Thu.Oct 05, 2023

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Rockefeller’s Rajiv Shah: Highest Paid CEO Among Big Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

His compensation beats that of the leaders of the Gates, Ford, and Mellon foundations. By Marc Gunther Gabriella Demczuk, The New York Times, Redux Rajiv Shah’s management style has sewn discontent among some, but he also has many admirers. His management style has sown discontent among some, but he also has admirers.

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Are Your Employees Acting Like Cats?

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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No Apologies: Rajiv Shah Stands By Rockefeller's Top-Down Approach

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Marc Gunther Rockefeller Foundation Even as MacKenzie Scott and the Ford Foundation popularize unrestricted giving, the Rockefeller Foundation maintains an experts-know-best approach to grant making.

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How to Include Text Messaging in Your Year-End Omnichannel Campaign

NonProfit PRO

As four out of five nonprofits now either have a text messaging program or are planning to start one, some nonprofits will add text messaging to their year-end campaign for the first time this year. Here are some tips on how to integrate text messaging into your omnichannel 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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Uplifting Southeast Michigan: Charnae Sanders’s Dedication to Detroit

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In the heart of Southeast Michigan, Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), Charnae Sanders stands as a beacon of inspiration. As the Program Manager at Co.act Detroit, she dedicates herself to supporting nonprofits and community organizations in their mission to create lasting positive change. In an exclusive interview, Charnae shares her journey, her passion for storytelling, and the transformative role of the CNP credential in her career.

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The Essential Grants Checklist

NonProfit PRO

Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices to boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to stay on top of the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.

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Sit in the Driver’s Seat with PHLYTrac Vehicle Telematics Program

NonProfit PRO

PHLYTRAC gives dynamic insights into driver behavior, vehicle stats, and more to help organizations lower the risk of driver-related accidents. Using GPS technology, organizations are in the driver's seat with access to live maps, driver scorecards, a fleet management dashboard with vehicle health, and much more! The devices install in minutes, protecting vehicles and drivers, empowering them with valuable driver behavior and vehicle statistics.

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Supporting Black-Led Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jovanmandic on istock.com In the wake of what is often described as the “racial reckoning” that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020, US philanthropic institutions pledged vast sums of money toward racial justice and racial equity—as much as $4 billion or more, according to an analysis by the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity.

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Downloadable Golf Tournament Budget Template

NonProfit PRO

Ready to start planning a lucrative golf fundraiser and keep your budget on track? Get started by outlining your tournament’s budget with this free template. Keep tabs on vendor estimates, expenses, and income and instantly see a profit-loss summary. You’ll also find suggestions, things to consider, and links to additional tournament planning resources.

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Season Two Wrap Up

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 sits in front of a white wall.) SAPHIA: Hi, my name is Saphia Suarez. I’m the creator of Off the Hook , and I just wanted to come on and say thank you for watching and enjoying season two.

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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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Stuck in Endless Review Loops? Talk about the Levels of Editing

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

No doubt, you’ve struggled with some of these situations before, and if you have, it’s time to talk about the levels of editing: Program staff who are supposed to review for accuracy instead argue with your punctuation choices. Your executive director pulls the plug on an appeal letter right before going to print because “it doesn’t sound like me.” Five people look at the newsletter and not one of them, including you, catches the typo in the headline.

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Clairity Click-it: Harvest of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

“We are meaning-seeking creatures. Dogs, as far as we know, do not agonize about the canine condition, worry about the plight of dogs in other parts of the world, or try to see their lives from a different perspective. But human beings fall easily into despair, and from the very beginning we invented stories that enabled us to place our lives in a larger setting, that revealed an underlying pattern, and gave us a sense that, against all the depressing and chaotic evidence to the contrary, life h

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How Audioenhancer.ai Can Improve Your Speech Recording Quality

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Audioenhancer.ai Can Improve Your Speech Recording Quality AI enhancing your voice in recordings is nothing new. Today’s AI-driven audio enhancement tools have made life easier for sound engineers, podcasters, and anyone looking to improve the clarity and quality of their audio files. One of the newly launched platforms Audioenhancer.ai has gained massive popularity within a short period of time.

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A Realist’s Guide to Investing for Good

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kenneth P. Pucker & Andrew A. King “How would you suggest that I invest my savings of ten thousand dollars to have a positive social and environmental impact?” The question came from a PhD student this time, but we get it a lot. Many people want their money to work for them—to preserve their financial security and to improve the world. In fact, almost 85 percent of individual investors say they are interested in sustainable investing and more than three quarters believe they can use their

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Podcasting and Social Media: How To Integrate the Two Seamlessly

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Podcasting and Social Media: How To Integrate the Two Seamlessly There’s magic in podcasting. Podcasts allow experts to educate others, help entrepreneurs boost their brands, and aid marketers in promoting products or services. However, the magic grows when you leverage podcasts as part of your social media marketing strategies. Doing so lets you achieve the following objectives: Expand your reach.

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A Legacy of Black Women Climate Justice Leaders: An Interview with Heather McTeer Toney

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is the transcript of our interview with author, advocate, and movement leader Heather McTeer Toney. We discussed her latest book Before the Streetlights Come On , the intersections of racial justice and climate justice, and the power and presence of Black women in the movement. T his transcript has been edited for length and clarity. I ris C rawford : Heather, thank you for spending time with me and writing about climate solutions, climate change, and climate justice.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Restaurants – The Untapped Potential

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Restaurants – The Untapped Potential Restaurants strive to create unmatched experiences. In this article, we’re going to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help Restaurants. Free AI Tools Included. In the dynamic world of the culinary arts, restaurants strive to create unmatched experiences, blending delectable cuisines with impeccable service.

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The Digital Marketing Basics for Your Nonprofit Organization

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Digital Marketing Basics for Your Nonprofit Organization Digital marketing is important for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness, engage supporters, and drive their missions forward. Leveraging digital platforms effectively can help nonprofits expand their reach, attract volunteers, and secure much-needed donations. This blog post looks at the fundamental digital marketing basics that every nonprofit should consider to maximize its impact.