Fri.Dec 01, 2023

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Donors Give $3.1 Billion to Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year

NonProfit PRO

In the first indication of how year-end giving will fare this year, GivingTuesday donations rose less than 1% on Tuesday. The GivingTuesday Data Commons noted that more analysis of the data will be unveiled over the coming weeks.

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J.M. Kaplan Fund Names New Executive Director

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest The J.M. Kaplan Fund Julia Bator, executive director of The J.M. Kaplan Fund. Also, the Arc of the United States picked a U.S. Department of Education leader as its next CEO, and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has tapped a new U.S. racial-justice director.

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Study: More Than 80% of Parents Successfully Model Philanthropic Behavior for Their Children

NonProfit PRO

A new study shows that children are following in their parents’ charitable footsteps, with 81% of parents who give reporting that their children under age 18 also participated in a charitable activity in the past year.

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UNESCO World Heritage Designation in Ohio Honors Indigenous Culture

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Herb Roe on wikimedia.org “We stand upon the shoulders of geniuses, uncommon geniuses who have gone before us. That’s what we are here about today,” said Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, as reported by the AP. Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, OH.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

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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National Service Programs Provide a Powerful Return on Investment

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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How to Organize a Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser

Donorbox Nonprofit

Dodgeball conjures up memories of grade school playgrounds and gym classes for many of us. Your nonprofit can turn these memories into a fun and successful fundraising event with a dodgeball tournament fundraiser. Beyond the adrenaline-fueled matches, dodgeball fundraisers bring together communities, support nonprofits, and create a fun event for participants and spectators.

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Raise More With A Nonprofit Point of Sale (POS) System

Donorbox Nonprofit

The first point of sale (POS) system was created by IBM in 1973 – over fifty years ago. Since then, the POS has evolved from a basic cash register to a fully-fledged sales solution with analytics and tracking. When you hear “POS,” you might immediately think of shops or restaurants. However, many nonprofits need a […] The post Raise More With A Nonprofit Point of Sale (POS) System appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Sit in the Driver’s Seat with PHLYTrac Vehicle Telematics Program

NonProfit PRO

PHLYTRAC gives dynamic insights into driver behavior, vehicle stats, and more to help organizations lower the risk of driver-related accidents. Using GPS technology, organizations are in the driver's seat with access to live maps, driver scorecards, a fleet management dashboard with vehicle health, and much more! The devices install in minutes, protecting vehicles and drivers, empowering them with valuable driver behavior and vehicle statistics.

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Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs

Top Nonprofits

Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. All of your efforts to retain your employees feel like attempting to hold water in a sieve. So, what do you do?

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The Why Behind Hivebrite’s New Brand Identity

NonProfit PRO

Hivebrite has experienced rapid, exponential growth in recent years. The company is no longer a startup, and has unveiled a new brand identity and revamped its website to match.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

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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5 Tips for Getting More Email Subscribers

Nonprofit Megaphone

Newsletters and email marketing campaigns are one of the best ways for nonprofits to keep in touch with donors, volunteers, and clients. According to MailChimp, the average open rate for marketing emails that come from nonprofits is 25.17% —substantially higher than the overall average of 21.33%. If used successfully, email campaigns can be instrumental in helping to build an awareness of your organization’s brand, solicit donations, inform subscribers of upcoming events and opportunities

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You Do Have Control

Veritus Group

Feeling burnt out or scattered during this busy season? Take control by practicing gratitude. Positive energy and outcomes will follow. The post You Do Have Control appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Comment on Fame and Fortune Await! Take the NEW Major Gifts Challenge by Jillian Ashton

Amy Eisenstein

The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.

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5 Last-Minute Ways To Connect With Donors Before End Of Year

Bloomerang

Year-end campaigns are lurking right around the corner. Here in Nonprofit Land, we’re writing appeals, and setting goals, and looking nervously at our calendars, as the end of the year creeps ever closer. You know who’s probably not thinking about year-end fundraising at all? Your donors. As strange as it seems to us on the inside, the average person is not planning their schedule based on how many days are left until December 31.

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With Help from the Donors of Color Network, Two Organizations Are Creating Change

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: dragana991 on istock.com The Climate Funders Justice Pledge calls upon the top 40 funders in the United States to increase their funding of BIPOC-led organizations to at least 30 percent of their portfolios within the next two years. Started in 2021 by the Donors of Color Network , it also asks for transparent reporting of their grants and follow-through on philanthropic pledges made to BIPOC-led organizations.

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Is Your Nonprofit Using AI? If Not, Read This.

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Tennessee Nonprofit Network Explores the Burgeoning AI world in nonprofits Deep in the heart of your bustling nonprofit, a revolution is brewing. Invisible to the naked eye, yet potent in its potential, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is weaving its magic, transforming the very fabric of your organization. Imagine a world where repetitive tasks, once the bane of your staff's existence, are effortlessly handled by AI's tireless hands.

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What Pro-Democracy Activists Can Learn From Their Adversaries

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

White Christian nationalists have pushed an agenda eroding democratic norms — and have gained momentum by meeting people's spiritual and material needs. Pro-democracy forces need to take note. By Rev. Liz Theoharis and Rahna Epting White Christian nationalists have pushed an agenda eroding democratic norms — and have gained momentum by meeting people's spiritual and material needs.

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Progressive Organizations Must Speak Up about Palestine

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash During the last week of November, the world watched as a temporary truce took hold in Gaza, briefly pausing Israel’s bombing campaign which has killed over 14,000 people. As a Muslim executive director of a national racial justice organization and a Jewish former foundation executive, we find that most organizational leaders and activists we talk to are horrified by the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, the killing of Palestinian civilians, and the r

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Pro-Democracy Advocates Have a Lot to Learn From White Christian Nationalists — Seriously

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

White Christian Nationalists have grown their anti-democratic movement by meeting people’s spiritual and material needs. Pro-democracy forces need to take note. By Rev. Liz Theoharis and Rahna Epting Meeting people’s spiritual and material needs has allowed white Christian nationalists to gain traction. Pro-democracy advocates and donors should embrace similar strategies.

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