GrantNews
JULY 17, 2025
Ah… the sweet sound of support grants for Music Programs. Remember school music programs? Students tuning instruments, violins tucked under eager chins, and a school gym transformed into a stage where brass instruments gleamed like golden sunshine. Those were the days, orchestra, marching band, the drum line… For many schools today, music programs are a thing of the past.
Clairification
JULY 17, 2025
In a world speeding toward automation, authentic human relationships are becoming a rare — and priceless — asset. Imagine you’re on a third date with someone you really like. You’ve taken them to your favorite restaurant — the one you take your mom to when she’s in town. But instead of Louis, the sommelier who always gets the wine pairing right, there’s a sleek black AI device on the table.
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Blackbaud
JULY 17, 2025
A giving circle is a group of individuals who pool their charitable donations and collectively decide how to distribute those funds to nonprofits, schools, or other specific causes. From 2017 to 2023, participation in collective giving grew to 4,000 giving circles contributing more than $3.1 billion to social causes. As the fundraising and grant-based landscape faces political headwinds, giving circles offer nonprofits and schools a resilient, community-driven approach to diversifying revenue st
Grant Writer Team
JULY 17, 2025
Raising funds to boost your nonprofit donations in a fast-changing digital world requires more than the usual tactics—it takes innovation. If your nonprofit is looking for fresh ways to increase giving, you’re not alone. With donor fatigue and changing giving habits, organizations must get creative to keep donations flowing. Here are six innovative and actionable strategies to help you inspire generosity and unlock new revenue streams.
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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.
Candid
JULY 17, 2025
Running a nonprofit today is harder than ever, making it feel almost impossible to build a fundraising program while staying focused on advancing your mission. And our mission here at Candid is to get you the information you need to do good. That’s why we’ve revamped Candid’s learning site to provide you with a streamlined set of resources, all in one place.
Grants & Fundraising Brief brings together the best content for grants & fundraising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 17, 2025
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Grant Professionals Association
JULY 17, 2025
After serving as an in-house institutional giving director for many years, I eventually launched my own fundraising consultancy. When I felt noticeably more balanced after that transition, something told me to start researching burnout prevention. I’d seen too many talented colleagues, especially in fundraising and leadership roles, in deep suffering as they worked themselves into the ground.
Blackbaud
JULY 17, 2025
In today’s data-rich world, nonprofits are sitting on a goldmine of information. A prospect researcher could spend hours digging through property records, wealth data, philanthropic history, and even social media activity for a single individual—all in the hopes of identifying your next major gift donor. But is all that time and effort actually improving fundraising outcomes?
Double the Donation
JULY 17, 2025
In-kind donations represent a vital resource for cancer research organizations seeking to maximize their impact without solely relying on cash contributions. These donations, which include goods and services rather than money, can significantly reduce operational costs and enhance program delivery.
Elevate
JULY 17, 2025
Takeaways from Elevate’s Conversation Series: “Leadership in Challenging Times” In a time of shifting funding priorities and operational stress, nonprofit leaders across the country are being asked to do more—with less certainty, fewer resources, and often, a heavier emotional load.
Strategic Grants
JULY 17, 2025
In the for-purpose sector, we are driven by values and by the belief that our work contributes to something greater than ourselves. But even the most compelling purpose cannot be achieved without a solid foundation. As I’ve recently stepped into the role of Operations Manager at Strategic Grants, I’ve come to appreciate more deeply the role that strong operational practices play in enabling impact across the organisations we support.
Double the Donation
JULY 17, 2025
Homeless shelters play a vital role in providing safety, comfort, and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. To fulfill their missions effectively, these organizations often rely on a combination of financial contributions and in-kind donations.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence is changing fundraising fast, but human connection still drives impact. Here's how leaning on your people can help you thrive.
DonorSnap
JULY 17, 2025
Hosting a nonprofit event is a great way to engage supporters and raise funds, but planning and managing events can be complex without the right tools. If you’re already using DonorSnap, you know it’s a powerful CRM for tracking donors, recording event attendance, and managing communications. However, when it comes to selling tickets, setting limits, and creating a streamlined registration process, event-specific software like EventSnap can make a big difference.
Gail Perry Group
JULY 17, 2025
The Most Common Major Gift Fundraising Challenges We See in the Field Major gift fundraising should be one of the most energizing and rewarding parts of any development program. When it’s working well, donors feel inspired, staff feel confident, and transformational gifts begin to flow. But here’s the truth—too many talented Major Gift Officers (MGOs) are running into the same roadblocks over and over.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2025
How charities are handling ambitious fundraising efforts in a time of economic uncertainty. By Ben Gose Fresco Alessandro Now is not the time to hold back on fundraising, says Steven Williams, president of WBGO. Here, he celebrates the public radio station’s 45th anniversary with NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk. How charities are handling ambitious fundraising efforts in a time of economic uncertainty.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JULY 17, 2025
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and mentally drained, you’re not alone. Grant writer burnout is a widespread issue affecting nonprofit professionals worldwide. It’s especially treacherous for those responsible for securing critical funds to support their organization’s mission. Burnout goes beyond mere tiredness. It’s a state of chronic stress that can significantly impact your emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
Double the Donation
JULY 17, 2025
Children’s health foundations play a vital role in supporting the well-being and development of children facing medical challenges. These organizations often rely on a variety of resources to fulfill their mission, and in-kind donations represent a powerful avenue to supplement traditional fundraising efforts.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2025
I find it hard to believe, but I’ve been working in the feedback field for more than 18 years. During that time, I’ve supported both foundations and nonprofits to more […] The post The Challenge and Opportunity for Funder and Nonprofit Listening Right Now appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.
Get Fully Funded
JULY 17, 2025
Volunteers are a vital part of many organizations, and especially during times of uncertainty , these dedicated individuals can provide much-needed extra hands for your program. However, in order to develop a volunteer base you can rely on, you need to build lasting, meaningful relationships with them. Volunteer relationship management begins at initial recruitment and extends even beyond the end of their very last shift.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2025
NextLadder Ventures will provide grants and investments to develop tools for public defenders, parole officers, social workers and others who help Americans in precarious situations. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NextLadder Ventures will provide grants and investments to develop tools for public defenders, parole officers, social workers and others who help Americans in precarious situations.
Double the Donation
JULY 17, 2025
Community clinics play a vital role in providing accessible healthcare services to underserved populations. These clinics often operate with limited budgets and rely heavily on donations to meet the needs of their patients. While cash donations are essential, in-kind donations can significantly enhance a clinic’s capacity to deliver quality care without straining financial resources.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2025
Over 84 percent of nonprofits based in the Bronx rely on federal grants that are at risk under the Trump administration's policies, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute. By Sara Herschander Bronx River Alliance Bronx River Alliance cleanup efforts have helped the restoration of a teeming ecosystem in and around the 23-mile course of the river through southern Westchester and the Bronx.
Double the Donation
JULY 17, 2025
Animal shelters play a vital role in caring for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals, providing them with shelter, medical care, and a chance for adoption. To sustain these essential services, shelters often rely on a mix of funding sources, including cash donations and in-kind contributions.
Blackbaud
JULY 17, 2025
We’ve all been there: squinting at Sheet7 of an Excel workbook, wondering if the formula you just wrote conjured a miracle or a monstrosity. You open a file named “Financial_Final_Final_Final” and ask yourself whether anyone actually knows which version is right. Perhaps you’ve yelled, “THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY!” so loudly that it can be heard outside of your building.
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