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Donor-Centric Tips: Do Your Donors Share Your Passion?

GrantNews

Grant-seekers can then add the grant of interest to their Grants Calendar. Grants to Nonprofits to Host Events Related to the Life Sciences – Grants of up to $3,000 to nonprofits to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. First, use the SMART Grant Search filters to find grants.

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What Elected Officials Really Want to Hear

Gail Perry Group

At the recent ICON conference, Gail Perry Group President and Founder Gail Perry and Chief Operating Officer Cassie Rice dug into what actually works when talking to elected officials. When Cassie worked for her local congressman, she literally decided his appointment calendar. Stand Out When You Ask for the Appointment.

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Are GPA Chapters Worth It?

Grant Professionals Association

One of my first tasks was to help promote & attend the Chapters Mid-Atlantic Conference where I met chapter members face to face. These days, I have regular Chapter meetings on my calendar and in-person meetups to look forward to. Just saying. Dont forget our Chapter Meetup during GrantSummit!

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How to Launch a Planned Giving Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

Planned Giving

Daily Habit Implementation Ideas : Block 15 minutes on your calendar every morning Keep a running list of potential legacy donors to contact Set a goal of one personal outreach per day Create a simple “planned giving dashboard” to track progress This mental shift will organically increase your results over time.

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Preserving America’s history with technology 

Bonterra

A giveaway of calendars — the organization prints around 2,000 extra every year — helps as well. “We We use the calendars as a bit of a carrot to bring people into the fold,” Lawrence says. Larry demonstrates the Trust’s popular, free Battle Maps app. Facebook helps attract new members, as does the organization’s website.

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Why K–12 Professionals Should Attend bbcon This Year

Blackbaud

Mark your calendars! We’re combining the deep-dive “how-to” sessions of Blackbaud’s legendary K–12 User Conference ( returning in 2026!) We’re combining the deep-dive “how-to” sessions of Blackbaud’s legendary K–12 User Conference ( returning in 2026!)

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Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) Scholarship Applications are Now Open! Invest in Your Future

Grant Professionals Association

The Foundations unique role as a 501(c)(3) organization is to help individuals receive valuable education through conference participation, grow through networking with peers, and demonstrate expertise by achieving the GPC credential. Key Details Applications will open starting January 2025; our committee will review them later.