Clairification
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
No matter your politics, this is crisis time for many nonprofits who rely on federal grants and loans (about 30% of all charities ). It’s also crisis time for the beneficiaries of many nonprofits, who are scared, stressed, depressed and otherwise at loose ends due to the rapidly changing environment. Many of the resources on which folks once relied have disappeared or are at risk.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long. Besides that, theyre often boring, they focus too much on the organization and not on the donors, they require a lot of time and effort from staff, and theres no guarantee donors will even look at them. Now you have a dilemma.
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The Fundraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
One of the biggest challenges we face as major gift fundraisers is balancing two distinct ways of thinking: our internal, metrics-driven mindset versus the donor-focused approach that builds relationships. In the office, we're measured by revenue, the number of donors engaged, meetings booked, and Asks made (and successfully closed!). These are essential benchmarks, but when we sit down with donors, they’re not thinking in those terms.
Pamela Grow
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? If so, you need a lead generation strategy. You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. The top nonprofit websites capture audience interest at all stages of the donor funnel or journey.
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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.
RBW Strategy
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. You are carefully researching different funding sources and feel strongly that federal grant funding will help provide the financial boost that you need to get things moving.
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Clairification
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The major gift journey is a synergistic one. You see, its both your journey and your donors journey. If you want to follow along the most direct pathway to sustainable philanthropy, youll want to consider the two-fold nature of the expeditious endeavor known as major gift fundraising. Or, as I prefer to call it, passionate philanthropy. First understand the pathway to passionate philanthropy is not just about the money; its every bit as much about the experience.
Ann Green's Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding.
Joe Garecht Fundraising
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Early in my fundraising career, I was tasked with calling through a list of major donor prospects. These were cold prospects people who had given to other organizations in our mission field but never to our organization. The goal for the calls was to set up meetings for our Vice President of Development. We had mailed out information packets to each prospect, and now my job was to call through about 100 donors to see if they would be willing to meet.
Pamela Grow
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Financial reporting is critical for accountability, and financial statements are among the most important reports your nonprofit will create each year.
GrantNews
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
We need to empower women and girls with the resources they need to thrive! Whether it’s mothers and daughters breaking barriers together, female athletes excelling in their sports, or women entrepreneurs building their dreams, grants are here to fuel their success. From education and training to job opportunities and overcoming financial obstacles, these essential funding sources provide the support that paves the way for growth.
Millionaire Grant Lady
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. In a large fundraising team, leadership and strategy may be assigned to the Director of Development or a Major Gifts Officer, while donor relationships
Clairification
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The work of philanthropy facilitation is very personal. And, fundamentally, its based on trust. Which is why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission. Amid times of change, one truth remains: trust is the foundation of progress — Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 Alas, I rarely see this in mission statements.
Hands-On Fundraising
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
If youre looking for a compelling fundraising campaign idea to supplement your nonprofits annual fundraising efforts, look no further than peer-to-peer fundraising. What makes peer-to-peer fundraising such a great strategy to support annual fundraising campaigns? This fundraising style allows your nonprofit to: Lets explore five strategies your nonprofit can use to integrate peer-to-peer fundraising into […] The post Integrating Peer-to-Peer Fundraising with Annual Campaigns appeared first
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. But big goals cost big money. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb.
Pamela Grow
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. From the excitement of bidding in an auction to the inspiring stories shared on stage, these events are unforgettable experiences for your attendees. However, many organizations make the mistake of letting all that energy fizzle out when the event ends. Without a thoughtful follow-up strategy, the momentum youve worked so hard to build fades, leaving attendees and supporters with awkward silence.
GrantNews
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Minority Business Owners continue to shape the American economy with resilience, innovation, and ambition. Yet, despite their contributions, they often encounter barriers to success, from limited access to capital to systemic challenges in securing resources. The good news? Support is available to help level the playing field. Many foundations and corporations recognize these disparities and step up to provide funding, mentorship, and entrepreneurial programs tailored to minority business owners
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. One program could use more headcount to serve more people. A new van can provide more opportunities for your senior care program. The best way to manage those differing priorities is through budget management tools that give you a clear view of each program, instead of trying to pull apart the organizational budget.
Clairification
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Whats in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet , said Shakespeare. But, would it? Seth Godin thinks words matter. As do I. Thats just semantics Just? The meaning of the word is the reason we used the word. If we dont agree about the meaning of the word, we havent communicated. Instead of, thats just semantics, it seems more productive to say, Im confident we have a semantics problem.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Jose Luis Magana, AP photo Flowers and a sign outside the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington. As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts.
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. A Letter of Inquiry is a quick way to introduce your organization to a prospective funder and to open up a conversation about how a grant would make a positive impact on the community you’re serving and change lives.
Pamela Grow
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Our day-to-day overwhelm here in the US is intense. And its designed to make us all feel uncertain. Helpless. Passive even. Your overwhelm is the goal. If we give in, we find ourselves suffocating in distractions. But the good news is you can counteract that when you focus on the pursuit of excellence. Becoming your best your strongest, your most resilient, your most loving, your smartest self Becoming YOUR best self, for lack of a better way to say this, will effortlessly snowball into the b
GrantNews
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Is your nonprofit struggling to grow its social media following? Nonprofit Social Media can be challenging, especially if you’re not tech-savvy. But with the right strategies, you can maximize your reach and connect with more supporters. Afterall, it is the digital age, and a strong social media presence helps nonprofits spread awareness, engage with donors, and build a loyal community that supports their mission.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
From funding uncertainty to overlapping natural disasters to the possibility of another global pandemic, the modern grantmaker must be prepared for a variety of challenges. When the Two Ten Footwear Foundation began seeing an increased demand for their financial support as well as a need for financial, legal, and mental health counseling, they knew they had to take a long-term approach while also meeting the short-term needs of their community.
Clairification
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Trust is Built By What You Do In my last article, I wrote about why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission. Because trust is the foundation of all lasting relationships. If you dont build trust, or if you somehow manage to destroy it, youre going to lose your donor. It’s an uphill battle, requiring a proactive approach.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
A study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals the profound impact of MacKenzie Scott's unrestricted grants on hundreds of nonprofits. By Sara Herschander Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. Goodwill Industries of East Texas has doubled in size thanks to funding from MacKenzie Scott. A study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals the profound impact of MacKenzie Scott's unrestricted grants on hundreds of nonprofits.
Candid
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. We celebrate that. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked. Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact.
Gail Perry Group
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
If your organization receives government funding, you may be facing serious cuts. Youre probably thinking about what this means for your programs, your staff, and the people you serve. One of your top concerns needs to be donor communications. Your stakeholders who have invested in your mission want to know whats going on and how you are doing. These various types of donors have invested with their own money which is a signal that they personally align with your work.
GrantNews
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason. Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. Plus, foundation grants tend to have fewer restrictions, allowing for greater flexibility in how funds are used. Another advantage is the huge variety of grants available, with opportunities open to nonprofits , businesses , and individuals both nationally and internationally.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
As a nonprofit finance professional, you want all your data to be accurate. And payroll and grant reporting are two areas of your financial processes where accuracy is non-negotiable. You want your staff paid fairly, and you want to maintain good relationships with your grant funders. Maintaining compliance can protect existing funding, as well. But allocating your payroll and time to your grants can be a cumbersome, manual, and time-intensive process.
Strategic Grants
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Following a most successful Fundraising Institute Australia Conference , and so many fabulous chats with all our clients, partners, and other supplier friends in the sector, it seems like a great time to share our check list that For-Purpose organisations may find useful when looking for the right product and supplier to help in delivery of your mission.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance. One network of advisors helped ultra-wealthy clients give $60 billion in 2024, or about 9 percent of all philanthropy. By Eden Stiffman Getty Images As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance.
Candid
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Candid has a wealth of data and insights on decades worth of foundation grants. Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. Now were introducing AI tools to recommend new funders and funding opportunities personalized to your needs, eliminating work that might have taken hours and surfacing opportunities fundraisers might not have discovered on their own to help fundraisers find what they need
Capital Campaign Pro
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Season 4, Episode 26 In this episode, Andrea Kihlstedt talks with Alexandra OConnor about her journey in capital campaign fundraising. From learning the ropes at Community MusicWorks to leading an ambitious endowment campaign at The Gordon School, Alexandra shares insights on donor engagement, strategic planning, and balancing operations with relationship-building.
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