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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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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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 22, 2010

A number of regular webinar hosts are still finalizing their schedules for January 2011, but nonprofit folks will find a great variety of professional development and training opportunities – free and online – already lined up for January 2011. Emergency Preparedness for Public Libraries Wednesday , 5 January 2011 10:00 am (Central).(

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grants to nonprofits to increase housing options for low-income residents. Funding supports supervised research at an accredited Institution of Higher Education (IHE) or nonprofit research institution which is not available in the student’s home country. Grants for Specialized Equipment and Training!

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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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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Branding for Nonprofits in the U.S., In-kind support to nonprofits to build their brands in the U.S., The program provides web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to strengthen their impact on target audiences. International Grants to Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals in Need!

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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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Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks.( read more ).

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GrantNews

JANUARY 21, 2025

Change toward a business model is bound to present staffing and funding obstacles. Furthermore, a business known for inclusion, on-the-job training, and a fair living wage will attract more talent. By navigating a nonprofits 990 reports grant-seekers can quickly determine if a grant is suited for their project.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 31, 2010

Our regular monthly round-up of free professional development opportunities for nonprofit folks is back for June 2010. Volunteers events Social networking Non-profit Communications training Membership management Donor management webinar social media. read more ).

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Professional development involves gaining new skills through continuing education and career training after joining the workforce. Funding to Nonprofits to Improve Access to Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork! Grants to Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Military Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families!

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GrantNews

APRIL 8, 2025

Up to $900 to nonprofits for projects benefiting students in school orchestra programs. Grants up to $2,000 to faculty and research staff for domestic travel to improve access to research resources and more easily facilitate conference presentations. Funding for Art Students Career Development and Training!

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. Now is also a good time to present them with a pledge card for their charitable gift.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Provide access to presenters who can serve as resources when challenges arise. Connect with Peers Networking with fellow grant writers and nonprofit leaders is invaluable.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 15, 2021

In this 30-minute training, you’ll discover how to outline your letter, how to write your best lead, design secrets and more. Go to five minutes in to skip the housekeeping and go straight to the meat of the presentation. In no time! And click here to download your Basics Appeal Letter Template.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cooperative agreements to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to provide technical assistance to local government agencies to reduce pollution in wastewater treatment systems. Competition for children and youth, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global clean water challenges. Reduce Wastewater Treatment Pollution!

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Learning Curve Another concern is the time required to train staff on new tools. Step 2: Build a Business Case Compile a document or presentation that outlines the case for adopting new tech. Be prepared to answer questions about costs, training, and security. Pricing models that suit your budget, such as our free option.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The theory hypothesizes that if all three segments of the trianglerationalization, opportunity, and incentive/pressureare present, a person is highly likely to engage in fraudulent activities. Five Fraud Risks Specific to NFPs Nonprofit organizations often face unique fraud risks that can jeopardize their mission and erode donor trust.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Expect plenty of real-life examples with tactics you can apply to your nonprofit. In this session, you’ll discover: How videos and photos can transform a story into something more powerful than words on a page could ever be, enhancing your nonprofit storytelling efforts. Click the image below to view this free training.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Are you a nonprofit looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans and military personnel? Nonprofits deliver resources that address the unique needs of veterans, those who still serve, and their families. There is funding for everything from job training and education to housing and mental health programs.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around. It also perpetuates a one-sided dynamic where nonprofits deliver while donors remain passive recipients.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2025

Cyber attacks are an ever-present threat, and even a single breach can have lasting consequences. For example, we need to protect and validate updates of donation information for nonprofits. For example, nonprofits rely on Candids data integration with partner platforms so they appear in those platforms accordingly.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

As we highlight the skill, talent, and resilience of people with disabilities—through Disability Awareness Month in July, the Invictus Games and Paralympics this summer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October—it’s fitting to examine what Candid data suggests about their representation and visibility in the nonprofit sector.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this episode of MotivateMonday, Christal Cherry, principal and CEO of The Board Pro, will show you exactly how in her presentation, Make Room for Us: Changing the Racial Composition and Culture of Your Board. Click to be redirected to view this presentation on Vimeo Christal M.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well. Nonprofit organizations need to focus on broad, grassroots support more than ever. Will Nonprofits Continue to Turn a Blind Eye?

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Set aside 20 minutes to view this training. View the presentation below. Take a moment to identify your accomplishments and celebrate your successes. Don’t feel like you need to rush right back in at full force. There you have it! Download the slides by clicking here.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into ChatGPT and how nonprofits can utilize AI to augment their nonprofit fundraising efforts. The AI-enabled tool has an advanced ability to process natural language, which means that it can help nonprofit staff with their work by quickly generating content on the fly. Because I am!

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Planned Giving

APRIL 1, 2025

Too many nonprofits are missing opportunities to remind donors of their legacy giving options in their annual fund communications. Sharing a story is the best way your nonprofit can connect with and make an impression on supporters. Train your team to promote legacy giving. And thats a shame. We all know this.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, which often have to meet urgent needs with limited resources, the importance of well-designed learning materials cannot be overstated. You can also conduct a training inventory to identify existing resources that can be repurposed. What is Instructional Design?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But they can be used as a well-trained assistant, which means you must understand AI’s strengths and weaknesses to maximize its value. Click here to download the slides from this presentation. In fact, these tools can potentially save you hours when writing your next proposal.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. Here are two hard-and-fast truths about grantmakers, when it comes to deciding who they want to fund: Truth #1: They want to be inspired by what the nonprofit does. Be concise.

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