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DOGE Quietly Takes Over Federal Grants Portal—What It Means for the Future of Grant Funding

Think and Ink Grants

Over the weekend, while many Americans were cheering on their kids at soccer games or tuning into their favorite sports teams, something major happened in the world of federal fundingquietly and without much public fanfare. DOGE, the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, officially took control of Grants.gov, the main platform for applying to federal grants.

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Does My Nonprofit Need Donor Retention?

GrantNews

If your nonprofit struggles with donor retention, you are not alone. However, funding is vital for nonprofits to make a real-world impact. Above all, donor-centric management is an effective and cost-efficient way to increase nonprofits’ donor retention. In truth, nonprofits prioritizing donor retention often see success. However, it is best to diversify your funding source and also apply for grant funding support regularly.

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The Cornerstone of Financial Stability: Accounting System Setup and Data Health for Nonprofits

Blackbaud

For nonprofits, every dollar is mission-critical, and every decision impacts lives. The finance team shoulders immense responsibility to make sure funds are well-stewarded, often while being understaffed and under-resourced. Strong stewardship is not just about balancing the books, though. It’s about ensuring that financial operations are seamless, transparent, and trustworthy.

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You are not your donors’ spokesperson

Future Fundraising Now

I just read this on a marketing blog: Millennials are looking for experiences that are unique, creative, and edgy. That is a useless and silly assertion. It might be true of some millennials. There might be research showing its a trait more common among millennials than others. But as a blanket assertion, its not only unprovable, it is almost certainly untrue.

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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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Audrey Lendvay and Gamescape Dérives

HSF House

Hello everyone! My name is Audrey Lendvay, and I am a second year studio art student at Florida State University, and I now have the exciting honor to introduce you all to my upcoming IDEA Grant research for summer 2024. Audrey Lendvay, Studio Art major My project takes a particular interest in the ways in which we participate in physical and virtual spaces, and with how virtual worlds might be capable of connecting participants to their own lives and enriching their own sense of place and mindf

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How DAF donors research nonprofits and how organizations can boost their visibility

Candid

The two largest donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors in the United States, Fidelity Charitable and DAFGiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable), both reported 25% year-over-year growth in grant dollars in 2024. As the use of DAFs continues to expand, nonprofits are increasingly asking: How can we get DAF sponsors to recommend our organization to their DAF donors?

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New Fund Seeks $20 Million to Aid Nonprofits Standing Up to Democracy Threats

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A new campaign seeks $20 million for groups standing up as the White House undermines the rule of law. By Joe Goldman and Skye Perryman Getty Images Across the political spectrum, many Americans are anxious about the countrys future.

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A perfect disclaimer for stock photos

Tom Ahern

File under: Using stock photos to hide identities A perfect disclaimer Being clear about the need for privacy [ time/place : March 27 half-day mega-webinar on the topic of money-making donor newsletters; guest expert Lisa Sargent; moderator, Julie Cooper; presenter, Tom Ahern; the following emerges during the 2.5 hour "all you can eat" Q&A] [moderator Julie Cooper] Allison has this question.

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New York Genome Center Receives $125 Million to Continue Operations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest New York Genome Center/John Abbott Photography The New York Genome Center is an independent, nonprofit academic research institution that serves as a multi-institutional hub for collaborative genomic research. Plus, the 1803 Fund pledged $75 million to Oregon groups that serve Black youths, and the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub will give $27.4 million to lower methane emissions through livestock breeding programs.

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What Nonprofits Can Learn from Gen Zers’ and Seniors’ Mobile Habits

NonProfit PRO

Mobile devices continue to dominate communication. Here's what nonprofits can learn from the habits of both older and younger generations.

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Why We Stopped Asking for General Operating Support

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

When a financially stable nonprofit vacuums up precious dollars, smaller organizations lose out. By Mark S. Gold Getty Images When a financially stable nonprofit vacuums up precious dollars, smaller organizations lose out.

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Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program

Library Grants

Deadline: Applications are reviewed monthly. Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it. The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides $10,000 in funding for resident-driven groups in small U.S. cities and towns (populations under 30,000) to start the Community Heart & Soul program.

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Want to Connect With DAF Donors? New Research Offers Insights

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Among the findings: DAF donors give in multiple ways, and they're promising prospects to make planned gifts. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Among the findings: DAF donors give in multiple ways, and they're promising prospects to make planned gifts.

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Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award

Library Grants

Deadline: May 1, 2025 The Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming recognizes excellence in humanities programming in libraries that serve children in grades K-12. U.S. school libraries, public or private, that serve children in any combination of grades K-12 are eligible, provided the library is staffed by a state-certified librarian.

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Why Nonprofits Need an AI Policy

NonProfit PRO

Artificial intelligence is changing how nonprofits work, but it comes with risks. Here's why you need an AI policy, and how to create one.

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Ace Your Next Job Interview by Listening Better

Center for Major Gifts

Being a good listener means you will correctly understand what is being said and use that information to direct your thoughts for appropriate further action. This could be simply following directions or could be part of a brainstorming session or communicating the same message to your own team. Obviously, the scenarios are endless, but all are important to the employer.

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Promoting Corporate Volunteer Incentives on Your Website

Double the Donation

Looking to market volunteer grants and volunteer time off? Promoting corporate volunteer incentives on your website can go a long way. Learn how here!

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How the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Improves Education

Fluxx

Discover how the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has transformed global education by providing comprehensive support to over 40,000 young leaders, primarily from Africa, enabling them to pursue higher education and drive social and economic change.

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Amber Losciale: Unmanned Aircraft Assessors

HSF House

Hello readers! My name is Amber Losciale, and I am a third-year Cyber-Criminology major. I am incredibly passionate about my major and career trajectory, with many of my academic and occupational goals particularly aligning for a future combatting Internet crimes against children. I am unsure if I watched too much of How to Catch a Pretador in middle school, but I have known this is the area of criminal justice I have wanted to work in for quite some time.

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