Candid

MAY 7, 2025

Over the past few months, nonprofits and funders alike have been trying to understand the impact of a potential loss of government grants. In our previous analysis , weve found private foundations would have to increase their grantmaking by 282% to address the potential $303 billion gap left by government grantmaking. Additionally, Urban Institutes data tool estimates that two-thirds of nonprofits receiving government grants would face deficits if these grants disappeared.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2025

Separating DAF sponsors that administer mass donations say, workplace giving programs from national sponsors like Fidelity Charitable or Schwab led to very different average account sizes and payout rates. By Rasheeda Childress Separating DAF sponsors that administer mass donations say, workplace giving programs from national sponsors like Fidelity Charitable or Schwab led to very different average account sizes and payout rates.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2025

Starting a nonprofit has to be more than a passion project, it needs to be a structured process that requires planning, paperwork, and persistence. Pro Tip: Just because an organization isn’t making a profit doesn’t mean it qualifies as a nonprofit. To be officially recognized and able to collect tax-deductible donations, your organization must first incorporate, register in your state, and apply for tax-exempt status with the IRS.

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Blackbaud

MAY 7, 2025

There is often immense pressure to obtain major gifts when fundraising for nonprofits. While annual and midlevel programs are essential for continuous revenue generation, major gifts are the golden ticket. These are transformative gifts that can completely change the trajectory of your organizations mission, helping to bring more goodness into the world.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 7, 2025

Heres a helpful quadrant for understanding the types of stories we tell in fundraising, from Seth Godin, at A powerful story : When we share an idea, we can work to make sure its true, but when we share all the facts, were simply boring people. Stories are relevant, creating a narrative and tension and change. A lot of fundraising tells stories in the lower right quadrant: High on truth, low on relevance.

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Planned Giving

MAY 7, 2025

Change happens. Thats why you need to review your will or trust regularly. Most people know that having an estate plan is important (even if they still havent created one). But fewer know that its also crucial to update your will or trust regularly. Instead, most people file their documents in the back of a desk drawer or safe. They view estate planning as a once and done task.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2025

A conversation with two leaders of a national effort to strengthen democracy by improving life in rural communities. By Chronicle Staff A conversation with two leaders of a national effort to strengthen democracy by improving life in rural communities.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 7, 2025

I get it! Its easier to send a mass email than make 10 phone calls. But heres why relationship-building has to be the heart of your strategy in 2025.

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Just Write Grants

MAY 7, 2025

General operating support is gaining traction as funders shift toward trust-based giving. Learn why GOS matters, how to show return on investment, and how to craft proposals that fund your full missionnot just your programs.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 7, 2025

OneCause launched OneCause Payments, a new payment solution designed to enhance the giving experience for both nonprofits and their donors.

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Fluxx

MAY 7, 2025

Explore the most essential software solutions for local governmentsfrom financial tools to grant managementand see how Fluxx helps streamline operations.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 7, 2025

If youre training an AI model, make sure your data is clean and correct or your output will be full of errors. Download Melissas 2025 Solutions Catalog to see how 40 years of expertise in address verification and data quality can help you clean up your donor data, prevent fraudulent data entry, and enrich your data with demographic and geographic appends for great AI outputs.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 7, 2025

Perfectionists strive to be the best at everything they do. This isnt necessarily a bad thing. Many perfectionists excel in their fields. However, that doesnt mean that this personality trait isnt without its downsides. In truth, when a minor setback feels like a major personal failure, thats when perfectionism becomes a burden. This is when you need to conquer it.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 7, 2025

In 2013, when I created my first Facebook post announcing myself as a grant writer, I thought I would be serving experienced grant-seeking non-profit organizations who just needed me to support them. After that initial post, I waited for the requests to come in; and come in they did! I received messages 24/7, to which I responded, Great! Send me your mission statement, board roster, financial statements, 990, and a sample narrative, only to receive replies, like Whats that?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 7, 2025

The Trump administration intends to dismantle the national service program that fuels the work of big charities like Habitat for Humanity as well as local organizations and faith-based groups. By Eden Stiffman J. Scott Applewhite, AP photo Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency announced substantial reductions to AmeriCorps 500-person headquarters staff and $1 billion budget.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 7, 2025

When Courtney Davidson joined Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF ) in January 2024, staff across the country juggled corporate prospecting alongside other priorities, without a shared way to focus on the best opportunities. Every second counted, but every prospect got equal attention. Sound familiar? Thats when she and her team hit pause and asked a hard question: What makes a company the right partner for us?

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