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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

According to Candids 2023 survey, 90% of respondents awarded unrestricted funding in 2021 and 2022, allocating about 30% of overall grant dollars to GOSbut definitions of GOS and ways of tracking varied greatly by foundation. Yet, nonprofits still struggle to secure general operating support (GOS).

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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) in the Grants Profession:

Grant Professionals Association

To better understand the perspectives of our members and guide future initiatives, GPA conducted comprehensive DEI surveys in both 2023 and 2025. With nearly 500 responses in 2023 and 524 in 2025, representing a healthy response rate of around 12%, the survey results provide a confident representation of GPA members' views.

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What could equitable investment in Black nonprofit leaders look like? 

Candid

Therefore, instead of making a significant financial investment in Black-led organizations, funders encourage Black leaders to participate in mentoring and/or leadership development programs. In December 2023, I was accepted into this program, which is designed to teach program participants the importance of prioritizing their well-being.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

Blue Avocado

They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities. Destination: Collaboration When Natasha was at the Mary’s Pence Annual Board Meeting in October 2023, she had an idea after a meeting about donor groups and a brainstorming session about non-monetary donations.

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Planned Gifts: A Quick Guide To Help Nonprofits Raise More

The Fundraising Coach

billion in charitable contributions in 2023, representing about 8% of total giving in the U.S. This can be a building, a bench, a garden, or even something intangible like a fellowship or mentoring program. Planned giving is a strategic approach that can benefit your nonprofit both immediately and in the long term.

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Finding Myself in the Frame – Reflexivity, Positionality, and the Power of Perspective

HSF House

They’ve also highlighted how relational this work is—every meaningful moment I’ve had this summer has stemmed from connection: a shared laugh with a child, a translated conversation with a parent, a mentor who took the time to ask about my goals. I’m learning that it’s okay to not have all the answers yet.

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Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team w/ Teresa Huff | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. Teresa is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer, mentor, and coach. So if April 30th comes around in 2022 and you haven't actually moved this outside of researching, Instrumentl will automatically roll that to the 2023 deadline.