Wed.Aug 23, 2023

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Charity Navigator Acquires Giving Portfolio Platform Causeway

NonProfit PRO

Charity Navigator has acquired startup Causeway. The Causeway platform allows donors to give directly to nonprofits through personal giving portfolios, expanding donors' ability to become sustainers and philanthropists for their favorite causes.

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The Diversity Issue on College Campuses This Fall That May Surprise You

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance. By Rick Dalton, Jon Reidel, and Bob Seaberg At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance.

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Cause Camp Nonprofit Conference | Lessons in Momentum

NonProfit PRO

Secure your seat for the must-attend nonprofit conference of 2023. Cause Camp is a catalyst for innovative ideas, collaboration, and action in the areas of marketing, board engagement, digital fundraising, team building, avoiding burnout, and more. Gain invaluable knowledge to build momentum in your career and your cause. You’ll leave with every tool needed to navigate the rollercoaster of nonprofit life, plus memories that last a lifetime.

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These Lottery Winners Put Millions to Philanthropy. Now Their Foundation Is Closing.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Sergio Estrada After winning a multimillion-dollar fortune in the California Lottery, Alcario and Carmen Castellano created a family foundation and gave $10 million to support Latinx arts and culture, education nonprofits. Lessons from a family’s decades-long giving focused on Latinx arts and culture, education, and diversity on nonprofit boards.

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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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The Blueprint for Grant Applications That Powers Equity Work in 2023 and Beyond

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit leader, you are increasingly at the forefront of addressing societal inequity through your work. Here’s a comprehensive blueprint for nonprofits to effectively showcase their equity efforts for grant application success.

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'The Single Best Tool for Forcing Public Scrutiny': New Collaboration to Expand Access to Nonprofit Data

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The 990 data infrastructure project is the latest step in a yearslong fight to increase transparency of nonprofit operations. By Eden Stiffman The Chronicle The 990 data infrastructure project aims to make it easier to access and analyze large sets of nonprofit data.

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Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund Receives Nearly $60 Million in Donations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the Gray Foundation has awarded $25 million for breast-cancer research at five hospitals and universities, and the Toyota USA Foundation has committed up to $23.5 million for STEM programs at schools in Alabama, Indiana, and Kentucky.

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Responsible AI Starts With Responsible Data

NonProfit PRO

Artificial intelligence will bring positive change and help transform nonprofits. However, we must also be careful with the data entrusted to us or we’ll miss the opportunity ahead and, instead, introduce new challenges.

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The 5 Attributes of a Great Nonprofit Executive Director

Joan Garry

Transform your nonprofit's internal communications from chaos to clarity with these internal communications tips + a handy template to help your team create its own internal comms best practices! The post The 5 Attributes of a Great Nonprofit Executive Director appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Newsletter: Shell is Bringing Back "The Giving Pump" ?? ; The Saco River Wildlife Center ?Newsjacked Taylor Swift ; More Companies Step Up to Support Maui ???

Selfish Giving

I love sharing articles with you every week, but I also know reading them takes a lot of time! I recently came across something new from Google that should make things easier, thanks to AI! Some of you may have this new feature on your phones right now! If not, you should have it soon. It will also be coming to desktops. The new feature is Google’s AI-powered Search Generative Experience , or SGE for short.

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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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When nonprofit strategic planning goes wrong 

Candid

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. The strategic planning process is a rare chance for a nonprofit’s leaders to step back and look at their organization and its activities as a whole—to understand what success looks like and to allocate time, talent, and dollars to the activities that can help achieve it.

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5 Reports Every Bloomerang User Should Run To Get To Know Their Donors Better

Bloomerang

You have a donor database ! Congratulations, all your data is now tucked neatly into organized rows and easy-to-access fields. Well done! Now, who exactly are all of these people in your database? There’s a rule of thumb home organizers use that says you should always keep your belongings in a place where you can see them, or you risk forgetting that you have them.

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Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success?

Veritus Group

To succeed in fundraising, you need a strategy for learning your donors’ passions and interests. Have you tried The Veritus Way? The post Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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14 Top Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platforms to Ignite Giving

Bloomerang

The top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the United States raised an astonishing $1.05 billion in 2022. Is your nonprofit prepared to make the most of this opportunity? If not, it’s time to start exploring peer-to-peer fundraising platforms. Peer-to-peer fundraising software solutions provide a platform that nonprofits can use to empower their supporters to collect donations on their behalf.

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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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Understanding Media Audits

Prosper Strategies

Media audits are one of the most valuable, free tools available to nonprofit organizations. And, while you may think a media audit is only helpful if your organization is looking to secure media coverage, there are other instances where a media audit can provide insights about similar organizations, the issues impacting your nonprofit subsector and […] The post Understanding Media Audits appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Selecting the best audience for your anniversary

Big Duck

Reflect, plan, and celebrate! Explore how you can partner with your team to leverage your nonprofit’s anniversary.

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2023 Memphis Funders Racial Equity Audit Now Available

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

New Report Shows Foundation/Corporate giving is up to Black-Led Organizations, but there is still much work to be done New research has revealed that giving is up to Black-led organizations in Memphis, but there is still much work to be done. Developed by the Mid-South Philanthropy Network (a program of Momentum Nonprofit Partners) as a self-audit, the purpose of the Memphis Funders’ Racial Equity Audit is to measure the extent of local equitable grantmaking, uncover shortfalls, and reflect on a

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Pinky-out fundraising: When "rules" confuse you

Jeff Brooks

You see it frequently: someone drinking daintily from a teacup, their little finger pointing straight out. Why would anyone do that? Not because it's comfortable or easy. And it certainly looks odd. But it's common, because many people believe it's the "polite" way to hold your teacup. According to those care about such things, pinky-out is an impolite way to hold your teacup.

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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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2023 Memphis Funders Racial Equity Audit Now Available

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

New Report Shows Foundation/Corporate giving is up to Black-Led Organizations, but there is still much work to be done New research has revealed that giving is up to Black-led organizations in Memphis, but there is still much work to be done. Developed by the Mid-South Philanthropy Network (a program of Momentum Nonprofit Partners) as a self-audit, the purpose of the Memphis Funders’ Racial Equity Audit is to measure the extent of local equitable grantmaking, uncover shortfalls, and reflect on a

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Honoring Values for Personal Growth and Success

Successful Nonprofits

Explore the importance of living by your core values through a compelling personal experience.

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Constellation: Connecting you with nonprofit consultants of color

TakeTwo Services

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new resource that we believe is a game-changer! Constellation is the first and only (as of 2023) national directory of nonprofit consultants of color! It aims to connect you — nonprofits, foundations, and recruiters — with consultants of color who work with nonprofits, and help you with your diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

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The Significance of Database Administration Managed Services and PostgreSQL Support

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Significance of Database Administration Managed Services and PostgreSQL Support Are you looking to shape your organization’s future? Start with writing a Strong Vision Statement for your Nonprofit. Check out our tips for writing a Strong Statement. Database administration managed services involve overseeing a company’s technical infrastructure, including databases and systems.

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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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5 Data-Driven Strategies to Increase Donor Survey Response Rates

iMarketSmart

The more you can learn about major donors before you meet them, the more effective you will be at that first meeting. A good first meeting is more likely to lead to a second meeting, and eventually a transformational gift for your organization. The best way to learn the most you can about donors is through surveys. And that means you need to do everything you can to increase your donor survey response rates.