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12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Qgiv

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. However, its not enough to simply send the same appeal to your entire supporter base and ask them to donate. Well cover: What is a donation request letter?

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GiveSmart, MIP Earn Prestigious Buyer’s Choice Awards

GiveSmart

GiveSmart and MIP Fund Accounting received 2025 Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius. The inaugural Buyer’s Choice Awards recognized software with the best capabilities, value for price, and customer relationships. The awards build upon GiveSmart and MIP’s tradition of excellence.

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Blackbaud

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. Here are eight tips for grantmakers looking to support grantees after an organization-changing award. Help your grantees understand that its okay, and encouraged, to take a moment to breathe.

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Billionaire David Duffield Gives Alma Mater $100 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The donation will expand the footprint of Cornell University's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. By Maria Di Mento Jason Koski/Cornell Marketing Group David Duffield talks with Cornell Engineering dean Lance Collins, as Duffield is presented with the inaugural Cornell Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018.

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Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

” Last September, the Foundation awarded $4 million to 580 nonprofits and elementary schools focused on nutrition, health and wellness. These grants are fully funded by the Foundation’s in-store Round Up program, where 100% of donations collected at checkout stay local to support health and wellness programs.

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50+ Fun and Creative School Fundraising Ideas That Work

Qgiv

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Everyone will jump at the chance to win a 50/50 prize or a basket of donated goods. Wishlists Donors love to give in-kind gifts because they know their donations will immediately impact your school.

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End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies

CauseVox

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. First, analyze your donor base.