Clairification
MAY 2, 2024
It’s not always easy to find all the good stuff across the web. That’s why I do the work for you! Thanks again to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. You’ll find this is another robust issue. Find a topic that interests you, and… click away! Whatever type of learner you are, there’s something here for you.
Hands-On Fundraising
APRIL 30, 2024
AI is the new kid on the block. You know, the one with rich parents. Who has the best toys. You were eager to play. But you had to wait for an invitation, of course. Then the big day arrived! And you realized the kid didn’t have anything interesting to say. Just sort of repeated […] The post Don’t let the AI robots steal your humanity appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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Ann Green's Nonprofit
APRIL 29, 2024
Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. By Patrick Schmitt Achieving your mission takes time and resources. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.
Pamela Grow
MAY 2, 2024
Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis.
Clairification
APRIL 29, 2024
Radiance is meant-to-be. Radiance means: To have the light within us lit To send out light To reflect back light To bounce light back and forth, in simultaneous service to ourselves and others. What if you were to view your work as allowing your own and others’ meant-to-be radiance to come forth and shine? I’m reminded of a children’s gospel song , which also became a civil rights anthem: This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
Millionaire Grant Lady
MAY 3, 2024
AI writing is the wave of the future. right? Surely it can write grants…right? Lately, it seems I can hardly open a newsletter, attend a training, or look at a conference schedule without seeing the word AI popping up everywhere. Since AI writing has become more accessible and received a lot of very positive press, you may be wondering if AI can write grants for you.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 30, 2024
San Francisco's Tipping Point Community pooled big private money to halve chronic homelessness in five years. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7 million on 32 programs between 2017 and 2022 aimed at halving chronic homelessness.
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Gail Perry Group
APRIL 30, 2024
Written by Chuck Davis , Senior Consultant at The Gail Perry Group. All successful capital campaigns have one basic thing in common: They have donors of means who are willing to invest in the campaign. Campaigns of every size will rise (or fall) based on the right number of lovely people with a passion for your cause and a pocketbook to support it. How can we ensure that this basic factor is in place?
GrantNews
MAY 1, 2024
It’s probably the most difficult and awkward conversation we can have. No one is comfortable discussing abuse, especially when it involves the most precious and vulnerable members of our society. It’s true, discussing abuse can be incredibly challenging, particularly when it concerns our children. However, rather than focusing solely on the discomfort of discussing abuse, let’s pivot our attention towards something positive as well: child safety and well-being.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
Groups are feeding supporters a steady stream of petitions to sign and checks to write. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates. By Sam Daley-Harris Nonprofits are feeding supporters a steady stream of petitions to sign and checks to write. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates.
Veritus Group
MAY 1, 2024
Shifting your attitude about your work shifts how you feel about it, which opens up space for more flow and creativity. The post Do You Need an Attitude Adjustment? appeared first on Veritus Group.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 30, 2024
Goal setting is vital for seeing success in your nonprofit. Read more to discover how to set smart goals for your nonprofit plus great examples to help you brainstorm!
GrantNews
MAY 3, 2024
National Small Business Week 2024 celebrates the resilience and tenacity of American entrepreneurs! Small businesses help to power the American economy. What’s more, they fuel job growth and economic activity. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses generate a staggering 1.5 million jobs annually, comprising a significant 64% of all new jobs created in the country.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 29, 2024
In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students to attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear. By Stephanie Beasley Abaca Press/Sipa USA via AP Before Michael Bloomberg’s $1.8 billion gift to Johns Hopkins, the norm for a big higher education donation was about $100 million.
Instrumentl
APRIL 29, 2024
Learn how to write an effective grant evaluation plan, including building a logic model, to evaluate the success of a grant-funded project [with examples]
Wild Apricot
MAY 1, 2024
Define your nonprofit's mission and your goals through a strategic plan! Show others how you'll achieve this with our tips, tricks and template.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 3, 2024
Strengthening your organization's capacity turbocharges your ability to create tangible change. Here's how to kickstart your growth.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. By Kristen Cambell Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. Three essays offer a critique.
Center for Effective Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
Many funders are interested in the collection of demographic data at their institutions, but also have questions about how to approach it.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 29, 2024
Being able to check in with your nonprofit and evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats is key for success. Here's how you can complete your own SWOT analysis.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 30, 2024
M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
Employees increasingly find that robust workplace volunteer programs meet their desires for in-person connections, professional growth and altruistically inclined employers. By James Pollard, Associated Press Charles Krupa, AP Photo Ron Waddell, Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Legacies, second from left, says Blue Cross Blue Shield volunteers provided help in the short term, while also staying engaged over the long term.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
APRIL 30, 2024
Dear experienced grant writer, I want to write a grant proposal for education to prepare to start a business is this ok? Thanks, Eager learner Dear eager learner, Great question! If you are looking for education for yourself to prepare to be a business owner, I would recommend reaching out to your local Small Business Development Center to see what education opportunities they are able to provide at little to no charge.
amplifi
MAY 2, 2024
Your work isn’t done once you’ve thought through your capital campaign’s strategic message and developed a brand that communicates what your capital campaign is all about. You still need to use these elements to create a compelling case for support that explains why this initiative is so important! Traditionally, when fundraisers think about a capital campaign case for support or case statement, we visualize a document that explains why someone should support a campaign.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 1, 2024
SPARK your passion for change at the 2024 DonorPerfect Community Conference, led by celebrated nonprofit leaders and fundraising experts. Explore innovative solutions to engage your community and grow your impact. Mark your calendar now for two half-days of free, virtual sessions on June 4th and 5th.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 3, 2024
By M.J. Prest Courtesy of Pulitzer Center Lisa Gibbs will be the next CEO of the Pulitzer Center. Also, the Ms. Foundation for Women promoted its chief advancement officer to deputy CEO, and Anne Vasquez will be the next executive director of the Television Academy Foundation.
Capital Campaign Pro
APRIL 29, 2024
Season 3, Episode 56 Join hosts Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt as they unravel the complexities of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in retirement accounts and how they can become a strategic opportunity for philanthropy. Learn why fundraisers must grasp this concept, empowering them to engage donors effectively and maximize charitable giving potential.
Blackbaud
MAY 3, 2024
With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. Not the least of those challenges is the fact that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. The right technology can be like an assistant, automating tasks and putting important data at your fingertips.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 1, 2024
Viral challenges can help nonprofits raise awareness and donations. Here's how to successfully leverage them in your digital marketing.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 3, 2024
Long before it was common, Bauman devoted family assets to protecting democracy — and acted as a tugboat to pull wealthier foundations into the cause. By Gary D. Bass, Donna F. Edwards, Geri Mannion, Anne Bartley , Kathleen Welch, and John Stocks John Lamparski/WireImage via Getty Images Patricia Bauman’s vision and tenacity enabled her to influence foundations far wealthier than hers to tackle causes they might otherwise have avoided.
Grant Professionals Association
MAY 1, 2024
Many of us work remotely these days, never getting to observe other folks in action or the impact they make. Recent reports indicate that around 22 million employed adults in the U.S. work entirely from home, which is roughly 14% of all employed adults (Punjwani & Campbell, 2024). Additional research estimates that 19% of nonprofit staff work remotely (Hashimoto, 2023).
Blackbaud
MAY 2, 2024
Communicating with students is a key part of the scholarship process. While it can be time-consuming and occasionally overwhelming, it is also incredibly rewarding to congratulate them on their scholarship awards, collect post-acceptance information and thank-you messages, and share those messages with donors. That is the heart of every scholarship program—empowering student success.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 30, 2024
March of Dimes created its innovation fund to support companies that are poised to further its mission. Here's how it works.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 29, 2024
By Maria Di Mento Boris Baldinger, World Economic Forum Siebel is a University of Illinois alumnus who earned three degrees from the university in the 1970s and ‘80s. The gift launches the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science. Plus, private equity titan Michael Kim gives Haverford College $25 million for an ethics institute, and Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8 million to address the youth mental health crisis.
Instrumentl
APRIL 29, 2024
You may be wondering, “how much money can nonprofits keep?” In this article, we will investigate policies governing nonprofit finances, common sources of nonprofit revenue, and best practices for nonprofit financial management.
Grant Writer Team
MAY 2, 2024
Have you recently applied for a grant? But you received a grant rejection letter? It’s true; grant writing is not easy. A big part of writing grants is learning how to respond to grant rejection letters. However, if you put in the effort and time, you can Learn How to Apply for a Grant for your organization within a relatively small amount of time.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 3, 2024
Givebutter closed a $50 million strategic growth investment led by BVP Forge, Bessemer Venture Partners' dedicated investment fund.
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