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DAF Contributions Outpace Those From Foundations – Is Your Fundraising Team Prepared?

NonProfit PRO

Giving through donor-advised funds is growing rapidly, which could impact foundation giving. Here's what your organization needs to know.

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How to unearth the stories you need

Hands on Fundraising

I’m convinced we’re made of stories And if that sounds a little goofy, then I’m guilty. But I’m sticking to it. The stories we tell ourselves about our lives and loves. The stories we hear from other people that shed light on who they are. And the stories that we read… whether in a great […] The post How to unearth the stories you need appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant Program Opens Applications for Funding

NonProfit PRO

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.

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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. We streamlined the application process, eliminated the written reporting requirement, and, 18 days later, awarded the first round of grants in Greater Boston.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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The Complete Guide To Matching Grants & Gifts

CauseVox

Are you interested in turning a $100 donation into $200, even $300? Well the good news is that with a matching grant or matching gift, you can! Not only does every donation get doubled (or tripled) but with a match in place, 84% of donors say they’re more likely to give, and a staggering 1 in 3 say they would give a larger gift if matching is applied to their donation.

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Are Bots Slowing Down Your Website Performance?

Forum One

Imagine this scenario: Your organization’s website, the digital embodiment of your mission and services, the hub of your research and impact, is grappling to meet the increasing demand. But what could be the underlying issue? Recently, several organizations we work with have seen an influx of LLM (Large Language Model) crawlers causing sluggish website performance.

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Philanthropic Foundations Canada releases 2024 landscape report

Charity Village

As they celebrate their 25th anniversary this year, Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) has released, in partnership with PhiLab. In this report, PhiLab and PFC partnered to create a post-doctoral role. The research project was managed through PFC and designed collaboratively with PFC staff and the researcher. The opportunity was to create a “landscape” report to […] The post Philanthropic Foundations Canada releases 2024 landscape report appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Multichannel Marketing for Live Auctions: Strategy Playbook

Nonprofits Source

Live auctions create amazing opportunities for nonprofits, generating revenue, engagement, and fun memories for everyone involved. They can be tricky to plan, but when done well, live auction fundraisers pay off ! But, like with any event, auctions need effective promotion to succeed. Results hinge on attendance, especially for live formats that are less likely to take place virtually and are targeted to smaller audiences than most silent auctions.

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Blumbergs publishes 2024 Ontario not-for-profit Corporations Act resources

Charity Village

Blumbergs Professional Corporation has released their 2024 Blumbergs ONCA Suitcase. The new Ontario Not-for-profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) came into force on October 19, 2021. In 2013, they launched our first ONCA Suitcase, in which we consolidated available ONCA-related information in one PDF document, which was updated in November 2021. They have further updated the ONCA Suitcase to […] The post Blumbergs publishes 2024 Ontario not-for-profit Corporations Act resources appeared fir

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Building Relationships: 4 Creative eCard Uses for Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. One option is digital greeting cards, which are easy to personalize and transform digital fatigue into meaningful and memorable connections. Whether you’re sending heartfelt thank yous or launching an awareness campaign, eCards can enhance the way your nonprofit connects with its community.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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New report explores experience of Indigenous Peoples in leadership positions

Charity Village

The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, in partnership with the Diversity Institute, presents Skills for Inclusive Workplaces and the Advancement of Indigenous Peoples. This report investigates the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in leadership positions to understand the barriers and enablers that have shaped their pathways, and the impact of diversity in the workplace.

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Cliff Holtz New CEO At American Red Cross

The NonProfit Times

Cliff Holtz is the new president and chief executive officer of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. Holtz joined the Red Cross in 2011 and assumed the role as president and CEO on July 1, following the retirement of Gail McGovern. Holtz was chief operating officer of the Red Cross for seven years where he oversaw the execution of all mission delivery and operations comprising Biomedical Services, Disaster Services, International Services, Training Services and Service to the Armed Forces.

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Indigenous youth leaders encouraged to participate in Senate program

Charity Village

The Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples is excited to launch Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2024to spotlight the strengths of present-day First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and their inspirational young leaders. Are you a young Indigenous leader who inspires and motivates others through your work, art, academic achievements or actions?

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Set Up a Nonprofit in the UK

Donorbox

Nonprofits hold a critical role in society, whether providing health care options, supporting those in poverty, educating the public about civil issues, or brightening the community with artistic creativity. Setting up a nonprofit organization in the UK is an effective way to make these impacts. Keep reading to explore how to set up a nonprofit […] The post Set Up a Nonprofit in the UK appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Apply for Ontario micro-grants to activate public space and foster social inclusion

Charity Village

Ontario Community Changemakers is a leadership and micro-grant program for people with bold ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement and foster social inclusion in their communities. This program, in its fourth year, is open to anyone aged 19 and over. The program is powered by 8 80 Cities and funded by Balsam Foundation. The […] The post Apply for Ontario micro-grants to activate public space and foster social inclusion appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Go Back to Basics to Maximize Your Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

Fundraising can feel like the most intimidating part of putting on your event. It’s the big goal, the mountain to climb, the point of it all! So meeting your fundraising goals is key to communicating the success of the event to your stakeholders and attendees (even though we know things like awareness are important, too). Thankfully, partners like Get Fully Funded and Auctria are here to demystify and destress the fundraising process.

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Government of Canada launches consultation to inform design of Youth Mental Health Fund

Charity Village

Budget 2024 announced $500 million in funding over five years to establish the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF), which will provide resources and funding to communities, organizations, and stakeholders across the country who provide mental health supports and services to youth. The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, has […] The post Government of Canada launches consultation to inform design of Youth Mental Health Fund ap

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