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How Foundations Can Build Trust-Based Relationships With Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Stephanie J. Hull and Hilary Pennington iStock Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader.

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3 Tips to Make Sure Your Nonprofit’s Tech Is Up to the Task — Even In a Crisis

NonProfit PRO

Of course, every nonprofit wants to be able to answer the call to fulfill its mission no matter the circumstances. This is especially true in dire situations. Here are three tips to make sure your nonprofit's technology is up for the task.

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Building Brands that Change the World: 5 Strategies to Leave a Lasting Impact

NonProfit Leadership Center

With so much media content in the world, have you ever wondered how your organization can cut through the clutter and resonate with your audience? Soul Media CEO and Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Emily Ghosh Harris says the key to building a brand that leaves a lasting impact is to look at the big picture and align your personal and organizational brand.

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2023 Nonprofit Professionals of the Year Awards

NonProfit PRO

Each year, we ask you to nominate your top picks for our NonProfit Professionals of the Year Awards — and you never disappoint. This year’s winners have addressed food insecurity, pushed for better healthcare for children, expanded civic participation and so much more. Here are the winners.

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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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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Pledges $50 Million to Renovate Athletics Stadium

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

University of Memphis Athletics plans to launch a capital campaign to match the Smith donation. By Maria Di Mento Plus, three other higher education institutions — Oregon State University, Evangel University, and Luther College — and two health-care organizations landed eight-figure gifts from big donors.

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2023 Unsung Hero: Hillary Alford

NonProfit PRO

There are so many people who contribute to a nonprofit’s success, but some of the biggest pieces of that puzzle may go unrecognized for their work. This year, NonProfit PRO is highlighting the efforts of Hillary Alford with the Unsung Hero Award.

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2023 Rising Star: William Jackson

NonProfit PRO

To not only succeed but excel in a new role is a challenging feat. This year’s NonProfit PRO Rising Star Award recognizes William Jackson, membership coordinator at New Georgia Project Action Fund, who has proven he is up for the challenge.

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Putting Equity First in Health Care Innovation (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Tonie Marie Gordon The pursuit of better outcomes for underserved communities, rather than the novelty of emerging technologies, should drive innovation in health care.

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2023 Nonprofit Professional of the Year: Erin McAleer

NonProfit PRO

Erin McAleer wants to ensure everyone in her state has access to food. Her dedication to the organization’s mission and efforts to eliminate hunger one Massachusetts resident at a time has earned McAleer NonProfit PRO’s 2023 NonProfit Professional of the Year Award.

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Is Your Nonprofit’s Mission Obsolete — Or Just Ready for a New Direction?

Blue Avocado

Measuring the dual bottom lines of sustainability and impact can help you determine if the time has come for your nonprofit to conclude your mission — or pivot to a new one. The post Is Your Nonprofit’s Mission Obsolete — Or Just Ready for a New Direction? appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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2023 Lifetime Achievement: Teri Nestel

NonProfit PRO

It takes a combination of determination, skill, passion and compassion to leave an indelible mark on an organization. This year’s winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Teri Nestel, president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, embodies just that.

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10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It

Veritus Group

When it comes to fundraising, a new year doesn't call for a new approach. Stick to the basics to move your organization's mission forward. The post 10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It appeared first on Veritus Group.

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2023 Fundraiser of the Year: Kristi Nelson

NonProfit PRO

It takes a lot of time, effort and dedication to lead an organization through difficult times and toward a greater future. Kristi Nelson, chief philanthropy officer at Childhaven, embodies all of this, and as a result was named the recipient of NonProfit PRO’s 2023 Fundraiser of the Year Award.

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The Bloomerang Best: Top 9 Podcast Episodes to Fuel Your Fundraising

Bloomerang

Welcome to the Bloomerang Best, your go-to playlist featuring the top 9 must-listen podcasts handpicked for you. Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Dive in as our experts share their top tips and secrets that have consistently won the day in the nonprofit world.

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Blackbaud Releases Prospect Insights Pro for Raiser’s Edge NXT

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced Prospect Insights Pro, which will give fundraisers access to more AI-driven insights to support planned and major gift fundraising.

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Bloomerang Volunteer: General Reporting

Bloomerang

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? Have you set goals for 2024 using your volunteer data?

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Material Unveils Nationwide Segmentation of Charitable Donors

NonProfit PRO

Material announced the results of a new nationwide donor segmentation study, dividing the donor population into five distinct “types.

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[Webinar] Social Media Strategy for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (2 hours) Cost: $30 (USD) Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, this two-hour webinar demonstrates how to create and maintain a successful social media strategy. With an honest examination of the benefits and drawbacks of using LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for your nonprofit, attendees will learn current best practices

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Possible Therapy for Sickle Cell Won’t Cure Its Racist Legacy

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Thought Catalog on Unsplash This October, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would review a new experimental gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease. This severe, painful, and potentially life-threatening inherited blood disorder affects some 100,000—primarily Black—Americans. “There may be no population [of] patients whose health care and outcomes are more affected by racism.

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Nonprofit Staff Training: How to Enhance Your Impact

Foundation Group

Nonprofit staff training is vital to the long-term success of new and long-standing nonprofits alike. Learn to develop an effective training plan in this guide.

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May the Force Be With You: Underused Year-End Fundraising Tweak

Clairification

What if I told you there’s a teensy little digital upsell that could skyrocket your year-end fundraising results? Would that be of interest? Darn rootin’-tootin’! Okay. Here’s something you still have time to do. It has to do with your website, so consider looping in whoever is responsible for that part of your year-end marketing and fundraising strategy.

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From Band-Aids to Blueprint: How Nonprofits Can Engineer Systems Change through Advocacy and Public Policy

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

By Andrea Hill, Chief program Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Nonprofits are the cornerstones of our communities, tackling complex challenges from education and healthcare to environmental protection and social justice. But their impact often feels confined to individual lives or specific programs, like a Band-Aid on a gaping wound. We see the hunger they alleviate, the education they provide, the homelessness they address, but the root causes remain, casting long shadows over countless liv

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Sunset of Federal Estate Tax Exemption Could Mean Opportunity for Fundraisers

MNA Association

Written by Jim Bennet, MNA Board of Directors and Montana Community Foundation Gift Planning Officer As we approach the end of 2023, many estate planning professionals are preparing for 2025 in earnest, as potential estate tax changes loom on the horizon. This is a pivotal juncture where changes in federal estate tax laws could take center stage, prompting individuals and families to reassess their financial strategies.

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Fundraising for more research and new therapies

Big Duck

The post Fundraising for more research and new therapies appeared first on Big Duck.

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Bloomerang Volunteer: November Product Enhancements

Bloomerang

See how Bloomerang can help you better measure volunteer impact in 2024 As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers have made, including how much time volunteers have worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. To help you streamline your end-of-year reporting, make more intelligent decisions, and support grant submissions, we have some exciting new features that will give you a better view into your volunteer’s impact.

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How Disabled People Are Building Political Power

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: visuals on Unsplash In America, 42.5 million people live with a disability. Of these, an estimated 30 million are eligible voters. Despite being one of the largest voting blocks, however, disabled people are underrepresented in electoral politics—both at the polls and on the ballot. But organizations like New Disabled South and Disability Victory are working to change the tide and help disabled people access the tools they need to build political power.

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