Mon.Dec 11, 2023

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4 Common Recurring Gift Bloopers

NonProfit PRO

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are near and the year-end giving crunch is on. That’s why I am sharing a few bloopers in direct mail and emails that could have been prevented in the past few months.

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MacKenzie Scott Reveals the Groups That Got Some of Her $2.1 Billion in Gifts in 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott’s announcement of this year’s giving was accompanied by just a three-sentence post rather than the essays she’s written in the past. This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.

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Nearly 3 out of 5 People Plan to Participate in Charitable Activities at Year-End

NonProfit PRO

A data brief by Fidelity Charitable, shows that nearly 3 out of 5 people plan to participate in charitable activities in all forms at year-end.

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Big Gifts, DAF Contributions Will Be Key to Year-End, Fundraisers Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Some nonprofits are sharing blunt messages about financial woes in an effort to spur donations By Emily Haynes Oleksii Kozodaiev for Project HOPE Children celebrate St. Nicolas Day in Dnipro, Ukraine, on Dec. 5, as part of a program partly funded by nonprofit Project HOPE. The group is appealing to supporters with donor-advised funds in its year-end campaign.

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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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Why Formerly Incarcerated People Need Representation in Elected Positions

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash A commonly uttered phrase in movement organizing spaces is: “Those who are closest to the problem are closest to the solutions.” Yet, too often, those with lived experiences are left out of the decision-making process. Such is the case for formerly incarcerated people. Both men experienced how easy it is for young Black men to be swept up in the criminal legal system.

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New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Gives $100 Million to Fight Antisemitism

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Kraft's donation matches a $100 million grant the Rales Foundation awarded to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. By Maria Di Mento Plus, MacKenzie Scott contributed $15 million for affordable housing, and the Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre gave $10 million to back a research education program for aspiring scientists from under-served areas of Los Angeles.

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Should you ask nonprofit donors to cover gift transaction fees?

Clairification

I’ve written about this before. But since I continue to get questions, I’m writing about it again. Fundraisers wonder about the upsides and downsides in asking donors to cover credit card and other gift transaction fees. Hmmn… First, let me be upfront in letting you know my gut emotional response to doing this is “no.” Why? Because it puts too much focus on the monetary transaction, making would-be donors think about money rather than impact.

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Top 4 Priorities Nonprofits Must Tackle in 2024

The Killoe Group

Understand the most common challenges nonprofits face in 2024, and what steps they can take to tackle them.

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Reflections of 2023: Navigating Remote Work, Wellness and Leadership in a Changing Landscape

NonProfit HR

In my capacity as CEO of Nonprofit HR, I’ve had the privilege of leading a team that predominantly works remotely, composed chiefly of experts in talent management and business operations. These years have been a profound journey, marked by our team members sharing their personal experiences. Their stories, encompassing the delicate balance between professional responsibilities … Read more The post Reflections of 2023: Navigating Remote Work, Wellness and Leadership in a Changing Lan

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Navigating the Maze: Key Challenges for New Nonprofit Startups

Foundation Group

The post Navigating the Maze: Key Challenges for New Nonprofit Startups appeared first on Foundation 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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Top Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness as a Nonprofit Leader

Concord Leadership

Mindfulness is an important practice that can reduce stress and anxiety. Learn more about incorporating mindfulness into your routine as a nonprofit leader. The post Top Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness as a Nonprofit Leader appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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What You Need To Know About Lease Accounting in 2024

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

What You Need To Know About Lease Accounting in 2024 Lease accounting, a seemingly straightforward aspect of financial management, has evolved into a complex and critical area for businesses worldwide. With the implementation of new standards like IFRS 16 and ASC 842, lease accounting has moved from the backrooms of accounting departments into the spotlight of financial reporting.

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When Leadership Requires Keeping Your Hand On the Plow

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 247 — December 11, 2023 “I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction. Most reforms, most problems are complicated. But to me there is nothing complicated about ordinary equality.” —  Alice Paul , suffragist leader and author of the Equal Rights Amendment , which a century later still is not published into the U.S. Constitution. “Ordinary equality…” This week marks its important but traditionally little-noticed anniversary.

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Use Consent Agendas To Improve Your Nonprofit Board Meetings

Bloomerang

19.5 million board members serve 1.3 million U.S. nonprofits, according to the National Council of Nonprofits. Each board averages 15 board members. Many board members want more time to discuss key strategic issues. “ We never have time to discuss the really important things, ” many board members complain. If you’ve heard that too, this post is for you.

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Calling Out, Calling In, and Calling Upon One Another

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Stefanie Demong Being a nonprofit CEO is a weird, often lonely gig. You straddle responsibilities to a lean staff, volunteer board, donors, and the community at large. The pressure to raise money, measure success, and chart growth is relentless; time to connect with others is scarce. About one in four nonprofit CEOs vacates their post annually and 72 percent report some degree of burnout at any given time.

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Achieving Health Equity: Shared Stewardship and the Vital Conditions Framework

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Xavier Lorenzo on istock.com An “ exhausted majority ” is hungry for a country where everyone, not just a few, has the opportunity to thrive. Yet the quest for health equity has been stymied. The lack of meaningful health equity progress is due to business-as-usual approaches and interventions focused on getting quick results—which are often temporary, weak, and ineffective.

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