Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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The Push to Give Nonprofits a Voice in A.I.'s Future — Before It's Too Late

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

With $73.5 million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence. By Sara Herschander Moor Studio, Getty Images With $73.5 million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Important Is It To Promptly Acknowledge Receipt Of A Supporter’s Input?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit supporter who wants advice on how and when organizations should acknowledge nonprofit supporter input: Dear Charity Clairity, As a major supporter at a number of charities, Im becoming increasingly frustrated with the dismal lack of personal interaction I have with these organizations.

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Ellen Finkelstein Will Serve as Hadassah's Next CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Hadassah Hadassah named nonprofit leader Ellen Finkelstein as CEO and executive director. Also, a new CEO will take the helm of the Princeton Area Community Foundation in February, and the impact-investing expert Antony Bugg-Levine is joining Homium.

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Should Your Nonprofit Implement a Standard Four-Day Workweek?

NonProfit PRO

Is it time for nonprofits to implement a four-day workweek? A closer look at the research behind it, and what some organizations are trying.

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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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Think You Know the Nonprofit World? Take Our News Quiz

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Test your knowledge about MacKenzie Scott, donor-advised funds, celebrity giving, and more Illustration: Elizabeth Haugh/Getty Images Test your knowledge about MacKenzie Scott, donor-advised funds, celebrity giving, and more

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Outdated Fundraising Metrics Are Hurting You: Why It’s Time to Embrace a Risk-Adjusted Pipeline

iMarketSmart

If youre still counting calls, visits, and solicitations to measure fundraising success, its time to rethink your strategy. Those traditional metrics dont just miss the markthey actively harm your chances of securing meaningful, transformational gifts. Thats because theyre focused on activity, not outcomes. Its like trying to measure a chefs performance by how many times they chop an onion, instead of how delicious the meal turns out.

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4 Strategies for Successful Church Fundraising Campaigns

Foundation Group

Fundraising helps churches expand their ministries and better serve communities. Inspire generosity among your congregation with these tailored strategies.

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The Real Cost of Free Fundraising Software

The Killoe Group

Discover the real cost your organization and supporters suffer when you choose "free" fundraising software over OneCause.

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Julián Castro on Supporting a Diverse Latino Community after Trump’s Win

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Castro discusses his vision for a thriving Latino community in the U.S., how philanthropy can enhance civic engagement and improve educational, health, and employment outcomes for Latinos.

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How to Plan & Host a Virtual Auction: Full Nonprofit Guide

The Killoe Group

Virtual auctions are powerful events that can engage supporters, save you money, and exceed your fundraising goals. Start planning your own with this guide!

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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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Nonprofit VOTE’s Top 7 Successes of 2024

Non Profitvote

While every year is a big election year, 2024 really had some heft to it. With scores of races up and down the ballot spanning the Presidency down to local governing boards in towns and cities across the country, the past year was no small venture for those in the election space. But, as usual, nonprofits didnt hesitate one bit to do some heavy civic lifting by applying their democracy superpowers to the task of getting America out to the polls.

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Ant Baits for Pharaoh Ants: How to Eliminate Them Effectively

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Ant Baits for Pharaoh Ants: How to Eliminate Them Effectively Pharaoh ants might be tiny, but they can wreak havoc in homes and businesses alike. Known for their persistence and ability to form multiple colonies, pharaoh ants are challenging to control without the right strategy. The secret weapon? Pharaoh Ant Bait! In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose and use the best ant bait for pharaoh ants, and how you can get rid of Pharao Ants , ensuring you can reclaim your space.

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Joy To The Workplace: 10 Ways To Bring Happiness in The Front Door This Season

Fundraising Leadership

Marianne Schnall, author and founder of Feminist.com, at a recent panel in Washington, D.C. Whether or not you celebrate the holidays, it is undeniable that most of the world around you at work and in your personal life do. While you may not be humming the lyrics to Joy To The World every morning, noon, and night, it may be in your best interest to seek out the joy this season and cultivate a work culture that oozes happiness.

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How Thinking Small Can Help Nonprofits Weather a Giving Drought

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Ahmet Kurt on Unsplash Trumps gotta get past all of us. Thats what Anthony D. Romero, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, vowed the day after the US presidential election, according to The New York Times. Of responses like Romeros the Times also wrote, That bravado masks uncertainty. The worries surrounding a second Trump administration include what new policies will be proposed, what environmental and human rights safeguards could be challenged, and how h

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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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Corporate polluters give deregulation “wish list” to President Trump – Here’s what’s on the chopping block!

Care2

On December 5th, over 100 industrial trade groups published a list of environmental and safety regulations that they hope will be struck down by the upcoming Trump administration. The wish list asks Trump to expand oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, repeal plans to reduce carbon emissions from power plants, outright abolish the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and significantly downsize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Among other frightening actions!