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Are These Fundraising Appeal Best Practices Holding You Back?

Clairification

Full confession: I’ve used the franken “best practice” appeal structure for years. And honestly? It works — especially if you borrow generously from the best of the best appeal writers. I’ve even taught these practices at conferences, on webinars, and through consulting engagements. You probably know the formula: Lead with the beginnings of a story illustrating your mission.

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Who Pays for Grants and Do You Have to Pay Them Back?

GrantNews

If you’re new to the world of grants, you might be wondering: what exactly are grants, who pays for them, and do you have to pay them back? The team at GrantWatch has your back! Let’s break it down in simple terms. What Is a Grant? A grant is funding provided to support something important such as a research project, a community initiative, or a creative endeavor.

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Putting the ‘trust’ in trust-based philanthropy: One leader’s aspiration to shift power and deepen impact

Candid

Trust is one of the most essential elements of effective grantmaking. It’s also one of the hardest to practice fully. After more than 30 years in youth development and philanthropy, including 25 at the Charles Hayden Foundation (CHF), I’ve come to believe that to have a meaningful impact with our grantees, trust has to show up in how we work—how we listen, fund, and maintain relationships.

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Beyond Rejection: The Untapped Potential of Feedback from Your AWARDED Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

In the world of nonprofits, a grant denial often triggers a familiar routine: a deep breath, a review of the application, and an email to the grantmaker requesting feedback. We’re taught to learn from our failures. But what if we’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle? What if the key to unlocking future funding lies not just in dissecting our rejection, but in celebrating and understanding our victory?

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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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'I Know What It Feels Like to Lead While Funders Quietly Slip Away'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Grant makers promised to support trans nonprofits. Where are they now? By Breonna McCree Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard The Transgender District provides programs focused on cultural preservation and economic development to empower transgender people to thrive. Here, Shane Val-Diva performs during a night market in San Francisco. Grant makers promised to support trans nonprofits.

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Transformational Fundraising: How Building Community Drives Long-Term Giving

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising is too often transactional. Here's how building a community fuels better fundraising — plus three questions to help you get started.

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Everything You Need to Know About In-Kind Donations

GiveSmart

Schools, foundations, and nonprofits are continually seeking donations to help them achieve their objectives. An in-kind donation is one type of contribution that can provide significant benefits to nonprofit organizations. In-kind donations are gifts of goods or services, offering more flexibility and adaptability than monetary donations. While financial contributions are valuable, in-kind donations provide your nonprofit with goods and services that serve your immediate needs.

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Microsoft’s Nonprofit Grant Cuts Threaten Capital Campaigns: Here’s What To Do

Capital Campaign Pro

On May 15, 2025, Microsoft announced the cancellation of its Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 nonprofit grant programs. Nearly 400,000 nonprofits will lose access to free desktop apps, email, storage, and essential security tools. Many will need to pay out of pocket or switch platforms within 45 days of their renewal dates. […] The post Microsoft’s Nonprofit Grant Cuts Threaten Capital Campaigns: Here’s What To Do appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Prevention with Purpose: Making Summer Safety a Strategic Community Benefit

Blackbaud

“School’s out for summer!” It’s the anthem of joy as kids burst from classrooms, cars blast music in school parking lots, and backyard barbeques begin. Summer brings freedom, fun—and (hopefully) plenty of sunscreen. But as the temperature rises, so do the risks. Pediatric drownings remain one of the leading causes of death for children under 14—especially in communities of color.

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Warren Buffett Announces $6 Billion in Donations to 5 Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The famed investor reported that 99.5% of his estate is destined for philanthropic usage. Associated Press Rick Wilking, Reuters Buffett, seen above in 2018, credited sound decision-making, the “American tailwind,” and compounding effects with increasing his wealth. The famed investor reported that 99.5% of his estate is destined for philanthropic usage.

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Foundation Source Acquires Pacific Foundation Services

NonProfit PRO

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Raising Money From Individuals: What’s Happening Now

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fundraisers may want to encourage annual donors to set up a monthly gift, and it's not too soon to think about the year-end giving season. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images The experts' takeaways from Giving USA: Fundraisers may want to encourage annual donors to set up a monthly gift, and it's not too soon to think about the year-end giving season.

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Case Study: Nonprofits Leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot for Impact

Tech Soup

See how nonprofits are adopting AI tools to address common challenges.

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Young Leaders Advancing Climate Solutions Could Win $1 Million Grants

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The money is coming from a collaborative that hopes other funders will follow its lead. By James Pollard, Associated Press The money is coming from a collaborative that hopes other funders will follow its lead.

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Depression Research Gets Big Boost From Steel Magnate’s $40 Million Gift

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Kenneth Eisenberg’s gift to University of Michigan Medicine follows others he and his late wife, Frances, gave the organization in recent years. By Maria Di Mento University of Michigan Retired Kenwal Steel CEO Kenneth Eisenberg and his late wife, Frances. Plus, Amway heirs gave $20 million to Northwood University, medical students in Ellsworth, Kan., will benefit from a $15 million donation, and a $10 million gift will support budding lawyers pursuing public service careers.