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The Donor Revolt May Be Behind Us, but Fundraisers Can Expect Tensions, Dust-Ups
Conflicts between donors and nonprofits become more noticeable in increasingly polarized times.
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5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2025
Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more. -
Grant Seeking
How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposals and Avoid Common Mistakes
Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants. -
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Should Nonprofits Cite the Election in Year-End Appeals? Experts Say: It Depends.
Nonprofits may want to mention the election if it affects their work, but fundraising consultants say it doesn’t make sense for other groups to change year-end messaging. -
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Rage Giving 2.0? Some Nonprofits See a Bump in Giving After Trump Win
Organizations whose missions are likely to be at risk in the new administration need to tell donors what they plan to do and how that will help, fundraising experts advise. -
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How and Why to Incorporate Equity Into Evaluation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has published a guide to help foundations and their grantees make evaluations more equitable. -
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Leading a Nonprofit Through Election Week? Here’s Your Survival Guide
Leaders are developing strategies to navigate what promises to be a tense post-election period, regardless of who wins. -
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It’s Not Too Late to Get Ready for GivingTuesday
Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more. -
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What to Say on November 6 and How to Say It
The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. Here’s how to get your message across and bring people together after the election. -
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Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America’s Divides?
Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization’s own book circle. -
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How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit
Bequests and other legacy gifts are “the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.
