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How the Failure to Reauthorize the U.S.’s AIDS Program Will Affect Nonprofits Fighting HIV

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Advocates argue that philanthropy needs to play a key role in advocating for congressional renewal of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. By Kay Dervishi Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo, The Washington Post, Getty Images Myrna Izquierdo, who runs the HIV Clinic Casa Ismael in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, visits patients. Advocates argue that philanthropy needs to play a key role in advocating for congressional renewal of the U.S.

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How National Geographic Society Increased Major Gifts Despite Sector-Wide Struggles

NonProfit PRO

From 2020 to 2022, National Geographic Society nearly doubled its average gift amount to $324 and made significant strides in the number of major gifts received — at a time when major gifts are declining sector-wide. Here’s a look at the organization’s path to success.

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A Lifelong Commitment to Service: Anjelica Hall, CNP

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Anjelica Hall, CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ), is a shining example of dedication in the nonprofit sector. This exclusive interview gives us a peek into her remarkable career journey, her enthusiasm for the nonprofit sector, and the transformative role of the CNP credential in her career. A Commitment to Service Anjelica Hall, a CNP since 2012, shows us the power of sticking to your community and believing in the impact you can achieve.

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Invest in People, Not Programs

NonProfit PRO

Research shows “trusting and investing” in people works. If this model works, why isn’t philanthropy and government moving from investing in programs to investing in people to address systemic inequalities in the U.S.?

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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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3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Create a Kinder, More Compassionate Workplace

NonProfit Leadership Center

As Shola Richards took the stage at the 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference , he shouted Ubuntu to the crowd. Ubuntu is an African term that means “I am because we are.” More than a word, Shola says Ubuntu is the height of human compassion and kindness. He knows first-hand how critical human compassion and kindness are within a workplace. Nearly 20 years ago, Shola worked in a toxic environment plagued by bullying and discrimination.

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Five Companies Offer Free Virtual Conference Focused on Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

On Nov. 2, five companies that serve nonprofits are offering a free virtual conference for the sector that focuses on peer-to-peer fundraising. This is the eighth edition of the event, "It’s a Peer-to-Peer World: Virtual Conference.

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??How Community-Based Public Space Can Build Civic Trust: Lessons from Akron

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Cory Hartman on wikimedia Seven years ago, when resident Starleen Saulsberry learned that a group of people in her city, Akron, OH, were embarking on an effort to reimagine some neglected civic spaces in her neighborhood, she was skeptical. Many times, government and nonprofit representatives had come to Starleen’s Summit Lake neighborhood and indicated that things were going to improve, but not much ever came of it.

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21 “nonprofit math” problems that expose the absurdity of doing good

Non Profit AF

[Image description: Top view of a person sitting at a desk in front of an open laptop, their hands clasping the top of their head, seemingly in frustration.

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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for November 2023

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Welcome to our monthly post where I share writing ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more! These writing ideas for November come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get December’s prompts emailed to you the end of next week. On the Calendar 11/3: Cliche Day. Relate those common cliches to your organization or explain why a certain cliche is bad. 11/4: Book Lovers Day.

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Build excitement before you ask: Rethink your year-end giving social media plan

Candid

We all know how important year-end giving is for nonprofits. Many organizations raise anywhere from 25-46% of their revenue in the last couple months of the year. Social media is an important part of this plan and can help drive donations. But beyond that, there’s another way to use social media that your nonprofit should consider for making the most out of the giving season.

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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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Ordinary Universalism

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Michèle Lamont An excerpt from Seeing Others on creating common ground in American politics

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Students Fight for the Right to Learn about Climate Change

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Narai Chal on istock.com In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt first launched the New Deal, a series of reforms, regulations, programs, and public works projects designed to help the struggling economy. Nearly 100 years later, a group of young people are coming together to support another “New Deal”—one focused on environmental justice and education.

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