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7 ways to connect with older donors

Future Fundraising Now

Fundraising is usually a form of elder marketing. Donors are overwhelmingly over age 60. If you want to reach them, here are some great tips from the Boomerang Blog, at Dont Leave Them Behind: Writing And Designing To Truly Reach Older Donors : BIG type. Being older means less visual acuity. Type smaller than 12 point is just hard to read. Bigger is better: 13 point, 14 point, even higher.

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The 'Eco-Right' Is Growing. Will Bipartisanship Follow?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A small number of conservative climate groups are winning converts with a strategy that they say can defuse polarization. It is a moment for "radical collaboration," says one left-leaning advocate. By Jim Rendon Evangelical Environmental Network Rev. Jessica Moerman, left, president and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, stands amongst winter cover crops, a key climate-smart agriculture practice, with the Rev.

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Public Relations Is Not a Luxury — It’s a Survival Strategy

NonProfit PRO

When budgets shrink, public relations often gets cut. But that silence can cost more than it saves when visibility and trust are essential.

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How WSU Tech Reignited a Culture of Giving with Their 2024 Employee Donor Campaign

Blackbaud

At WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, our employees are more than educators and staffthey are champions of student success. Every day, over 800 employees dedicate themselves to shaping the future of technical education and workforce development, preparing students for high-demand careers, and strengthening the workforce and economy of Kansas and beyond. This deep commitment to students extends beyond the classroom and campus.

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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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Meeting the mental health needs of older adults through community programs 

Candid

According to The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, the number of people aged 65 and older in the U.S. is projected to nearly double from 40.3 million in 2010 to 72.1 million by 2030. Policy shifts, including cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and services such as Meals On Wheels, impact older adults’ access to care, especially among those relying on public insurance or fixed incomes.

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Building High-Value Partnerships: Lessons From Experience

Double the Donation

Corporate sponsors can be a powerful driver of nonprofit success. But how do you go about building high-value partnerships that go beyond one-time gifts and evolve into long-term, high-value relationships?

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The Road to Digital Transformation

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit transformation is not just about making changes, it's about adapting and evolving to meet the needs of the community in an ever-changing landscape. This research whitepaper shares interviews from professionals across the nonprofit world and uncovers the challenges and barriers to digital transformation across back office and operational functions.

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15,000 Churches Will Close This Year. Each Could be a Home for Civic Revival.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In Appalachia, a church donated its building to 30 community organizations one example of how faith-based organizations are transforming their spaces to meet the needs of their communities. By Ryan Eller and Hollie Russon Gilman The Register-Herald via AP Housed in a former church, Caf Appalachia in Charleston, W. Va., aims to support women in long-term addiction recovery through work and learning programs.

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Grants Strengthen Data Protection and Online Privacy

GrantNews

Data protection has become a top priority as cybercrime continues to escalate, threatening the privacy and security of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits alike. With digital threats on the rise, organizations are seeking grant funding to invest in stronger cybersecurity measures, advanced encryption, and safer data management systems. To support these data protection initiatives, GrantWatch features a growing list of grants focused specifically on data protection and online privacy.

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Nonprofit Leaders Face Tough Choices on Staffing, Fundraising as Federal Cutbacks Continue

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In a Center for Effective Philanthropy survey of 585 nonprofit leaders, a majority said they were confronting unprecedented challenges, including financial uncertainty and the politicization of their work By Stephanie Beasley Associated Press In a Center for Effective Philanthropy survey of 585 of nonprofit leaders, a majority said they were confronting unprecedented financial and other challenges that included the politicization of their work.

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Mapping Impact

HSF House

By: Valerie Contreras Over the past semesters in college, I have gradually begun employing habits, routines, practices, and behaviors that have positively contributed to myself, my inner circle, my community, and the world. These practices stemmed from a time when I couldnt help but view the world through a pessimistic lens. With so many negative things going on in the world, I felt discouraged and hopeless.

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Old Ways, New Tech World

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Some nonprofits embrace AI, while others cant take credit cards. Tech could decide which groups survive. By Sara Herschander In an era of shrinking resources, the gap between digital haves and have-nots could determine which organizations and missions survive. Plus, see the rest of our June issue , posted online today.

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Showing Up in D.C.: Thoughts from a 19-Year-Old Intern

HSF House

By: Catalina Grieco Showing Up in D.C.: Thoughts from a 19-Year-Old Intern Im writing this from my hotel room in Washington, D.C., still trying to process that I actually made it here. My internship for the Congressman doesnt start for two more weeks but I had the opportunity to come to DC beforehand. I landed around 6pm today and, before even unpacking, made my way straight to the White House.

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How ExxonMobil Foundation Helps Communities Drive Growth

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Explore how the ExxonMobil Foundation supports communities worldwide by investing in STEM education, community development, and global health initiatives.

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The Spider Web of Influence

HSF House

By: Michelle Heims Growing up, certain values were instilled in me starting at a young age. My parents taught me the importance of valuing yourself, your inner circle, your community, and the world, and as I grew up I realized that these spheres all build on each other. If you are not taking care of yourself, at some point you will struggle to provide for others.

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A Nonprofit That Uses Music to Power Memory and Social Justice

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Nicole Wallace Terry Lorant Music of Remembrance was founded in 1998 to ensure the voices of the Holocaust were heard. The organization has since expanded its mission to honor all people who have been persecuted.

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Mapping Impact

HSF House

By: Jillian Medina I began on my sphere titled Myself to list four behaviors I value to positively impact my daily life: waking up early, working on my crochet projects, practicing daily yoga or cardio, and reading a novel outside of my studies. Secondly, which I strongly tie to the actions for myself, I make sure to spend time with my friends, make them gifts, practice candor, and provide reassuring updates.

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Mapping Impact

HSF House

By Maria Clara Oliveira 1. Each sphere of impact influences the next because to move up to each sphere you need to find need to fulfill the requirements of the one inside. To make a change in the world, there first needs to be a change within one’s self. Showing up for yourself helps you show up for others because the way you treat yourself heavily impacts the way you treats others therefore changing how you interact with the world. 2.

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Mapping My Impact: How Small Moments Matter

HSF House

By: Solangel Reyes Mapping My Impact: How Small Moments Matter When I think about impact, I dont think of grand gestures. I think of the little thingshow we speak to people, how we show up, and how we respond when things dont go as planned. I really believe small, everyday choices have a ripple effect, and that kindnessespecially the quiet kindcan make a real difference.

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Mapping Impact

HSF House

By: Alanna Rivera Table set up for my pre-birthday / going away party since I will be turning 20 in Rome! To pour into myself and nurture who I am, I make time to fuel my body with whole foods and move it through exercise. In a world full of noise and distraction, I turn to the hobbies I love whenever I feel overwhelmed, things that keep me grounded.

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Getting Set at the Farm

HSF House

By: Liam Roberson Blog Post 2 Getting Set at the Farm The World Core Values: Understanding Compassion Understanding the world. (n.d.). Helmshore Primary School. [link] My Community Cultural Differences Different ways to the same path Volunteering: Making others around you better My Inner Circle Truly Listen Just Being There Honesty Myself More mental excersizes Better ways to meet new people Cartoon Myself Illustrations & Vectors.

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Here Are My Personal Spheres Of Impact! 

HSF House

By: Sofia Tascon Myself Read a good book every once in a while Work hard for my goals but know when to take breaks Workout Journal and reflect on experiences Take courses that challenge my thinking and expand my knowledge of the world My Inner Circle Converse with my friends about their experiences Support my support system through offering a shoulder Share a meal with family Random drives My Community Volunteer (immigration clinic in my hometown, for example) Reach out to mentors on/off campus

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My Life’s Impact

HSF House

By: Angel-Amon Wildgoose My Lifes Impact Myself: I decide to pick my battles wisely; only I will have the consequence of sitting with my own actions and regrets, so I choose to take the high road in many situations. I create my own deadlines, limits, and boundaries. I seek peace always, and practice meditating/ water, Water, WATER!! It has so many tangible and intangible benefits.

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