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12 Quick Strategies to Boost Year-End Fundraising

Clairification

Percolate on these ideas; choose 1 – 2 to wake up your year-end campaign! The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits inexorably approaches. It can be stressful. Don’t succumb to the stress. You’ve got this! Perhaps you can’t do everything you’d like to do this year, but you can do some things. Some you can do on your own.

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Focus on Generosity and Building Relationships on Giving Tuesday

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Your email inbox can look downright scary these days. This was especially true during the long U.S. election season. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. And then there’s Giving Tuesday. All of this can be too much, too much, and many of these messages look like spam. In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Scaling Altruism

Tony Martignetti

Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, where he introduces the seven phases of nonprofit growth derived from his research and practice. He walks us through assess, align, plan, test, fund, execute, and lead, so your nonprofit scales to meet the demands of your mission and vision. He’s the CEO of Altruist Partners. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Scaling Altruism → Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, wh

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10 New 2025 Grants for Minority Women Business-Owners!

GrantNews

Grants for minority women business owners help drive innovation, diversity, and economic growth within our communities! Businesses owned by women and minorities enrich our economy and provide unique perspectives and solutions that reflect the diversity within our society. But, sometimes it can be an uphill battle, and these entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world.

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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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Strategically Share Top Year-End Giving Options Nonprofit Donors May Not Be Aware Of

Clairification

Your job as a philanthropy facilitator is to do everything in your power to make giving to you as easy, joyful and rewarding as possible. You are, if you will, a donor Sherpa. As a donor guide, you likely know things your donors don’t know. You have tools they don’t have. Your role along the pathway to passionate philanthropy is to use every tool in your toolbox to bring your donor joy and meaning.

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Success and wellness tips for Black fundraisers

Candid

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. The stakes are high; securing funds means supporting the needs of my own community. Recently, the challenges of the work, like race and gender biases, imbalanced power structures, and increasing political polarization have left me exhausted.

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15 Activities and Program Grants to Support At-Risk Teens and Their Families

GrantNews

In today’s challenging environment, organizations that support at-risk teens and their parents and families play an essential role in helping young people overcome obstacles and build brighter futures. However, sustaining these programs requires resources, and many organizations seek funding through grants to cover their costs. Here, we will explore 15 currently available grants and 15 practical and effective potential programmatic activities that support at-risk teens and their families.

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Who to Target with Your Planned Giving Program & Why

Blackbaud

As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Today’s demographic conditions also make planned giving especially worth investing in, as aging generations are poised to pass down record amounts of wealth to their heirs and f

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MacKenzie Scott Gives $65 Million to National Community Development Group

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

This is the second donation the billionaire novelist has given Local Initiatives Support Corporation, following her initial $40 million gift in 2020. By Maria Di Mento Rupert Whiteley Amos House, a Rhode Island nonprofit supported by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, offers a culinary arts education program as part of its mission to narrow racial health, wealth and opportunity gaps.

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Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

We are facing a future of growing human need. The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. Recent news reports suggest that the average global temperature may rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius in as little as seven years.

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10 Grants for Schools and Educators for American Education Week 2024

GrantNews

GrantWatch proudly presents 10 grants for schools and educators! American Education Week, held annually before Thanksgiving, spotlights public education and the vital roles educators, families, and community supporters play in student success. How does the old saying go? It takes a village…? Well it certainly seems to ring true where education is concerned.

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Retaining First Time Donors this GivingTuesday

Blackbaud

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. While they may yet be known to you, you are likely already on their radar. According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar.

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Bill To Pull Tax Exemptions Headed Back To Congress

The NonProfit Times

(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage. While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was defeated in the House of Representatives, it is back on the table today.

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Volunteers Came Back to Nonprofits In 2023, After the Pandemic Tanked Participation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The survey asked if respondents volunteered at a nonprofit or if they informally helped friends, family or neighbors or gave to charity. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Steven Senne/AP Volunteer Evangelista Baez, 72, of Providence, R.I., supervises 3-year-olds Scarlett Mendoza and Gabriel Kubbe in an early child care program at Federal Hill House in Providence, R.I.

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From Grants to Books: Promote Family Literacy

GrantNews

Nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy programs help build stronger communities by helping parents, other adults, and children develop essential reading, writing, and communication skills. These initiatives encourage a love of learning, creating lifelong benefits for families and communities. Grants funding propels these programs, allowing schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to provide resources such as books, workshops, and tutoring services.

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Maximizing Donor Outreach: FAQ Guide to Prospect Research

The Fundraising Coach

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. The importance of knowing your donors increases with their giving level—prospective major donors, in particular, will only want to contribute to organizations that make them feel like an integral part of furthering the nonprofit’s mission.

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Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks

The NonProfit Times

She is back at it. MacKenzie Scott, who in the past few years has given away more than $17 billion, has provided $65 million to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York City. It is the largest contribution in LISC’s nearly half-century history. The LISC gift was not a solo. The Corporation for Supportive Housing in New York City announced Scott had donated $40 million and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta received $10 million, both during September.

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Building Resilient Funding Models: Essential Tips for Nonprofit Finance Professionals

Blackbaud

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. Finance professionals can provide key insights into risk analysis, financial forecasting, and performance measurement, ensuring each new revenue stream supports your

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10 ways to improve your fundraising

Future Fundraising Now

Here are some effective ways to raise more money, from the Blue Avocado Blog, at The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies : Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement. No fancy design. Just simple text. It’s a winning approach to email fundraising. Share the Stories of the People the Mission Serves. Donors give to make a difference.

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5 Ways It Pays to be a Grant Writer

Grant Writer Team

These days, with rising interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, and an economy that requires many of us to hold down more than one job, it pays to a be a grant writer! As a grant writer with GrantWriterTeam, you hold a position of power in the nonprofit and business sectors. Your dedication and expertise enable organizations to access vital funding that can drive their mission and impact.

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3 Key Areas For Reframing Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. For too long, success was measured by the performance of individual channels, often overlooking the holistic experience of our donors. It’s time to embrace a paradigm shift toward audience-first fundraising. Why this change matters Donors today engage with organizations across multiple touchpoints.

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Use GivingTuesday to Supercharge Your Year-End Giving Campaign

Greater Giving

Why GivingTuesday Isn’t Just a Day—It’s a Launchpad GivingTuesday , the global day of giving, happens every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a perfect opportunity to rally support and build excitement, but it’s not where your year-end campaign should stop. Think of GivingTuesday as the kickoff—a way to inspire your donors and create momentum for a bigger, bolder year-end giving strategy.

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Maximizing December Fundraising: Strategies for Nonprofits to Raise the Most Money

Just Write Grants

December is a critical month for nonprofits, often bringing a surge of charitable giving as donors seek to make year-end contributions. To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. In this blog post, we’ll explore key tactics and best practices for raising the most money in December, ensuring your organization ends the year on a high note. 1.

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A Welcome Mat, Not a Wall: How Nonprofits in One City Embrace Newcomers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy — from a billionaire's family foundation to the YWCA — has helped make Tulsa, Okla., one of the most welcoming places in America for immigrants and refugees. By Kristi Eaton Tulsa Global District In Tulsa, city leaders — Democrats and Republicans — embrace newcomers as vital to the area’s health and prosperity. Above, dancers perform during Hispanic Heritage Day in Tulsa’s Global District.

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Applying The 10 Stages of Group Development To Grants

The NonProfit Times

By Shauna O’Toole, CFRE, GPC You encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal. Most teams flounder before they begin performing at their peak. The Stages of Group Development framework, developed by Bruce Tuckman (1965), describes how a group coalesces around an objective. Forming: Team members come together to establish a common goal.

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4 Ways Small Nonprofits Can Leverage Corporate Philanthropy

Wild Apricot

Even small organizations can unlock the benefits of corporate philanthropy. Learn how you can earn support from businesses and boost donation revenue.

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Grant Writing: Why Stewardship and Relationship Building Matter

Think and Ink Grants

Building strong relationships is critical in both personal and professional settings. Whether fostering connections with loved ones or nurturing professional partnerships, the principles of engagement remain similar. Personal Connections In our personal lives, we stay connected by maintaining open lines of communication with friends, family, and loved ones.

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Partners, Proposals and AI, Oh My!: Optimizing Collaborations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Grant Professionals Association

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and team members through shared knowledge and divided challenges, and they can even make the application process enjoyable. Yet, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles.

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Commentary: The Full Potential Of The Social Sector  

The NonProfit Times

Jody Levison-Johnson, Ph.D., LCSW What makes Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos successful entrepreneurs is their ability to innovate and think outside of the box. That freedom has enabled them to conquer new horizons in business, revolutionizing online retail, the electric car market, and even the commercial space market. Central to that success is their ability to leverage their innovation capital — the trust that funders place in their ability to solve problems and break new ground.

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Candid updates its taxonomy with community input 

Candid

Earlier this month, Candid released a new version of its taxonomy, the Philanthropy Classification System (PCS). Think of the PCS as a system of “tags” that Candid applies to its data to make it more searchable and usable. This update, developed with considerable input from our partners and larger community , is one of the most significant updates to our taxonomy since we first developed it in 2015 as a replacement for the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).

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