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Crush Your Annual Review: 10 Steps For Executive Directors

Joan Garry

Executive directors complain that they do not receive a formal annual performance review. Here are 10 potential opportunities for achieving a stellar performance review! The post Crush Your Annual Review: 10 Steps For Executive Directors appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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A New Lawsuit Could Erase the Red Line Between Politics and Charity

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

If successful, the suit brought by a small nonprofit would damage the charitable world’s legitimacy and fuel partisan divisions. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images If successful, the suit brought by a small nonprofit would damage the charitable world’s legitimacy and fuel partisan divisions.

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Get Inspired: 40 Quotes About Nonprofit Leadership and Fundraising

Nonprofit Fixer

As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog. Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. One quick note: As many of us know, sometimes quotes are misattributed.

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Turn Introversion Into Your Fundraising Super Power

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world. By Emily Haynes Getty Images The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world.

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Comment on How to Introduce Yourself to Donors so They’ll Gladly Meet with You by Nikita

Amy Eisenstein

Hello, I gone through everything that as being mention, I really like the way you have present this and got all the answers that I was thinking while reading it, amazing amazing, even I’m working in social sector. And feel very happy and blessed to help other in my own way, I’m a Volunteer for organisations which in pune, India. I would like thank you so much and keep going and growing.

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Should your campaign identity match your brand identity?

Big Duck

Determine when and where to change your organizational brand elements for unique and engaging campaign visuals, themes, identities, and more.

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Nonprofit Email Marketing: Tips, Advice, and Resources

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Nonprofit email marketing is still a great way for nonprofits to reach the right people with the right message at the right time. It’s a great tool especially when you connect your email engagement work to your nonprofit’s big mission goals. Ultimately, the most strategic way to use email is to work towards good email metrics. But nonprofit email marketing can be complicated!

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Columbia U.'s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here's How Philanthropy Can Bring Down the Temperature.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses. By Manu Meel Anadolu via Getty Images Police arrest students at New York University during demonstrations in solidarity with the students at Columbia University in New York City on April 22. A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses.

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How Should You Spend Your Fundraising Budget? (#5 of 6)

Veritus Group

When your fundraising budget isn't properly allocated across the donor pipeline, it has economic consequences for your non-profit. The post How Should You Spend Your Fundraising Budget? (#5 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Spotlight on Impact: ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered’s Journeys with Bloomerang Volunteer

Bloomerang

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. Today, we’ll take a look at two inspiring customer organizations, ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered. Their stories not only highlight their profound missions but also showcase how the Bloomerang Volunteer Management solution has amplified their impact.

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8 Artificial Intelligence Concepts & Terms for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Patrick Ciccarelli , Founder & CEO of Varsity Technologies – a Certified B-Corp and Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) providing first-class IT solutions tailored to the nonprofit sector to help mitigate risk and support their mission. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, including the nonprofit realm. It is essential for nonprofit professionals to grasp the fundamental concepts and terminology associated with this field.

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Newman’s Own Foundation Announces Inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize

NonProfit PRO

Newman's Own Foundation opened applications for the inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize to support organizations fighting food injustice.

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9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here's advice from several experts.

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Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6)

Veritus Group

These are the major organization blocks you must deal with to create powerful donor offers so that your donors can give more. The post Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Why You Should Leverage AI For Nonprofit Data Management

Bloomerang

In the realm of nonprofit organizations, effective data management is essential for optimizing resources, enhancing donor relations, and achieving mission-driven goals. However, many nonprofits grapple with the challenges of managing data efficiently due to limited resources, disparate data sources, and manual processes. At our nonprofit firm, we have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform our data management practices, enabling us to make data-driven decisions, enhance

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Nonprofit work and its toll on our physical health, and what we need to do about it

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone. It’s been four years since I left being a nonprofit executive director and became “Financially Untethered” (FU), and.

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Gen Z Generosity: 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Engage the Next Generation of Donors

NonProfit PRO

Gen Z is poised to be exceptionally generous. Here are five ways fundraisers can capture the passion and attention of these donors.

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How Does Your Organization Treat Your Donor During Every Phase of the Journey? (#3 of 6)

Veritus Group

Does your organization have a unified personality that values donors and invites them in at every phase of the donor journey? The post How Does Your Organization Treat Your Donor During Every Phase of the Journey? (#3 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for May 2024

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Need to fill some gaps in your editorial calendar? We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. These writing ideas for May come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get June’s prompts emailed to you next week. Your Writing Prompts for May 2024 On the Calendar 5/1: National Mother Goose Day.

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4 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Event Sponsors

Foundation Group

Need to secure more funding to make your organization’s upcoming event a success? Check out these top tips for attracting and retaining event sponsors.

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Join the #1 Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Fundraisers. Be Part of the Next Evolution.

NonProfit PRO

The 2024 Responsive Nonprofit Summit lineup is incredible and the full program is live! 75+ speakers. 36 sessions. Absolutely FREE for nonprofit teams. You're invited to 3 days of innovative strategies and methodologies presented by the leading hearts and minds in our sector. It's all happening Tuesday, May 7th - Thursday, May 9th.

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Packard Foundation Pledges $480 Million for Ocean Health

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Monterey Bay Aquarium A leopard shark swims in the Kelp Forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a recipient of grant funding from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Also, the Bezos Earth Fund will award up to $100 million through the AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge, and Davidson College has received $60 million from the Duke Endowment to expand its library.

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Big Bet Bummer

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kevin Starr I just got back from Skoll World Forum, the Cannes Festival for those trying to make the world a better place. What makes it so special is its focus on those who do the real work, and a growing horde of doers who show up in Oxford without a ticket has made it that much better. It’s like a one-stop shop for the serious funder. Amidst the flow of people and ideas, there was one persistent source of turbulence.

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How to design your fundraising so it can actually be read

Jeff Brooks

So far in this series about Inclusive Fundraising, we’ve focused on reading and attention issues that make reading a challenge for many people — by some accounts, about 20% of the population in the US deals with these challenges. There’s another set of issues that make reading difficult for even more people: visual acuity issues. These range from presbyopia (which affects nearly everyone in their 40s or older to complete blindness — and everything in between.

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3 Nonprofit Tips to Secure Effective Corporate Partnerships

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. If you’ve found yourself wishing for an extra support system, we’ve got the solution for you. Corporate partnerships with local businesses can give your nonprofit organization a leg up in furthering its mission—whether you need direct financial support, pro-bono services, or in-kind donations like a venue for your events.

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How to Prevent Nonprofit Payment Fraud

NonProfit PRO

With nonprofits increasingly relying on online donations, it's important to protect against payment fraud. Here's how to spot common scams.

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Inconsistent Regulations, Crackdown on Civil Liberties Hinder Nonprofits, Experts Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week.

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Search Engine Optimization SEO for Nonprofits: 3 Best Practices

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Chances are, your nonprofit uses its website as a central information hub. Here, people can learn more about the history of your organization, your mission, and how you serve the community. They may even use your website to donate, sign up to volunteer, or register for an event. However, none of this is possible if prospective supporters can’t find your website in the first place.

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How (and why) to give donors permission not to donate

Jeff Brooks

Give donors “permission” not to donate. I know that may seem odd, because they clearly have that permission whether you give it or not. And most donors, most of the time (including your best donors) exercise their right not to give. Still, when you give that permission, you recognize their autonomy and put a decision in their hands. That shared, out-in-the-open declaration of their autonomy can change the situation: your message can move from fundraising that might be relevant, but probably isn’

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A Little Lie? Why Fibs In Hiring And Workplace Happen and What You Need To Do

Fundraising Leadership

The workplace is complicated often by untruths from employers as well as employees. (Adobe Stock Photo) The truth is on hold on both sides of the hiring process at many career levels, as the recruiter often offers misleading information about the job and perhaps the company. Potential employees often pad their resumes. Does the employer’s white lie and candidate’s CV padding cancel each other out?

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Can Nonprofit Job Sector Shortages Be Reversed in 2024?

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are seeking to reverse job sector shortages, but this problem is complex and evolving. Here are some potential solutions.

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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Pledged $10 Million for Maui Wildfire Survivors. They Gave Much More.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to thousands affected by the disaster. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo The bulk of $60 million raised by the Entertainment Industry Foundation appears to have come from the Rock and Oprah. The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to more than 8,000 affected by the disaster.

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Fuel Your Fundraising Long-Term with Nonprofit Endowments

Get Fully Funded

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. A quick, simple fundraiser might provide some relief in the short term, but why not look for solutions that can boost your nonprofit’s revenue and save team time long-term?

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How to write faster: 6.5 tips

Jeff Brooks

From Total Annarchy by Ann Handley here are some great and unusual writing tips that can help you move faster through the writing cycle, at 6½ Ways to Write Faster : Start with pen + paper. Writing is slower than typing. That’s why this tip works. I used to do this. I couldn’t write without a handwritten rough draft. After decades of trying, I’m able to skip that step now.

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How to prepare for the scariest fundraising objections

Fundraising Coach

Tired of being caught off guard again…by the same objection you got last time? And the time before that? Objections are one of the scariest parts of fundraising. They can cause the most skilled fundraiser to freeze. In this clip from my training on overcoming objections, I show you how to prepare so you can show up to your next solicitation with ease.

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Accidental Techie? Get Intentional Expert Training!

NonProfit PRO

Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture. Because guess what, the solution to your nonprofit tech isn’t tech, it’s you!

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How “Yes, And” Philanthropy Could Unite the Charitable World’s Opposing Forces

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism? By Benjamin Soskis Getty Images An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?