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DAFs as Disruptors: How Donor-Advised Funds Are Changing Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation? This story is a sneak peak into Trends 2024, an in-depth look at the forces that will shape philanthropy and the nonprofit world. The special report goes live tomorrow.

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Quest for Quality: Your Guide to Overcoming Data Obstacles for Business Success

NonProfit PRO

The first obstacle in any quest for clean data is knowing what’s in it. Download this ebook to learn how data profiling can help you find, fix & monitor the bad data in your system to boost donor engagement, optimize fundraising efforts, and improve decision-making. Plus, learn how to overcome other common data obstacles to achieve a complete 360-degree customer view.

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How Nonprofit Leaders Can Delegate Successfully

Joan Garry

There is a thin line between doing and leading. Here are 10 causes of ineffective delegation as a nonprofit leader. What are they? And what is the solution? The post How Nonprofit Leaders Can Delegate Successfully appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Using AI, Maintaining Trust: 3 Key Strategies for Nonprofits

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are making waves in the nonprofit sector, and for good reason. These tools hold the potential to help nonprofit organizations do a lot of good in their communities, as they can be used for everything from taking notes in meetings to identifying new donor prospects. However, AI also raises a lot of concerns.

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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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Has the Giving Crisis Reached the Point of No Return?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Sarah Jones for The Chronicle The giving crisis is finally beginning to hit nonprofits where it hurts — the pocketbook. But organizations are fighting to win back everyday donors.

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Make The Most of P2P Fundraising In 2024

NonProfit PRO

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

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LSU Shreveport and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announce Partnership

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Kansas City, Mo. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to welcome The Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research at LSU Shreveport as the newest university to join its Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Campus Partnership Program. This partnership will provide all LSUS students with a preferred track to earn the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential at a discounted rate.

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Denver Bankers Give Local Science Museum $20 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donald and Susan Sturm are backing a big renovation project that will renovate areas throughout the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and its surrounding green space. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Howard University’s medical school landed $12 million from billionaire novelist MacKenzie Scott, and Ballet Arizona company received $2 million from a longtime supporter.

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Why Nonprofit Text Messaging Has Evolved Beyond Text-to-Give in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit text messaging now operates similar to an email program. Here are four reasons this channel has evolved beyond text-to-give.

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Helping Movements Meet the Moment: What Philanthropy Can and Must Do

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: hay s on Unsplash Several overlapping crises are wreaking havoc in the United States and across the globe. From climate catastrophe and forced migration to economic inequality to the erosion of democracy and the rise of political violence—these deep problems are also opportunities for major advances in progressive narratives and policies. 1 Yet too often, those of us committed to racial equity, economic inclusion, and multiracial democracy must fight rearguard battles against aut

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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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5 Myths Preventing Catalytic Capital From Going Where It’s Needed (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Harvey Koh Without a clear understanding of the gaps in the market, it is difficult for impact investors to develop sound strategies to fill them.

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It's Election Season. Here's How Philanthropy Is Working to Secure the Vote.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels iStock/Getty Images Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day. (iStock) Foundations and donors are aiming to bring down the thicket of barriers to a representative, unmanipulated vote.

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Elevate Fundraising: Corporate Matching Gifts & Donor Acquisition

NonProfit PRO

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Explore easy strategies for implementing a successful matching gift program. Discover how matching gifts can be a key tool for acquiring new donors.

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Love as Social Order

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: “Oxygen” by Martine Mooijenkind / www.knutselfabriek.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s winter 2023 issue, “Love as Social Order: How Do We Build a World Based in Love?” How do we build a world based in love? This is a critical question for social change agents. If we do not consider what drives our work, we may inadvertently be driven by fear or rage. bell hooks may have been the first theorist to popularize the concept of a love ethic.

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How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator Pitch

Donorbox Nonprofit

When you’re speaking to potential supporters, you often only have a short amount of time to share details about your mission in a way that leaves a lasting impression. That’s where the nonprofit elevator pitch comes in. An elevator pitch is a short yet impactful overview of your nonprofit. Typically lasting around 30 seconds – […] The post How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator Pitch appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Gives $172 Million to Improve Community Health Across New York State

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has awarded $172 million to 514 nonprofit organizations that are helping to improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State. Above, the New Immigrant Community Empowerment organization, based in New York City. Also, Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed $250 million to train high schoolers to enter high-demand jobs in health care without a college degree, and the Lilly En

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Make The Most of P2P Fundraising In 2024

NonProfit PRO

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

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How to Close the Racial Homeownership Gap

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on istock.com Homeownership is a key contributor to wealth generation, yet homeownership rates vary significantly by race. According to the National Association of Realtors , as of March 2023, while 72.7 percent of White Americans were homeowners, only 44 percent of Black Americans were homeowners (the rate for Latinx Americans was 50.6 percent and for Asian Americans 62.8 percent).

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How to Encourage Generosity Among Younger Generations

Top Nonprofits

Nonprofits are frequently told to diversify their revenue by seeking additional funding streams. However, you can also make your fundraising more sustainable by diving deeply into your funding streams and strategically targeting different segments of your nonprofit’s supporter base. There are various ways nonprofits can group their supporters, such as by location, giving history, and interests.

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The Next Hurdle for Trust-Based Philanthropy: Showing Impact

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels Sarah Jones for The Chronicle Proponents have pressed for a less top-down relationship with nonprofits, and new approaches are now widespread. But their effectiveness isn’t yet known.

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The Journey to Nonprofit Leadership as a Woman

NonProfit PRO

Here's a look at my journey to becoming a leader in the nonprofit world as a woman, and what the sector should take away from my experiences.

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What Does Community-Based Indigenous Journalism Look Like?

NonProfit Quarterly

For us, community-based media, what it looks like for us is, again, an Indigenous-led newsroom by Indigenous journalists—nuance and context you can’t find anywhere else, even in mainstream media. “Just because a story is new to you, it’s not new to the community.” And one example is we have a political reporter here in DC and she went to a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing.

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10 Tips And Tricks For Fundraisers Kicking Off The New Year In A New Role

Bloomerang

Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. The initial 30 days can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but with the right priorities, you can set the stage for a successful and fulfilling journey at your new organization. 1.

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How A.I. Could Solve Humanity's Biggest Problems — If Philanthropy Catches Up

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The president of the McGovern Foundation is focused on how the nonprofit sector can use A.I. to deploy useful tools and solve wicked problems. By Sara Herschander PJMF Vilas Dhar is president of the McGovern Foundation, one of the first grant makers dedicated exclusively to data science. The president of the McGovern Foundation is focused on how the nonprofit sector can use A.I. to deploy useful tools and solve wicked problems.

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Unlock Your Nonprofit’s Impact With Habit-Forming Donor Experiences

NonProfit PRO

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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The City That Was in a Forest—Atlanta’s Disappeared Trees and Black People: A Conversation with Hugh “H. D.” Hunter

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” Since the reinvigoration of the #StopCopCity movement in January 2023, 1 following the murder of a forest defender affectionately known as Tortuguita, 2 Atlanta police and the local government have been adamant about depicting Defend the Atlanta Forest protesters a

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How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

Donorbox Nonprofit

Just like for-profit businesses, nonprofits are funded by a variety of income streams. These streams typically fall into two categories: earned income and contributed income. While it may seem counterintuitive to think about nonprofits making money, they need to have a steady stream of funding to support their mission. Although their aim isn’t to bring […] The post How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

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Cellebrite Donates A.I. Investigative Tools to Nonprofits to Help Find Missing Children Faster

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Yossi Carmil (right), the CEO of Cellebrite DI, which provides digital tools to help officials investigative leads, says the company is donating its technology to nonprofits that help find endangered children, such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, co-founded by John Walsh. John Walsh, advocate for missing children and longtime host of America's Most Wanted, said he feels outmanned by criminals all the time — especially i

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Elevate Your Nonprofit’s 2024 Goals With Data-Driven Development Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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Taking On Tech Governance (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Alethea Hannemann , Aaron Hurst & Erin Baudo Felter How prioritizing technological expertise on the board level can help nonprofits and social service organizations make the most of their resources and improve outcomes for the communities they support.

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501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3): A Guide for Nonprofits

Donorbox Nonprofit

The primary difference between a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(7) organization is that a 501(c)(7) exists to serve its own members. 501(c)(3) organizations strive to benefit the public. There are many similarities when comparing 501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3) organizations, but the devil is in the details. This article will explain what 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7) organizations are, why […] The post 501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3): A Guide for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Presidential Election Years Mean Louder News Cycles. Here's How Fundraisers Can Cut Through the Noise

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes adamkaz/Getty Images Election years can be challenging for nonprofit fundraisers — and some are already bracing for an uphill climb.

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Audit Checklist: 29 Steps to Make Nonprofit Audits Easier

NonProfit PRO

Stay organized and save time. Download this 29-step checklist to get your nonprofit through the next audit quicker and easier. Your auditor will thank you!

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Philanthropy, Not Fundraising: I Have a Dream for the Social Benefit Sector 2024

Clairification

I have a dream… Today would have been Dr. Martin Luther King’s 95 th birthday. During his lifetime he challenged us to recognize the privilege of being part of the struggle for goodness to prevail. He did not live to get to the promised land, yet he saw it from the mountain top. And in his famous speech he mused on the question of what he would say were he to be given the extraordinary opportunity to live in any moment in history.

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What is a Giving Circle? How Individuals Unite to Affect Change

Donorbox Nonprofit

Contrary to stories about Bill Gates and Elon Musk, philanthropy isn’t just for billionaires. Giving circles empower ordinary individuals to make an impact on the issues they care about. With over 2,500 active giving circles open to anyone, these groups redefine charitable giving. Circles of giving can raise funds from members and the larger community […] The post What is a Giving Circle?