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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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A Modest (But Really Important) Plea To Thank Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

I am writing this — call it a lament, a plea, a whine — not as a grant writer or as the co-author of a book about how to write grant proposals, but as a donor. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a zillionaire philanthropist. I do, however, donate relatively small (not to me) sums to numerous nonprofit organizations.

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Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit. Grants are a great funding resource— over $50 billion dollars are awarded by foundations to charitable organizations every year. As a grant writer, you certainly carry an important responsibility. Make sure you are a good fit.

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Expert tips for nonprofit fundraising success 

Candid

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

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AI For Fundraising: Top Strategies for Success

Media Cause

AI technologies, like machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, are driving these innovations, enabling nonprofits to better understand and engage with their donors on an ongoing basis. It can help identify potential major donors and even predict their likelihood to give.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?) Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

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GivingUSA 2024 | What Small Nonprofits Need to Know

Pamela Grow

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. Taking precedence — for instance — over grants or business support. Your unique donor base and the connection you have with those donors. Include new donor acquisition in your plan.

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