The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Mellon Foundation has launched a $250 million nationwide effort to rethink public art and memorials. The debates over it are just starting. By Alex Daniels Mark Gormus, Richmond Times-Dispatch, AP The Jefferson Davis Monument in Richmond, Va., seen marked with spray paint in January 2020. The Mellon Foundation has launched a $250 million nationwide effort to rethink public art and memorials.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The right imagery can amplify the power of your nonprofit communications. However, pictures must be used correctly to achieve the best results. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of some image selection best practices.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By M.J. Prest Alcoa Foundation Caroline Rossignol has been named president of the Alcoa Foundation, which makes grants for conservation, education, and job skills. Also, the National Center for Youth Law has promoted its new executive director from within, and the Nathan Cummings Foundation has hired its first chief impact officer and director of racial justice.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Handwrytten announced a new integration with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, making it easier than ever for nonprofits to send handwritten notes to current and potential donors. Handwrytten’s robots help nonprofits cut through the noise and achieve greater open rates, response rates, and ROI than printed or email messages.

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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 22, 2023

Outside the General Assembly this week, civil-society groups, big philanthropies, and others gather to make their voices heard. AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File Outside the gates of the United Nations, climate activists march on Madison Avenue while protesting energy policy and the use of fossil fuels. Outside the General Assembly this week, throughout New York City, civil-society groups, big philanthropies, and others attend cocktail parties, meetings, and protests to make their voices heard and c

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv Preparing for the year ahead can be an exciting time for fundraisers. Reflecting on past successes and areas of improvement can rejuvenate any development team. To best allocate resources for the upcoming year, it’s crucial to know what’s trending in the world of philanthropy.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

MILCK performing live at the Recent Power Up Concert for Take The Lead. “Just give us a chance for the next 2,000 years and we will clean it all up,” Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead, told the enthusiastic crowd at the recent Power Up Concert closing out the recent 2023 Conference, “Lead Your Intention.” “ “Just give us a chance for the next 2,000 years and we will clean it all up,” @GloriaFeldt, co-founder and president of @Takeleadwomen, told the enthusiastic crowd

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Why, of all people, would a donor want to build a relationship with a fundraiser? If you are a donor, it sounds like a questionable proposition. The organizational representative who wants to build a relationship with you is a fundraiser. Talk about conditional love. However, I advise donors that if they find a good fundraiser, they won’t find a better organizational representative for the following reasons.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether the use of stories or data will create a more compelling year-end appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, Should nonprofits appeal to reason or emotion in their appeals?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Zazu Gastropub. Opelika, AL Happy Friday, Friends! I am here with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so. This week we have the most effective social media content, a Giving Tuesday guide, tips for better blog posts, social media updates, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Planning a website rebuild?

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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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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Cut to the chase: Are you a female entrepreneur? Take The Lead has an incredible opportunity for you to get the mindset, skillset, and connections to scale your business. (And get a $10,000 value program for pennies!) The BIG NEWS IS: tada! By popular demand we’ve changed the dates of the 50 Women Can Change the World in Entrepreneurship program. Apply NOW - Start 10/25 to get “jet fuel for your business.

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