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Fewer People Want to Lead Nonprofits. What’s the Answer?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A new study finds that aspiring leaders, especially those of color, aren’t being pulled into leadership through support and positive role models but are more often pushed into top positions to escape difficult work circumstances. By Frances Kunreuther and Sean Thomas-Breitfeld Getty Images A new study finds that aspiring leaders, especially those of color, aren’t being pulled into leadership through support and positive role models but are more often pushed into top positions to escape difficult

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Nonprofit Leadership Center Welcomes Four New Board Members

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome four new board members to our dynamic board of directors : Lisa L. Brody, Esq., Julie Perrelli, CFRE, Katie Schultz, Ed.D., and Jennifer Yeagley. Meet Lisa L. Brody, Esq. Lisa L. Brody is the chief strategy officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. She serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for strategy development and deployment and directly oversees the Foundation’s grant making, strategic initia

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South Korea’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Will Lead Asia Society

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Asia Society Kyung-wha Kang is set to lead the New York-based Asia Society. Also, the gun-safety group Giffords has named a new executive director, and the Orange County Community Foundation has promoted its next president from within.

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Global Warming Mitigation Project Accepting Applications for 2024 Keeling Curve Prize

NonProfit PRO

Applications are open for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize. The prize will go toward 10 initiatives addressing atmospheric greenhouse gases.

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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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TED's Chris Anderson: How to Make Kindness — and Giving — Go Viral

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In his new book "Infectious Giving," Anderson argues that nonprofit leaders and philanthropists have a role in reclaiming the internet. By Sara Herschander Gilberto Tadday, TED Chris Anderson, a former media entrepreneur, turned TED from an in-person conference to a well-known online institution. In his new book "Infectious Giving," Anderson argues nonprofit leaders and philanthropists have a role in reclaiming the Internet.

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6 Ways to Avoid the Bad Board Syndrome

NonProfit PRO

Here are six specific examples of how leadership can avoid having a bad board and maximize chances for success.

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Comment on How Well Are You Paying Your Nonprofit Staff? by Katherine DeFoyd

Amy Eisenstein

Amy! Well done. I will. NEVER EVER get why a boards cannot understand the importance of paying a competitive salary. We live in a free marketplace of jobs. How can they expect to attract talent without an investment? Well done Amy!

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How to Attract Changemakers to Your Nonprofit

Donorbox Nonprofit

The term changemaker has become common in the software, education, and business world, but what does it really mean? While anyone can make a change, true changemakers are rare and require a level of passion, patience, and persistence that can be uncomfortable for many. After all, famous changemakers like Martin Luther King Jr, Ceasar Chavez, […] The post How to Attract Changemakers to Your Nonprofit appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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What Can Art Teach Us about Climate Change?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art via wikimedia commons In one image, pastel skies above an ocean, still and calm. In another, the sun radiates in the center of a deep blue sky. These were paintings at the C. Parker Gallery of Greenwich, CT, part of an exhibit titled Blue Skies: Now More Than Ever. Six artists’ works in various styles were shown at the exhibit, where all the paintings were images of clear skies: blue skies, skies at sunset and sunrise, skies without pollution clouds or w

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Question of the Month: Why do we recommend creating both budget AND aspirational goals?

Veritus Group

In this Question of the Month video, Jeff and Richard share more about why it's important to have these two different goals in mind. The post Question of the Month: Why do we recommend creating both budget AND aspirational goals? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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The State of Mental Health Support in Climate Emergencies

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: DOERS on istockphoto.com Studies of climate change impacts “have largely focused on physical health,” according to a policy brief issued in summer 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO). “However,” the brief continued, “climate change also exacerbates many social and environmental risk factors for mental health and psychosocial problems, and can lead to emotional distress, the development of new mental health conditions and a worsening situation for people already living wit

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Pitch Perfect: Take The Lead’s Entrepreneur Winners Share Success

Fundraising Leadership

Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead at the recent 50 Women in Entrepreneurship graduation and pitch competition. All they had was 90 seconds. The 11 women leaders who pitched their new ventures at the recent 50 Women Can Change The World in Entrepreneurship graduation event to a panel of judges kept it short and sweet. Lisa Gates, CEO and founder of Concierge 4 B2B, won first place in the pitch competition. “ Lisa Gates, CEO and founder of Concierge 4 B2B, won first plac

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The Days of Easy Fundraising are Over

iMarketSmart

The days of easy fundraising are over. Now we need to face up to the hard parts of securing and sustaining philanthropic confidence. I’m sorry but we’re still a long way off from where we need to be. If you scan advancement literature, conference presentations, and LinkedIn posts, you’ll see there’s still so much focus on getting gifts and so little on earning and sustaining private support.

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Why Is It Important To Improve Your Search Engine Ranking As A Business In Israel

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Is It Important To Improve Your Search Engine Ranking As A Business In Israel In the digital age, where information is at our fingertips, a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any business. In Israel, a country known for its vibrant and diverse economy, the importance of improving search engine rankings cannot be overstated. In this article, we will delve into the reasons why businesses in Israel should prioritize enhancing their search engine ranking.