The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If grant makers want to strengthen the racial-justice movement, they need to admit when things go wrong and ensure that better planning and accountability are in place the next time. By Eboo Patel Steven Senne, AP Under Ibram X. Kendi, the Center for Antiracist Research raised a whopping $55 million, much of it right after the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofits are continuously challenged with limited resources and highly competitive funding opportunities for program sustainability and growth. However, they often overlook the great value of community support and strategic partnerships, in alignment with a nonprofit’s mission, to leverage additional funding.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study. By Alex Daniels Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

DonorAdvisedFunds.com announced DAFScore. Designed to serve as a guide for philanthropic investors, DAFScore’s proprietary algorithm gives donors unbiased DAF rankings and reviews to empower them to make informed decisions about their charitable investments.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise. By Garrett Neiman Getty Images Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Maxine Tatlonghari of the American Lung Association and Nick Lynch of Collidescope.io join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the benefits of measuring influencers’ impact on virtual events.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Written by: Miriam P. Dicks Reading Time: 5 minutes You may be wondering why agility in the nonprofit sector is something worth discussing. The ability to be an agile organization requires being able to modify and adapt to ever-changing internal and external factors in a way that is successful and sustainable. The way COVID-19 impacted the nonprofit world comes to mind when I think about the need for organizational agility.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Uncertainty introduces substantial guesswork into the strategic planning process. We created the Giving Outlook to help fundraisers feel confident about their strategy decisions. This annual guide provides a comprehensive snapshot of the current fundraising climate, drawing on data from multiple industry reports and featuring expert insights from Matthew Mielcarek, our Senior Vice President of Insights, Analytics, and Experience.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I'M BACK! What a trip! The sites! The pesto! The gelato! ?? Northern Italy was a-mazing, gang. ???? Still, I'm happy to be back home and writing today. And today is extra special because IT'S ALSO MY BIRTHDAY! ??? Fortunately, I stopped counting years ago. 29-forever, friends! While I didn't find any great examples of cause marketing in Italy, as I did last year , I did find a potential cause marketing opportunity in my inbox when I got home.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. Autumn brings more than a colorful display of leaves changing, though. It also signals the arrival of a season of significant generosity—with nearly 37% of giving occurring in the final three months of the year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover the various forms of generosity and embrace an abundant spirit on GivingTuesday. Uncover ways to make a meaningful difference.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This year GivingTuesday will take place worldwide on Tuesday November 28, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This day of global giving has grown into an impressive movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. According to GivingTuesday , the average online gift was $107, and $3.1 billion was raised from 20 million US donors last year.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By Agnes Binagwaho & Kevin Kubwimana The echoes of Rwanda’s past resonate with a profound message of resilience and transformation. Emerging from the shadows of a devastating genocide that resulted in the grievous loss of more than 1 million lives, Rwanda has carved a path of recovery that reverberates with hope, resilience, and achievements. Amidst this historical context, the nation’s strides in maternal and child health take on a significant mantle, showcasing the power of renewal.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Raychan on Unsplash This article introduces a new NPQ series, titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). Authors in this series highlight stories of comprehensive community development in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Asking for a donation doesn't have to be hard. Try this '1, 2, 3 Approach' for soliciting a gift and discover just how easy it can be to ask.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The right video has the power to spark an emotional connection between your nonprofit and its donors. Learn how to engage donors through video in this guide. By Doug Scott Imagine a donor is searching online for charitable causes to support. With a desire to make a difference, they scroll through various nonprofit websites, reading about their missions and impact.

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The Killoe Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Online fundraising is the perfect way to boost your reach and revenue. Take your fundraising to new heights with these top online fundraising ideas and tips.

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Prosper Strategies

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Strength-based communication is communication that emphasizes the strengths, opportunities and power of an individual, group or community. It represents people positively, in a way that feels true and authentic to them. Many nonprofit organizations are adopting this communication style over need or stereotype-based communication, recognizing the individual strength and agency we all have to overcome […] The post Building a Culture of Strength-Based Communication at your Nonprofit appeared

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Acing GCSE – Proven study strategies that work The GCSE examination plays a very important and significant role in the student’s academic journey. It is very helpful in determining and shaping the future of the students. GCSE examination determines the eligibility of the student for their further education and career opportunities that they are going to avail shortly.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If your fundraising event or the end of a specific fundraising campaign is quickly approaching and you haven’t quite hit your goal, try not to stress. While it is frustrating and even demoralizing to be shy of your fundraising goal at the eleventh hour, there’s a powerful strategy you can employ at the last minute to boost revenue: peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

[…] this point, you’ll request a meeting with your ideal donor. Do not beat around the bush; rather, be direct and straightforward.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By Jill Habig , Veena Dubal & Mishal Khan In 2018, a California house cleaner named Patricia Cris arrived for an appointment to clean an apartment in San Jose. No one was supposed to be home and she’d been given a key to get in. But when she knocked to announce herself, she told The New York Times , a completely naked man answered the door, as though he’d been waiting for her.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit professionals work hard to push their organization’s missions forward, whether that’s through hosting events or creating marketing materials. However, because of all the hard work they do, they’re at higher risk of developing burnout at their jobs. That’s where self-care comes in—by taking care of your needs, you’ll be able to stay engaged and do right by your beneficiaries.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By Aria Florant , Tonyel Edwards , Cora Daniels , Alexandra Williams & Maurice Asare Today in the United States, if the wealth of white households remained stagnant, it would take Black families 228 years to catch up. That is more than 10 generations. Let that sink in a moment. It is a simple data point with a profound implication. The consequence of centuries of history, with harms that will last for centuries to come without meaningful actions now.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Making outreach to major donor prospects requires a set of skills that too often get shoved to the back burner. And yet, outreach is one of the most essential components of major gifts fundraising. If you don’t successfully reach out to donors and prospects to schedule appointments, calls, and meetings, you don’t raise any money. It all hinges on making outreach that leads to meetings.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Computer eye strain affects quality of life. (Photo credit: Pexels) Across countless industries, women’s careers depend on looking at screens for hours. Whether you're participating in online meetings or writing reports, you'll probably find yourself looking at a screen for extended periods. Unfortunately, although we may be predisposed to long hours of productivity, our eyes aren't.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? Too often, it is assumed that nonprofits are automatically leaders in the economic justice movement.

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