Fri.Aug 18, 2023

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Behind Landmark Climate Ruling in Mont., a Trailblazing Nonprofit Law Firm and an Army of Youth Activists

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By putting the stories of young people front and center, the small public-interest law firm has been a "leading light" in the climate litigation field. By Eden Stiffman Thom Bridge, Independent Record, AP Sixteen young people, ages 5 to 22, sued Montana for its permissive approach to fossil fuels, testifying that the state had violated their constitutional rights to a clean and healthful environment.

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Unlock the Special Skills of Your Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

It is important to be open to having volunteers help your nonprofit in ways you may not even realize are needed, especially as we are in an era of influencers and digital content creators. Imagine all the different ways that volunteer could help you, and what other skills they might bring to the party.

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DonorsChoose Sees Banner Donation Year With Help From Gates Foundation and Millions of Small Gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The nonprofit, which collects contributions to help teachers buy classroom supplies, is seeing a lot of engagement from donors at a time when overall giving is down, especially among young people. By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Photo/Evan Vucci Earlier this month, Bill Gates announced his foundation was giving $2 million to match 50 percent of all DonorsChoose pledges for one day.

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New Case Study Explores Government and Nonprofit Partnerships

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Government and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Model: The Shelby County (TN) Nonprofit Committee Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Shelby County government, and Christian Brothers University are excited to release a new case study that explores government and nonprofit partnerships using the Shelby County Nonprofit Committees as a replicable model. This case study has been developed in partnership with Momentum Nonprofit Partners, representatives from Shelby County (TN) government and Christian Brothers

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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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Maui Residents Fill Philanthropic Gaps While Aid Makes the Long Journey to the Fire-Stricken Island

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By James Pollard And Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo/Rick Bowmer The wildfire on the island of Maui has killed more than 100 people and displaced thousands. Nonprofits are struggling to deliver aid to Maui, but mutual-aid groups and local businesses are helping out. Volunteers have cobbled together countless improvised, urgent solutions in response to the country's deadliest wildfire in over a century.

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The Advantages of a Nonprofit Sweepstakes Fundraiser: 10 Benefits You Need to Know

The Killoe Group

Learn why you should invest time in a volunteer program and how to get started to drive value and ambassadors for your cause.

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10 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Do To Retain Fundraisers

Bloomerang

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. That sadly means that out of 100 donors who contributed last year, only 40% to 45% will likely do so again this year. Unfortunately, it’s also several times more expensive to acquire new donors than retain old ones.

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New Case Study Explores Government and Nonprofit Partnerships

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Government and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Model: The Shelby County (TN) Nonprofit Committee Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Shelby County government, and Christian Brothers University are excited to release a new case study that explores government and nonprofit partnerships using the Shelby County Nonprofit Committees as a replicable model. This case study has been developed in partnership with Momentum Nonprofit Partners, representatives from Shelby County (TN) government and Christian Brothers

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How to Work with Influencers with Ash Collins of Best Friends Animal Society

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

This episode is sponsored by Qgiv , a comprehensive fundraising platform trusted by over 20,000 fundraisers. The Qgiv team understands that fundraising isn’t always an easy job. To help, they recently surveyed fundraising professionals and donors to create a soon to be released report, Building a Sustainable Future: A Guide to Healthy Fundraising.

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Yes, you have to spend money to raise money, but…

iMarketSmart

A lot of money spent on fundraising has little or no effect on fundraising results. And when you spend money on the wrong things, you under-invest in the right ones and put good people in service to flawed, short-sighted tactics. What we do and don’t spend money on reveals an organization’s level of fundraising sophistication and attunement to current and emerging philanthropic realities.

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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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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – August 18, 2023

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Cheesecake Factory. Birmingham, AL Another Friday afternoon, another round of Mixed Links! New to mixed links? Well, it’s only the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so. For example, this week we have a ChatGPT cheat sheet, why “get the money at all costs” is not a great mantra, combining copy and design to get results, tools to prioritize your work and more.

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Women's Influence: Leading Man Award-Winner Darnell Moore on Activism, Equity and Healing Power of Access

Fundraising Leadership

Darnell Moore is the 2023 Alex Barbanell Leading Man Award winner and VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, author, social justice activist and podcast host. Since the very beginning, Darnell Moore has relied on a community of women in his “huge” family with his mother, aunts, grandmothers, sisters and cousins contributing to his recognition that gender equity was absent and that everyone across identities needs to support each other in truth, healing and power. “ Darnell Moore is the 2023 A