Fri.Apr 25, 2025

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Early Signs: Seeing Successful Role Models Plus Mentorship Helps Young Girls, Women

Fundraising Leadership

Seeing role model examples, plus mentorship, at an early age yields results for young women. When they see it, they can not only be it, they can succeed. A new global study of nearly one million people from adolescence to adulthood shows that teenage girls 13-16 more often become successful entrepreneurs by the time they are 35-40 than boys do. They also are more successful than girls that same age who are not seeing successful entrepreneurs in these formative years.

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I Was Recently Detained by ICE. Here’s My Message to Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Sitting on the sidelines isnt an option as immigrant advocates are targeted. By Jazmn Chvez Aaron M. Sprecher, AP A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Orleans. Sitting on the sidelines isnt an option as immigrant advocates are targeted.

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Nonprofits Need Equity Too: The Case for Providing “Enterprise Capital”

NonProfit Quarterly

Credit: Morgan Housel on Unsplash The funding landscape for nonprofits has undergone a seismic shift. Earlier this year , the federal government historically the second-largest funder of nonprofits in the United States, after income from program feesordered a blanket federal funding freeze, putting over $300 billion in annual funding for nonprofits at risk.

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8 Ways to Snag a Nonprofit Job in Today’s Tight Market

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Think creatively about what you can do, use AI tools wisely, and more tips from experts. By Lois M. Baron Getty Images Think creatively about what you can do, use AI tools wisely, and more tips from experts.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Is Your Leadership Holding Back Your Nonprofit?

The Charity CFO

Is Your Leadership Holding Back Your Nonprofit? We dont like to talk about itbut we should. Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to transformation in a nonprofit isnt lack of funding, staff turnover, or outdated systems. Its leadership. In this candid episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson and CFO Teresa Guest explore what happens when nonprofit CEOs fail to engage, set expectations, and lead with accountability.

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Dhul Hijjah 2025: 10 Days of Arafah and Their Significance

Donorbox Nonprofit

Did you know that 1.8 million Muslims performed the Hajj in 2024 alone? Dhul Hijjah is one of the most sacred times of year for Muslims worldwide. In this article, we explain its significance, when it will occur in 2025, and share more about the ten days of Arafah. What is Dhul Hijjah? Dhul Hijjah […] The post Dhul Hijjah 2025: 10 Days of Arafah and Their Significance appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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You don’t have to do this alone

Fundraising Coach

This is a confusing time. With all the pressures and uncertainty, it’s tempting to isolate. This is a reminder to resist that urge. We are stronger together. You don’t have to do this alone. Off the top of my head, here are some ways you can connect with others: Talk to your peers – Pick up the phone. Or go out to coffee. Typically, people in nonprofits don’t understand each other’s jobs.

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Understanding Your Fundraising Efficiency Ratio: Why It Matters

Donorbox Nonprofit

Every dollar counts when it comes to supporting your mission, but how do you know if you’re spending the right amount on fundraising? Fundraising Efficiency Ratio (FER) is a key metric that ensures your nonprofit is using your funds as efficiently as possible to support your mission, ultimately helping you do more good in the […] The post Understanding Your Fundraising Efficiency Ratio: Why It Matters appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Where to Begin when Choosing the Right Nonprofit CRM

NonProfit PRO

Choosing the right software can make or break your nonprofits success. Our Nonprofit Software Buyers Guide walks you through the must-ask questions to ensure you invest in a solution that saves time, maximizes fundraising, and drives long-term impact. Download now and make an informed decision that fuels your mission!

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What We Should Value More: Fundraisers Who Are Reluctant Askers

iMarketSmart

What? What good is a reluctant fundraiser? Aren’t they professional askers? Shouldn’t they be looking for the first opportunity to ask? Not if they want to be effective over the long run. Reluctance can be a fundraising virtue. Reluctance comes from the Latin meaning “struggling against.” An effective, ethical fundraiser will be reluctant to: Ask before they have determined what a prospective donor might be most receptive to Ask before they sense a prospective donor has e

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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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Blackbaud Unveils Latest Developments for Corporate Social Impact

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud unveiled the innovation roadmap for YourCause, its corporate social responsibility platform that empowers employee giving.

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Donorbox vs. ActBlue: Comparing Fundraising Solutions

Donorbox Nonprofit

Having the right fundraising platform can help accelerate donations to your campaign and fuel your mission. In this article, well compare Donorbox vs. ActBlue, two popular fundraising platforms used by political parties and organizations to raise funds. Well also elaborate on why some political fundraisers may be looking for ActBlue alternatives. Lets dive in!

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“No” Can Be the Beginning, Not the End Of The Philanthropic Conversation

Bloomerang

When you fear rejection, you avoid asking. And thats death for any fundraising program. This is particularly true for major gift fundraising, because when you secure a personal visit youre 85% of the way towards getting a gift. Yet, somehow, getting a no to your face feels really bad. So, you find things to do behind your desk rather than getting out of the office.

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Federal Jobs, Science, and Anti-Intellectualism: Climate Scientists Speak Out

NonProfit Quarterly

Credit: Photo by Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash The headlines document the hostility of the administration of President Donald Trump to the scientific community. At the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, The New York Times estimates 1,300 layoffs and resignations since Trump took office, with another 1,000 threatened. At the US Environmental Protection Agency, an estimated 1,155 scientists face possible layoffs.

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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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Without DOJ Funding, Community Violence Intervention Programs Face Uncertainty

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Kaboompics.com on pexels, Jon Tyson on unsplash On April 23, The Washington Post reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had canceled hundreds of grants to community organizations. As the article noted, many of the canceled grants were for gun violence prevention, addiction prevention, and victim advocacy. An exclusive Reuters report found that the total value of the DOJ cuts was $811 million.

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