CauseVox

JULY 22, 2025

Think back to the last time you received a handwritten thank you note. I’m not talking about a generic email or automated receipt, but a real message with your name on it, acknowledging your specific gift. Chances are, it made you feel seen. That kind of personalization is often missing in today’s fundraising. While technology and automation have streamlined countless tasks, they often strip away that indelible human element.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2025

In 2013, a Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) survey of nonprofit leaders found 62% did not believe most of their foundation funders had a deep understanding of the communities they sought to benefit. That lack of understanding, they said, was reflected in foundations’ funding priorities and strategies. Now, a new survey of both nonprofit and foundation leaders reveals that while most foundation leaders believe their work reflects a deep understanding of the needs of the people and communit

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2025

What Is Donor Retention? Donor retention is a nonprofit’s ability to keep its existing donors engaged and encourage them to continue giving over time. It serves as a gauge of how well an organization maximizes its current donor relationships and emphasizes its dedication to stewardship. This guide explores why donor retention should be a priority and shows you how to measure donor retention effectively so you can keep supporters engaged for years to come.

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Grants Plus

JULY 22, 2025

by Lauren Steiner Total giving in the U.S. hit $592 billion in 2024– up 6.3% in current dollars and 3.3% adjusted for inflation. But behind the big number lies a more complex story for institutional fundraisers navigating foundation and corporate philanthropy. Here’s what I’m seeing- and what grant-seeking organizations should take seriously. 1.

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GrantNews

JULY 22, 2025

Vet costs can add up quickly! Most pet owners will do whatever it takes to bring their pets home healthy; no questions asked. However, while many folks are prepared to pay, even as a last resort, some folks simply don’t have the money to spare. As a result, grant funding is a trending option. It’s reassuring to know that grants exist to ease the financial burden for vets, rescuers, and some individual pet owners.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2025

Nonprofits often struggle to turn data into meaningful insights. Here's how you can use impact data to make decisions about your programs.

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Grants Plus

JULY 22, 2025

by Lauren Steiner What do we need to do now? In my last newsletter, I highlighted a striking shift in the landscape of giving: In the early 1980s, foundation giving made up just 7% of all charitable contributions. Today it’s 19%! That’s not just a statistical trend. It reflects a deeper change in how philanthropy […] The post Foundation Giving is Gaining Share appeared first on Grants Plus.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, started by the late Superman actor and his wife, raises more than $1 million a year by coaching volunteers to throw uplifting events on its behalf. By M.J. Prest Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Mark and Heather Segal celebrate completing a cross-country bicycling trek from Washington state to New York, raising funds for the Reeve Foundation in honor of two individuals living with paralysis, in September 2024.

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Grants Plus

JULY 22, 2025

by Lauren Steiner A quick scan of this year’s Giving USA Foundation | The Giving Institute and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Giving USA report might leave you feeling cautiously optimistic: charitable giving rose to $592.5 billion in 2024, with strong gains in individual and corporate giving. Foundation giving ticked up 2.4% to […] The post The Squeeze in the Middle: <br> What Today’s Data Really Say About <br>Mid-Tier Grant

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

Earlier this year, the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions team held its annual retreat in Montgomery, Alabama, visiting the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Sites. As part of this transformative experience, […] The post Getting Proximate: Effecting Change by Centering Community Voice appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

One leader’s idea to bring new funding to the arts, and why it could be a model for other fields facing government cuts. By Brett Egan Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Boston Globe via Getty Images In May, the NEA terminated a grant to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art to support an installation by artist Jeffrey Gibson, according to ArtNews. One leader’s idea to bring new funding to the arts and why it could be a model for other fields facing government cuts.

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Grants Plus

JULY 22, 2025

Is your team scrambling to meet a federal grant deadline? You’re not alone. We’re hearing it more and more: government grant opportunities are landing with incredibly tight deadlines. One of our clients just learned about a SAMHSA grant application due in two weeks. That’s not unusual right now. At Grants Plus, we’re ready to meet […] The post Facing a Short Federal Grant Deadline?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

The vast and interconnected set of programs funded by taxpayers has been significantly dismantled in just months, nonprofit leaders, researchers and funders say. And even deeper, permanent cuts are still possible. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The vast and interconnected set of programs funded by taxpayers has been significantly dismantled in just months, nonprofit leaders, researchers and funders say.

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DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

If you’re passionate about giving back and love the open road, why not combine both? Learning how to organize a motorcycle ride fundraiser can turn your passion for biking into a powerful fundraising engine. Whether you’re supporting a local nonprofit or charity, school , or a medical cause, motorcycle rides can bring communities together to raise substantial funds, and DoJiggy can help you make a ride to remember.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

President Trump's policies are poised to upend decades of partnerships the federal government has built with nonprofits to help people in their communities. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press President Trump's policies are poised to upend decades of partnerships the federal government has built with nonprofits to help people in their communities.

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Planned Giving

JULY 22, 2025

Advance directives and living wills are crucial legal tools in ensuring your medical care preferences are known and adhered to, especially in situations where you might be unable to communicate your wishes. Understanding the difference between these documents is essential for effective healthcare planning. Understanding Advance Directives An advance directive is a legal document that outlines your medical care preferences if you become unable to communicate.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

Big foundations behind a multicity project are trying to measure the intangibles of community building. In one Akron, Ohio, neighborhood, the numbers are adding up to something good. By George Anders OECC Dan Rice, of Akron, Ohio, lead of the nearly $40 million Reimagining the Civic Commons project, says it took nearly a year of steady neighborhood meetings to build trust with Summit Lake residents.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2025

Volunteer opportunities come in all shapes and sizes, and unique positions can keep your supporter community engaged. Discover these six unique volunteer roles. By Kyle Payton Volunteers make the nonprofit world go round. From helping out on mission-related projects to participating in fundraisers and making sure events run smoothly , volunteers lend their time and energy to see a wide range of tasks to completion.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

Eighty percent nonprofits say they will be interested in pro bono assistance within the next six to 12 months. Expert volunteers appear to be ready to meet the demand. By Stephanie Beasley LegalCORPS LegalCORPS, in a partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, provides a help desk that offers free real-time support, a legal resource library, step-by-step guidance to complete a nonprofit compliance assessment, and compliance clinics with lawyers.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 22, 2025

Last week during our monthly Nonprofit Academy call , I found myself in a conversation that felt both familiar and frustrating. The topic? How tariffs and rescissions are creating confusion among donors and nonprofit boards—and making fundraising feel nearly impossible. Sound familiar? Donors appear hesitant. Board members are second-guessing more than ever.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

The cuts in federal funding to public broadcasting deliver a blow to democracy and an agency that tamps down polarization and does a great deal to bridge divides in America. By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin The $1.1 billion cut in federal funding to public broadcasting delivered a blow to democracy and an agency that does a great deal to bridge divides in America.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2025

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