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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

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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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

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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Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times 

Candid

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). billion in grants, a new high following three consecutive years of increases.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Areas served: Worldwide.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Financial Reporting

Greater Giving

Your organization’s various stakeholders—donors, board members, employees, grantmakers, and the community at large—all want to be confident that you’re using your funds as promised to further your mission, and reporting helps build that trust in your organization. Transparency.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

Qgiv

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. When you use a donor’s love language the first thing you see is verbal feedback, not dollars.

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Fundwriter.ai 101 – Can A Robot Write Better Than You?

The Fundraising Authority

” Jennifer has been using Fundwriter to write more appeals and meet more donors. If you’re a nonprofit founder, then Fundwriter can help you write great donor-facing content like special appeal letters and more. You can let Fundwriter do the heavy-lifting of writing emails, punching up grant proposals, and more.