Tue.May 27, 2025

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Connect With Your Donors by Sending Them a Postcard

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Some of you may remember when people sent postcards when they went on vacation, especially back in the days before email and social media. Now people are more likely to post pictures on social media, sometimes posting more than you want to see. We dont use postal mail as much anymore and many nonprofits are a part of that group. This is a mistake. Direct mail is more personal and your donors are more likely to see something they receive in the mail, as opposed to any type of electronic message y

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The 'Nonprofit Killer Bill' Could Rise Again

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Middle East peace expert argues the legislation will likely reappear because some in the GOP see it as a means to silence free speech. By Alex Daniels AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite A Middle East peace expert argues the legislation will likely reappear because some in the GOP see it as a means to silence free speech.

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Why Nonprofits Struggle to Network — And How That’s Holding Us Back

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector thrives on relationships. Yet many operate in isolation, lacking the networking culture common in the for-profit world.

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Why the Quiet Collapse of a Crowdfunding Platform Should Alarm Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit crowdfunding platforms get money to the people and places big for-profit platforms ignore, but they need funding themselves to survive. By Roger Doiron Getty Images/iStockphoto Nonprofit crowdfunding platforms get money to the people and places big for-profit platforms ignore, but they need funding themselves to survive.

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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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Finding Grant Funding for Big Dreams and Small Business

GrantNews

Big Dreams and Small Business; they go hand in hand when it comes to building a brighter future, and spring is the perfect time to plant the seeds of success! While the season may inspire rest, entrepreneurs know it brings with it real opportunity for growth. GrantWatch provides access to a wide range of funding options tailored for entrepreneurs determined to grow, adapt, and lead.

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Everything You Need to Know About Nonprofit CRMs

CauseVox

Its hard to fundraise without clean, easy-to-access donor data. Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. None of those activities raise any money. Luckily, theres a simple answer to streamline your fundraising and track your data quickly and simply: a nonprofit CRM.

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Change is a Process: What If Philanthropy Had the Courage to Take Its Cues From Nature?

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Those of us who engage in radical resource redistribution know that the goal of institutional philanthropy should be its own obsolescence. But that will not happen overnight; change is a […] The post Change is a Process: What If Philanthropy Had the Courage to Take Its Cues From Nature? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Report Reveals Gap Between Fundraising Events and Donor Preferences

NonProfit PRO

A new Bloomerang report reveals a growing disconnect between how nonprofits are planning events and the engagement donors want.

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Why the Marguerite Casey Foundation is leveraging its endowment

Candid

Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) recently announced a bold $130 million investment to ensure leaders and organizations that best align with our mission have the resources needed to continue critical education efforts, services, and community organizing across the country. This financial commitmentunprecedented in our foundations historycomes as the nonprofit sector faces ever-growing and unprecedented challenges.

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The Secret to Major Gift Success – Stop talking so much

The Fundraising Coach

Fundraising expert Chany Reon Ockert recently shared an amazing post on LinkedIn that will help you grow your major gift fundraising. You see, when I got started in major gift fundraising, I thought I needed a pitch. I needed a presentation that would be so great, the donor would immediately pull out their checkbook to joyfully make a gift! And based on the years of sales training I’d had, I tried to have all the answers to any possible objection.

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Everything You Need to Know About Nonprofit CRMs

CauseVox

Its hard to fundraise without clean, easy-to-access donor data. Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. None of those activities raise any money. Luckily, theres a simple answer to streamline your fundraising and track your data quickly and simply: a nonprofit CRM.

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Best Fundraising Ideas for Historical Societies

DoJiggy

Historical societies play a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of communities. Whether safeguarding documents, restoring old buildings, or hosting educational programs, these organizations rely heavily on fundraising to support their work. To thrive, its essential to implement creative, sustainable, and community-oriented fundraising strategies.

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Overcoming Nonprofit Challenges with Smarter Solutions

NonProfit PRO

Join us as we dive deep into the most pressing challenges nonprofits face and explore smarter solutions that can help overcome them. Well also discuss how cooperative purchasing can be a game changer in addressing cost-saving needs while saving time and allowing nonprofits to focus on what matters most.

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Build Workplace Fundraising Initiatives & Secure Team Buy-In

Double the Donation

At the recentVirtual Workplace Fundraising Summit, Anne Marie Dillon, Director of Workplace Giving and Matching Gifts at the American Cancer Society, shared a compelling presentation on how her team transformed their approach to workplace fundraising initiatives.

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CrowdChange Boosts Monthly Donor Conversions

NonProfit PRO

CrowdChange helps nonprofits turn one-time donors into loyal monthly supporters through its embedded donation form technology. By keeping donors on branded pages and using smart prompts, default monthly options, and impact-driven messaging, CrowdChange increases conversion rates and donor retention. Nonprofits using this solution see up to 35% more recurring gifts and significantly higher lifetime donor value, making it a powerful tool for sustainable fundraising.

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New Volunteer Integration: Connecting Summa & Double the Donation Volunteering

Double the Donation

Double the Donation is excited to announce an expansion of its partnership with Summa, a volunteer and fundraising platform built to help mission-driven organizations engage their communities more effectively.