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Why December Matters: The Year End Giving Surge
As the year comes to a close, nonprofits enter the most crucial fundraising period of the entire calendar. December alone accounts for a significant portion of annual giving across the sector. Nearly one third of all yearly donations typically arrive during this month, and a large percentage of that comes in the final week. Many organizations depend on this window to meet budgets, secure program funding, and set the tone for the year ahead. Donors feel more generous during th
Nonprofit Resources
A Clearer, Smarter Way to Move Grants Forward
Grant writing is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a nonprofit. Between researching opportunities, validating fit, writing applications, tracking deadlines, and following up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve refreshed the Grant Dashboard in Vee , to make it easier to understand the value you’re getting, see what matters most, and take the right next step at the right time. This walkthrough shows how the updated dashboard helps nonprofits stay orga
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How ACTS Is Advancing Hope, Relief, and Self-Sufficiency With Support From Vee
At Vee, we’re fortunate to work alongside nonprofits whose missions remind us why technology should exist in the first place. ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) is one of those organizations—deeply rooted in compassion, guided by service, and relentlessly focused on helping people through crisis and into stability. For more than 56 years , ACTS has been a cornerstone of support in Prince William County, Virginia, meeting neighbors at their point of need and walking w
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This Is How AI Can Help Grow Your Mission in 2026
Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most transformative tools available to nonprofits. In 2026, organizations of all sizes are discovering that AI can help them expand programs, reach more people, and free up critical staff time. While AI cannot replace the human heart behind nonprofit work, it can increase the reach and efficiency of your mission in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.
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Why Funders Care About Your Social Media in 2026
Grant-making has changed, and so has the way funders evaluate nonprofits. In 2026, funders want more than formal proposals, reports, and budgets. They want a fuller picture of how organizations operate, communicate, and connect with their communities. Social media has become one of the clearest ways for funders to observe this in real time.
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The Importance of a Good Social Media Strategy for Your Nonprofit
A strong social media strategy is now one of the most important tools a nonprofit can use to communicate its mission and grow its impact. Donors, volunteers, partners, and community members expect real stories, consistent updates, and a clear sense of momentum. They want to see that your organization is active, transparent, and creating measurable change.
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Are Grantors Still Accepting Applications in December? Yes and Here's Why You Should Still Apply
It’s December 2025. Your team is deep in year-end campaigns, sending donor thank-yous, maybe even squeezing in a little PTO. Applying for grants might feel like something to push to January. But here’s the reality: many funders are still open—and actively looking for strong applications to close out their 2025 funding goals. Yes, grants are still open in December A lot of nonprofit leaders assume that foundations shut down at the end of the year. In truth, many are doing the
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How to Create a Winning Social Content Strategy for Your Nonprofit in 2026
Social media changes quickly, but the way nonprofits use social platforms is changing even more. Audiences are now expecting more authenticity, consistent updates, meaningful stories, and content that feels personalized rather than basic. At the same time, nonprofit teams face limited staff time, shifting donor behaviors, and diminishing budgets. That means building a strong social content strategy in 2026 is a requirement for staying sustainably visible and engaged in our mo
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8 Non-Boring Ways to Recap Your Year on Social (That Don’t Require a Full-Time Comms Team)
Year-end is the perfect time to reflect, celebrate, and reconnect with your audience. But recapping your nonprofit’s year doesn’t have to mean a 10-minute video or a long report no one reads. A good year-end post reminds people why your work matters—and invites them to be part of what’s next. Here are 8 simple, scroll-stopping ways to recap your year on social, from easy to more creative. Pick one or try a few. Whatever fits your time, tone, and team. 1. The Single Power Post
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The 12 Days of Social: A Year-End Guide for Nonprofits Who Want to Show Up Without Burning Out
It’s the end of the year. Your inbox is full. Your to-do list is long. And social media might feel like the very last thing worth your energy. But here’s why it’s worth it. December is the biggest giving month of the year. In fact, over 30% of annual giving happens in December alone, and 10% of that happens in the last three days of the year (Network for Good). And while email and direct asks are essential, social media is where trust is built. It’s where donors scroll betwe
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