The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Lyda Hill Philanthropies is among a growing number of funders turning to "narrative change," a strategy that uses the power of entertainment to shift people's worldview. By Eden Stiffman IF/THEN® Collection The TV series “Mission Unstoppable,” which Lyda Hill Philanthropies financed and helped develop, is aimed at girls ages 12 to 17 and features women succeeding in STEM careers.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Meta announced a new partnership with PayPal Giving Fund over the summer, but there are ramifications for nonprofits that don’t agree to Meta’s new terms and the new payment provider. Here are four changes that your nonprofit should know if it plans to continue using Facebook and Instagram to fundraise for year end.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Regardless of your organization’s size, it's critical to have responsible AI guidelines in place to mitigate harm. And though there are risks, the rewards can easily outweigh the risks with proper education and oversight. Here are the risks and rewards of using AI within your nonprofit.

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Education Education Nonprofits Technology 289

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference was an amazing moment. As I looked out at the crowd of more than 750 nonprofit professionals and business leaders who gathered at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, I saw some of the most mission-centered and generous people in our communities. Each person who attended — whether in person in Tampa, virtually online, or both — represents the very best of what our sector has to offer.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The widespread use of A.I. threatens to decrease trust and people’s sense of agency. In response, donors should fund face-to-face organizing and other programs that rely on human connection. By Gordon Whitman Getty Images The widespread use of A.I. threatens to decrease trust and people’s sense of agency. In response, donors should fund face-to-face organizing and other programs that rely on human connection.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Nonprofits often have missions centered on inclusive causes, but do their staff have the same sense of belonging within their organizations? Here’s a look at how to achieve inclusive leadership, along with ways to overcome the resistance that often prevents organizations from being successful at this endeavor.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By Daron Acemoglu & Simon Johnson In November 2022, OpenAI grabbed headlines by releasing ChatGPT, and “generative AI” became a term used in households around the world. According to Open AI CEO Sam Altman , “A lot of people working on AI pretend that it’s only going to be good; it’s only going to be a supplement; no one is ever going to be replaced.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The bequest from Qualcomm co-founder Franklin Antonio will expand collaborative research projects in astrophysics, biochemistry, and genomics for high-school seniors. By Maria Di Mento UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering Franklin Antonio Plus, Fort Lewis College, three universities, and a civic engagement group for youths all landed multimillion-dollar gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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Non Profit AF

OCTOBER 24, 2023

[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 Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Image credit: DisobeyArt on istock.com These days, the threat of gentrification looms large in many US cities, as has been widely covered at NPQ. The position of food co-ops in this mix can be ambiguous. On one hand, community-owned food co-ops can be a powerful strategy to assert community control over local food and avoid resident displacement. Yet food co-ops are also sometimes criticized as being potential agents of gentrification.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When done right, grant competitions can elevate under-the-radar issues and encourage greater equity in giving. By Cecilia A. Conrad When done right, grant competitions can encourage equity and quickly create lasting change.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Marc Pitman: The Surprising Gift Of Doubt That’s Marc Pitman’s book. It’s stuffed with strategies to help leaders—and future leaders—lead better. Marc is founder of Concord Leadership Group. (This originally aired on August 2, 2021.) Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts! I love our sponsor! Donorbox: Powerful fundraising features made refreshingly … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 23, 2023: The Surprising Gift Of Doubt → Marc Pitman: The Surprising

Leadership 115

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Image credit: TuiPhotoengineer on istock.com This is the fifth and final article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America , coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). Authors in this series highlight stories of comprehensive community development in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In an interview with the Chronicle, the CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation discusses how the grant maker has expanded its giving and global reach. By Eden Stiffman Novo Nordisk Foundation Novo Nordisk Foundation CEO Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen. In an interview with the Chronicle, the CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation discusses how the grant maker has expanded its giving and global reach.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As the saying goes, people do not leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. Despite sizable investment in leadership training, the issue of inadequate leadership has not yet been addressed. Here is some guidance on how to make sure your organization is choosing the right leaders.

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Leadership Psychology 282

Clairification

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Is this how you’re making your donor feel?!?! BOO! Halloween is creeping up on us, so I’ve got some really scary stuff for you! Don’t get too spooked. There are also a few treats. In fact, you’ll get eight delicious goodies — in the form of “to-do’s.” But first… the bad news. No bones about it, you’re frightening folks away if you’re committing any of these 8 boo-boo’s !

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CEOs get the board they deserve! Harsh, but true. Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. Steve was used to getting his way. I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. My board is made up of light-lifters, not heavy-lifters.

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Governance Associations Nonprofits Values 107

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Organizations are asking board members to step up, appealing for planned gifts, and emphasizing community-outreach programs. By Maria Di Mento Tracey Salazar Emanuel Black Bear, keeper of the drum, starts off a performance of the Lakota Music Project at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., in 2019. Organizations are asking board members to step up, appealing for planned gifts, and emphasizing their community-outreach programs.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

With a decrease in individual donors, sponsorships have picked up the slack for some nonprofits. Here’s five trends and tips for landing sponsorship dollars right now.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Cutting expenses? Making bigger asks of more of your donors? Sending more emails and appeals to keep your mission on their minds?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates and appeals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The new finding comes as the impact of market losses suggests giving increases will be modest in 2023. By Yesica Balderrama Foundation giving is likely to rise by 2 percent this year, to $95 billion, according to a new estimate by FoundationMark.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Bill Clinton and AmeriCorps will convene at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a summit for the future of national service. The summit marks the 30th anniversary of the National and Community Trust Act of 1993.

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Foundations Education Education Fundraising 268

Big Duck

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Get insights on the importance of communication for nonprofits and why they are now focusing more on the structure of their communication teams.

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MNA Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Data is intentionally collected information. It can be stories, photos, and maps. It can be numbers entered in a database, or demographic information pulled from an intake form. Data can reveal patterns, gaps, and progress. It serves as the colors and shapes that move us from confusion to clarity, bringing stories to life, and providing the details we remember much later.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 27, 2023

By M.J. Prest Helen Keller Intl Sarah Bouchie, incoming president and CEO of Helen Keller International. Also, a Harvard professor will become president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in January, and Share Our Strength has hired its next chief operating officer.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Boards need to move beyond operational thinking and lean into strategizing about the future. I understand how that notion falls into the “easier said than done” category. Here are a few universal practices that allow boards to make the most of their time and effectively advance the organization’s mission.

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Universities 267

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been getting a lot of resistance from donors saying “no” when I ask them if they’d like to get together.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Social media marketing and the benefits of creating a Facebook cover video for your company Marketing videos and video covers on social media platforms, such as Facebook, are powerful tools for capturing the attention of the target audience, facilitating effective communication for companies, and establishing a strong online presence that attracts and engages customers.

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