Caroline Altman Smith, Deputy Director of Education for The Kresge Foundation in Detroit, writes: "I think the best introductory meetings are just that—the PO and the nonprofit getting to know each … [Read more...] about How to have a successful introductory meeting with a funder
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How to Craft Your Organization’s Financial Story
From Nonprofit Finance Fund Crafting a financial story requires a shared understanding and interpretation of your organization’s numbers and how this connects to your current and continued mission … [Read more...] about How to Craft Your Organization’s Financial Story
Jobs in Philanthropy
This is a free job board that AP puts together. Our interest is getting good Minnesota nonprofit folks into good local and national foundation jobs. With few exceptions, we only include foundations, … [Read more...] about Jobs in Philanthropy
ChatGPT in Philanthropy: Useful?
A number of recent articles have covered artificial intelligence gone awry: Microsoft’s AI’s strange declarations of love. ChatGPT’s inaccuracies. Midjourney's odd human portraits with too many … [Read more...] about ChatGPT in Philanthropy: Useful?
People in Philanthropy
In all our workshops and consultations, AP stresses the importance of developing relationships with foundation personnel, especially in your field of interest. Here are a bunch of new foundation folks … [Read more...] about People in Philanthropy
Two Great Tools from the Nonprofit Finance Fund
The Nonprofit Finance Fund is a NYC-based national nonprofit finance organization, awarding loans, making investments, offering consulting services and workshops, and occasionally offering grant … [Read more...] about Two Great Tools from the Nonprofit Finance Fund
Six tips on fundraising
1. Holt Gift Planning on Matching an (In-kind) Asset to The Right Gift Type Interesting chart matching the type of organization you have with the type of donation a donor wishes to bestow on you. … [Read more...] about Six tips on fundraising
Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation: Guide to Donor Advised Funds
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has published a comprehensive guide answering common questions about donor advised funds, including: What are DAFs, why are they increasingly popular, and … [Read more...] about Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation: Guide to Donor Advised Funds