Pamela Grow

AUGUST 13, 2025

Whether a donor forgot to give or didn’t believe their gift mattered that much, it’s all too easy for nonprofits to lose donors’ support. Fortunately, lapsed donors are not lost causes. Statistics show the one-time donor retention rate is only 18.6%, but that rate increases every time donors give again. In other words, your nonprofit is more likely to secure sustainable support by cultivating relationships with donors who have given in the past rather than brand-new prospects.

Retainer

GrantNews

AUGUST 13, 2025

Grants for youth and children’s programs are targeted funding opportunities designed to support initiatives that directly benefit young people. These grants are designed to improve the health, education, and life prospects of children and adolescents, especially those who are disadvantaged or at risk of social exclusion. For nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and community-based organizations that serve children and youth, grant funding is an essential resource.

Grants

Peak Proposals

AUGUST 13, 2025

RSS Block Select a Blog Page to create an RSS feed link. Learn more RSS Nonprofit organizations often struggle to develop a sustainable strategy for pursuing grant funding. While most organizations would like to have a dedicated team to handle all grant research and writing tasks, it’s not always realistic because of cost concerns. Similarly, it’s also not feasible for many organizations to pay for grant writing consultants due to cost concerns: Grant consultants must be paid when the work occur

Proposal

DoJiggy

AUGUST 13, 2025

We’re excited to introduce three new features that make in-person fundraising more dynamic and easier to manage: Donor Event Balance management, Live Event checkout options, and functionality to run a live Paddle Raise. Whether you’re hosting a charity gala and auction or benefit concert, these updates will help you run your event more smoothly and maximize giving.

Donation

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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.

ChatGPT

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2025

According to Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ 2023 Resource Tracking Report: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations, philanthropic funding for LGBTQ communities in the United States dropped by nearly $50 million—or 19% (22% adjusted for inflation) from 2022 levels, reversing gains from prior years. Leaders at Funders for LGBTQ Issues warn that a funding crisis is unfolding, and inaction from foundations risks undermining the survival of LGBTQ organizations.

Funding

Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 13, 2025

[link] This article is based on a lively discussion between our senior consultant, Chuck Davis , and me, as part of our Pain Points of Major Gift Fundraising video series. Chuck and I dug into why fundraisers sometimes avoid making the ask, and how to turn that anxiety into confidence. How to Turn Fundraiser Anxiety Into Confidence In High-Stakes Donor Conversations.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 13, 2025

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Retail

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 13, 2025

Luxury brands are teaching a masterclass in something too many nonprofits are still sleeping on: experience beats transaction. McKinsey recently said it loud and clear: ​today’s shoppers want emotion ​ , not just exclusivity. They’re not buying a Rolex, they’re buying a story, a feeling, a flex. Sound familiar? It should. We’re in the business of purpose.

AI

Blackbaud

AUGUST 13, 2025

This Q&A series aims to provide readers with valuable insights from changemakers across the social impact community.   Damaris Herron-Watkins is the chief finance and operations officer at A Better Chance , an organization that provides transformational education opportunities to students from underserved communities. Q1: What are the main responsibilities of your current role?

Finance

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 13, 2025

Discover how to build fundable nonprofit programs and prepare for the busy fall 2025 grant season. Learn strategies to secure 2026 funding with strong outcomes, data, and storytelling.

Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2025

El Pomar Foundation's unique grant-making program offers a blueprint for community-based, locally led giving. By Maria Di Mento Riley Sharkey Rural groups like Mountain Youth, in Colorado, struggle to attract attention from big grant makers clustered in the state’s populous urban areas. But that changed for Mountain Youth when it landed a five-year grant totaling nearly $420,000 through the Regional Partnerships program at the El Pomar Foundation.

Grants

Think and Ink Grants

AUGUST 13, 2025

You might have come across the recent Executive Order aimed at Enhancing Oversight of Federal Grant Distribution, along with several other executive initiatives. Numerous changes are underway. Given this situation, it’s crucial not to let go of your grant writer. Why is that? Because now, their expertise is more essential than ever. Here’s the reasoning.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 13, 2025

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Retail

Professional Grant Writers

AUGUST 13, 2025

If you’ve ever searched tirelessly for corporate grants, you know how difficult it can be to identify the right companies, find the right. The post Unlocking corporate grants using supporter employment data appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

Grants

Instrumentl

AUGUST 13, 2025

Nearly half of nonprofit workers report burnout. Learn how structural strain and emotional fatigue are reshaping the sector, and which states are under the most pressure.

Burnout

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2025

Ali Noorani, who will start in December, currently heads the U.S. democracy program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. By Stephanie Beasley Nancy Rothstein for the Hewlett Foundation For the past three years, Ali Noorani has overseen the democracy program at the Hewlett Foundation. Ali Noorani, who will start in December, currently heads the U.S. democracy program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Future Fundraising Now

AUGUST 13, 2025

A lot of organizations really admire their own work and think I should admire it too. They believe if I admire them, I’ll donate. Here are some ways they’re telling me that in today’s mail: Will you join us in providing hope and opportunity to students like [Name], helping them achieve their dream of a college education? [Salutation], I’m incredibly grateful for your support that has allowed [Organization] and our partners to reach out to those in dire need.

Education

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2025

Each agency will have a political appointee to ensure its grants advance the president's priorities, and agencies will be free to terminate grants for any reason. By Alex Daniels Samuel Corum/AP Each agency will have a political appointee to ensure its grants advance the president's priorities, and agencies will be free to terminate grants for any reason.

Federal Grants