Mon.Nov 13, 2023

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Philanthropy’s Job in Polarized America: Make Partners of Enemies, a New Poll Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Scott G Winterton, The Deseret News, AP Protesters from Patriots Prepared and Black Lives Matter debate at a march in Salt Lake City, Utah, in July 2020. Many Americans see foundations as key to brokering peace and forging partnerships between opposing sides.

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Common Sense Activities to Fulfill Fiduciary Duty

NonProfit PRO

An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.

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Financial Climate and Trust Issues Trouble Nonprofit Sector, Report Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Sector By Eden Stiffman Getty Images Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Secto

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A Team, Just for You!

NonProfit PRO

Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges, and even more rewards. Amazon understands that, and established a team dedicated to serving the unique needs of nonprofit leaders. From storage to AI to security to digital experience, the team at AWS for Nonprofits is obsessed with understanding your challenges, and helping you solve for them.

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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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Scientist Leaves $200 Million to Boost the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The bequest to the SETI Institute is the second nine-figure donation announced in recent weeks from the estate of Franklin Antonio, a Qualcomm co-founder. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Hoag Hospital in California landed a $50 million gift for dementia care, and financier Ken Griffin gave $30 million to the National Medal of Honor Museum.

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AI as a Force for Good!

NonProfit PRO

The rapid growth of AI brings promising new innovation, and at the same time raises new challenges. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to developing AI responsibly, taking a people-centric approach that prioritizes education, science, and our customers, to integrate responsible AI across the end-to-end AI lifecycle. At the core of our commitment is our customers, and for the nonprofit sector, the constituents they serve.

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Hustle Launches Dialer to Modernize Communications

NonProfit PRO

Hustle launched its new Dialer product, designed to assist organizers and fundraisers in mobilizing supporters. The Dialer is a modern calling application that saves time by removing unnecessary manual steps with a smooth and easy-to-use interface.

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Feature Your Organization in the 2023 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is currently accepting submissions for our 2023 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. The deadline to submit a gift that benefits your nonprofit is Friday, November 24. The 2023 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide will launch on GivingTuesday, November 28.

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What’s your Leadership Principal for 2024?

NonProfit PRO

Amazon is known for its culture of innovation - a culture that is grounded in 16 Leadership Principals. Leadership Principles are used every day, whether discussing ideas for new projects or deciding on the best way to solve a customer problem. As you head into the final months of 2023, and plan for an impactful 2024, consider embracing a leadership principal to inspire your leadership for the year to come!

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How to Lead from Any Seat: 8 Steps to Thrive in a Constantly Changing World

NonProfit Leadership Center

Have you ever set audacious goals for yourself and then felt overwhelmed by not knowing how to reach them? Human development expert and Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Dr. John Loblack says the key to achieving your goals is to first “identify your destination and work backwards.” Regardless of the position you hold or your desired destination, Dr.

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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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What’s Changing the Game for Nonprofits?

NonProfit PRO

Whether you’re in marketing, fundraising, HR or IT- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are changing the game for nonprofits of all sizes. Yes, the sector is already using AI/ ML, but many solutions are now able to help you scale faster and smarter. As you prepare for 2024, consider this new Industry Outlook from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that demystifies AL/ML, and explores ways nonprofits can employ technologies to transform their operations and accelerate their missions.

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Growing Pains at Ibram X. Kendi's Antiracist Center Don't Signal a Larger Trend, Experts Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

None of the center's supporters have raised public concerns about its work, and growing pains are common for new organizations. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Ibram X. Kendi, who won a National book Award in 2019 for “How to Be an Antiracist,” leads Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research. None of the center's supporters have raised public concerns about its work, and growing pains are common for new organizations.

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Meeting Today’s Constituent Expectations!

NonProfit PRO

Customer obsession – one of Amazon’s central leadership principals. Customer obsession means starting with those you serve and working backwards to meet their ever-increasing expectations. The expectations of today’s supporters, beneficiaries, and stakeholders are requiring organizations to raise the bar on the experiences they deliver. In support of our customers, the team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits is dedicated to helping nonprofits innovate to meet those expectations.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. With a comprehensive fundraising platform , organizations can manage and run an exciting digital auction.

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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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How To Segment And Personalize Appeals To Raise More Money At End Of Year

Bloomerang

Does the phrase “segment your appeal” make you feel anxious, stressed, or worried? You may be asking yourself: Are we segmenting right now? Sounds complicated, how would we do that? What segments do we have and how should we communicate differently to each of them? Do I have the technology to segment? (Good news—you do!) In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment.

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Don’t Do What I Did Recently…

Veritus Group

If you start to notice signs of anxiety or overwhelm, here’s one mindset shift that might make all the difference for you as a fundraiser. The post Don’t Do What I Did Recently… appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

A trauma-informed culture enhances your nonprofit’s organizational sustainability, employee well-being, and overall productivity. The post Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Navigating Multi-State Charitable Solicitations: A Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits

Foundation Group

Explore the complexities of multi-state charitable solicitations registration in our comprehensive guide. Learn the key requirements, how to determine if your nonprofit needs to register in different states, the intricacies of managing multi-state registrations, and the benefits of professional service providers. Essential reading for nonprofits navigating the U.S. regulatory landscape.

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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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16 Premier Silent Auction Software Solutions to Grow Revenue

The Killoe Group

The right silent auction software can make planning your next live or virtual event a breeze. Explore our list of the top solutions to streamline your search.

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How to Use Psychology to Pre-Suade Donors to Give

Clairification

Are you leading with a “gift” or “favor” to positively incline your donor to say “yes?” This time of year is what I call “presuasion time.” Because if you’re thoughtful about it, you can presuade donors to give up to the moment you ask! That’s what we reviewed in Part 1 of this two-part series, where I described research from Robert Cialdini, author of the seminal Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , and the newer book, Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Making a Substantial Impact

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode of the Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we are joined by Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial. The approach for today’s conversation will be slightly different than most interviews. Sheryl spends her time in a concept of systems and design thinking. Don’t worry we’ll discover more of what that means throughout the conversation with her today.

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A Blueprint for Designing Better Digital Government Services

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Joe Lee , Annie Newman & Bry Pardoe Public perceptions about government and government service delivery are at an all-time low across the United States. Plagued government legacy systems—too often using outdated programming language—are struggling to hold up under the weight of increased demand , and IT modernization efforts are floundering at all levels of government.

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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 Benefits of Using Data to Improve the Patient Experience

Top Nonprofits

Exceptional patient experience is the outcome of several factors working together symbiotically—healthcare organizations and providers, associated tools and technologies, facilities space, and even the patient’s own perceptions and efforts. However, managing patient outcomes has become more difficult as more providers face burnout from increasing workloads and staffing shortages.

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Civil society, polarization and pluralism

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Photo by Ruy Reis on Unsplash A headline in today's Chronicle of Philanthropy , reads: " Philanthropy ’s Job in Polarized America: Make Partners of Enemies, a New Poll Says " Which raises an obvious question, "Why do you think philanthropy is the solution and not part of the problem?" We often talk about civil society and philanthropy as if they only do good.