Tue.Sep 12, 2023

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How Joan Kroc’s Largess Changed the Salvation Army

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients. By Lisa Napoli Christiana Botic for The Chronicle Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients.

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A Cost-Effective Way to Improve Donor Experiences

NonProfit PRO

I often catch myself wondering what my organization's donors or volunteers might be confused by and what ideas they would bring to the table if they were in charge for a day. Here are some ways you can think about changing your organization's processes to improve donor experiences.

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Helping Mothers and Babies Survive Childbirth Is a Personal Goal, Says Melinda French Gates

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file Melinda French Gates says more people should get involved in the fight for improved maternal health care. Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation that tracks progre

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Many Nonprofit Employees Don’t Make a Thriving Wage — And It Can Harm Others

NonProfit PRO

Employees of nonprofits do life-changing work from helping people at the hardest moments in their lives, to breaking down barriers in healthcare and education, to fighting for the environment. They give of themselves, but this doesn’t mean they should sacrifice financial well-being to do a job they love.

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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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From A.I. to Excel: How to Choose the Right Tech for Your Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander Getty Images Technology today plays a key role in creating a sustainable and vibrant nonprofit. Several experts joined the Chronicle in an online forum to discuss how charities of all sizes can embrace new tools, from the most advanced A.I.

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Applications Open for Avangrid Foundation’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program

NonProfit PRO

The Avangrid Foundation has opened applications for its 2023 Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program. The company welcomes eligible wildlife organizations within its service areas to apply by midnight on Sept. 25.

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JustGiving to Change Fundraising With the Integration of Generative AI

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced a new AI development for JustGiving, a platform for online giving. Through generative AI, fundraisers on JustGiving are now able to quickly and easily create personal stories to share with their networks.

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X, Formerly Twitter, Sues Group Calling Out Hate Speech on Platform

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Jon Tyson on unsplash.com X Corp, the company formerly known as Twitter, sued a nonprofit dedicated to exposing and counteracting digital hate speech which has published research critical of the tech company’s handling of hate speech on its platform. Founded in 2018, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) seeks to “stop the spread of online hate and misinformation,” especially on large online platforms like X Corp, Meta, TikTok, and others, through original research.

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Novel Ventures Launches Mobile Giving Platform ‘Myte’

NonProfit PRO

Novel Ventures released Myte, a mobile giving platform that changes the way donors connect with nonprofits and causes that resonate with their interests. Myte focuses on micro-donations, as well as ongoing campaigns for larger needs.

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Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations

Blue Avocado

When nonprofit board members feel dissatisfied, they often resign. They're less likely to do that when there is communication about common objectives. There's less wasted time and resources when expectations are met. The post Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations 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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Download Free Year-End Cheat Sheets!

NonProfit PRO

November and December gifts hold so much potential for nonprofits. So let’s get you positioned for success (with plenty of time left to plan and execute)! Download your free Giving Tuesday and Year-End Cheat Sheets now, and avoid scrambling during the holiday season.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. Press Forward seeks to reverse the dramatic decline in local news that has coincided with an increasingly divided America and weakening trust in institutions.

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Abacus Launches Major Donor Ask Calculator

NonProfit PRO

Abacus announced the launch of the Major Donor Ask Calculator. The Ask Calculator is a tool that picks up where philanthropic capacity estimates from wealth estimation services and other donor research leave off.

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How Does Self-Interest Create Movement Unity?

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Tenant Organizing in Unexpected Places.” View the full webinar here. Josh Poe: I think there are two parts of this question: One, how do we organize? Then, how does our organizing build power? We really try to organize around self-interest as opposed to ideology.

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Adapting Your Fundraising Strategy in an Uncertain Economy

NonProfit PRO

Join us for a webinar on fundraising in an uncertain economy. The success of optimizing your campaign strategy in rough waters will translate into optimized campaigns in calmer water, helping navigate your nonprofit when times get rough again.

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Thinking About Thinking

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Cheryl Strauss Einhorn An excerpt from Problem Solver on how we make decisions

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A Recap of the 2023 Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO was in attendance at the 18th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference. If you missed the event or want more of the latest fundraising and marketing tips, here’s our session coverage of the full Bridge Conference, as well as the inaugural BridgeTECH.

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When You Should NOT Develop a New Nonprofit Strategic Plan

Prosper Strategies

Strategic planning is designed to help nonprofits set their direction and priorities. It can be beneficial for providing a roadmap to nonprofit staff and aligning stakeholders around an organization’s mission and plan for achieving its goals. While at Prosper Strategies, we advocate for every nonprofit to develop a strategic plan, there are instances when creating […] The post When You Should NOT Develop a New Nonprofit Strategic Plan appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policy Made Easy

Nonprofit Fixer

Your nonprofit needs a gift acceptance policy more than you know! I know it sounds wild, but nonprofit organizations should NOT take every donation offered. Why? Because some donations can end up costing your organization money and becoming a major liability. Most donations are simple. A donor writes a check or clicks a “donate now” button online. But sometimes a donor comes to you with a contribution that is complex, confusing, time-consuming, or even controversial.

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Creating a Good Experience with Your Brand Online and Beyond

Big Duck

Join this webinar and take opportunity to rethink your approach to branding. Learn how this can spark collective change.

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Message Agency Joins Forces with Tech Impact, Adds Robust Digital Solutions to Roster of Tech Services for Nonprofit Sector

Tech Impact

PHILADELPHIA (September 11, 2023) — Tech Impact, a nonprofit that uses technology to advance social impact, today announced a merger with Message Agency, a digital agency and B Corporation headquartered in Philadelphia that brings innovative digital products and solutions to mission-based organizations, including nonprofits, foundations, higher education, and government.

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How to Solicit Donations from Major Donors for Your Gala

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

If your organization is gearing up to host a high-energy event like a buzzworthy auction or gala, you likely have ambitious fundraising goals. Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best when the big event day arrives, it’s important to strategically plan how you’ll secure enough gifts to turn your gala into a fundraising success. This is where getting your major donors involved can help.

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Coco Gauff Won. So Did Climate-Change Protestors.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular. By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Open tennis tournament women’s singles semi-finals.

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5 Common Cold Email Mistakes to Avoid

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

5 Common Cold Email Mistakes to Avoid Don’t let your cold emails get a cold shoulder anytime. “Why is this person bombarding me with offers without even knowing what I want”? Have you come across anything like this in your cold email journey? Or, the worst, have you met that silent treatment waiting long for your prospects to reply? Well, if any of the above is your case, you are stuck in the vicious loophole of sending and waiting but not getting answers.