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What I Learned About Donor Power From Trying to Hire Nikole Hannah-Jones

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this. By Susan King I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this.

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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 progressional 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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3 Strategies for Introducing New Technology in Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Risks of Tech Implementation How many risks can you think of when purchasing new nonprofit technology? I can think of several. There are financial and successful integration risks, time investments, and learning-curve challenges to face, just to name a few. It may also be devastating to a nonprofit leader if a large investment in a new technology fell short of expectations.

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Embrace New Beginnings: Unleash Your Potential in 2024

NonProfit Leadership Center

An Open Letter to the Nonprofit Leadership Center Community Happy New Year! As we find ourselves in the starting blocks of another year, it’s an opportune moment for reflection, renewal and resetting our sights on transformative growth. In the spirit of progress and impact, I humbly encourage every nonprofit professional to seize this moment by reevaluating learning goals for the year ahead.

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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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Diversity Work Isn’t Working. It’s Time to Consider a New Approach.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-vs-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify rather than divide. By Eboo Patel Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-vs-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify not divide.

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The Dilemma of Fundraisers Consulting as a Side Hustle

NonProfit PRO

Several development directors recently asked me about consulting as a side hustle, which made me consider three critical things.

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Funders, do you have Main Character Syndrome and are engaging in crappy funding practices? We’re coming for you!

Non Profit AF

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What MacKenzie Scott Wants in a Grantee — a New Analysis Offers Clues

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A study of the billions in gifts by the maverick philanthropist reveals a little about which organizations she favors. By Drew Lindsay Harvard researchers mined information about the maverick philanthropist's nearly 2,000 grants to offer the best window yet into the types of organizations she favors.

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3 Things About Direct Response Copywriting That Drive Some Nonprofits Crazy

NonProfit PRO

Effective copywriting for direct response fundraising is weird, and it has three qualities that tend to irritate nonprofit professionals.

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Pollution Has a Class Problem in Thailand and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: humonia on istock.com From February to April of 2023, it was an almost daily occurrence in Thailand: a thick blanket of haze sat atop communities. The haze was a result of the toxic air quality, one of the country’s worst years on record. This is far from an isolated trend. Even higher-income nations, such as the United States, can’t escape the effects of air pollution.

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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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I Have No Idea What You’re Talking About [Nonprofit Jargon]

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Every workplace has it. Every fandom has it. Every group of like-minded people has it. I am speaking of the dreaded JARGON, of course! Whether it’s very technical terms or phrases that permeate a specific genre or culture, if you aren’t a part of that group, you have no idea what anyone is talking about. See if you know what I mean when I say: TV “Be a goldfish.” ( Ted Lasso ) “Jar!

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Minnesota’s Richest Man Gives Land Worth $172 Million to Benefit Nonprofits in the State

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Businessman Glen Taylor created a foundation that will support three community foundations. The money will back programs to help people across the state. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Ehlers-Danlos Society, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and an Outward Bound education program all received large sums.

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Unlocking Corporate Matching and Donor Acquisition Strategies for Success

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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5 Essential RFP Writing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Alfredo Ramirez , CMO at Prosal – an RFP platform that connects great consultants, nonprofits, and other organizations via RFPs. Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. A well-crafted RFP attracts the right partners and lays the foundation for successful projects. Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process.

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Nonprofit HR 2024 Women to Watch — Call For Nominations

NonProfit HR

As Women’s History Month approaches, join us in celebrating the remarkable women shaping the landscape of social impact. For years, Nonprofit HR has been honoring exceptional women throughout North America for their profound contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises, and the communities they passionately serve.

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From TV's ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Fight for Reparations: Lessons for Philanthropy in 2024

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

What binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity. By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola What binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity.

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Want to Choose a Bank That Aligns With Your Mission? Focus on Cash Deposits

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits always want their practices — from expenses to donations — to align with their core values, and choosing a bank is no exception.

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10 Strategies to Actively Build Nonprofit Donors Trust

Clairification

Trust defines the credibility and legitimacy not only of your organization, but of the entire social benefit sector. Yet too few organizations make the effort to operationalize this construct into their fundraising and marketing planning. You should. Without donor trust and confidence in philanthropy there’s no future for social benefit organizations.

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4 Steps in a Major Gift Moves Management Process

Top Nonprofits

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , a drop in gifts from major donors and a decrease in donor retention have led to fundraising challenges for nonprofits this year. As a nonprofit professional, you know that major gifts don’t just appear out of thin air. It takes time and effort from your development team to get to know prospective major donors and win their support.

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The Nonprofit Trust Crisis: Why the Little Stuff Matters

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A new how-to guide shows that getting everyday things right can restore confidence in your organization and the social sector. By Drew Lindsay Getty Images A new how-to guide shows that getting everyday things right can restore confidence in your organization and the social sector.

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Your Most Important 2024 Donors Are Already in Your File: Engage and Upgrade Mid-Level Donors

NonProfit PRO

If you want to grow in 2024, your mid-level donors can be one of the most valuable segments to target in an upgrade campaign.

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Unlocking Authenticity: Insights from a conversation with Paul Cuneo

Concord Leadership

Do you ever wonder how to make decisions when you don’t know what to do? Paul Cuneo has profound insight. I got to talk with Paul about how finding your authentic voice. Knowing who you are and how you show up, orients you to any setting. I loved so much about this interview and hope […] The post Unlocking Authenticity: Insights from a conversation with Paul Cuneo appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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How to Win Grants and Boost Your Organization’s Revenue

Top Nonprofits

Nonprofits, associations, and other organizations with membership programs work tirelessly to create meaningful experiences for their supporters and communities. But crafting these experiences isn’t easy—or cheap. The dedication, planning, and resources that go into them require funding, and lots of it. Organizations often need multiple revenue streams to successfully organize events, connect with members, and run day-to-day operations.

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8 Job-Seeking Tips from a Veteran Nonprofit Recruiter

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Vincent Robinson Getty Images A veteran recruiter of nonprofit leaders offers insights, tips, and pitfalls to avoid when working with a recruiter, or during any hiring process.

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Use Social Media to Spark Your Fundraising As Gmail Rolls Out New Email Deliverability Guidelines

NonProfit PRO

As Gmail introduces changes to its deliverability guidelines, nonprofit professionals must understand the implications for fundraising.

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Recurring Giving – What it Is & How to Get Donors to Participate

Donorbox Nonprofit

We’ve all seen the commercials – “just a dollar a day” is enough to solve some big problems in our world. While this may seem like a cliche, this type of giving is actually what helps many nonprofits maintain their mission. Recurring giving, like donating a dollar a day for 30 days, allows donors to […] The post Recurring Giving – What it Is & How to Get Donors to Participate appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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3 Best Practices for Managing Park Memberships and Passes

Top Nonprofits

If you’re looking for a way to diversify revenue sources for your parks and recreation department, look no further than memberships and passes. They allow visitors to use your facilities regularly, enabling you to secure funds and create stability for your organization. Plus, they help you build community engagement and relationships. However, if you’re new to the idea of park memberships, you may have a few questions.

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Google.org’s Search for a New Leader Ends With Insider Pick

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Maggie Johnson, longtime vice president at Google, will lead the company's philanthropic initiative amid a surge in A.I. funding. By Sara Herschander Google Maggie Johnson is vice president of education and university programs at Google, where she oversees research collaborations, internal education, and the creation of free online coding and digital skills curricula for students of all ages.

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3 Steps to Managing Your Prospect Portfolio in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Managing a prospect portfolio wisely is key to fundraising success. Here are three steps to manage your prospect portfolio this year.

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The social sector has a negativity bias. Here’s what you can do about it.  

Candid

Anyone who works in the nonprofit sector knows it’s not for the faint of heart. By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. And yet, this hyper-focus may be counterproductive. The burgeoning field of positive psychology suggests that humans have a default “negativity bias”—we disproportionately pay attention to and remember what goes wrong.

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Getting Federal Money to Communities: A Story from Puerto Rico

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Christian Ouellet on istock.com Financing challenges often stymie nonprofits. This reality became starkly evident in the journey of the Center for Habitat Reconstruction (CRH) seeking supplemental funding to keep a large public contract it had won. Yet even after having been awarded an $11.2 million contract, CRH was initially blocked from obtaining access to needed capital.

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NIL Nonprofits Can't Lose in College Football Playoff Championship

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Few Name, Image, Likeness organizations, which help college athletes get compensated, are nonprofits. By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Kyusung Gong/AP The University of Michigan’s Wolverines, and Montlake Futures, which supports athletes at the University of Washington, are set to benefit regardless of who wins the national championship.

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AARP Now Accepting 2024 Community Challenge Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

AARP invites local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program.

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Nonprofit Website Redesigns: What Should You Do at the Same Time?

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

If you haven’t led a nonprofit website redesign process, your time is coming! In the corporate world, website redesigns every 18-36 months are not unusual. In the nonprofit sector, we often stretch that out to more like every 3-5 years. But many organizations also include rebrands or refreshes when doing a nonprofit website redesign. Those decisions can make the process last well over a year.

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Patience and Persistence: The Heartbeat of Successful Fundraising in 2024

Veritus Group

Cultivating meaningful relationships with your donors requires a relentless commitment to patience and persistence. The post Patience and Persistence: The Heartbeat of Successful Fundraising in 2024 appeared first on Veritus Group.