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How Big Are Donor-Advised Fund Accounts? New Report Reassesses Data

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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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How Smaller Nonprofits and Schools Can Use AI to Raise Major Gifts

Blackbaud

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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4 ways to tell fundraising stories — and the only one you should use

Future Fundraising Now

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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Starting a Nonprofit? Here Are 5 Must-Know Tips!

GrantNews

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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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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How to Build Community With a Donor Appreciation Event

DonorSnap

Donor appreciation events serve as a powerful way to cultivate donor stewardship. These events help nonprofits really drive home thanks and impact on a personal level. Getting your supporters in person to celebrate their support of your mission helps uplift spirits and drives lasting support to your organization. This article explores best practices and tips and tricks for hosting a successful donor appreciation event.

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How long can nonprofits survive without government grants? 

Candid

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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'Taking Action With Your Neighbors’: Inside a $30 Million Funder Collaborative

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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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Why Donor Relationships Are More Important Than Ever in 2025

NonProfit PRO

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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Making the Case for General Operating Support: A Grant Writer’s Guide

Just Write Grants

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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New OneCause Payments Offers Integrated, Flexible Fundraising for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

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

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Essential Local Government Software Solutions

Fluxx

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

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Transform Dirty Donor Data To AI Gold

NonProfit PRO

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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Strengthening Grant Readiness for Marginalized Non-Profit Organizations

Grant Professionals Association

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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AmeriCorps Cuts Threaten Service Programs and Their Unifying Power, Advocates Warn

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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.