of information. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Its not only the volume of options, its also the content. And in our current climate of crisis and uncertainty, its information overload on steroids.
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Hands-On Fundraising
APRIL 15, 2025
Facts fail where stories sail. When I see what comes into my inbox or mailbox from nonprofits, the ones I shake my head at usually have something in common. They ask for a gift based on a list of statistics and accomplishments. And I understand the urge. You’re proud of the work you do. You’re […] The post How to raise more money? Less sell and more tell appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Blackbaud
APRIL 18, 2025
As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get to partner with nonprofit teams that are full of dedicated, smart, and hard-working people. Ive noticed, though, when it comes to effectively growing their communication and giving programs, many of these seasoned development pros are feeling a little stuck.
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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.
GrantNews
APRIL 18, 2025
What is the Donor Cycle and why should nonprofits care? The Donor Cycle (aka Donor Lifecycle) is a term used in reference to first-time donors (to a given cause). As nice as it is to receive a donation, the real work for a nonprofit is to KEEP that donor engaged and involved in order to see continued donations in the future. A nonprofit looking to make donors a part of their donor cycle has to do more than just write a thank you note.
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Think and Ink Grants
APRIL 16, 2025
Over the weekend, while many Americans were cheering on their kids at soccer games or tuning into their favorite sports teams, something major happened in the world of federal fundingquietly and without much public fanfare. DOGE, the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, officially took control of Grants.gov, the main platform for applying to federal grants.
Grant Writer Team
APRIL 17, 2025
Your Next Grant Starts with the Right Preparation Crafting a winning grant proposal takes effort, planning, and the right support. It is usually not for the faint of heart because it is not typically easy task. That is why GrantWriterTeam is here for you. Our professional grant writers provide the tools and confidence you need to successfully pursue funding opportunities that support your nonprofit mission.
Blackbaud
APRIL 16, 2025
For nonprofits, every dollar is mission-critical, and every decision impacts lives. The finance team shoulders immense responsibility to make sure funds are well-stewarded, often while being understaffed and under-resourced. Strong stewardship is not just about balancing the books, though. It’s about ensuring that financial operations are seamless, transparent, and trustworthy.
GrantNews
APRIL 16, 2025
If your nonprofit struggles with donor retention, you are not alone. However, funding is vital for nonprofits to make a real-world impact. Above all, donor-centric management is an effective and cost-efficient way to increase nonprofits’ donor retention. In truth, nonprofits prioritizing donor retention often see success. However, it is best to diversify your funding source and also apply for grant funding support regularly.
Grant Professionals Association
APRIL 21, 2025
In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. However, in todays funding landscape, the most important W - Who - is often overlooked. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Consider the difference between two grant-funded projects: One secures a major grant but lacks community input, resulting in services that go unused or fail to addre
Center for Effective Philanthropy
APRIL 17, 2025
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives our sector seeks to change. In this series on the CEP […] The post Positioning and Repositioning: What if What We Inherited Doesnt Have to Be the Legacy We Leave? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
amplifi
APRIL 17, 2025
Guest blog by Viken Mikaelian, PlannedGiving.com Planned giving can get complicated, but promoting it shouldnt be. Whether youre trying to reach high-net-worth donors or just getting your nonprofits planned giving program off the ground, these ten strategies will help you cut through the noise, attract the right prospects, andmost importantlybring in those gifts. 1.
CauseVox
APRIL 18, 2025
It’s 2025, and we’re fully living in a subscription culture. Everything from our favorite tunes on Spotify to our weekly meal kits is just part of how we live nowsimple, straightforward, and automatic. This model of convenience and consistency isn’t just limited to consumer goods; its actually been part of nonprofit fundraising for decades in the form of monthly giving, and it fits right into this subscription culture.
GrantNews
APRIL 17, 2025
Teachers: Looking for Grants to support your work? It’s common knowledge that teachers regularly dig into their own pockets to cover classroom essentials. They need to decorate learning spaces and stock up on basic supplies like paper, pencils, tissues, and cleaning supplies. These expenses often come out of personal savings. For now, the federal government offers a $300 tax deduction to help with these costs.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 21, 2025
The gift from L.A. philanthropists Gene and Mindy Stein aims to help young children with complex medical conditions navigate mental health challenges. By Maria Di Mento Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Mindy and Gene Steins gift will support a program that provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, infant-family mental health screenings and treatment for infants and toddlers receiving specialty medical care at the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
CharityHowTo
APRIL 21, 2025
Nonprofit funding is shifting rapidly, and uncertainty around grants can make it tough to plan for the future. In this expert-led panel discussion hosted by Diane H. Leonard , with insights from Beth Archer and Maggie Perry , we explore how nonprofit professionals can assess risks, stay mission-driven, and build resilience during funding challenges.
Community Boost
APRIL 17, 2025
Having a clear mission is great but it’s people who make the impact happen. Community engagement is how a nonprofit can grow, rally support, and create lasting change. And its not just about fundraising, its about building real relationships and inspiring people to take action. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation.
Future Fundraising Now
APRIL 16, 2025
I just read this on a marketing blog: Millennials are looking for experiences that are unique, creative, and edgy. That is a useless and silly assertion. It might be true of some millennials. There might be research showing its a trait more common among millennials than others. But as a blanket assertion, its not only unprovable, it is almost certainly untrue.
GrantNews
APRIL 21, 2025
Grants for Nonprofit Growth aren’t just a talking point, they’re your next strategic move. Think of GrantWatch as your 2025 Grant Game Book , packed with the plays you need to secure flexible, high-impact nonprofit funding. Foundation grants offer big advantages: simpler applications, fewer restrictions, and a wide range of opportunities for nonprofits of all sizes.
HSF House
APRIL 16, 2025
Hello everyone! My name is Audrey Lendvay, and I am a second year studio art student at Florida State University, and I now have the exciting honor to introduce you all to my upcoming IDEA Grant research for summer 2024. Audrey Lendvay, Studio Art major My project takes a particular interest in the ways in which we participate in physical and virtual spaces, and with how virtual worlds might be capable of connecting participants to their own lives and enriching their own sense of place and mindf
The Grantsmanship Center
APRIL 16, 2025
Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal. The reader of your proposal may not live in the samearea of the state as you, or even in the same part of the country.
Gail Perry Group
APRIL 17, 2025
Is your team gearing up for an important capital campaign? Dreaming of expanding your impact and transforming your missions reach? Before you dive in, you need to do your market research: ask the right people the right questions. And, you probably need a trusted third party to do it. Thats where a consultant-led feasibility study comes in. Far more than a checkbox or a fundraising formality, a feasibility study is a smart, strategic investment that can set the stage for successor save you from c
Future Fundraising Now
APRIL 15, 2025
From The Agitator, a detailed and transformational list of things nonprofits should be doing in these hard times: DONT EAT THE SEED CORN: A Checklist for Fundraisers in Tough Times. Do Not Cut Acquisition or Retention Spending. Chances are, someone in your organization will want to make these cuts! It looks painless. But it will strangle your future — both the immediate and long-term.
GrantNews
APRIL 18, 2025
Imagine a computer that thinks more like the human brain; learning, adapting, and processing complex information with lightning speed and minimal energy. Welcome to the emerging world of Brain-Inspired Computing (BIC). Scientists and engineers are just beginning to understand how biological brains, especially the human brain, manage to operate with such efficiency and intelligence , all while using a fraction of the energy required by today’s supercomputers.
HSF House
APRIL 17, 2025
Over the summer, I will be conducting a creative research project that investigates my identity as a Colombian American through three large-scale mixed media paintings. My primary inspiration in creating these works is the concept of hybridity as a bridge between the natural and cultural realms. With a definition originating in biology, hybridity has historically referenced the crossing of two unlike species to create a unique offspring.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 17, 2025
In many ways, fundraising is like a big sports game. It takes a full roster of staff members, donors, and volunteers to secure a winyour fundraising goalfor your team. As you compete for donors attention, youre up against barriers that prevent them from donating, like a lack of awareness or engagement. In the end, success is defined by how well you and your team work together to achieve your shared goal.
Planned Giving
APRIL 17, 2025
From 26 years in business, Ive heard every excuse, myth, and magic-bullet theory fundraising has to offer. Heres the list. Brace yourselfor better yet, dont. It wont help. Delusion No. 1 Planned Giving? Were not ready for that. You’re ready for bake sales and spaghetti dinners, but not free money that takes a signature and a lawyer? Okay. Delusion No. 2 We just need a good gala.
Blackbaud
APRIL 21, 2025
If your nonprofit has ever tried to revamp its website , acquire a grant, or prepare for an audit, you know there are some roles for which your team simply isnt prepared. Its uncommon for nonprofit organizations to have a comprehensive skillset in-house. For this reason, nonprofits often seek expertise from external consultants and vendors. Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage fo
Capital Campaign Pro
APRIL 21, 2025
Many nonprofits are feeling the ripple effects of stalled federal appropriations. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place. Some have been delayed. Others have quietly vanished from grant calendars. These disruptions are creating sudden and sizable budget holes. The need for services […] The post Bridging the Gap: 10 Steps to Running a Successful Gap Funding Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.
HSF House
APRIL 17, 2025
Hello everyone! My name is Hayley Schermer, and I am a junior at Florida State University. I am a cell and molecular neuroscience major on the pre-health track with hopes of attending medical school after I finish my undergraduate career. My research partner, Ella Vizzini, and I have recently been given the great privilege of conducting research on menopause through the IDEA Grant Program and the Dezso and Fanny Julius Scholars Fund.
Candid
APRIL 21, 2025
As chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and director of community engagement at Neon One, I’ve had the opportunity to closely observe the evolving landscape of philanthropic giving. My experience has provided deep insights into donor behaviors, especially within the critical small-dollar segmentthose who contribute less than $5,000 annually but represent 96.9% of all donors, according to FEPs latest quarterly report.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 17, 2025
Ditch the cookie-cutter thank-you. Todays donors expect moreand deserve it. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor. Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. If you want donors to feel seen, valued, and inspiredthis is your must-attend session.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 16, 2025
A new campaign seeks $20 million for groups standing up as the White House undermines the rule of law. By Joe Goldman and Skye Perryman Getty Images Across the political spectrum, many Americans are anxious about the countrys future.
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