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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 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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Case Study: How NASA HUNCH Is Launching the Next Generation of Innovators - and How Vee.com Helps Them Share That Story With the World
NASA HUNCH is one of the most unique and transformative education programs in the country. It brings high school students into real NASA challenges, giving them the chance to design and build actual hardware, software, medical solutions, tools, and food used by astronauts on the International Space Station. NASA HUNCH stands for High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware NASA HUNCH ALL HANDS, a mission that has completely reimagined how young people discover STEM career
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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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A cleaner, smarter, more intuitive way to manage your nonprofit’s social media.
At Vee, we’re always looking for ways to make your work easier, and today, we’re excited to unveil the brand-new Maggie Dashboard . Designed with speed, clarity, and simplicity in mind, this update gives nonprofit teams a smoother and more powerful social media workflow. Whether you’re reviewing content, planning your schedule, or analyzing performance, Maggie now surfaces the most important information right where you need it. Watch the Dashboard Walkthrough Video: What’s Ne
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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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416,000 Views. 8,000 Interactions. 320 Followers. One Sold-Out Gala — All With Vee’s AI Teammates for Nonprofits.
About BRCA Strong BRCA Strong is a Miami-based nonprofit supporting women before and after mastectomy surgery as they navigate breast cancer, reconstruction, and survivorship. Their mission is rooted in care, connection, and empowerment. While they already relied on Vee for daily social content, the BRCA Strong team faced a new challenge when planning their annual Gala — one of their biggest and most visible events of the year. The Inspiration: Tracy & Her Daughter When Tracy
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How BRCA Strong Hit 11.3K Reach, and Why Their Sponsors Noticed
About BRCAStrong BRCA Strong is a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting women before and after mastectomy surgery as they navigate breast cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Their mission is to provide community, confidence, and care through resources, support programs, and empowerment initiatives. With a small, committed team and a growing community of women turning to them for guidance. The Challenge BRCA Strong needed a way to show up online with the cons
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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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Feedback That Works: How to Nail Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Style Faster
You’re juggling donors, board reports, program updates, and maybe three different calendars. When it’s finally time to review your next batch of social media content, the last thing you want is a back-and-forth that eats up another afternoon. We get it. You’re not here to play email tag. You’re here to move your mission forward. So let’s make this easy. Giving feedback on social media posts shouldn’t feel like another to-do. But when it’s too vague or too brief, we risk missi
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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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Why Verifying Your Information Is the Key to Getting the Most Out of Grant AI
At Vee, we created Grant , your AI-powered teammate, to take the stress out of grant writing. He can find opportunities, draft proposals, and streamline your process—but there’s one crucial step that ensures everything moves forward smoothly: verification. Why Verification Matters Before Grant writes your application, he needs to confirm details like: Your most up-to-date budget Any recent changes in your organization Access credentials or passwords required by the grant port
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Bring Your Own Grant: Turn Every Opportunity Into Funding
Every nonprofit leader knows the feeling. You stumble upon a grant that feels perfect for your mission. The funding aligns, the deadline is close but doable, and for a moment, excitement bubbles up. But then reality hits: no time to write it, no capacity to research it, and no bandwidth to start from scratch. At Vee, we have heard that story countless times. And we built Bring Your Own Grant (BYOG) to change it. BYOG empowers your team to take control of every opportunity, ev
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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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What To Do If You See the “Provide Info” Button
When you’ve found the perfect funding opportunity and approved the match in Vee, your grant moves from Matches for Review to the Grants in Progress section, and you’re ready for Grant to start writing your application. But sometimes, there’s a small red flag that pops up: the “Provide Info” button. Don’t worry, not everyone sees this step, and if you do, it’s simple to complete. This blog will walk you through exactly what it means and how to handle it so your application k
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