Tue.Jun 13, 2023

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A $1 Billion Mystery Donor Who Did 'Trust-Based Philanthropy' Long Before MacKenzie Scott

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Atlanta Courtesy of The Kendeda Fund Why grantees of Diana Blank's Kendeda Fund say she put on a "master class" during her 30 years of big giving. Plus: Why Kendeda bankrolled operating reserves for grantees, and the eco-friendly "living building" inspiring nonprofits.

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Why Wealthy Donors Are Distancing Themselves From Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

As many wealthy individuals and families now prefer working through intermediaries, such as lawyers, DAFs, and donor advisories to handle their giving activities, nonprofits are finding this increased distance to be challenging. Here are some tips to help your organization adjust.

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The Onslaught of Anti-Trans Legislation Demands a Crisis Response From Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Saida Agostini-Bostic and Elizabeth Barajas-Román Several women’s funds across the country are showing what an effective response to attacks on trans rights looks like — and why the historic underfunding of the LGBTQ+ community is no longer tenable.

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BridgeTECH Preview: Strategies for Nonprofits to Successfully Implement Innovation

NonProfit PRO

Heather Hooper, executive director at the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, will be presenting “Breaking Through Resistance: Strategies for Successfully Implementing Technology Innovation in Nonprofits” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Hooper to learn more about her, the impact of nonprofit technology on her organization and why she is passionate about the topic.

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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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7 Easy Strategies for Finding Sponsors for Your Fundraiser

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

You’ve got a date and venue booked for your nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising event. Next up? Finding sponsors to boost your event’s fundraising power. Sponsorships not only help cover the event’s cost, but build relationships for future support while increasing your organization’s visibility. They’re a win-win! Read on for tips and strategies for finding and securing sponsors for your best fundraiser yet. 1.

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Salesforce Launches Accelerator to Help Close the AI Access Gap

NonProfit PRO

According to Salesforce research, nonprofits recognize the importance of technology in helping reach their goals, but many lack the resources to invest in it. Salesforce Accelerator — AI for Impact aims to close the AI access gap by providing funding, expertise, and technology to nonprofit organizations.

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Lifestyle Writing: Writing for Social Media and Much More

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We teach seven nonprofit writing styles and the hardest one to describe and master, I think, is lifestyle writing. But it seems like it should be easy. It’s conversational — we all have conversations. It feels lighter, even when dealing with heavy topics — so we don’t need to be subject matter experts. And yet, it’s really hard to do well.

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An Unusual $30 Million Gift: a Building That Generates More Energy and Water Than It Uses

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Atlanta Justin Chan The Kendeda Building in Atlanta Diana Blank's foundation put up $25 million to build the structure — and another $5 million to tell its story and help others launch similar projects.

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Connecting Faith Institutions to Capital

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Martina_L on istock.com Investor meetings and economic policy symposia often take place in wealthy vacation resorts of the rich-and-famous such as Jackson Hole, WY. Far fewer such gatherings take place in Jackson, MS. But a conference , hosted by Neighborhood Economics this past April, which brought over two hundred people to Jackson, MS—ranging from impact investors to foundation, nonprofit, and church leaders—purposefully sought to break the mold.

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One of Your Fundraisers Is Leaving: What Your Nonprofit Should Do to Prepare

Bloomerang

Managing employee turnover is never easy. This is especially true in the case of nonprofit fundraisers. With the average fundraiser’s tenure being a short 18 months combined with an already over-extended team , this complex and prevalent staff retention issue impacts the ability of countless organizations to successfully fuel their mission. There are steps nonprofits can take to prevent turnover , but sometimes people retire or move on to new opportunities regardless of the work environmen

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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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A Spike Through Corruption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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ProGeorgia Leads the Local Movement to Counter Voter Suppression

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Tom Barrett on unsplash.com In some states, the administration of elections is (relatively) uncontroversial. Not so in Georgia. When the US Supreme Court gutted the federal Voting Rights Act in 2013, Southern states with histories of racist voting practices were freed from requirements that significant changes to elections and voter laws be subject to federal approval.

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Matching Your Nonprofit’s Voter Engagement Strategy to the Election Cycle

Non Profitvote

Understanding how barriers to voter participation change by election cycle is an important part of developing a strategy for your nonprofit’s voter engagement work. In short, providing useful and relevant information about elections, candidates, and choices takes on greater importance in local election cycles like 2023 when lack of information is the primary reason cited for not voting.

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You can’t cram for fundraising results

Fundraising Coach

Successful fundraising is built with human relationships. It’s not a mechanical process that you can “turn on” when you need it. I find it’s better to build a habit of consistent communication with donors and prospect rather than trying to “make up” for not talking to people in weeks or months. When we try to “make up” for lack of effort, we tend to overwhelm ourselves causing us to stop calling again.

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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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A Complete Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Marketing Plan

The Killoe Group

A well-designed nonprofit marketing plan can help your organization expand its reach and boost revenue. Use these tips to step up your marketing strategy.

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TECH IMPACT OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARDS

Tech Impact

Nonprofit organizations looking to positively impact their communities through technology are invited to apply for a $10,000 grant PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 13, 2023 – Tech Impact, a 501(c)(3) that leverages technology to advance social impact, today announces a call for nominations for its Technology Innovation Awards (TIA), a program that recognizes nonprofits that have […] The post TECH IMPACT OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARDS appeared first on Tech Impact.

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President & Chief Executive Officer

NC Nonprofit

Position Description President & Chief Executive Officer North Carolina Center for Nonprofits The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits is seeking a bold, visionary, and transformational leader to join the organization as President & CEO and add to its exceptional 33-year history. Anticipated Start Date January 1, 2024 Location The Center’s offices are located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Newsletter looks great, full of donor love. but barely breaks even. Why? [Newsletter Tuesday]

Jeff Brooks

Newsletter Tuesdays: A series about doing more with your donor newsletter. Guest blogger: Tom Ahern I have before me today a wonderful-looking newsletter. It’s nicely donor-focused. It follows the tested Domain Formula. But this newsletter isn’t raising much money. Why? Because it’s missing something very important. Let me show you what I mean by describing the spread of pages 2 and 3 of the newsletter.

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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.