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Blackbaud Invests in Generative AI Startup for Social Impact

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud has made a strategic investment in Momentum, an AI-focused partner and graduate of Blackbaud's Social Good Startup tech accelerator program. This investment aligns with Blackbaud's new wave of its Intelligence for Good strategy.

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Making the Case for Training & Development from Funders: 6 Keys to Nonprofit Growth

NonProfit Leadership Center

Dear funders: Nonprofits need your support to include human capital needs. At least, that’s what the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s most recent report confirmed. State of Nonprofits in 2023: What Funders Need to Know revealed the top concern among nonprofit executives is staff-related issues, including burnout, filling staff positions and retaining staff. 3 in 4 nonprofit leaders indicated difficulty filling staff positions in the past year. 1 in 4 nonprofit leaders saw more staff leave tha

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33 Leaders Exposing the Danger of A.I. in Housing, Employment, Civil Rights, and More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Christopher Pledger, eyevine, Redux Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini, who has led ground-breaking research illustrating gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence, founded the nonprofit Algorithmic Justice League. People of color — particularly Black women — are in the vanguard of the movement to safeguard Americans against discrimination and other hazards baked into artificial intelligence.

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Using Data to Identify Prospective Donors: 4 Strategies

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Identifying prospective donors is a crucial first step toward building a successful fundraising program. But with so many potential donors out there, how do you know where to focus your efforts? The answer lies in data. With data analysis tools and techniques, your nonprofit can approach prospect research strategically, allowing you to target the right people and build meaningful relationships with them over time.

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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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AI Coming for Your Job Is Actually a Good Thing

NonProfit PRO

As someone who works on the ground with AI everyday, let me clear the air: AI is coming for your job. But here's the catch — it's specifically targeting the most dreaded parts of your job.

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Doing Your Appeal In-house? 5 Tips to Save Time & Money

Get Fully Funded

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). Of course, USPS makes you jump through hoops for that discount. That’s why nonprofits outsource to nonprofit mail experts as their donor file grows.

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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announces Price Increase for CNP Professional Track

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Date: August 3, 2023 CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance prepares to celebrate enrollment in its 20th Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional cohort. The cohort of 30-40 professionals will go live September 12, 2023, and bring critical nonprofit tools and content to aspiring leaders.

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4 Reasons Donor-Advised Funds Benefit Donors and Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

In the philanthropic sphere, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have clearly gained notable, ongoing popularity in recent years. Here’s a specific look at the four benefits and considerations that generate the popularity surrounding DAFs and the corresponding benefits for nonprofits.

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Free Fundraising Calendar Template and Tips

Nonprofit Fixer

Fundraising Calendar Fundraising is one of the most important, and stressful, parts of nonprofit leadership. Organizations must constantly balance programs, administrative work, and fundraising. That’s why it is essential to simplify the fundraising process with a bit of planning – and a fundraising calendar can give you a headstart. I think of fundraising as mostly consisting of three P’s: the Pitch (what you say do donors), the Platform (how you deliver that pitch) and the People (who is doing

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Nonprofits Are Lobbying a Lot Less Than 2 Decades Ago, New Research Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels Ava Kian, MinnPost Thanks in part to its advocacy work, Minnesota’s Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative received more than $14 million in state funds for projects including rehabilitating emergency shelters and acquiring land for an arts and wellness center. Here, Gov. Tim Walz talks about the initiative. One-third of organizations are taking a stand on issues that affect government spending, policies on issues like abortion and climate change, compared with about half who did so

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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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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid.

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How to Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page to Increase Donations

NonProfit PRO

Once potential donors make their way to your donation page, they’re likely interested in supporting your organization. Here are ten simple ways to tweak your donation page to boost your fundraising results.

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Transforming Local Communities Through Artistic Leadership

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Stephan Manning & Yeşim Uygur Addressing entrenched social problems in local communities like inequality, violence, or environmental degradation is as much about changing local cultures and mindsets as it is about reworking the socioeconomic structures around them. Cultural norms and values, such as gender roles and attitudes toward nature, guide economic and social interactions in communities.

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A Grateful Patient Leaves Texas Heart Institute $32 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Plus, heiress Seema Boesky gave Wayne State University $20 million for neuroscience, and financier Leon Cooperman and his wife, Toby, gave more than $13 million to support housing and programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Don’t Wait Too Long to Start Planning Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Ann Green

It’s hard to think about fall when it’s been so hot in many parts of the United States and Europe, but September will be here before you know it. Even though it might be sweltering outside, now is a good time to start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. If you’re behind in your revenue goals, you may want to launch it earlier than you have in the past.

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5 Tactics to Establish a Sustainer Donor Journey and Reliable Revenue for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Building a strong sustainer giving program helps grow programs and services with consistent, reliable revenue. Here are five tactics John Coogan, of CharityEngine, and Paul Zimmerman, of the Wounded Warrior Project, shared at BridgeTECH that will strengthen your organization’s sustainer efforts.

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The Power of Online Reputation: Leveraging Social Media Marketing to Manage and Enhance Your Brand’s Image

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Power of Online Reputation: Leveraging Social Media Marketing to Manage and Enhance Your Brand’s Image Social media is central to any modern marketing campaign. Your social accounts can help you build rapport with your consumers and increase your exposure amongst new, younger audiences. However, social media can be risky. One misstep can undermine your brand image.

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Extreme Rhetoric on Policing Has Led Donors Down an Unproductive Path

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rev. Markel Hutchins and Brianna Nuhfer Serve & Connect Richland County, S.C. police officers engage with community members through the Serve & Connect Compassionate Acts Program. Grant makers need to make sure the loudest voices in the room aren’t stopping them from investing in meaningful community-engagement efforts that bring police and residents together to develop just and effective approaches to public safety.

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. When we look at the giving landscape in North America, the preferences and motivations for giving vary across different generations. It’s reasonable to focus on older donors, specifically members of the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers because together they account for almost 70% of total doll

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How to Elevate Donor Retention & Future-Proof Fundraising!

NonProfit PRO

Register now for this transformative webinar featuring fundraising expert Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE. We’ll be sharing insights and key takeaways from the 2023 Giving USA Report. The need for nonprofits to elevate donor retention as a top priority has never been more evident or resonated so loudly. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success.

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From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement

Blue Avocado

Six core principles, drawn from STEM education, can help new nonprofits assemble a diverse team, raise funds successfully, and learn to use the gathered resources for strategic growth. The post From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Salesforce Foundation Promotes Becky Ferguson to CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Salesforce Becky Ferguson, chief operating officer of the Salesforce Foundation, has been promoted to CEO. Before joined Salesforce, she worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Also, the Rockefeller Foundation has named the executive director of its Economic Opportunity Coalition, and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science has tapped a new CEO.

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9 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Peer-to-Peer Participants

The Killoe Group

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. It helps to get the word out about your mission, attract new donors to your nonprofit, and deepen relationships with your existing supporters. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers.

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Bonterra Jumpstart Report Reveals That Fundraising Continues to Be a Major Hurdle

NonProfit PRO

Bonterra announced key data insights and takeaways from a recent study conducted by Jumpstart, its nonprofit capacity building program, which shed light on the challenges faced by the nonprofit community. The report finds fundraising is a major hurdle for nonprofit organizations.

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Building Youth Power

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Veronica Terriquez & Kahlila Williams It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. Over the past decade, the words of Black Liberation activist Assata Shakur have echoed across California, as a chant by many grassroots youth organizing groups. It inspired them as they marched and protested as part of the Black Lives Matter movement; it inspired them as they engaged in nonpartisan campaigns to change state and local policie

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Pay Transparency Changes the Game for Equity — and Executive Searches

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Vincent Robinson As more states pass pay-transparency laws, here are key things to consider when setting salary ranges for leadership roles at your nonprofit.

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Barbie and the Problem of Corporate Power

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ekaterina79 on istock.com On the pink carpet at the July 13 Barbie film premiere in London, Margot Robbie made one thing clear: “I’m very much in support of all the unions.” She added that as a member of SAG-AFTRA—short for the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, a union representing around 160,000 media workers worldwide—she was “absolutely” in support of the imminent strike.

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PHLY Comprehensive Guide to Insurance for Non-Profit Organizations

NonProfit PRO

PHLY Is Committed to Supporting the Non-Profit Sector. Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. From showcasing outcomes through compelling stories to highlighting the transparency and accountability that donors, volunteers, and partners who share your vision

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Shubert Foundation Awards $37.9 Million in Unrestricted Grants to Performing-Arts Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the Houston Endowment gave $15 million to four charities that aim to reduce homelessness, and the new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has received $3 million from the Mellon Foundation and Fund II Foundation.

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Keeping the Child at the Heart of the Circle: Supporting Native Child Welfare

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: RDNE Stock project on pexels.com For centuries, Indigenous children in the United States have endured forceful removal from their families and communities. This is not new information. Yet in 2023, Native American children continue to be removed from their families and extended families, their language, culture, and way of life. Such actions also, of course, remove children from their sovereign tribes.

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Fundraising.AI to Hold Inaugural Summit Focused on Responsible AI Use in Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising.AI is hosting the inaugural virtual Fundraising.AI Global Summit from Oct. 23-24. The two-day event offers an exploration of diverse, compelling topics — from AI governance to deep learning and cloud computing, generative AI, change management, automation, and beyond.

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Unlocking the Innovation Potential of Biocultural Capital

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Jarrod Vassallo , Sourindra Banerjee & Jaideep Prabhu Spanning 12,500 hectares, the East Kolkata Wetlands in India serves multiple purposes, from fish farming, agriculture, and rice cultivation to functioning as the world’s largest wastewater-fed aquaculture system. By employing 60,000 farmers, supplying 15 percent of the city’s fish, providing a home to over 3,000 tribal families, and treating half of the sewage generated by a city of 15 million inhabitants, this human-engine

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New Partner Benefit: MyCityRides Store Credit for Memphis Nonprofit Employees

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Transportation is an ongoing issue for the memphis workforce. We’re doing something about it for Nonprofit Employees. Momentum Nonprofit Partners is thrilled to partner with MyCityRides , a leading nonprofit in Memphis that provides high quality, low cost scooters for Memphis residents, to offer nonprofit employees an incredible opportunity. Through this collaboration, eligible individuals can join the MyCityRides program to purchase a brand-new scooter and enjoy the open road and exclusive bene

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What is Park Equity?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: uncoveredlens Eze Joshua on pexels.com Close your eyes and imagine your neighborhood in 30 years. Is it covered in the grime of smog, or is it shaded by trees? Can you see the sky, or is it glowing orange from wildfires ? Are kids able to play outside? Most of the stories we hear about climate change, from irrevocable pollution to unbearable heat, lead us to picture the worst of how our communities might evolve or adapt.