Nonprofit news from around the web: March 24 – 28, 2025

Improve your nonprofit’s federal grant applications with FOIA requests 

While the exact future of many federal funding programs remains unclear, organizations need to understand how to make the most of the opportunities that they find. 

Why good fundraising letters break all the rules 

Direct mail fundraising is meant to be personal and conversational, so it has its own unique style. And it’s this “incorrect” grammar that somehow produces better results in fundraising appeals. 

How nonprofits can get more involved in philanthropic advocacy 

Actively seeking opportunities to engage in philanthropic advocacy can enable nonprofit leaders to not only amplify their impact but also scale their efforts while driving systemic change. Experts offer ways nonprofits can get involved in philanthropic advocacy to create systemic change, as well as why these methods are so effective. 

How your development team can grow revenue, trust 

Here’s a peek at how one nonprofit has organized its development department, leading to revenue growth and stronger trust.