Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 13, 2025

Measure your fundraising to succeed. Nonprofits often follow rules regarding fundraising appeals to maximize their success. For example, industry experts will tell you that personalization is key to stewarding donor relationships. And storytelling is a surefire way to tug at your audiences heartstrings. However, the most reliable source of information about what works for your […] The post 10 Metrics to Track Your Fundraising Campaign Success appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MAY 13, 2025

Ive noticed a trend in fundraising communications recently. They seem to be more formulaic than ever before. Many of the fundraising letters and newsletters I receive are interchangeable just take the few sentences about Organization Xs mission and insert Organization Y, and theyre essentially the same letter. Some of this is undoubtedly good: more non-profits are learning what works and what doesnt and proceeding accordingly.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 13, 2025

The true measure of success, she says, will come years after the grant makers shuts down, in how lives will have changed as a result of its work. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Christophe Ena, AP Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation last year to pursue philanthropy and investment through her own organization, Pivotal Ventures, which she started in 2015.

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GrantNews

MAY 13, 2025

There are grant opportunities every nurse should know about and they are helping to support the unsung heroes of healthcare. Let’s face it, nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. They are compassionate, skilled professionals who work hard to care for others. As the demands of the profession grow, so does the need for funding to support continuing education, professional development, and innovative care solutions.

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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 13, 2025

Taxes could top hundreds of millions per year at the Gates Foundation and others. By Ben Gose Francis Chung/POLITICO, AP Taxes could top hundreds of millions per year at the Gates Foundation and others.

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Navigating the process of preparing for an audit can be a daunting task. The time and resources needed can be significant, especially with respect to internal controls. Not having sufficient control documentation can create a more time-consuming process and lead to your external auditors identifying recommendations or deficiencies. Internal controls are an area of heavy focus during financial statement audits.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 13, 2025

Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives our sector seeks to change. In this series on the […] The post If You Know You Know: What If Philanthropy is Mistaking Wealth for Expertise? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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DoJiggy

MAY 13, 2025

A well-crafted mission statement is the foundation of any nonprofit organization. It serves as a guiding principle, helping stakeholdersboard members, donors, volunteers, and beneficiariesunderstand the organizations purpose, goals, and impact. A compelling mission statement is more than just words; it defines an organizations identity and inspires action.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. Schools often face budget constraints, and fundraising can provide critical supplies, updated medical equipment, and professional development for nurses.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2025

The Gates Foundation is accelerating its mission by spending $200 billion over the next 20 years, while setting 2045 as the year to sunset its operations.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 13, 2025

At a fundraising gala or local networking event, you might have only half a minute before a potential donors attention drifts to the next handshake or passed hors d’oeuvres. That slim window determines whether a potential donor will remember you or not when the evening is over. A crisp, confident elevator pitch can turn an otherwise fleeting encounter into the start of a relationship, one that can eventually lead to a gift.

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Community Boost

MAY 13, 2025

There are a lot of tools out there that claim to be able to help you support your organizations mission and put on successful events. When youre stressed about putting on a fundraiser, you want tried and true tips plus trusted tools at hand to help you keep things running smoothly. Thankfully, partners like Auctria and Community Boost are here to help!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 13, 2025

Organizations are experimenting with ways the technology can help craft grant proposals, analyze donor data, improve programs, and more. By Rasheeda Childress Ikon Images via AP Organizations are experimenting with ways the technology can craft grant proposals, analyze donor data, improve programs, and more.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 13, 2025

Most of us sort our mail in seconds, tossing aside anything that looks like a generic appeal or an unsolicited advertisement. Thats why lumpy mail can be a game-changer for nonprofits trying to reach brand-new supporters through direct mail fundraising. A slightly bulky envelope that clearly contains something more than paper triggers a human response almost impossible to resist: curiosity.

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Strategic Grants

MAY 13, 2025

Looking for the latest sector news? Catch up on whats happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SGs busy research team. The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours each month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) , ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects that align with their fun

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 13, 2025

Nonprofit executives Jordan Shenker and Keena Friday share tips on how to recruit and keep great staff members. While nonprofits cant always compete with corporate salaries, they can offer other perks and opportunities to entice strong candidates, such as professional development, family-friendly policies, and workplaces where everyone feels valued.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

Community engagement is the lifeblood of many successful nonprofits. By fostering strong connections with the people they serve, organizations can create lasting impact and build a sense of shared ownership. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community: “How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?” and, once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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Planned Giving

MAY 13, 2025

In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stands as a testament to the power of compassion and dedication. Through the generosity of donors who believe in its mission, St. Jude continues to provide cutting-edge treatment for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases all without families ever receiving a bill from St.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a hot-button issue, so nonprofits should review their own employee initiatives. Here's how.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 13, 2025

The impact of the Trump election juggernaut and the subsequent laser-like focus of DOGE on the federal grant-making process has been extraordinary. While this is partly due to Trumps election promises, the larger part of this is surely due to Elons efforts to apply the fine scale and immediate problem-solving approach of tech companies to the moribund federal bureaucratic behemoth.

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