Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 6, 2025

Every time I hear a frustrated fundraiser talk about donors who aren’t giving, that lyric pops into my head. (In case you don’t know, it’s thanks to Steven Patrick Morrissey and Johnny Marr, of course). I know it’s human nature to look around for someone to blame when things don’t go as planned. And right […] The post You just haven’t earned it yet, baby: 5 ways to start appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2025

Funding a 'Democracy Corps' national service program would ensure valuable expertise doesn't go to waste. By Michael Jarvis and Dean Jackson Getty Images/iStockphoto Funding a 'Democracy Corps' national service program would ensure valuable expertise doesn't go to waste.

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Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2025

In the competitive world of online fundraising, your donation form is your gateway to success. With countless nonprofits vying for donors’ contributions, it’s crucial to understand how your donation form stacks up against industry standards. In particular, you need to track two essential statistics that will help you set a baseline to boost your fundraising efforts: form conversion rate and average gift amount. 1.

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GrantNews

MAY 6, 2025

Preschool and Early Childhood Grants are essential for strong educational foundations that support lifelong learning and development. Early investment in education prepares our children for future academic success and social growth. With an ever-increasing demand for quality early childhood programs, educators, nonprofits, and school districts are actively seeking funding to support curriculum development, classroom resources, staff training, and family engagement initiatives.

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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.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2025

The company purchased the fundraising platform Classy three years ago and has integrated the two services into GoFundMePro. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images The company purchased the fundraising platform Classy three years ago and has integrated the two services into GoFundMePro.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2025

Buffett expresses his generosity by donating to foundations run by others. As of September 2024, he had given $55 billion. By John M. Longo Warren Buffett is surrounded by press and fans as he arrives at Berkshire Hathaways 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb. Buffett expresses his generosity by donating to foundations run by others. As of September 2024, he had given $55 billion.

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Candid

MAY 6, 2025

Studies have shown trends in individual giving and volunteering vary by generation. Not only do they differ in how much time or money they give, how and how often, to which causes, and whyeach generations preferences are also shifting. The latest Giving by Generation report from Giving USA Foundation and Dunham + Company shares findings about giving across generations from an online survey, conducted in November 2024, of 1,500 U.S. donors who gave at least $20 to charity in the past year.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

Score Big with These Softball Fundraiser Ideas Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. It highlights various fundraising strategies, including product-based sales, virtual fundraisers, event-based fundraisers, crowdfunding, and seasonal campaigns. Key tips for success are offered under each section, such as selecting the right products, leveraging online tools, and promoting events effectively.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2025

Grantyd launched to help fundraisers draft grant application responses with AI, autofill answers into grant applications and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2025

Vanessa Priya Daniel, a funder and organizer who interviewed 45 women of color for her new book, talks about the superpowers that help leaders achieve victories. She also discusses how leaders and funders can get rid of the obstacles that too often prevent women of color from thriving at nonprofits.

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Tom Ahern

MAY 6, 2025

File under: When an NGO exceeds expectations Confessions of a monthly donor Felt seen. Felt thanked. In 2018, Waypoint Adventure hired me to lead a "case development working session." Magic happened. I fell in love with Waypoint's mission and results and became a monthly donor. It's been seven years since and counting. Waypoint helps people with all sorts of "disabilities" climb cliffs, canoe, hike, snowshoe and other "impossible" activities.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2025

Classy is rebranding to GoFundMe Pro. With the change, the two brands' paid and free nonprofit fundraising tools become fully integrated.

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HSF House

MAY 6, 2025

Hello! My name is Raven Watkins, I am a third year student at Florida State University majoring in studio art with a focus in drawing and ceramics, and a dual degree in anthropology focusing in biological anthropology. My artistic perspective focuses on the exploration of life and death through a natural and historical lens, with a specific interest in the cultural impacts history makes on art.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 6, 2025

I work with social justice organizations for a living, and I spend a lot of time thinking about the idea of impact in our field what it is, and how we would know it when we see it. I read what others have to say on the topic, especially grantmakers , since they probably have the widest view of social change advocacy and its trajectories. And I am often puzzled.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 6, 2025

Its scary, no doubt about it. The Trump administration wants to undermine or even destroy nonprofits they dont like. Starting with Harvard. Possibly including environmental and climate organizations, nature groups, civil rights, public broadcasting, organizations focused on DEI, and more. Some of these things are empty threats or rumors. Others are real.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 6, 2025

Learn about a single service solution for organizations at risk of losing federal grants. Discover how this approach can help maintain funding and support long-term success.

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