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Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

NonProfit PRO

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Every Day You Delay, DAF Dollars Go Somewhere Else

Bloomerang

In Part 1 , we explored the immense opportunity Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) present and why nonprofits must be proactive in engaging with them. Now it’s time to turn that insight into strategy. If your organization is ready to unlock the full potential of DAF donors , it starts with making their experience frictionless, relational, and personal. Making it easy: How to invite and facilitate DAF giving If you want donors to give through their DAFs, you need to make it effortless.

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Don’t Take a Vacation from Your Donor Communication

Ann Green

It’s summer! I hope you’ll get a chance to take a vacation or just some time off. It may be quieter at your nonprofit, or maybe it isn’t considering everything that’s going on, especially in the U.S. Either way, you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors. Summer is a great time to do some relationship building. You should communicate with your donors at least once a month and that includes the summer months.

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Why Timing Matters in Fundraising and How to Improve It

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

You’ve got a compelling mission, a passionate team , and a fundraising campaign to run. However, if your timing is off, your message might miss the mark. In fundraising, when you say something can be just as important as what you say. This post explores how timing affects donor engagement, ways to improve your timeliness, and how nonprofit technology solutions can simplify the process.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

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A model of community ownership, self-determination, and belonging

Candid

In San Diego, California, refugees displaced from Myanmar (formerly Burma), Somalia, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and other countries have resettled in Mid-City. Over the decades, they’ve transformed this once-blighted area into an urban village of small businesses, restaurants, and cultural spaces. Today, due to rising real estate prices, families who have resettled here—many after enduring war, persecution, and climate disasters—are finding themselves housing insecure and displaced ag

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Nonprofit Radio for July 21, 2025: Your Intergenerational People Pipeline

Tony Martignetti

Aria Ma: Your Intergenerational People Pipeline Aria Ma wants you to create a culture that welcomes and empowers team members across the generations. She shares her wisdom on knowledge transfer; pathways for growth, regardless of seniority; using tech to build your talent pipeline; mentorship; fun cross-generational training; inclusive professional development; and more.

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Meet Melanie Martin, CNP: The Woman Who Won’t Let St. Louis Go Hungry!

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

On a recent visit to the St. Louis Area Foodbank , you could feel the urgency in the air. Giant warehouse shelves held stockpiles of food, many of which were marked to be picked up in the coming days by local food pantries. “Food is going out as quickly as it comes in,” said Melanie Martin, CNP , Director of Community Engagement. “But that just means our community is getting the resources they desperately need.

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Unlock free learning resources, quick answers at Candid’s new learning site

Candid

Running a nonprofit today is harder than ever, making it feel almost impossible to build a fundraising program while staying focused on advancing your mission. And our mission here at Candid is to get you the information you need to do good. That’s why we’ve revamped Candid’s learning site to provide you with a streamlined set of resources, all in one place.

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Donor Motivation Is an Emotional Journey: Fundraising with Heart and Awareness

iMarketSmart

One of the most common questions I hear from fundraisers is: “What motivates someone to give?” There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But one thing is consistent across all major gifts, planned gifts, and transformational philanthropy: the decision to give is emotional before it’s logical. If you want to inspire meaningful generosity, you can’t just explain what your organization does.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Why Email Is Still the Most Powerful Tool for Mission-Driven Campaigns

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Email Is Still the Most Powerful Tool for Mission-Driven Campaigns People check their inbox several times a day. It’s part of their routine — morning, between meetings, during downtime. That makes email one of the few channels that people return to regularly and on their own terms. Unlike a social media post that disappears in minutes, an email stays in place.

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Should Your Nonprofit Hire a Full-Time or Fractional CFO?

The Charity CFO

Discover whether a fractional CFO or a full-time CFO is right for your nonprofit. Compare cost structures, responsibilities, and organizational fit. The post Should Your Nonprofit Hire a Full-Time or Fractional CFO? appeared first on The Charity CFO.

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The Nonprofit AI Revolution: Why the Human Touch Matters More Than Ever

NonProfit PRO

Artificial intelligence is changing fundraising fast, but human connection still drives impact. Here's how leaning on your people can help you thrive.

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Foundation grants, check. Corporate support, check. What else can nonprofits do to diversify funding streams? 

Candid

In recent articles, we’ve discussed foundation grants and corporate support as potential avenues to explore for organizations affected by federal funding cuts. While these funding streams can help fill some of the gaps, they’re only a partial remedy for a sector that has been heavily reliant on government support. So, what else can nonprofits do to ensure they can go on serving their communities?

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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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4 Strategies for Building Lasting Volunteer Relationships

Get Fully Funded

Volunteers are a vital part of many organizations, and especially during times of uncertainty , these dedicated individuals can provide much-needed extra hands for your program. However, in order to develop a volunteer base you can rely on, you need to build lasting, meaningful relationships with them. Volunteer relationship management begins at initial recruitment and extends even beyond the end of their very last shift.

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How Changing Mindsets Can Change the Economy

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Mustang Joe , The Thinker , CC 1.0 How does your personal history with money shape how you deploy it professionally? For me, the power gap that I felt during my first on-the-ground site visit as a grantmaker was palpable. There were smiles on every face, but tension in all the shoulders. The moment I stepped out of the car, and walked down the block, power and authority seemed to flow toward me and away from them.

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Google Ad Grant Success Stories: Real Results from Nonprofits Like Yours

Elevation

Google Ad Grant Case Studies from Elevation Have you wondered how Google Ad Grants can transform your nonprofit’s outreach? With $10K in free monthly advertising, it’s a powerful tool—but nonprofits are often skeptical. Can it really drive measurable results? The answer is a resounding yes. This post shares real Google Ad Grant success stories from nonprofits that partnered with Elevation and achieved dramatic improvements in visibility, engagement, and conversions.

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10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

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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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Activate DAF Dollars: A Strategic Opportunity For Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Every gift begins with a spark—a donor’s desire to make a difference. Across the country, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are filled with those sparks, waiting to be turned into action. These are not just numbers on a statement—they are untapped missions, unspoken hopes, and the fuel for change. For nonprofits, the opportunity is clear: by reaching out and inviting DAF donors to invest in your vision, you’re not just asking for support—you’re offering people a chance to bring their purpose to life.

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Your IRS Form 990 Questions Answered

Blue Avocado

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style — and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Taxes are no fun, but even nonprofits need to take them seriously. Do you ever have a question about your IRS Form 990 and can’t seem to find the answer?

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Anchoring Communities: How to Combat Displacement Through Asset Ownership

NonProfit Quarterly

Credit: Xizi (Cecilia) Hua on Flickr Across the country, Black, Latine, Indigenous, and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities that were being priced out of their neighborhoods—displaced by speculation, rezoning, and outside interests—are now deciding what gets built and who benefits from it. While traditional development models continue to center investors, communities themselves are asking different questions: What does it look like when we own the land, the kitchen, the market, the f

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Sample Fundraising Materials for Your Non-Profit

Joe Garecht

When you're sitting down to write a fundraising plan, a case for support, or a fundraising letter, it can be helpful to have a template on hand to guide your efforts. Having a sample document to look at can help you learn how to structure your materials and lend inspiration for your work. That's why we've created some sample fundraising materials you can use as guides for your own fundraising efforts.

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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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Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

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Rating Top Employer Appends for Nonprofits

Top Nonprofits

Finding new ways to grow your donor relationships, and your revenue, starts with having the right data. One of the most valuable but underutilized data points in any nonprofit’s donor database is employer information. Knowing where your donors work can unlock a range of fundraising opportunities, especially when it comes to corporate gift matching and workplace giving campaigns.

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The Last Luxury: Why Real Human Connection Still Matters in Fundraising

Clairification

In a world speeding toward automation, authentic human relationships are becoming a rare — and priceless — asset. Imagine you’re on a third date with someone you really like. You’ve taken them to your favorite restaurant — the one you take your mom to when she’s in town. But instead of Louis, the sommelier who always gets the wine pairing right, there’s a sleek black AI device on the table.

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IRS Weakens Johnson Amendment—Nonprofits Push Back

NonProfit Quarterly

Credit: Debby Hudson on Unsplash Earlier this week, the Trump administration’s Internal Revenue Service stated in a court document that churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status—an announcement that would seem to overturn decades of established law firmly prohibiting all nonprofit organizations, including churches, from directly engaging in partisan politics.

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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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Laying the Groundwork for Government-Led Poverty Reduction

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Dianne Calvi & Taddeo Muriuki In September 2024, an article in The Economist posed a provocative question: Can evidence-based development programs, like those championed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo, scale effectively to combat the growing challenges of extreme poverty? The stakes have never been higher. The US federal administration slashed 83 percent of foreign assistance programs during its first six weeks in office earlier this year, while European governments have re

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Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

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Rating Top Employer Append Services for Nonprofits

Top Nonprofits

Finding new ways to grow your donor relationships, and your revenue, starts with having the right data. One of the most valuable but underutilized data points in any nonprofit’s donor database is employer information. Knowing where your donors work can unlock a range of fundraising opportunities, especially when it comes to corporate gift matching and workplace giving campaigns.

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How Unrelated Business Income Could Jeopardize Your Nonprofit’s Tax-Exempt Status

Foundation Group

Discover how unrelated business income (UBI) can threaten your nonprofit’s tax-exempt status. Learn strategies to protect your mission and stay IRS compliant.

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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!