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Giving Campaigns in Every Community? GivingTuesday's Big New Idea

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The organization behind the annual post-Thanksgiving generosity extravaganza wants to help nonprofits and foundations create drives nationwide to help groups raise cash and earn trust. By Drew Lindsay GivingTuesday In northern Michigan, the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation raised more than $1 million last year through a community campaign.

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Making a Difference: Ian Adair, ACNP, CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Ian Adair, MS, ACNP , four time nonprofit CEO and one of the first 50 professionals in the country to earn the Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) credential (a designation now held by hundreds in the United States), made the bold decision to move across the country for the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Seattle Police Foundation , a position that sits squarely at the intersection of trust, trauma, and transformation.

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How we all benefit from nonprofits every day 

Candid

Theres a widespread misconception that charity is just for the less fortunatethe poor, the marginalized, etc.even though those of us in the nonprofit sector know we all benefit from the work nonprofits do on a daily basis. Not only do nonprofits provide assistance to those affected by a climate disaster, illness, financial calamity, or other unexpected difficulty, research has shown all segments of society benefit from the sector.

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Harvard, Public Trust, and a Warning for the Nonprofit Sector

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Elite universities have alienated many Americans, leaving these institutions vulnerable to government attacks. The social change world is next. By Eboo Patel Icon Sportswire via AP Images Elite institutions such as Harvard University face an uphill climb to maintain public support. Elite universities have alienated many Americans, leaving these institutions vulnerable to government attacks.

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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 Hybrid AI Marketer: How to Build Future-Ready Brand Strategy

Pam Moore

Hybrid AI Marketer: How to Build Future-Ready Brand Strategy Synergy between human creativity and AI technology in modern marketing Inspire. Connect. Lead. Lead with purpose. Create with soul. Set the standard. What Is a Hybrid AI Marketerand Why Does It Matter Now More Than Ever? The rules of marketing have changed. AI is accelerating innovation, automation is scaling efficiency, and creativity is still the heartbeat of connection.

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5 Steps to Build Relationships With Politicians to Help Secure Government Funding

NonProfit PRO

Heres a step-by-step guide on how to land your next meeting with your local politician to help secure government funding for your nonprofit.

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Should Nonprofits Ask for Money Less Often?

iMarketSmart

Its a question nearly every nonprofit wrestles with now and then. We have to raise money, and if we dont ask, hardly anyone will give. But if we ask too much, we might annoy people and wear them out. And, we need more revenue, so that means we need to ask more often. But that might drive more donors away. Its enough to make someone yell Aaauuughhh like Charlie Brown in an old Peanuts comic.

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Foundation Source Acquires Giving Place Platform for Private Foundations, Family Offices

NonProfit PRO

Foundation Source acquired Giving Place, a software platform for family office giving programs and private foundations.

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Mobile App and In-App Advertising

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Mobile App and In-App Advertising It is challenging to live a life without a mobile phone. A huge population of the world right now possesses a mobile phone. The production, sales, services, and mobile phone usage are constantly growing. Applications in mobile phones have also helped in making life simple for people. Every need is feasibly met by an app.

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Leadership as a “Sacred Experience”

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Tocchini, a seasoned nonprofit leader, coach, and founder who describes leadership as a “sacred experience.” With over 25 years of experience leading and coaching, Dan offers a fresh, principle-based approach to transforming teams, navigating conflict, and creating cultures of courageous leadership.

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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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5 things “good writers” avoid — but fundraising writers embrace

Jeff Brooks

If you’ve had any high-level writing training, you’ve learned some pieces of wisdom that can make you a better writer. If you want to do well in fundraising, you need to forget many of those same pieces of wisdom. Because they will make your fundraising weaker. Here are some things “good” writers avoid … but fundraising writers are okay with: Telling.

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How can you approach AI with an equity lens?

Big Duck

Explore how nonprofits can center equity when using AI and how to align emerging technologies with values of inclusion.

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Advocates Respond to Civil Rights Rollback at National Conference

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Roger Bradshaw on Unsplash This years Just Economy Conference of 1,300 community development advocates, held by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) was unlike any other. Having taken place at the nations capital at the end of March, for many, the event marked the first national meeting they had attended since the national elections of November 2024.

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Organizing for the Long Haul: How to Build a Network for Land and Liberation

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash State of the Movements is a recurring NPQ column dedicated to tracking the pulse of social movements and the solidarity economy in 2025. We are often forced to fight defensive battles in our movements. When your house is on fire, the immediate and urgent priority is to extinguish the blaze. Such is the case with many struggles against the present administration of President Donald Trump.

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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.