Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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Charities Are Allowed to Do Some Lobbying, but Many Do None at All

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000. By Heather MacIndoe and Mirae Kim Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000.

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Key Strategies to Help Young Nonprofit Professionals Succeed

NonProfit PRO

After decades in the nonprofit sector, I still learn every day from others. Here are some of my tips for those just starting in the sector.

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Why Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Gift to Johns Hopkins Medical School Matters

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The move continues a pattern of donations that seek to increase accessibility to medical school. By Amir Pasic AP Photo/Patrick Semansky Most medical students at the university will no longer pay tuition. The move continues a pattern of donations that seek to increase accessibility to medical school. Read more coverage from the Chronicle here.

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A Strategic Guide to Elevate Your Donor Acquisition

NonProfit PRO

Donor Acquisition is the cornerstone of organizational vitality, a crucial endeavor that goes beyond mere survival. It’s about forging meaningful connections with fresh faces, expanding your donor base, and amplifying your influence in the community. Our collective challenge is clear: how do we reverse the national decline in donor acquisition? The answer lies within the pages of this indispensable guide.

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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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Sesame Workshop Appoints New CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Sesame Workshop Sherrie Westin, CEO of Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street. Also, the Trevor Project has tapped its first Black and nonbinary CEO, and the League of Women Voters has promoted its next leader from within.

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The Trevor Project Names Jaymes Black as New Chief Executive Officer

NonProfit PRO

The Trevor Project announced Jaymes Black, who brings more than 20 years of leadership experience, as its new chief executive officer.

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How Do You Attract Gen Z Volunteers? Align with Their Values

Volunteer Match

Guest Contributor: Indiana Lee When striving to enact positive change, it’s crucial to have as many people on board as possible. Gen Z has been instrumental in shaping societal change. As of 2024, they are between 12 and 27 years old, offering a wide range of young perspectives. However, Gen Z is one of the groups with the fewest volunteers among the 11 million people who volunteer on an average day.

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Why Nonprofits Need to Switch from Cash-Basis to Accrual-Basis Accounting

The Charity CFO

The type of accounting your organization uses could be holding you back from getting the most out of your accounting system. While many nonprofits start with cash-basis accounting due to its simplicity, this method often falls short of providing a comprehensive view of a nonprofit’s financial health. Transitioning to accrual-basis accounting can offer a more accurate representation of finances and enhance long-term planning.

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7 Best Digital Marketing Tools for Increasing Your Marketing Strategy

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

7 Best Digital Marketing Tools for Increasing Your Marketing Strategy Are you having a hard time getting through all the digital noise? Getting your message to your target audience and staying ahead of the competition can be hard. Imagine having a set of tools that makes your marketing easier, helps you reach more people, and gives you useful information.

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Putting the Right Idea in Front of The Right Donor in the Right Way at the Right Time

iMarketSmart

Put the right idea in front of the right door in the right way at the right time. The more consistently you do that, the more support you will receive. Let’s look at each part of the equation: The Right Idea: It’s not your need for operating cash. It’s not your strategic pillars or your hope for more endowment. It’s a compelling “imagine what if” or “who we could better serve” or “how we make an even greater impact.” The Right Donor: It

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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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"Don’t Underestimate Yourself”: Lynda Carter on Leadership, Success and The Power To Be Whoever You Dare

Fundraising Leadership

Lynda Carter, iconic performer, actor, producer, singer, musician, philanthropist, advocate, and more, in a promotion for her latest single, “Pink Slip Lollipop.” She will be honored at Take The Lead’s 2024 Power Up Concert & Conference August 25-26 with the Leading Woman Award. The wonder of her accomplishments never stops. Lynda Carter, a Wonder Woman in real life who turns 73 this month, is a global performer, singer, producer, actress, philanthropist, leader and inspiration to women and