The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Lyda Hill Philanthropies is among a growing number of funders turning to "narrative change," a strategy that uses the power of entertainment to shift people's worldview. By Eden Stiffman IF/THEN® Collection The TV series “Mission Unstoppable,” which Lyda Hill Philanthropies financed and helped develop, is aimed at girls ages 12 to 17 and features women succeeding in STEM careers.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Regardless of your organization’s size, it's critical to have responsible AI guidelines in place to mitigate harm. And though there are risks, the rewards can easily outweigh the risks with proper education and oversight. Here are the risks and rewards of using AI within your nonprofit.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When done right, grant competitions can elevate under-the-radar issues and encourage greater equity in giving. By Cecilia A. Conrad When done right, grant competitions can encourage equity and quickly create lasting change.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As the saying goes, people do not leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. Despite sizable investment in leadership training, the issue of inadequate leadership has not yet been addressed. Here is some guidance on how to make sure your organization is choosing the right leaders.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By M.J. Prest Also, the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation has given $20.6 million to house its Clark Scholars Program Network at the University of Maryland after the foundation sunsets in 2025, and Prologis awarded $3 million to prepare Black students at Morehouse College for careers in commercial and residential real estate.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Bill Clinton and AmeriCorps will convene at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a summit for the future of national service. The summit marks the 30th anniversary of the National and Community Trust Act of 1993.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By Daron Acemoglu & Simon Johnson In November 2022, OpenAI grabbed headlines by releasing ChatGPT, and “generative AI” became a term used in households around the world. According to Open AI CEO Sam Altman , “A lot of people working on AI pretend that it’s only going to be good; it’s only going to be a supplement; no one is ever going to be replaced.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Image credit: DisobeyArt on istock.com These days, the threat of gentrification looms large in many US cities, as has been widely covered at NPQ. The position of food co-ops in this mix can be ambiguous. On one hand, community-owned food co-ops can be a powerful strategy to assert community control over local food and avoid resident displacement. Yet food co-ops are also sometimes criticized as being potential agents of gentrification.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CEOs get the board they deserve! Harsh, but true. Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. Steve was used to getting his way. I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. My board is made up of light-lifters, not heavy-lifters.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Image credit: TuiPhotoengineer on istock.com This is the fifth and final article in NPQ ’s 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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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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Get insights on the importance of communication for nonprofits and why they are now focusing more on the structure of their communication teams.

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Communication Nonprofits 111

Veritus Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mid-level and major gift criteria should be related to the amount of labor an organization has to properly cultivate and manage those donors. The post Get Rid of Your Ridiculous Mid-Level & Major Gift Classifications appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit sponsored by Neon One is back and bigger than ever! Go to nonprofitsocialmediasummit.com to get your free ticket, and you’ll get access to the complete session line-up, with speakers on social media advertising, LinkedIn for nonprofits, AI and ChatGPT, influencer marketing, YouTube strategy, and more. You can upgrade your ticket to get the recordings, slides, and a special bonus live training with me to plan for next year.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits Volunteers recruitment is crucial to many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Volunteers run your fundraising events. They also advocate for your organization and dedicate their time and energy to completing important projects for your nonprofit. To garner this crucial support for your organization, you must implement creative recruitment strategies.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From drafting email newsletters to curating social media posts and promoting your website , marketing requires much of your nonprofit’s manpower. Resources like the Google Ad Grant offer additional ways to boost your nonprofit’s online presence, but each marketing tool you add to your strategy requires time and energy. Professional grant management allows your nonprofit to unlock the power of the Google Ad Grant while saving your team’s time for other marketing endeavors.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Photo by Uriel Soberanes on Unsplash I had a chance to speak on a zoom panel today. In the before times, this would not be worthy of a comment - it's what I did. Dozens in a year. However, since getting covid that became long covid, I haven't been able to do.much. Between managing the illness, doctors and tests, and staying employed I'm at my max. It was fun to chat with folks.

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Prosper Strategies

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Your nonprofit brand is about more than just a logo or a name, it is a comprehensive representation of your organization’s identity, values, personality and the emotional connection it fosters with your stakeholders. Two critical elements that shape your brand identity are your brand’s voice and tone. Brand voice and brand tone are often used […] The post Nonprofit Brand Voice versus Brand Tone appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Dennis C Miller

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ready for a career pivot? Join our panel, including Dennis C. Miller, for this insight session. The post The Next Chapter: Assessing Your Options for a Career Pivot appeared first on DCM Associates.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a sorority or fraternity member, you know your organization needs support in many areas. That’s where one of your most important stakeholder groups comes in: parents. Besides members themselves, there are few people who are more invested in your sorority or fraternity’s success than your parent community. Along with significantly contributing via dues, they can invest in your success in non-financial ways, such as running philanthropy events and mentoring members of your chapter.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global movement created to encourage generosity and charity. It takes place the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. each year, which falls on November 28 in 2023. While it’s typically focused on nonprofits, churches have found unique and exciting ways to get involved. If you want to make […] The post Giving Tuesday for Churches: What You Need to Know appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Email Strategy Only 68% of nonprofits utilize email marketing. Of those, 41% send newsletters monthly, 27% quarterly, 17% twice monthly, 10% weekly, 3% twice weekly, and 2% send daily. [ Nonprofit Tech for Good Report ] Nonprofits sent an average of 60 email messages per subscriber in 2022, a 15% increase in volume from the previous year. [ M+R Benchmarks ] 74% of nonprofits send an automated welcome email after joining a newsletter and these messages have an average open rate of 202% higher tha

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Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Retention 86

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Image credit: Antares Vargas on istock.com Don’t call it a comeback: the labor movement has been in a state of steady resurgence and shows no signs of slowing down. Union organizers said this summer of strikes was a “hot labor summer” on national news. As of September 1, 2023, more than 300,000 workers across the country had caused work stoppages, according to the Cornell Labor Action Tracker—more workers than in all of 2022.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Each of the fellows will receive $100,000 in unrestricted funding from Open Society Foundations to develop a public art project that confronts climate change with community-based solutions. By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK Courtesy Nida Sinnokrot via AP Palestinian artist Nida Sinnokrot still plans to build his project, “Storytelling Stones: How far does your mother’s voice carry?

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