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How Employment Data Can Power Your Corporate Giving Strategy

DonorSnap

Guest Post from Double the Donation In today’s hyper-connected world, data is the fuel that drives smart decisions, and employment data is one of the most underutilized resources in nonprofit fundraising. While many organizations focus on donor demographics, giving history, or volunteer engagement, few are fully leveraging employment data to uncover untapped corporate giving opportunities.

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Pain Point #2: Major Gift Fundraising Gone Wrong – When You Ask Too Early

Gail Perry Group

[link] Kathryn opened with a story every major gift officer can relate to. Years ago, she was out to lunch with a high-potential donor and a veteran board member. She and her volunteer were excited and prepared with a strong ask. At the beginning of lunch, the donor leaned in and asked, “What do you all want?” Talk about jumping the gun!! They were so excited, thinking that the donor was opening a door, that they leapt into the ask.

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Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Grant Calendar (And How to Build One)

Millionaire Grant Lady

If your grant process feels like a mad dash every time, you’re not alone. But there’s a better way…  and it starts with a calendar. Picture this: a grant deadline pops up. You scramble to pull budgets, rework your boilerplate, and chase down that missing impact stat from last year. Sound familiar? For too many nonprofit teams, grant writing is a fire drill.

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Restrict to Expand: Why Saying “No” Is Your Nonprofit’s Secret Growth Engine

Blackbaud

As the CFO—or the brave soul otherwise responsible for the spreadsheet sorcery at your nonprofit—you’re constantly wrestling with the tension between ambition and sustainability. Everyone has big plans: more programs, bigger outreach, and flashier impact reports. But here’s the twist that makes many in the finance department flinch: real growth starts with boundaries.

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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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Create Impact Now: 4 Key Appeal Ingredients That Move Donors to Act

Clairification

Let’s say you’ve done everything thus far suggested in this fundraising appeal checklist. You’ve done the groundwork. You’ve focused your message. You’ve made it about the donor—not your organization. Now it’s time to bring it home. Because no matter how clear or well-structured your appeal is, it won’t inspire action unless it moves the reader. Emotion—not logic—is what compels people to give.

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Addressing Domestic Violence: Grants Help Meet the Challenge Head On

GrantNews

Addressing Domestic Violence means raising awareness. More than that, though, it’s about taking action. With increased media attention shining a spotlight on this serious issue, communities must come together to support survivors and prevent future abuse. Nonprofits, shelters, and advocacy organizations play a vital role in these efforts. Fortunately, grant funding is available to help individuals and organizations expand services, provide safe housing, and offer education and prevention p

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5 Tips to Create Accurate and Insightful Reports for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

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2025 Nonprofit Compensation Report: Where do we stand?

Candid

Candid’s 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Report provides salaries and benefits data for 14 executive positions—CEO/executive director and top administrative, business, development, education, facilities, financial, and HR jobs—from the 2023 IRS filings of more than 130,000 tax-exempt organizations (excluding private foundations). How can this data help you improve your own organization or advance your career?

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10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Nonprofits in the U.S.

Grant Writer Team

When most people think of nonprofits, they think of food banks, animal shelters, or medical clinics. However, the nonprofit sector is far more encompassing than people in may realize. Greater awareness leads to stronger community involvement, better funding decisions, and more effective partnerships. Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, or curious community member, it pays to be informed. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Nonprofits in the U.S.

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The Tax Law's Big Win for Charities Makes DAF Giving Trickier

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

It may slow everyday donors' adoption of DAFs — and lead some DAF donors to alternate between itemizing their taxes and taking the standard deduction. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images It may slow everyday donors' adoption of DAFs — and lead some DAF donors to alternate between itemizing their taxes and taking the standard deduction.

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The Big Not-so-Beautiful Bill and You: Preparing for the Storm

Fundraising HayDay

What is known as the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While this is not a budget bill, its legislation includes tax changes and spending policies that will significantly affect nonprofits, local government, hospitals, communities, and those we serve. It’s always better to understand the storm that is coming so we can best prepare.

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Bill Clinton Plans Big Changes for Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

CGI hopes to address growing needs due to war and climate change and the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID. By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer CGI hopes to address growing needs due to war and climate change and the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID.

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Sabbaticals Strengthen Leaders and Nonprofits: Here's How to Recharge

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Chief executives who have recently taken time off share their tips for a sabbatical experience that leaves you — and your organization — stronger than ever. By M.J. Prest Ikon Images via AP Five nonprofit heads share insights about their recent sabbaticals. Here are their top tips on how and why to take time to recharge, even during challenging moments — and come back stronger.