Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. I have worked with nonprofit organizations who’ve had – seriously – five development directors in three years! Charitable giving in the U.S. declined by 2.1% in 2023 after adjusting for inflation.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. However, AI is still relatively new.

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AI Nonprofit Grants Grant 120

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Some nonprofits had to drive printed checks around town collecting signatures, while others had already transitioned most of their vendors to electronic and automatic payments.

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Finance Strategic Plan Proposal Goals 88

Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. Building these connections early ensures your nonprofit’s voice is heard and your mission is recognized by decision-makers.

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Funding Grant Writing GPC Nonprofit 98

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling.

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Fundraising Metrics Nonprofit Federal Grants 98

NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2024

Many nonprofits hesitate to present a specific problem to donors, resulting in ineffective fundraising appeals. Here's how to change that.

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Fundraising Nonprofit 103

Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

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Conference Nonprofit Government Funding 97

Clairification

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Susan sent me this: finagle ( third-person singular simple present finagles , present participle finagling , simple past and past participle finagled ). For example, The post Nonprofit Strategy: Three Things to Cleverly Finagle appeared first on Clairification. Apparently, there is more than one definition.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

We’ve featured their work too many times to count (here and here and here, for example), and John has generously guest-presented a number of times on MotivateMonday. Fundraising Writing If you write for your nonprofit, you need to know the dynamic duo of Julie and Brett Cooper. Do yourself a favor and subscribe. They’re tried and true.

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Publishing Nonprofit Engineering AI 246

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money.

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Funding Nonprofit Fundraising Donation 98

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are often challenged with the daunting task of delivering significant impacts with limited resources. The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

NonProfit PRO is excited to announce that it will be returning to the Bridge to Integrated Fundraising & Marketing Conference in 2024 to co-present the second annual BridgeTECH. The call for papers for BridgeTECH is now open, and the deadline for submissions is Nov.

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Conference Fundraising Nonprofit IT 104

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

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Grant Writing Proposal Nonprofit Grants 67

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. We are facing a future of growing human need.

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Nonprofit Government Insurance Insurance 86

Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2024

Over the past 30 years, Blackbaud Grantmaking has been serving foundations and nonprofit grantmakers with software that continues to evolve with you. As a trail blazer in the social impact space, Blackbaud had already been serving a wide array of nonprofit and public sector organizations.

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Clairification

JULY 1, 2024

Susan sent me this: finagle ( third-person singular simple present finagles , present participle finagling , simple past and past participle finagled ) ( transitive ) To obtain, arrange, or achieve by i ndirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts. Many kindly supported my initial use of the word “finagle.”

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! Turn Two Communications: … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 12, 2022: Take Heart, Take Action → Trathen Heckman: Take Heart, Take Action That’s Trathen Heckman’s book. He talks us through his thinking. I love our sponsor! I love our sponsor!

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 12, 2024

While educators and administrators work to create inclusive and supportive environments for each student, funding still presents a large challenge. That’s why we’ve curated a list of grants to help nonprofits, educators, and schools provide much-needed resources. GrantWatch knows how important these programs are.

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Education Grants Grant Funding 93

Clairification

APRIL 6, 2023

This week’s borrowed wisdom: “The Ukrainian army is a present-day example of the power of adaptability, creativity, and resilience. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post Be Water Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification. Russian decision-making is highly centralized.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The new year presents the opportunity for a fresh start brimming with possibilities. And, with the right grant funding, nonprofits can expand their programs and businesses can begin new ventures. Provide Humanities Programming : Grants to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs.

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GrantNews

MARCH 17, 2025

Whether youre launching a startup, re-entering the workforce, or running a nonprofit that empowers minority women entrepreneurs, we provide the funding resources to help you succeed. Participants receive funding, mentorship, vendor perks, and will attend a reception to present their companies.

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Grants Grant Retail Education 118

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application. Here’s how nonprofits can measure and communicate impact and ROI effectively before they submit a proposal.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 6, 2025

The power of business grants presents real opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Engineering Education : Grants to nonprofits for engineering education. Development for Female Entrepreneurs : Grants up to $30,000 to nonprofits to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs.

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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

It’s a moment of alignment: the values and interests of the donor or prospect and the impact of your nonprofit. Second, that they are able to see, hear about, or experience the change your nonprofit is making in the world. You’re offering the donor an opportunity to act on something they care about.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

Most nonprofit organizations work with a firm to do their annual financial audit. Understanding the differences between these two processes can help you make informed decisions and improve transparency, compliance, and trust within and outside your nonprofit organization. Could that be your organization?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether you’re a minority woman with a startup, re-entering the workforce, or a nonprofit with programs empowering minority women-owned businesses, we can support their efforts as they unlock the door to a brighter, more inclusive future. The purpose is to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

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Grants Grant Manufacturing Funding 117

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A stellar website is essential for your nonprofit. A website serves as your digital headquarters and the foundation of your nonprofit’s online presence. A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. 5 Reasons fora StellarNonprofit Website 1.

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Nonprofit Grants Grant Donation 64

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets. Click here to download the slides.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Community Arts Events : Grants to nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states to support collaborative presentations of community arts events. Benefit First Nation Communities : Grants to charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities. Funding promotes and builds healthy communities.

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Grants Grant Government Contract 109

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The nonprofit sector has not been immune to the challenges presented by the job market over the past three years. In light of this, the National Council of Nonprofits has released striking findings from its second Nonprofit Workforce Survey in a new report.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

To illustrate, nonprofits are encouraged to start their research in categories specific to their cause. Because of this, navigating a nonprofit’s 990 reports helps grant-seekers determine if a grant is suited for their cause. Discover Eligibility: What Type of Grant Seeker Are You?

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Grants Plus

APRIL 2, 2025

As nonprofits continue to face funding uncertainty, many are left wondering how to navigate the shifting grant landscape. Grants Plus CEO, Lauren Steiner, recently presented at The Nonprofit Partnership in Western PA to break down the latest trends, common pitfalls, and winning strategies to secure funding in 2025 and beyond.

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Grants Grant Funding Nonprofit 59

DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with donors and streamline the fundraising process. In this article, we will define digital wallets , how they work, and why they are crucial for nonprofit fundraising. In just one click, Apple Pay and Google Pay users can donate to your nonprofit fundraiser.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Donation Electronics 52

Clairification

JANUARY 9, 2023

For many nonprofits, the yearly annual report is often just another task on a very long to-do list. Even though annual reports are an industry standard, most nonprofits don’t realize how fruitful an effective annual report can be. Annual reports can be created and presented in a variety of ways—both digitally and in print.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 24, 2025

NonProfit PRO is set to co-present the third annual BridgeTECH to provide nonprofit professionals with the latest fundraising insights.

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