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Nonprofit Radio for June 23, 2025: A Conversation With Art Taylor

Tony Martignetti

Art Taylor: A Conversation With Art Taylor He’s the recently appointed president and CEO of AFP, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, so we’re on hiatus from our 25NTC interviews for one more week. Art explains the value of AFP in our community, including enforcing professional ethics; reflects on our challenges and how to advocate … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for June 23, 2025: A Conversation With Art Taylor → Art Taylor: A Conversation With Art Taylor He’s the rece

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Want to Raise More Unrestricted Dollars? Your Best Stories Can Lead the Way.

Clairification

It may be summer, but smart fundraisers know the most important giving season of the year is right around the corner. Between September and January, donors are most engaged, generous, and open to supporting causes they care about. That’s why now is the time to think strategically about what you’ll be asking for — and how. The post Want to Raise More Unrestricted Dollars?

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How Foundations Are Using AI to Vet Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Grant Guardian, a free AI tool developed by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, offers program officers insights into organizations’ finances. By M.J. Prest Getty Images Program officers at more than 130 grant makers are using a new artificial intelligence tool to assess the financial health of prospective grantee organizations.

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Is Successful Fundraising Asking Questions or Making Pitches?

The Fundraising Coach

Here’s something that might surprise you: The most effective fundraising conversations sound nothing like what most people think fundraising should sound like. No PowerPoints. No glossy brochures. No perfectly polished presentations that wow donors into giving. Instead, they sound like…conversations. The Counter-Intuitive Truth About Fundraising When I train nonprofit leaders on making asks, I often hear the same concerns: “I don’t know what to say.” “IR

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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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EMS and Homeland Security Provide Us with Important Safeguards

GrantNews

EMS and Homeland Security provide essential safeguards to help keep our communities protected. While global tensions shift our focus remains firmly on maintaining safety and preparedness at the local level. It’s crucial that we have capable and effective Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Homeland Security infrastructure in place to address the vital safety and security of residents, especially in the event of natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other emergencies.

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Secure $100K+ in Government Grants for Your Business

GrantNews

Looking for ways to grow your business with little to no upfront cost? Government grants are available that essentially put thousands of dollars directly into the hands of businesses across the country. These grants come from different levels of government: federal, state, and local – each designed to support businesses in unique ways. Be sure to explore these options early and apply while funding is still available!

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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? You’re not alone. Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to.

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Donor Segmentation: What It Is, And Why It Matters

CauseVox

Have you ever sent an email to your entire donor list, only to realize afterward that it didn’t apply to everyone? Maybe the message mentioned years of loyal support or an invitation to join a legacy giving program, and then you got a reply from someone who just made their very first gift: “Thanks… but I think this email was meant for someone else?” It’s a moment that makes you pause.

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How BIPOC-led philanthropy is rising to the challenge 

Candid

As the senior director of partnerships at Democracy Fund with deep experience in donor organizing, I know BIPOC-led philanthropy—BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) grantmaking organizations and BIPOC-identifying individual donors—is essential to building a robust and impactful pro-democracy field. BIPOC leaders bring vital insights into challenges, grantee needs, and sustained impact.

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Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention: What I learned from UK’s premier fundraising event  

Strategic Grants

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Chartered Institute of Fundraising Fundraising Convention in London on 9 & 10 June, while remote working from the UK for a month (in between annual leave). Having not attended an International Conference for a few years outside of Australia and New Zealand, it was great to hear international perspectives, the challenges and commonalities, globally, working in the for-purpose sector and new and interesting speakers, experiences and skills.

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How Women Funders Are Building a Gender-Equity Movement

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Female philanthropists say they are increasing donations to nonprofits affected by anti-DEI policies, according to a new survey from Women Moving Millions. They also have tips for doing so. By Stephanie Beasley Sipa USA via AP Female philanthropists say they are increasing donations to nonprofits affected by anti-DEI policies, per a new survey from Women Moving Millions.

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Capital Grants vs. Operating Grants

Fluxx

Understand the key differences between capital grants and operating grants. Learn how each type supports nonprofit growth and how Fluxx helps manage both effectively.

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Can a Small Dev Team Pull Off a Capital Campaign? What We Learned

Capital Campaign Pro

The following is a guest post written by Jacqueline House, MBA CFRE. Jacqueline is the Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement at Safe Children Coalition. More about Jacqueline » Nails on a chalkboard. That’s the sound and image that came to mind before launching my first capital campaign. I had never done it. It wasn’t my […] The post Can a Small Dev Team Pull Off a Capital Campaign?

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How Nonprofits Can Use Summer Slump to Build Relationships, Maximize Year-End Giving

NonProfit PRO

The slow summer season presents an opportunity for nonprofits adopt a strategic approach. Here's how to use it to jumpstart your year-end giving.

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Maximize Raffles and Fixed-Price Items with OneCause

OneCause

Learn how to maximize your event revenue with raffles and fixed price items within the OneCause Fundraising Platform