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Nonprofit Executive Pay Rises, but Inflation and Gender Gap Issues Persist, Report Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand. By Sara Herschander iStockphoto Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand.

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Don’t Forget About Gen X in Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Gen X is often forgotten in fundraising and planned giving circles. Here's what to keep in mind about these donors when trying to reach them.

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New Book Takes a Skeptical Look at Bill Gates’s Philanthropic Evolution

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

New York Times journalist Anupreeta Das depicts Gates in his many roles and outsize billionaire influence. By Tamara Straus Michael Lionstar Author Anupreeta Das depicts Bill Gates as a capitalist untouchable and critiques the Gates Foundation as being neocolonial, too reliant on Western expertise, too top-down, and too technocratic. New York Times journalist Anupreeta Das depicts Gates in his many roles and outsize billionaire influence.

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Research Shows Nonprofits Need More Funding Sources

NonProfit PRO

Is your nonprofit searching for ways to broaden your revenue streams? Our 30+ Nonprofit Revenue Sources Workbook has you covered! More and more nonprofits are reporting the need to find additional revenue streams with long-term sustainability. That’s why we created a step-by-step workbook, full of checklists to help broaden your revenue sources, drive your organization’s goals, and increase year-round revenue.

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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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Transformative Leadership

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By SSIR Editors To make progress on complex societal challenges, we need good leadership. But to develop innovative solutions—and to implement these solutions at the scale of the problems—we also need to reimagine what good leadership means. Over the last two decades, Stanford Social Innovation Review has approached the topic of leadership from both angles: leadership is essential to transforming the systems that give rise to and reproduce social problems, but we also need to transform “leadersh

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Preparing for the Post Award Stage of Your Grant

NonProfit PRO

Grant professionals have all heard this question, “We got the grant - now what happens?” This on-demand webinar focuses on “now what”. The post-award process is as critical to the grant lifecycle as the pre-award process. If you understand the best practices of post-award management before you get the grant, you have the edge.

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Fall Grant Cycle Now Open

NonProfit PRO

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation opened grant applications for its fall grant cycle to nonprofits in its service areas.

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Expert tips for nonprofit fundraising success 

Candid

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Fundraisers need support to help their organizations sustain day-to-day operations, implement and expand programs, and ensure financial stability for future planning and long-term projects.

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When fundraising hints around instead of asking

Jeff Brooks

Here’s the “ask” in a direct mail appeal I recently looked at: Some patient programs are entirely funded by philanthropy. Our donors recently supported new imaging equipment that will better serve our patients. I only call it the ask because it’s as close as the piece got to asking. Which is not asking. This happens quite often in fundraising.

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5 More Top Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising

Clairification

In Part 1 of this two-part series of “Top 10 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising” we covered. Clean up Data Purge Mailing Lists Review Staff, Vendors and Freelancers Set Priority Objectives Based on Last Year’s Results Solidify a Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign Today we’ll look at: Send Impact Reports to Set the Stage Stock Up on Compelling, Relevant Stories and Photos Connect with Major and Mid-Level Donors Prioritize Contacts with Mid-Level and Other Promising Supporters Plan Ahead to

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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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Fundraising Upsells and Cross-Sells: The key to turning one-time donors into lifelong supporters

Get Fully Funded

The impact of a single donation is undeniable, but building a sustainable stream of income for your cause requires a strong strategy that goes beyond one-time donations. Fundraising upsells and cross-sells are great tools to include in your strategy and when used correctly, they can significantly increase regular giving. Did you know that regular donors give 42% more annually, compared to one-time donations?

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The Benefits of Using Dumpster Rental Software

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Benefits of Using Dumpster Rental Software Dumpster rental businesses are booming, catering to various industries, from construction to home cleanouts. Managing a fleet of dumpsters and coordinating rentals, pickups, and payments can become complex without the right tools. Enter dumpster rental software—a game-changer for companies looking to streamline their operations and boost their efficiency.

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Fundraising Upsells and Cross-Sells: The key to turning one-time donors into lifelong supporters

Get Fully Funded

The impact of a single donation is undeniable, but building a sustainable stream of income for your cause requires a strong strategy that goes beyond one-time donations. Fundraising upsells and cross-sells are great tools to include in your strategy and when used correctly, they can significantly increase regular giving. Did you know that regular donors give 42% more annually, compared to one-time donations?

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How International Adoption Is Failing Children

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Kindel Media on Pexels Over nine months into the violence that has been ransacking the lives of Palestinians, efforts to help are coming from all corners of the globe. As news outlets and social media feeds are flooded with endless images of violence against children, some in the Global North have expressed a desire to adopt Palestinian children to give them a chance at a better life.

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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.