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What Nonprofits Need to Know About the July 2025 Postal Rate Increase

NonProfit PRO

Heres what upcoming postal rate hikes mean for your nonprofit and how you can keep your direct mail program both effective and affordable.

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5 Key Findings From Our Nonprofit Technology Survey

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind. By Sara Herschander Matthew Laznicka for The Chronicle of Philanthropy The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind.

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Types of Tools to Strengthen Your Grants Compliance Approach

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

When grant funding is an important revenue source, grant compliance becomes critical to nonprofit success. Without it, grant funding could be jeopardized, putting vital programs and initiatives at risk. This makes optimizing your grants compliance approach not just a goal, but a necessity. However, many organizations struggle with meeting compliance requirements due to outdated systems, manual processes, or limited resources.

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The Charisma Trap: How to Choose A Leader Who Delivers

Joan Garry

Charisma might get someone in the door but it wont keep them there. When boards prioritize charm over qualifications, they risk overlooking the leader their organization truly needs. Glennda Testone shares five characteristics to look for when hiring a leader. The post The Charisma Trap: How to Choose A Leader Who Delivers appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Comment on It’s Time to Stand Up and Speak Out by Stacy James

Amy Eisenstein

Antisemitism, hate, and extremism are escalating. This is a personal plea to speak out, take a stand, and choose courage over silence.

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Report Shows Link Between Social Impact Organizations’ Tech Use, Fundraising Revenue Growth

NonProfit PRO

"The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era" report found nonprofits that integrate technology are more likely to report revenue growth.

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Introducing April 2025’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce April 2025s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track cohort! This group of nonprofit professionals have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. Meet the Participants The April CNP Professional Track Cohort is composed of 78 nonprofit professionals, bringing together a group committed to making a positive impact on society.

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Why a Nonprofit Needs a CRM

Affnetz

Not-for-profit leaders might ask why a Nonprofit needs a CRM. A Customer Relation Management (CRM) System is typically associated with for-profit enterprises. In this sense, a CRM is defined as , technology systems companies use to manage their external interactions with customers at all points during the customer lifecycle, from discovery to education, purchase, and post-purchase.

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Comment on It’s Time to Stand Up and Speak Out by Alyson Molloy Hussey

Amy Eisenstein

Thank you for this heartfelt and important message. I appreciate your courage and vulnerability. I will not stay silent and I will share this post.

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The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Donor Feedback

NonProfit PRO

Has your nonprofit asked your donors for feedback regularly? If you're shrugging off donor feedback, you're likely losing fundraising revenue.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Why Philanthropy Should Help Build a Better State Department

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Decades of global philanthropic aid missed the mark. It's time for a new strategy. By Dan Spokojny AP Photo Even before Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced deep cuts to the State Departments staff and structure, agency employees were increasingly expressing dissatisfaction with working there. Decades of global philanthropic aid missed the mark.

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Why Your Audience Needs to Understand You

Ann Green

One of the most important aspects of communication (written and verbal) is to make sure your audience understands you. There are many reasons this doesnt happen. In nonprofit communication, organizations will overcomplicate things or use jargon and other language donors dont understand. Some people like to show off their large vocabulary or only think about things from their perspective.

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How Can Technology Improve Association Member Engagement?

Affnetz

How can technology improve Association Member engagement? Among the things Association Members expect from their membership are opportunities for: Networking Education Service Associations can support these opportunities with strategically deployed technology tools. A foundational part is a Member database and accompanying CRM (Customer Relationship Management System.

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2025 Email Marketing Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the email marketing statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in launching and maintaining an email marketing strategy that engages supporters and inspires donors.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Nonprofit Leaders Report Mission-Critical Challenges

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits reported difficulty pursuing their missions amid current political challenges and economic uncertainty, according to the Center for Effective Philanthropy's latest report.

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Can a Shift From 'Slacktivism' Win Over Gen Z?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits are giving young Americans meaningful work and the chance to direct the change they want to see happen. By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Nonprofits are giving young Americans meaningful work and the chance to direct the change they want to see happen.

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Newsletter: Tomorrow: The Fit, Fuel, Footing Framework ️ ; Companies Like New York Life Bet Big on Local Events ; Should Your Nonprofit be Zagging with Billboards? ↯

Selfish Giving

Tomorrow is the big day! Jen Maffeo-Morrissey of S3 Catalysts is joining me for a FREE webinar on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. EDT . Jen will share her Fit, Fuel, Footing Framework - a practical, no-nonsense approach to qualifying prospects based on alignment, available resources, and actual readiness to engage. Why this matters NOW New data from Benevity and ACCP shows that corporate giving isnt slowing down, but companies are shifting: theyre integrating their social and environment

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How to Boost Association Member Retention: The Database Solution

Affnetz

Learning how to boost Association Member retention is a big concern for organization leaders. The logic goes like this: Members will stay if their expectations about being a Member are being met. Yet, do leaders truly know what Members expect and want? Faith in the Value Proposition Associations offer a value proposition to Members that says, If you join, youll receive these valuable benefits.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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How NGOs Can Act as Learning Labs for Government

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Jennifer Schechter , Emily Bensen & N’Toumbi Tiguida Sissoko Late in 2020, the Togolese Ministry of Health (MoH) put out a call for help. The office of the presidency had given the MoH a clear directive: Figure out how to make maternal health care free. Our NGO, Integrate Health (IH), has been working on innovative approaches to primary health care in Togo since 2004, and weve developed a strong collaborative relationship with the ministry over time.

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How Gifts-in-Kind Merchandise Can Offset Rising Costs From Tariffs

NonProfit PRO

Its difficult to keep track of tariffs without a scorecard. Here's how gifts-in-kind can help alleviate the pressure nonprofits are feeling.

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How Small Nonprofits Can Run a Strong Capital Campaign: 8 Tips

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nowadays groups of all sizes are pulling off multiyear drives. Heres what you need to know to succeed and how to get started. By Lisa Schohl Getty Images/iStockphoto Nowadays groups of all sizes are pulling off multiyear drives. Heres what you need to know to succeed and how to get started.

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The Digital Divide and Climate Disasters

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Rinald Rolle on Unsplash In a region still struggling to recover from Septembers Hurricane Helene, heavy rain combined with Februarys melting ice and snow from unseasonably warm temperatures delivered a devastating flood to central Appalachia. The climate disaster was much like the floods that came before it, in 2021 and 2022 , which cut off the region with impassable roads, downed power lines, damaged cables, and internet service loss.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Proving ROI for Nonprofit Software

Affnetz

Proving ROI for Nonprofit software perplexes leaders of many not-for-profit organizations. In a decision involving considerable costs, calculating the return on investment often proves to be elusive. First, what is the calculation for ROI in this case? One equation is: ROI= ((Gain on Investment Cost of Investment)/Cost of Investment) x 100%) Using a simple example, a gold coin purchased for $2,000 on January 1 is sold for $2,500 on December 31.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When Can A Nonprofit Without Its 501(c)(3) Status Start Fundraising?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can start fundraising if they’re still waiting to hear on their 501(c)(3) status: Dear Charity Clairity, We’re waiting to hear on our 501(c)(3) status.

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Momentive Software Expands Association Management Software Portfolio With Acquisition of Cobalt

NonProfit PRO

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MIT and Other Institutions to Share $90 Million Gift

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Software executive Larry Leinweber says he hopes his donation creates a new model for cross-institutional research collaboration in theoretical physics. By Maria Di Mento Leinweber Foundation Larry Leinweber, whose $90 million gift through his Leinweber Foundation will establish Leinweber Institutes for Theoretical Physics at four research universities, and launch the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical and Quantum Physics at the Institute for Advanced Study, in Princeton, N.J.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Would You Donate to You?

Clairification

Lets flip the script. This week, youre not the fundraiseryoure the donor. For five easy, eye-opening days, youll experience your organization the way your supporters do: what they see, how they feel, and what might be turning them off (or winning them over). Its a chance to spark fresh insights, fine-tune your approach, and build a more donor-centered experiencewithout adding anything major to your to-do list.

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From Transactional to Transformational: How Emotional Intelligence Builds Lasting Major Donor Loyalty

iMarketSmart

Theres a dangerous myth in fundraising: that success is measured by the number of calls made, visits completed, and dollars raised. But the truth is, metrics dont build loyalty. Emotions do. In fact, most organizations dont have a retention problemthey have a relationship problem. And thats why transactional fundraising, focused on short-term asks, often leads to short-lived donors.

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Developing a nonprofit budget: The basics and best practices

Candid

Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final touches on your grant proposal, the resources below can help you refine your budget.

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The Evolution of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

To learn the latest in peer-to-peer fundraising, listen to Cassandra Koprivetz, Natalie Stamer and Marcie Maxwell share their insights.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.