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4 Things to Know About Meta’s Oct. 31 Switch to PayPal Giving Fund for Donation Payouts

NonProfit PRO

Meta announced a new partnership with PayPal Giving Fund over the summer, but there are ramifications for nonprofits that don’t agree to Meta’s new terms and the new payment provider. Here are four changes that your nonprofit should know if it plans to continue using Facebook and Instagram to fundraise for year end.

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A.I. Could Prove Disastrous for Democracy. How Can Philanthropy Prepare?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The widespread use of A.I. threatens to decrease trust and people’s sense of agency. In response, donors should fund face-to-face organizing and other programs that rely on human connection. By Gordon Whitman Getty Images The widespread use of A.I. threatens to decrease trust and people’s sense of agency. In response, donors should fund face-to-face organizing and other programs that rely on human connection.

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Strategies for Moving a Board Beyond Operational Thinking

NonProfit PRO

Boards need to move beyond operational thinking and lean into strategizing about the future. I understand how that notion falls into the “easier said than done” category. Here are a few universal practices that allow boards to make the most of their time and effectively advance the organization’s mission.

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He Lived Quietly and Then Gave $200 Million for a Science Immersion Program

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The bequest from Qualcomm co-founder Franklin Antonio will expand collaborative research projects in astrophysics, biochemistry, and genomics for high-school seniors. By Maria Di Mento UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Franklin Antonio Plus, Fort Lewis College, three universities, and a civic engagement group for youths all landed multimillion-dollar gifts.

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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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Nissan Foundation Seeks Grantees for the 2024 Grant Cycle

NonProfit PRO

The Nissan Foundation is searching for grantees for the 2024 grant cycle and is currently accepting letters of intent. The deadline to submit a letter of intent is 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 3, with new grantees announced in June 2024.

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Grant Seekers May Benefit as Wealthy People Put More Money Into Their Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The new finding comes as the impact of market losses suggests giving increases will be modest in 2023. By Yesica Balderrama Foundation giving is likely to rise by 2 percent this year, to $95 billion, according to a new estimate by FoundationMark.

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Federal Government Turns to Communities to Help Refugees Settle Into the U.S.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Citizen sponsors raise private funds for refugees' living expenses and connect them with housing, transportation, and employment. By Emily Frazier and Pablo Bose Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian refugees attend a job fair in Brooklyn, N.Y. Citizen sponsors work alongside existing resettlement efforts, raising private funds for refugees' living expenses and connecting them with housing, transportation, and employment opportunities.

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Social media marketing and the benefits of creating a Facebook cover video for your company

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Social media marketing and the benefits of creating a Facebook cover video for your company Marketing videos and video covers on social media platforms, such as Facebook, are powerful tools for capturing the attention of the target audience, facilitating effective communication for companies, and establishing a strong online presence that attracts and engages customers.

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels. Why would they think I don’t know this? The messages only make me more depressed, and depression does not motivate me to contribute. Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?

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Reimagining Talent Management in the Age of AI: A Nonprofit Perspective

NonProfit HR

As use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) explodes across the nation’s business landscape, transforming various sectors, the nonprofit world finds itself at a crossroads. More than just a technological marvel, AI presents complex talent management and HR challenges. The workforce of tomorrow will not just coexist with AI; it will collaborate, innovate and evolve with it. … Read more The post Reimagining Talent Management in the Age of AI: A Nonprofit Perspective appeared first on Nonprofit HR

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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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3 Terrible Tales of Foul Fundraising

Foundation Group

In this article, we explore three real-life stories of fundraising encounters gone wrong. Learn from these terrible tales and discover how to avoid pitfalls in your own fundraising efforts.

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How to Persuade a New Generation to Join Your Nonprofit’s Board

Blue Avocado

Highlighting the personal and professional benefits of serving on your nonprofit’s board can help you make the role more appealing to younger candidates. The post How to Persuade a New Generation to Join Your Nonprofit’s Board appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Stop Leading with “Grab Year-End Tax Deduction.” Do This Instead.

Clairification

Only about 10% of Americans itemize tax deductions today. Prior to 2017 it was 31% ; that was more, but still a minority. Yet you’re likely blithely sending out year-end messaging replete with “ Only 1 week left to grab your tax deduction! ” Who cares? At best, it’s just ten percent of your donors. And since the standard deduction more than doubled with the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, with a major increase between 2022 and 2023, even fewer folks will be itemizing this year an

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Exclusive Conversation with Crisis Text Line’s CEO, Dena Trujillo

Volunteer Match

Volunteering: The Gift That Gives Back Q: Can you tell us about yourself and your organization, Crisis Text Line? A: Yes. Thank you. I have been the CEO of Crisis Text Line for three years, and it's truly been a privilege to lead such an extraordinary organization that provides free and accessible mental health support through text messages.

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Estate Planning, Tax Code, and Planned Giving: Are You Prepared for Upcoming Changes That Could Impact Giving?

Veritus Group

In 2026, a big change to the tax code will take effect. We recommend being mindful of this change, as donors may wish to review their plans. The post Estate Planning, Tax Code, and Planned Giving: Are You Prepared for Upcoming Changes That Could Impact Giving? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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AI and Language Translation: Bridging Global Communication Gaps

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AI and Language Translation: Bridging Global Communication Gaps Communication across languages and cultures has become crucial in our interconnected society. Bridging language barriers is essential for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) has made advancements, revolutionizing the field of language translation.

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What is a W-9 and Why is it Important?

The Charity CFO

Keeping your taxes in order is vital for any nonprofit. Unfortunately, it can get complicated and confusing when it comes to employees, especially if you’re hiring both traditional staff and regular contractors or freelancers. The W-9 is among the most crucial forms to help keep everything straight, but many don’t know much about it or when it’s used.

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Best AI-Powered Text-to-Video Generators for 2023 [Start For Free]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Best AI-Powered Text-to-Video Generators for 2023 [Start For Free] The future is here! AI will probably not replace you as Video Maker, but someone that uses AI and other marketing tools more efficiently might. The AI Text-to-Video Generators in this article come with a free trial. Be sure to check them out and learn how to use them to your advantage.

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What Google’s New Email Rules Mean For Your Nonprofit Organization

Care2

Big changes are coming for charities and nonprofits that engage in email marketing! Google has announced that that “bulk senders” will need to authenticate their emails, stay under a reported spam threshold, as well as provide an unsubscribe option when communicating with individuals on their lists. What is a bulk sender? A bulk sender in this context is any organization or individual who would be emailing a list large enough to include over 5,000 Gmail addresses in a daily email.

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Coffee Companies That Emphasize Hiring Disabled Workers Fall Short

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: jacoblund on istock.com Not long ago, I had the fortune to visit Paris. Next to the Arc de Triomphe in Champs-Elysées, I ate at a place called Café Joyeux , where people with all kinds of disabilities were on staff serving patrons. At the counter, a cashier who had Down syndrome took my order: a butter croissant and cappuccino. When I looked down to pay, it read €700 instead of €7.

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I wrote your board fundraising appeal letter for you!

Nonprofit Fixer

One of the most challenging things for nonprofit organizations is to consistently get our boards to fundraise. Some board members are shy, others lack confidence or training, and others just think it's impolite to ask for money. Whatever the reason, we know that board fundraising gets much easier if you can help board members with tools, templates, and pre-written language.

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What Movements Learned from COVID-19

NonProfit Quarterly

I think we learned a lot from watching how the COVID crisis went down, as movements. There was a massive amount of organizing that came out of that and won big things—and built infrastructure in communities. And it will take time in some regards to have that mature and to be able to collect that reaction to a crisis and fight for the long-term enduring power that we need in order to not have something like COVID and the reaction happen again.

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Investing in Enterprises That Work for Everyone

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Andrea Armeni , Curt Lyon & Julie Menter Business as usual is failing the planet and all of us. Our economy is not creating a livable society for most people. It is fueling climate change, worsening wealth inequality, seeding the conditions for emerging threats to democracy, and disempowering working-class communities and communities of color.

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What the Lost Children Knew: A Story from Colombia’s Amazon Rainforest

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Photo by Los Muertos Crew on pexels.com On May 1, 2023, a Cessna plane took off from the tiny Amazonian town of Araracuara in Colombia, carrying seven passengers: the pilot, four children, their mother, and another adult. The plane’s destination was San José del Guaviare, a stopover before proceeding on to Bogota to join the children’s father.

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