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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
Case Study: How Riley Farm Rescue Increased Animal Sponsorships with Maggie AI
Riley Farm Rescue works to raise awareness about animal cruelty through education, special events, and promoting a vegan and cruelty-free lifestyle. Social media plays a critical role in helping them share these stories with the public and connect supporters directly to the animals who need help most Riley Farms.
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Case Study: How ACTS Won a $5,000 Grant with Vee.com's Grant AI Funding Tool
In 2025, ACTS received a $5,000 grant from The Boeing Company’s Employee Community Fund (ECF) Potomac Region Chapter, a competitive funding program that supports frontline organizations advancing essential community services. Grant AI played a key role in helping ACTS articulate its wide ranging impact, program outcomes, and urgent community priorities in a compelling and funder aligned application.
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Case Study: How Sharing Hope Africa Grew Their Awareness With Vee.com
Sharing Hope Africa is a young but rapidly growing nonprofit working in rural Mozambique and Eswatini, where access to education, healthcare, clean water, and economic opportunity is extremely limited. Since its founding in 2021, the organization has served more than 1,500 individuals annually through community driven, locally rooted programs that address critical needs such as nutrition, early childhood education, sustainable agriculture, and clean water access.
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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 Nonprofits Should Invest in Both Grants and Social Media: A Research-Backed Argument
Nonprofits often ask whether they need to invest in both grant support and social media. Based on current research, sector reports, and philanthropic trends, the answer is clear: yes . Both pillars reinforce one another, amplify organizational visibility, and significantly improve fundraising outcomes. This article synthesizes findings from academic studies, industry surveys, and fundraising data to demonstrate why grants and social media together create a more resilient and
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The Crayon Initiative boosts social reach by 20% and cuts grant writing time by 98% using Vee
About The Crayon Initiative The Crayon Initiative is a California-based nonprofit with a $5M annual operating budget, dedicated to bringing art, comfort, and creativity to children in hospitals across the country. With programs rooted in art, healthcare, and child wellbeing, their mission is to give kids a moment of joy in some of the hardest moments of their lives. The challenge: Increasing visibility and funding without adding headcount Like many nonprofits, The Crayon Init
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How Nonprofits Can Mitigate the Impact of Looming Federal Grant Cuts
Federal grants have long been a cornerstone of nonprofit funding, providing essential support for programs that address housing, food insecurity, healthcare, and education. But with new rounds of budget cuts looming, many nonprofit leaders are asking the same question: How will we continue to meet community needs if these funds disappear? The truth is that while federal cuts can feel overwhelming, nonprofits have options to adapt, diversify, and build resilience. The Risk of
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What should I care about when choosing a grant to apply to?
When a nonprofit is preparing a grant application, one of the most overlooked yet powerful steps is aligning with the funder’s priorities. Funders are not just handing out money, they are investing in causes that advance their own values, missions, and strategies for change. The closer your organization’s story aligns with that vision, the greater the chance of receiving funding. Every nonprofit leader knows the frustration of pouring hours into a grant proposal only to be
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Mission, Vision & Statement of Needs… what’s the difference?
Every nonprofit is powered by words that set the course for its work: the mission, the vision, and the statement of need. Each of these plays a vital role in defining identity, inspiring support, and securing funding. While they often appear side by side in proposals and on websites, they are not interchangeable. Knowing the differences, and how they complement one another, can be the key to building a strong foundation for your organization and winning grants. The mission is
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Feed, Reels, Stories and all the other important social media terms
Social media can feel overwhelming for nonprofit leaders, especially when every platform seems to have its own rules, formats, and features. But understanding the different types of posts available on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn can help you use them strategically to build awareness, engage your community, and even catch the attention of potential funders. Each type of post plays a unique role, and learning how to mix them together creates a strong online presence witho
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Getting Started with AI-Powered Grant Proposal Writing and Analytics
For many nonprofit teams, grant writing and reporting are essential but resource-intensive tasks. With staff stretched thin and funding competition increasing, more organizations are turning to AI to save time, uncover opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. Why Nonprofits Are Turning to AI Faster Research: AI can sift through thousands of potential funders in seconds, narrowing to those most aligned with your mission. Smarter Drafting: From needs statements to budge
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Putting Survivors First: A Conversation with Disaster Aid USA’s Larry Agee
When disaster strikes, the first thing people need isn’t just supplies—it’s hope. Few people understand that better than Larry Agee, co-founder and Executive Director of Disaster Aid USA (DAUSA) . A veteran with more than 80 disaster missions under his belt, Larry has spent the last 15 years leading relief efforts across the U.S. and abroad. From Service to Survivors Larry’s path to disaster relief began after serving in the U.S. Army. “When Katrina hit, I discovered I had a
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Tapping into Community-Funded Safety Nets After Public Budget Cuts
Public funding has long served as the backbone for essential social services. But as many nonprofits know firsthand, budget cuts at the federal, state, and local levels can leave entire communities without reliable support systems . When those gaps emerge, the responsibility often falls on nonprofits to step in, stretch limited resources, and find innovative ways to keep their missions alive. In recent years, a growing solution has been the rise of community-funded safety net
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A Decade of Strength: Honoring BRCA Strong’s Impact and Our Shared Commitment
At Vee.com , we believe some of the most powerful movements are born from lived experience and fueled by compassion. This month, we were deeply honored to serve as a sponsor at BRCAStrong’s “A Decade of Strength Gala”, a milestone event that celebrated ten years of courage, community, and unwavering support for those impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. A Mission Rooted in Care and Advocacy BRCAStrong was founded with a clear purpose: to ensure that no woman or individ
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How NJ SOS Vets Is Lifting Veterans Out of Crisis and Why Time-Saving Tools Like Vee Matter
When you speak with Ariel Jacob Luna, one thing becomes immediately clear: his devotion to veterans extends far beyond a job description. A U.S. Army veteran himself (2000–2006), Ariel leads NJ SOS Vets, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans across New Jersey with emergency assistance, community networking, and life-changing resources. We sat down with Ariel to talk about his mission, the realities of running a nonprofit, and why solutions like Vee have become es
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From Grief to Hope: How Vee Helped Myra’s Kids Share Their Story
When Jon Reider was just three years old, his mother passed away. Her name was never spoken, and memories of her were kept hidden. As Jon grew up, he was left to make sense of his grief on his own — a silence that shaped his life. Years later, he turned that pain into purpose. He founded Myra’s Kids Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no child has to grieve alone. What started as a personal promise became a life-changing mission — one that gives children and fa
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Giving Tuesday 2025: Top Tips From Your AI Teammates, Maggie & Grant
Make this your easiest and most impactful Giving Tuesday yet. Giving Tuesday is one of the biggest days of the year for nonprofits. It’s exciting, inspiring… and let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. You’re juggling fundraising, social media, donor outreach, year-end reporting, programming, and everything else that keeps your organization running day to day. That’s exactly why we built Vee. To give you the teammates you wish you had, without adding to your staff. This year,
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