Clairification

JULY 7, 2025

Eight years ago, I wrote an article asking, “Why Aren’t You Doing More Online Fundraising?” It felt urgent at the time. Looking back, it was downright gentle. Today, the question isn’t whether your nonprofit should be fundraising online. It’s whether you’re doing it well enough — and fast enough — to keep up with how people live, connect, and give. Because while the tools have changed dramatically, the fundamentals haven’t.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JULY 8, 2025

You’re a fundraiser. And when your work means communicating with donors, you probably think about the gifts you hope your organization will receive. But have you thought about the gifts you can give? I’m not talking about stickers, keychains, or the like. I’m talking about something much more meaningful. Something that can build relationships. We […] The post Happiness is a gift you can give appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2025

Over the years, I’ve realized the importance of keeping things simple. This is even more important now during this time of chaos and uncertainty. I’m sure you’re experiencing those both professionally and personally. I often find pleasure in simple things such as taking a walk, reading (I’ve found the Thursday Murder Club series to be a nice escape right now), and doing yoga.

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GrantNews

JULY 9, 2025

If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for funding to grow, expand, or sustain your business, July offers several exciting grant opportunities worth exploring. Grants provide valuable funding that doesn’t need to be repaid. This a perfect solution for investing in new products, covering operating expenses, or overcoming unexpected challenges.

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Clairification

JULY 9, 2025

In Ecosystems Come and Go , Seth Godin writes: “We can lament the end of an ecosystem. After all, we worked hard to get here and we counted on it. We’re comfortable with it and we understand it. Or, we can accept that ecosystems come and go, and focus our energy on how the next ecosystem gives us a chance to do our work, new work, different work, but work that matters, for people who care.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 6, 2025

Stacy Palmer: Nonprofit Leadership With Stacy Palmer The chief executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy joins us with her thoughts on the challenges facing nonprofit leaders, especially females, and especially females of color. Stacy also reveals the bright spots in a recent leadership survey, and promising opportunities around co-CEOs, sabbaticals, self care, team care … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 7, 2025: Nonprofit Leadership With Stacy Palmer → Stacy Palmer: Non

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 9, 2025

When supporters were persuaded to give using their donor-advised fund, many gave twice as much. Some donors who'd given only $100 before increased their gifts to $5,000. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images/iStockphoto When supporters were persuaded to give using their donor-advised fund, they gave the same or more 85 percent of the time, new research finds.

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Bonterra

JULY 7, 2025

Discover how to transform your board into confident fundraising ambassadors. Fundraising isn’t just for development staff. With the right tools, structure, and mindset, your board can be one of your most valuable fundraising assets. Join Jayme Dingler, CFRE and founder of What’s Good, LLC, for a free webinar on how to clearly define your board’s role in fundraising and get them excited to participate.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

When is the best time to apply for a grant? This is a common question—and the answer might surprise you. For many things there is a true season. For example: Tax season Back to school season The 4th of July Each of these seasons is set according to a specific timeline—i.e. the tax year, the school year, or the calendar year. Is there a “season” for grants?

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GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

We spoke with grant experts and funding advisors to uncover what they wish more applicants knew before applying. Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. With limited time and resources, many organizations rush to submit applications without fully understanding what funders are really looking for. The truth? Writing a strong grant proposal is part art, part strategy – and knowing how to stand out can make all the difference.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 9, 2025

Ike Anand, the organization's chief operating officer since 2020, previously worked at travel-tech firm Expedia. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Courtesy ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ike Anand has spent most of his career working at for-profit businesses. The group, which is in the midst of a global expansion, chose Ike Anand, the organization's chief operating officer since 2020, who previously worked at travel-tech firm Expedia.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits are crucial for communities, but they face significant hurdles. These organizations face many common challenges like securing sustainable funding, managing volunteer engagement, and navigating internal dynamics that can hinder their vital work. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most?

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Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Nonprofit advocacy is one of the most effective ways to drive mission-forward impact. Whether you’re raising awareness, influencing policy, or mobilizing supporters, successful advocacy requires more than one-off actions; it takes strategic, personalized engagement across the entire supporter journey. In today’s landscape, the most effective organizations use advocacy software that connects fundraising, outreach, and donor data in one place, making it easier to convert one-time advocates i

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2025

When people think of literacy, they often think of libraries. This is for good reason. In truth, libraries are at the heart of promoting reading and lifelong learning. They play a vital role in cultivating a love of reading. Literacy remains the cornerstone of personal and community development, especially in a world increasingly driven by information and technology.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 11, 2025

Even if the megabill boosts charitable giving, nonprofits providing social services are likely to find themselves financially squeezed, an economist says. By Daniel Hungerman Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images Plus Tax policy changes can influence how much Americans donate. Even if the megabill boosts charitable giving, nonprofits providing social services are likely to find themselves financially squeezed, an economist says.

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Candid

JULY 8, 2025

In 2025, gender disparities in the technology sector remain firmly entrenched. According to AnitaB.org , women account for just 29% of the tech workforce and only 15% of engineering roles. Representation drops further at the intersections of gender and racial/ethnic identity. According to Forbes , Black, Latina, and Indigenous women collectively comprise less than 5% of the sector’s workforce.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2025

Nonprofits across the country are struggling with the intense pressures facing them, both internal and external, as revealed in CEP’s 2025 State of Nonprofits report, released just over a month […] The post Beyond Good Intentions: What New CEP Research Reveals About the Importance of Listening for Foundations and Nonprofits appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Finding funding can be a challenge for nonprofits, but rolling deadline grants (also known as ongoing grants ) offer a flexible solution. Unlike traditional grants with fixed deadlines, rolling deadline grants accept applications year-round until funds are exhausted. This means nonprofits can apply anytime their projects are ready, increasing the chances of securing support without the stress of a strict cutoff date.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 7, 2025

Support from big grant makers, an eye for earned revenue, and a CEO who both courts and critiques tech leaders have helped to fuel the group's success. By Eden Stiffman San Francisco Claudine Gossett Jim Steyer, right, founder of Common Sense Media, maintains close ties with tech leaders, yet is comfortable criticizing them when he thinks their companies pose risks to children.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

Your donation form is where inspiration becomes action. Whether you’re feeding families, protecting wildlife, or funding research, this is the moment when a supporter decides to take part in your mission. But with most visitors leaving a form before completing a gift, how do you turn interest into meaningful support? Some nonprofits are achieving remarkable results.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 8, 2025

Hosted by the Network of European Foundations since 2005, EPIM – The European Philanthropic Initiative for Migration, is one of Europe’s longest-standing philanthropic collaboratives. In 2021, it embarked on an […] The post Transforming a Legacy: From Co-Granting to Truly Collaborative Philanthropy appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2025

The Black Freedom Fund has raised $100 million — and plans to double that amount — in a rare effort to build a Black-led endowment. By Alex Daniels Justin Bench UnCommon Law, which helps people navigating California’s discretionary parole process, is a grantee of the California Black Freedom Fund. The Black Freedom Fund has raised $100 million — and plans to double that amount — in a rare effort to build a Black-led endowment.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

For years, donors and nonprofit evaluators alike have relied on a seemingly straightforward number to guide their charitable giving: the overhead ratio. This metric , which measures how much a nonprofit spends on administration (such as rent, salaries, software licensing, etc.) compared to direct services and programming, has oversimplified nonprofit effectiveness and impact.

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Bonterra

JULY 10, 2025

On July 4, 2025, what began as a time of celebration turned into a tragedy for the Texas Hill Country. Torrential rains led to catastrophic flooding in Kerrville and surrounding areas, resulting in the loss of at least 119 lives and leaving over 180 people missing. The disaster has caused an estimated $18 billion in damages, marking it as one of the most devastating weather events in Texas history.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2025

To soften the blow of new tax rules, companies and nonprofits must rethink how they work together. By Laura MacDonald Getty Images/iStockphoto To soften the blow of new tax rules, companies and nonprofits must rethink how they work together.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

Knowing what fundraising campaign prompted a gift to your nonprofit is important, but often difficult. Here are some fixes to common attribution challenges.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 9, 2025

Government tender writing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling the task with other responsibilities like program delivery or fundraising. Here are some practical tips to help you go from overwhelmed to organised. Decode before you draft Navigating tender guidelines can be a daunting task. However, these comprehensive documents are essential, as they contain critical information and your roadmap to a successful bid.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2025

Federal funding for nonprofits is in a state of flux, and the future of many government grantmaking programs is uncertain. Though many private foundation funders and individual donors have said they plan to step up their giving and address the current challenge , they won’t be able to fill the gap left by the loss of government grants. That said, as discussed in our recent webinar, Funding Beyond Federal: How to Diversify Funding to Ensure Stability in Uncertain Times, there are ways to bolster

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