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4 Tips to Design Member-Centric Nonprofit Programs

NonProfit PRO

Your members are the very heart of your organization, which is why building and maintaining a strong membership base is so vital to the work you do. Here are four tips to create a member-centric program that delivers real value to your members by connecting directly with them.

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George Soros's Open Society Foundations Plans to Limit Grantmaking Until February

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak, AP The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, plans to limit new grant making until February as it transitions to a new operating model run by his son, Alex. Open Society Foundations said Wednesday that they plan to limit new grant making until February, as the nonprofits transition to a new operating model run by billionaire investor George Soros's son, Alex.

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BridgeTECH Preview: Platform Selection and Implementation

NonProfit PRO

Dr. Thea Zunick, director of community engagement at The Jed Foundation, will be presenting “Nonprofit Technology Panel: Platform Selection and Implementation” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Zunick to get a sneak peek at her session.

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MacKenzie Scott’s $250 Million Open Call for Donations Yields Applications From 6,353 Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty. Associated Press NEW YORK Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott, who is worth more than $36 billion, according to Forbes, has donated more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits. Candidates would have at least a 4 percent chance of being selected for a $1 million grant.

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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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Wiland Inc. Launches New Data Product Suite That Drives More Profitable Marketing

NonProfit PRO

Wiland Inc. announced the availability of Wiland View, an innovative suite of data products built using the largest set of detailed individual-level spending signals. Wiland View is designed to improve outcomes for data-driven marketers across multiple industries including the nonprofit sector.

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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps New CEO; Google.org's President Will Depart Next Month

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Matthew McNeal DeAngela Burns-Wallace Also, the Surdna Foundation promoted several program leaders during its recent reorganization, and Americares has named a new deputy senior vice president of emergency programs.

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Comment on How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members by Jackson

Amy Eisenstein

We have a HOA, board that never responds to emails or enforces the community bylaws. One board member constantly battles the members to do something about issues and believes they don’t enforce the rules because some board members break those rules. So, now the BOARD has developed a lie about him harassing homeowners and receiving anonymous calls complaining about that BOARD member.

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Nonprofit Talent Summit Addresses Key Workforce Challenges for Tennessee Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Featuring a keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions, and Funder Listening Sessions on August 3rd at Christian Brothers University The Nonprofit Talent Summit is a day of learning and sharing that will help nonprofit leaders in the Mid-South tackle some of the most complicated challenges in our workplaces and provide new paths forward for both your organization and the Memphis nonprofit sector as a whole.

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5 secrets to fundraising happiness

Jeff Brooks

Personally, I think working in fundraising is a pretty sweet life. Better than the other careers I've explored. If you're not getting the most personal fulfillment out of fundraising, here are some things that might help: 1. Respect your craft If you're embarrassed to ask for money. if you think direct mail is tacky and awful. if you think fundraising is a necessary evil that besmirches your reputation and annoys donors. well, you aren't going to be happy in fundraising.

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6 Ways New Nonprofits Should NOT Raise Funds

Foundation Group

There's a lot of fundraising options out there for your new nonprofit. In this article, we go into the dangers of relying on only one method.

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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 EPA Launches Final Strategy on Lead Mitigation

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Jon Tyson on unpsplash.com In 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final strategy to reduce lead exposure. One of the stated goals of that report was to “identify communities with high lead exposures and improve their health outcomes.” Even small amounts of lead can lead to severe adverse health effects in children , including issues with learning, brain and nervous system development, hearing and speech, and arrested growth.

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Nonprofit Talent Summit Addresses Key Workforce Challenges for Tennessee Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Featuring a keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions, and Funder Listening Sessions on August 3rd at Christian Brothers University The Nonprofit Talent Summit is a day of learning and sharing that will help nonprofit leaders in the Mid-South tackle some of the most complicated challenges in our workplaces and provide new paths forward for both your organization and the Memphis nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing a New Nonprofit CRM

MNA Association

Implementing a new CRM is an exciting but potentially stressful process. During the implementation, nonprofits will face many common hurdles such as needing to find new integration solutions, determining what data to migrate , and ensuring the consultant they work with will be a reliable long-term partner. Nonprofits implementing their first CRM or upgrading from a solution for small organizations often have limited knowledge about what challenges they may encounter, let alone how to navigate th

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Climate Justice for Generation Alpha

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Juan Encalada on unsplash.com From the hunger strikes of the Sunrise movement to Greta Thunberg’s journey by sailboat across the Atlantic Ocean , members of Generation Z have demonstrated their commitment to bold action on climate change and are demanding that older leaders follow suit. But Generation Alpha, comprising children born after 2010 and following Generation Z, is on track to be the generation least connected with nature.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%. It’s clear that having a comprehensive online fundraising strategy is crucial for modern nonprofits.

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I Don’t Think I’m Ready for Communalism

NonProfit Quarterly

Click here to learn more about this new series from Edge studios , and follow @npquarterly and @offthehookshorts on social to see episodes of “Off the Hook” as they are released. (Saphia walks away from the camera so that the image shifts from black to a view of a long dirt road amidst a field of transmission towers. The sound of cawing crows scores the scene.

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The Power of Multilingual Digital Marketing for Nonprofits: Breaking Barriers and Expanding Reach

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Power of Multilingual Digital Marketing for Nonprofits: Breaking Barriers and Expanding Reach Unlock nonprofit potential with multilingual digital marketing. Break barriers, reach global audiences, and amplify your impact. The digital marketing landscape for nonprofit organizations has evolved rapidly over the past few years. The ability to reach and engage a global audience has become essential, given the rise in internet users worldwide, now estimated to be over 4.9 billion.

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The Climate Funders Justice Pledge Holds Philanthropy Accountable

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Vek Labs on unsplash.com Funding BIPOC-led Climate Power is a five-part NPQ series produced in partnership with the Donors of Color Network that explores the progress and impact thus far of the Climate Justice Funders Pledge. The pledge highlights aims to change the fact that philanthropies only give 1.3% —a tiny fraction—of their US climate dollars to BIPOC-led environmental and justice-focused organizations.

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3 Strategic Tips to Enhance Your Fundraising Calendar

Top Nonprofits

It can be intimidating to translate your fundraising goals into your calendar. You might feel there is not enough time to hit your target objectives. After all, there are only twelve months in a year. So, where should you start? Kick off your efforts by building a comprehensive fundraising calendar that represents your nonprofit’s target dates.