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How a Debate Over Vaping Might Derail the War on Tobacco

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves. By Marc Gunther Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves.

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13 Critical Nonprofit Stats From 2023

NonProfit PRO

At NonProfit PRO, we strive to keep the pulse of the nonprofit sector. Here's a recap of the lessons we've learned this year through stats.

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Five Most Popular Nonprofit Articles of 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Here are the top five most-read articles from our subject matter experts in 2023. 17 Questions to Ask Your Team to Build the Best Culture Research shows that 96% of workers are looking for a new job, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment.

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3 Ways In-Kind Donations Can Support Your Nonprofit’s Cause

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

With a thoughtful donor prospecting strategy and well-crafted appeals, you’re already well on your way to generating the support your nonprofit needs for its beneficiaries. However, not all your supporters will be open to your fundraising asks. And that’s alright—there are many reasons why an individual might not want to donate money to your nonprofit.

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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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Ta-Nehisi Coates Spearheads New Fund Combating Sexual Violence

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Courage Fund will honor champions of sexual-violence prevention and run education and healing programs, largely for Black women and girls. By Kay Dervishi Inspired to action after singer R. Kelly’s trial, author Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to create the Courage Fund.

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The Decline in Small-Dollar and Major Donors Across the Nonprofit Sector Worsens

NonProfit PRO

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project's third-quarter findings continued to show fewer donors and fewer donations across the sector.

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Executive Leadership in 2024: Five Imperatives for C-Suite Leaders

NonProfit HR

As an executive leader leading a social impact organization, I’m sure you can agree that the last three years were about managing through change and being empathetic but resilient. As leaders, we had to be emotionally fit but focus on self-care and ensure others did the same. The business-as-usual approach was disrupted, and leaders across … Read more The post Executive Leadership in 2024: Five Imperatives for C-Suite Leaders appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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Education Cannot Wait Commits $500 Million to Serve Refugee Students and Teachers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Save the Children Bangladesh The Education Cannot Wait grant aims to continue the education of up to 5 million school-age refugee children worldwide, including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave almost $146 million to six colleges and universities in Indiana for community-development projects, and the U. of Massachusetts at Boston received $10 million to establish the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport.

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3 Takeaways From GivingTuesday’s New GivingPulse Report

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday's GivingPulse Report revealed what affected giving in the third quarter of 2023. Here are three takeaways from the research.

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Manage Your Giving with the Donorbox Donor Portal

Donorbox Nonprofit

You’ve just donated to an organization that uses Donorbox to fundraise. Thank you for being generous and supporting an important mission! Now you have the power to log in to your Donorbox account to access your donation information, give again, and make changes to your profile. Read on to learn how! Are you a Donorbox […] The post Manage Your Giving with the Donorbox Donor Portal appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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 Top 10 Posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The top 10 posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2023 reflect the trends that nonprofits were most interested in this past year. Social media still dominates the list as it has every year for the last decade. AI made a strong showing in 2023, and email marketing best practices are still in high demand. Thank you for being a part of the Nonprofit Tech for Good community in 2023.

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What Do Universities Owe Their Big Donors? Less Than You Might Think, Explain 2 Nonprofit Law Experts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Ellen P. Aprill and Jill Horwitz AP Photo, Andrew Harnik Billionaire investor and Harvard alum Bill Ackman has voiced his objections to the school’s current president. Donors shouldn’t try to control a charity through their gifts after the fact, and charities should reject gifts that are offered with strings attached that they aren’t happy about.

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How the Year-End Craze Can Kickstart Your Mid-Level Program

NonProfit PRO

Year end is great time to connect with donors when they are most engaged — and to fast-track relationships with your mid-level donors.

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Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started

Candid

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. After all, the only way you can fulfill your organization’s mission is if you can bring in the funding you need to support your programs and initiatives. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play.

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How to Ask for Donations: 9 Effective Ideas

Donorbox Nonprofit

The art of soliciting donations is essential for the long-term success of a nonprofit. While many people are uncomfortable asking for donations, it remains a necessary part of fundraising. Donors expect appeals from nonprofits and look forward to the opportunity to support causes they hold dear. Effective donation requests, however, are more than just asking […] The post How to Ask for Donations: 9 Effective Ideas appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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The Fiscal Cliff Has Arrived — and With It, Cuts, Layoffs, and Crisis. A Look at 2024's Hunt for Revenue.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In 2023, nonprofits were forced to make tough decisions — including mergers, layoffs, and program cuts — to stay afloat. By Sara Herschander In 2023, nonprofits were forced to make tough decisions — including mergers, layoffs, and program cuts — to stay afloat.

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Top 20 NonProfit PRO Articles of 2023

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO is taking a look at the articles that interested you the most this year. In case you missed them, here are the top 20 articles.

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Redefining Giving: 5 Innovative Digital Fundraising Ideas

Top Nonprofits

The fundraising world has seen many trends over the years. While not all of these trends have stuck, there has been a steady increase in digital fundraising —and for good reason. Digital fundraising opens up new possibilities for reaching a wider audience and raising significantly more for your cause as a result. Additionally, it’s more convenient for current donors to contribute online, allowing you to retain their support long-term.

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The Duties of a Successful Nonprofit Treasurer

Donorbox Nonprofit

The role of a nonprofit treasurer extends beyond just managing or overseeing your organization’s finances. As a leader in your board of directors, your treasurer will navigate complex financial details, remain transparent, and clearly communicate your organization’s financial needs and strategies. Finding an individual with critical and strategic thinking skills is crucial when choosing your […] The post The Duties of a Successful Nonprofit Treasurer appeared first on Nonprofit Blog

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Lands $400 Million From David Geffen and Ken Griffin

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The money will go toward research, patient care, and related programs, including cancer prevention and detection. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Howard University, and two other nonprofit institutions win multi-million dollar gifts.

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Philanthropy 2.0: Why Nonprofits Need a Bold Vision

NonProfit PRO

Many fundraisers think small and don't present a bold ask to donors. Now, it’s time to rethink nonprofits and how they operate.

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Ranking above the rest: The top 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023

Candid

Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search , an annual roundup of the top trends and topics across its trillions of online searches. It also offers a glimpse into what was top of mind for Google’s online community that year. As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition. To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year.

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Why Do Major Donors Switch Allegiance?

Clairification

Sometimes major donors give less than the previous year. Sometimes they stop giving to you entirely. What’s the worst sin committed by fundraisers when this happens? Not noticing. What’s the second worst sin? Assuming it has nothing to do with you. Sure, sometimes donors’ priorities change. Or some of their money goes to an emergency or crisis appeal rather than to your organization.

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The Departing Chief of One of America's Biggest Foundations Talks Inequality, Climate Change, and Megadonors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nancy Rothstein/AP Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together.

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What to Do About Donors Who Require Your Nonprofit to Be ‘Woke’?

NonProfit PRO

Are we in danger of alienating donors because we are too “woke” or “not woke enough?” Here's how your organization can adapt.

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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for January 2024

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Get your 2024 editorial calendar off to a good start with these writing ideas for newsletters, social media, and blog posts, etc. These writing ideas for January come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get February’s prompts emailed to you the the first week of January. On the Calendar 1/01: New Year’s Day.

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Following the Road Beyond Borders (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Alonzo Plough From Bhutan to Bogotá, drawing on learning from around the globe can illuminate the path to health equity and advance our collective well-being.

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A Post-Affirmative Action World Demands More — Not Less — Funding for Black Leaders

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats. By Cora Daniels Alyssa Schukar, Redux In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats.

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$4M in Solar Project Funding Directly Benefitting Faith-Based Organizations Available

NonProfit PRO

CollectiveSun Foundation has established a credit facility to fund $4 million of solar projects for faith-based organizations.

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Top 5 Fundraising Trends to Expect in 2024

Donorbox Nonprofit

Another year, another list of exciting fundraising trends we predict will take the nonprofit world by storm in 2024! Whether you’re just getting started with fundraising or are looking for new ideas to bring in more donations, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll share five fundraising trends to expect in 2024, along with […] The post Top 5 Fundraising Trends to Expect in 2024 appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Top Women Empowerment Quotes From Strong Women

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top Women Empowerment Quotes From Strong Women Top Women Empowerment Quotes From Women who speak up and make a change. “I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” — Audre Lorde “I raise up my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” ― Malala Yousafzai “There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a manR

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War Exacerbates Need for, Threat to Israeli-Palestinian Peace Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Government revenue is often volatile, but there is little precedent for the rapid surge and subsequent decline of the past few years By Kay Dervishi Government revenue is often volatile, but there is little precedent for the rapid surge and subsequent decline of the past few years.

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Blackbaud Data Highlights Giving Trends

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud unveiled its "Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report 2022" and "Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report 2022.

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The Role Of Tax Summaries In Nonprofit Donor Stewardship

Bloomerang

Tax Season doesn’t have to be stressful for nonprofits. While delivering year-end donation tax summaries to donors before January 31st is a crucial part of your role, it’s not just a compliance step—it’s a golden opportunity to reconnect and thank your donors for their contributions and remind them of their incredible impact through your mission. It might seem daunting, but tools like Bloomerang can simplify this process.

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Deinfluencers Versus Climate Change

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Etienne Girardet on Unsplash In the video posted on Instagram, someone enters a big-box store, decorated for the winter holidays and overflowing with bright, new merchandise. The person picks up items, shows the camera, then puts the items back on the shelves. Their cart remains empty while the person filming offers advice like, “Look at the item away from the display,” in order to decide whether or not to purchase, and, when picking up a seasonal coffee cup: “You have enough mug