Understanding Federal, State, and Local Grants

Understanding Federal, State, and Local Grants: A Guide to Grants for Nonprofits

Anisa Chugthai — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:25:00 +0000

When it comes to funding your nonprofit’s mission, grants are a powerful resource. But navigating the grant application, especially those offered by the government, can be overwhelming. From federal opportunities to local community support, each type of grant for nonprofits has its own nuances. In this guide, we’ll break down the differences and commonalities between […]

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Create Your Donor Journey Roadmap

Amanda Foran — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:23:49 +0000

A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Effective Donor Journeys A road trip is an excellent way to get to know someone. You travel the same path together, have plenty of time for conversation, and make stops that later become fond memories. Planning a road trip is a lot like plotting a donor journey. Donor journeys are […]

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10 Nonprofit Leadership Tips for 2025 from Joan Garry

Amanda Foran — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:58:56 +0000

As nonprofit leaders and professionals enter 2025, regular analysis and adaptation are more critical than ever. That’s why our partnership with nonprofit leadership expert Joan Garry, founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, comes at a perfect time, as she offers her invaluable advice to help you navigate shifts and fundraise effectively. Like DonorPerfect, Joan started […]

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So you’ve lost funding. What now?

Emily Zacek — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:10:42 +0000

How to Diversify Your Fundraising Portfolio to Prepare for Emergencies There are so many reasons nonprofits lose access to once-reliable funding. Perhaps a major donor who consistently gave year after year needed to take care of their grandchild’s unexpected medical expenses. Perhaps a family foundation changed priorities, and your nonprofit is no longer eligible for […]

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How Your Nonprofit Can Turn Emotion Into Action:

Ally Orlando — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:39:18 +0000

Mobilize “Rage Donations” And Channel Your Donors’ Passion Online giving has revolutionized how we react to current events, like humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and political decisions. Mobilizing your fundraising efforts in response to the news can be a highly effective way to raise money to help those affected, whether your appeal is in […]

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Raise More with Tributes: How DonorPerfect Can Help

Samantha Ruiz — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:58:00 +0000

Tribute donations offer a meaningful way to honor loved ones—family members, friends, coworkers, or even pets—while supporting a nonprofit’s mission. Whether given in memory, to celebrate milestones, or as a unique holiday gift, these contributions help organizations forge connections with both new and returning donors. With one-third of donors making tribute gifts each year, tributes […]

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Save Major Time with DonorPerfect’s AI Fundraiser Bot

Emily Zacek — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:17:36 +0000

Skilled fundraisers know that donor communication extends beyond the annual appeal letter. It’s about cultivating relationships, building trust, and keeping your supporters informed about their impact on your mission. That’s why the DonorPerfect team built the Fundraiser Bot to cover a wide variety of uses, tones of voice, and calls to action. It’s a powerful, […]

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What Is a Giving Day? Why This Nonprofit Trend Matters

Samantha Ruiz — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:06:00 +0000

9 Benefits of Nonprofit Giving Days Are you searching for creative ways to energize your community? A fresher, more flexible approach to fundraising might be just what you need! Industry research suggests that now is the perfect time for your organization to prioritize connections, new and old, monetary or not. Nonprofit Giving Days help you […]

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So, You’ve Lost Your Spark. Now What?

Kate Costa — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:10:00 +0000

Sharpen Your Leadership Skills Using the SPARK Framework Nonprofit powerhouse and SPARK keynote speaker Kishshana Palmer is known for meeting nonprofit professionals where they are and helping them move forward – and she knows from experience. She admits to losing passion for her work over the years and shares how she reignited it using her […]

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Human-Centric AI: How to Educate Skeptical Team Members

Kate Costa — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This post was contributed by Meena Das, CEO, consultant, and facilitator at NamasteData. Watch her full DonorPerfect Community Conference session here! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already part of nearly every aspect of our lives, often in ways we don’t readily recognize. Almost every other email, conference, and product is “AI-ifying” in some way. For nonprofits striving […]

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