NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Schwab Charitable reports that its donors increased grants to charity in 2022 to more than $4.7 billion with a record 995,000 grants to more than 117,000 charities. The dollars granted to charities represent a 7% increase, or nearly $300 million more, for charities compared to 2021.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

When we dig a bit deeper into the data, it becomes clear that a significant portion of that activity was driven by donor-advised funds (DAFs) hosted by community foundations. In 2022, when both contributions to the funds and their investment returns declined, DAF account holders continued to recommend grants.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

PayPal announced Grant Payments, a new product that enables donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors, community foundations, and other grantmakers to deliver grants to charities quickly and electronically via PayPal.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

You cannot take any donor for granted, and the cultivation process, with an emphasis on donor retention, should continue year-round for each donor in your portfolio. Here are some helpful strategies you can implement to promote donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), an independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAF), granted $6.46 billion on behalf of its donors in Fiscal Year 2021, representing an increase in value of 179%, compared to Fiscal Year 2020. All eight charitable subsectors experienced increased volume of grantmaking.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

A recent Vanguard Charitable report reveals increased levels of generosity among all Vanguard Charitable donors, and more specifically found that established DAF donors give more consistently and more monetarily on an annual basis than new DAF donors.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From recurring donors to annual fundraisers to merchandise sales, the more income streams your nonprofit has, the more financially secure your organization will be. The key source of revenue that can bring in reliable funding year after year is grants.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2022

The number of donor-advised fund accounts in the U.S. surpassed 1 million in 2020, and grants to charities from the 10 largest donor-advised fund sponsors totaled 22.41 So, let's dive into how donor-advised funds can help you with your overall fundraising strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The 2022 Donor-Advised Fund Report details growth in all key DAF metrics for the 12th consecutive year. The new report also reveals DAF grantmaking to charities around the world grew 60% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 and increased 400% over the past decade.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2023

announced the launch of "OpenGiving," an AI-powered search engine that changes donor discovery for nonprofits. OpenGiving helps organizations find new donors outside their existing database, leveraging the IRS filings of nonprofits, grant-giving foundations, and the individuals associated with them.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 24, 2024

Shirley Nagar, Sarah Traisman and Mitch Stein join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the rise of donor-advised funds as a way to give.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2024

With no signs of slowing down, DAF donors are a big source of donations for nonprofits. Here are eight ways to engage and retain DAF donors.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. How do I find them?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2023

In the philanthropic sphere, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have clearly gained notable, ongoing popularity in recent years. Here’s a specific look at the four benefits and considerations that generate the popularity surrounding DAFs and the corresponding benefits for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We hope you found this blog helpful in measuring the success of your Google Ad Grants campaigns! For the complete series, check out our Google Ad Grants Program resources. The more often you review and make changes as needed, the better your ads might perform!

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Google Ad Grants free advertising for nonprofits We can’t shout out Google Ad Grants enough. The best part is that unlike other grant programs, you’re not competing for limited funds! Applying for a Google Ad Grant is easy. to maximize visibility across different demographics. Here’s how to do it: 1. In the U.S.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. Years ago, this was true. institutions.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2021

In the first half of 2021, donors have recommended a record $4.3 billion in grants, a 27% increase over the same six-month span of 2020. Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity and the nation’s largest grantmaker, distributed those gifts to more than 123,000 charities.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2023

Trends have shown both annual and major donors pulled back their charitable gifts last year due to economic uncertainty. Despite that, giving from donor-advised funds (DAFs) remained strong last year. And so far this year — or fiscal year for some DAF grantors — that remains true.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Focus on the why. Seek clarity.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. One of those sources can be grants, and you should go after all the grant money you can. But interestingly, there are many times when grants are not the answer. 12 Times You Should NOT Look for Grants 1. Time is important.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article is an excerpt from a CharityVillage webinar, The Great Transfer of Wealth: How to Reach the Next Generation of Donors. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch the video.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Thankfully, there are methods and tools that can help productivity and, more specifically, maximize time for securing grants and donations. With prep for giving season underway, nonprofit professionals are readying for an increased number of meetings and longer to-do lists.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding. 2) Don’t forget about the impact of donor-advised on fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative released a study that answers some of the most pressing questions about donor-advised funds.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Designed to serve as a guide for philanthropic investors, DAFScore’s proprietary algorithm gives donors unbiased DAF rankings and reviews to empower them to make informed decisions about their charitable investments. DonorAdvisedFunds.com announced DAFScore.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

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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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If you’re at all interested in growing your number of monthly donors, planting the monthly giving seeds on your appeals has become a best practice. Granted, you’re not going to get oodles and oodles of new monthly donors, but it’s a start at no extra cost.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2021

Raise awareness, attract donors, and recruit new volunteers using Google search ads. Certified by Google, we equip over 400 nonprofits just like yours to maximize the value of the grant, creating as much exposure as possible.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

With billions of Google searches happening every day, nonprofits around the world use the Google Ad Grant program to connect with people looking to learn more about their cause. Through the Google Ad Grant program, qualifying nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 per month in free advertising spend on the Google Search Network.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

It’s no secret that Google Ad Grants is a fantastic resource for nonprofits. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Google Ad Grant Program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits. What is a Google Ad Grant, and Why Do I Want One? How Does the Program Work?

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