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Grant Making Groups Stand Firm in Defense of Race-Based Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector have filed an amicus brief supporting the Fearless Foundation, which is defending a lawsuit that tests whether the SCOTUS decision barring affirmative action in college admissions can be applied to grant making. By Alex Daniels The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector have filed an amicus brief supporting the Fearless Fund Foundation, which is defending a lawsuit that tests whether the SCOTUS decision barring affirmative action in colleg

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Jennifer Lohse, CNP’s Early Calling to Philanthropy

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

There are individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others. Jennifer Lohse , Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) , is one such individual. With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. In a recent interview, Jennifer shares her inspiring story and offers some insights for those considering a career in the social sector.

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18 Grant Makers Promise $302 Million to Aid Farmers in Climate Efforts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Yassine Gaidi, Anadolu, Getty Images At COP28, a group of grant makers pledged money to protect agriculture from climate disruption. Above, a peanut farmer in Nabeul, Tunisia in November. Also, a dozen foundations pooled $250 million to create the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance, and X Prize will give $101 million in awards through its new global competition to extend human life expectancy by up to 20 years.

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9 Steps to Guarantee Growth by Focusing on Culture

NonProfit PRO

Here are nine steps to remember when building or rebuilding the culture at your highly aligned, dynamic organization.

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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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The Nonprofit World Is Obsessed With Scaling. But Is It Always the Right Choice?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Mega-gifts from MacKenzie Scott and others help groups scale their work. But effective expansion isn't only about money. By Kimberly Churches Getty Images Mega-gifts from MacKenzie Scott and others help more groups scale their work. But effective expansion is about more than money — it’s about training, leadership, and a recognition that scaling may not be the best option.

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Nonprofit Insights and Priorities for 2024 Revealed in Latest Fundraising Report from OneCause

NonProfit PRO

OneCause released its annual report on fundraising insights and priorities for the nonprofit sector for the coming year.

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Magical Moments: The Story of Ridgebury Riders

Volunteer Match

“Magical moments happen daily at the farm” Haley Levesque, Volunteer Program Coordinator. On a repurposed dairy farm in Ridgebury Connecticut, "magical moments" are a regular occurence. The farm is home to Ridgebury Riders, a nonprofit organization changing the lives of individuals, primarily children, with special needs through hippotherapy, which is occupational, speech, or physical therapy done on horseback.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Donor Visits

Veritus Group

Before you schedule your next trip, make sure to check out this list with our tops tips for a successful donor visit. The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Donor Visits appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Witnessing Magical Moments: The Story of Ridgebury Riders

Volunteer Match

“Magical moments happen daily at the farm, and we and our team of volunteers are so lucky to witness them.” — Haley Levesque, Volunteer Program Coordinator On a repurposed dairy farm in Ridgebury Connecticut, magical moments happen daily. The farm is home to Ridgebury Riders, a nonprofit organization changing the lives of individuals, primarily children, with special needs through hippotherapy–occupational, speech, or physical therapy on horseback.

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Getting to Yes with Your Budget Request

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

As a nonprofit marketer, getting your budget items or overall budget approved is a crucial part of rolling out an effective marketing strategic plan but can sometimes be intimidating. Here are 4 ways to get you there! For more on nonprofit marketing budgets, join us for Strategic Nonprofit Marketing Budgets: Your Roadmap to Approval and Impact. You can pay $99 to register for just this webinar or attend ALL of our 2024 webinars and workshops for only $599 with an All-Access Pass (normally $799

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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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Q&A with Ridgebury Riders’ Haley Levesque

Volunteer Match

Haley Levesque, Program Coordinator and Trainer, manages Ridgebury Riders' highly successful volunteer hippotherapy program. Here is what sets them apart!

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Fixing Ed-Tech’s Investment Model (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The sector currently suffers from a version of the classic “lemons problem.

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Five tips for a smooth project

Big Duck

The post Five tips for a smooth project appeared first on Big Duck.

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Why what you do is called ADVANCEMENT?

iMarketSmart

Ever wonder why what you do is called ‘advancement’? Here’s the answer: Your primary role is to help donors move themselves forward through their own consideration and decision-making processes… to ‘advance.’ It is NOT your job to ‘move’ them. Here’s why: The process for making a major gift is a highly considered decision. It’s not transactional and impulse-oriented.

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6 Tips for Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Website for Accessibility

Successful Nonprofits

The post 6 Tips for Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Website for Accessibility appeared first on Successful Nonprofits.

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Newsletter: Tomorrow: How Sales Coaching Boosted This Nonprofit’s Partner Outreach ; How to Land a Partnership Deal Before Year-End ; Is SantaCon Just a Con?

Selfish Giving

Don't forget tomorrow's webinar on how sales coaching can turbocharge your partnership team's success. We have two fabulous presenters.?? Dan Cohen, Founder, Cause Partners Courtney Davidson , Corporate Partnerships, Wounded Warrior Project PUT ME IN COACH ✍️ Partnership Notes 1. This cannabis retailer encourages customers to recycle the plastic that encases certain cannabis products by offering a $4 pre-rolled joint for every piece of packaging they return.

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Building Economic Resilience in the Rust Belt: Buffalo’s Growing Co-op Network

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Alain Pierre-Lys. Composition by Gabby Henrie. This is the fourth article in NPQ ’s series Solidarity Economies: Building Community Power. Coproduced with the New Economy Coalition —a coalition of over 100 organizations building the solidarity economy in the United States—this series highlights case studies of solidarity economy ecosystems that are returning wealth and building grassroots power in cities across the country.

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How the City of Angels Can Become a City of Worker-Owners

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: L.A. Co-op Lab. Composition by Gabby Henrie. This is the third article in NPQ ’s series, Solidarity Economies: Building Community Power. Coproduced with the New Economy Coalition —a coalition of over 100 organizations building the solidarity economy in the United States—this series highlights case studies of solidarity economy ecosystems that are returning wealth and building grassroots power in cities across the country.

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“The Rent is Too Damn High!”—The Rise of a National Tenants’ Movement

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash Tara Raghuveer is the cofounder of KC Tenants —based in Kansas City, MO—and is the housing campaign director at People’s Action. From there, she directs the Homes Guarantee campaign. Launched in 2017, the campaign organizes with more than 50 tenant groups across the country. In this wide-ranging interview, Raghuveer discusses the state of national tenant organizing today.

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: A Conversation with Vincent Bevins

NonProfit Quarterly

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.