Wed.Jul 23, 2025

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5 takeaways on 2024 trends in DAF giving 

Candid

Faced with federal funding cuts, grantmakers’ shifting priorities, and economic uncertainty, many nonprofits are looking to diversify their revenue streams—including by tapping into giving through donor-advised funds (DAFs). Chariot and K2D Strategies’ 2025 DAF Fundraising Report analyzed DAF giving data from 32 nonprofits on DAF gifts totaling over $1.15 billion received between 2020 and 2024.

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3 Ways to Present Giving USA and Fire Up Your Board

Gail Perry Group

You may be thinking, 'How do I bring Giving USA data to life for my board members?' You’re in the boardroom. You’ve got the latest Giving USA report in hand. Charts ready. Statistics memorized. You launch into your presentation about billions of dollars and percentage changes. And then you see it… that glazed-over look. Overload! Sound familiar? Your board doesn’t need another data dump.

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Is AI Coming for Your Grant Writing Job?

Grant Writing Made Easy

Ever skim the headlines and wonder, “Is AI coming for my grant writing job?” You’re not alone. In recent months, the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a dramatic turn. While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing.

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These Foundations Are Giving Away Millions to Nonprofits

GrantNews

Foundations come in all sizes. Some are small and support local groups, while others are huge and give away millions of dollars every year. Only a small number of foundations give out more than $1 million annually. These big foundations have a huge impact on the nonprofit world and help bring about big changes over time. Obtaining grant money from these large foundations can be competitive.

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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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Multi-Factor Systems Causing Inefficiencies Added Stress in Grant-Seeking Processes

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I have started to count… …Not how many awards we have won this year, or how many dollars have been secured (we already count those all the time). …Not how many days in advance of a formal deadline a grant is submitted (we already track that too). Rather, I have started to count how much time is collectively spent by our team, and the clients we support, navigating two-factor or multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems in order to gain access to grant application portals.

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How Sweep Accounts Can Protect Your Nonprofit’s Deposits That Exceed FDIC Limits

NonProfit PRO

Managing deposits that exceed the FDIC insurance threshold can be daunting. Here's how sweep accounts can simplify protecting large deposits.

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Google Foundation: Building Communities with STEM Education

Fluxx

Explore how the Google Foundation advances STEM education, digital skills, and community empowerment to create a more inclusive innovation economy.

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HOME Agency Launches, Announces $100K Marketing Services Award

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Federal Policy and Private Schools: 5 Steps to Navigate Change

Blackbaud

While most private and independent schools are not heavily reliant on federal funding, the ever-shifting landscape of federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for any organization. Due to the current ambiguity around government funding—including the recent cuts to the Department of Education and impoundment of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title funds—schools are looking for strategies to navigate shifting tides.

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Event Budget Templates for Every Organization (Annual Conferences, Fundraisers, Meetings and More!)

Wild Apricot

In 1976, ABBA said “Money, money, money – must be funny.” And here we are, almost 50 years later, still wishing we all had a little money, like the rich man’s world. This sentiment is true for more than just the average Joe – nonprofits, associations, clubs and chambers like yourself are always trying to do more with less, combatting the ever-increasing costs.