Mon.Jul 31, 2023

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33 Leaders Exposing the Danger of A.I. in Housing, Employment, Civil Rights, and More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Christopher Pledger, eyevine, Redux Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini, who has led ground-breaking research illustrating gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence, founded the nonprofit Algorithmic Justice League. People of color — particularly Black women — are in the vanguard of the movement to safeguard Americans against discrimination and other hazards baked into artificial intelligence.

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4 Reasons Donor-Advised Funds Benefit Donors and Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

In the philanthropic sphere, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have clearly gained notable, ongoing popularity in recent years. Here’s a specific look at the four benefits and considerations that generate the popularity surrounding DAFs and the corresponding benefits for nonprofits.

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Donor Codes of Conduct to Fight Sexual Harassment of Nonprofit Fundraisers Are Growing More Common

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress William Suarez Sandra Hawken, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, doesn’t want young fundraisers to go through the sexual harassment she did when she started out raising money. The codes also seek to reduce other problematic donor behavior, like pushing organizations to start programs that fall outside their mission and trying to get involved in day-to-day operations.

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Bonterra Jumpstart Report Reveals That Fundraising Continues to Be a Major Hurdle

NonProfit PRO

Bonterra announced key data insights and takeaways from a recent study conducted by Jumpstart, its nonprofit capacity building program, which shed light on the challenges faced by the nonprofit community. The report finds fundraising is a major hurdle for nonprofit organizations.

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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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A Grateful Patient Leaves Texas Heart Institute $32 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Plus, heiress Seema Boesky gave Wayne State University $20 million for neuroscience, and financier Leon Cooperman and his wife, Toby, gave more than $13 million to support housing and programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Building a Strong Organizational Culture for Greater Impact and Engagement

NonProfit PRO

The fact is that nonprofits have a lot going on with their missions, programs and, of course, getting donors to give to their causes. But a vital ingredient for the secret sauce is teamwork, and you get the best of your squad by building a great organizational culture.

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Using Data to Identify Prospective Donors: 4 Strategies

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Identifying prospective donors is a crucial first step toward building a successful fundraising program. But with so many potential donors out there, how do you know where to focus your efforts? The answer lies in data. With data analysis tools and techniques, your nonprofit can approach prospect research strategically, allowing you to target the right people and build meaningful relationships with them over time.

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Getting Ahead of Year-End Giving

NonProfit PRO

Join our expert panel featuring fundraising coach Janet Cobb and Christine Johnson, VP of Digital Strategy of TrueSense. In this webinar we will cover why year end giving is such an important time of the year, and what you should be doing right now to prepare for it.

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Building Youth Power

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Veronica Terriquez & Kahlila Williams It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. Over the past decade, the words of Black Liberation activist Assata Shakur have echoed across California, as a chant by many grassroots youth organizing groups. It inspired them as they marched and protested as part of the Black Lives Matter movement; it inspired them as they engaged in nonpartisan campaigns to change state and local policie

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From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement

Blue Avocado

Six core principles, drawn from STEM education, can help new nonprofits assemble a diverse team, raise funds successfully, and learn to use the gathered resources for strategic growth. The post From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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The Power of Online Reputation: Leveraging Social Media Marketing to Manage and Enhance Your Brand’s Image

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Power of Online Reputation: Leveraging Social Media Marketing to Manage and Enhance Your Brand’s Image Social media is central to any modern marketing campaign. Your social accounts can help you build rapport with your consumers and increase your exposure amongst new, younger audiences. However, social media can be risky. One misstep can undermine your brand image.

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12 Elements To Help Conduct Your Mid-Year Nonprofit Tune Up

Bloomerang

When most people hear the word “tune up,” they naturally think about automobiles, and probably that their own car is overdue. A car represents a major investment, and timely service and maintenance ensures the best return on that investment. All for-profit and nonprofit organizations will enormously benefit from similar tune ups to ensure operations are performing at peak efficiency.

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New Partner Benefit: MyCityRides Store Credit for Memphis Nonprofit Employees

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Transportation is an ongoing issue for the memphis workforce. We’re doing something about it for Nonprofit Employees. Momentum Nonprofit Partners is thrilled to partner with MyCityRides , a leading nonprofit in Memphis that provides high quality, low cost scooters for Memphis residents, to offer nonprofit employees an incredible opportunity. Through this collaboration, eligible individuals can join the MyCityRides program to purchase a brand-new scooter and enjoy the open road and exclusive bene

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Bookkeeping For Nonprofits: How Is It Different Than For Small Business?

Foundation Group

Bookkeeping for nonprofits has similarities and key differences when compared with that for small businesses. This article compares the two.

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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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Four Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Approach Compliance Challenges

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Guest Blogger Trevor Benitone of Adams Keegan shares tips for nonprofit compliance When it comes to operating a nonprofit, it’s seldom as straightforward as simply giving back. These special organizations face a number of challenges from a regulatory and tax standpoint, which can be burdensome without the right guidance and support. Some of the matters always on the minds of nonprofit leaders include concerns about fundraising, accounting, and record-keeping.

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Personalizing SEO Audit Forms for Your Unique Business Needs

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Personalizing SEO Audit Forms for Your Unique Business Needs In the dynamic and competitive digital landscape, personalized SEO audit forms through a website audit tool provide a key to unlocking a business’s unique potential. The digital marketplace, teeming with competition, necessitates a fine-tuned and personalized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) approach.

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New Partner Benefit: MyCityRides Store Credit for Memphis Nonprofit Employees

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Transportation is an ongoing issue for the memphis workforce. We’re doing something about it for Nonprofit Employees. Momentum Nonprofit Partners is thrilled to partner with MyCityRides , a leading nonprofit in Memphis that provides high quality, low cost scooters for Memphis residents, to offer nonprofit employees an incredible opportunity. Through this collaboration, eligible individuals can join the MyCityRides program to purchase a brand-new scooter and enjoy the open road and exclusive bene

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Get Your Caseload Management Checklist!

Veritus Group

What should an MGO be doing on a daily basis? Weekly? Monthly? Here's a printable checklist to help MGOs prioritize their essential tasks! The post Get Your Caseload Management Checklist! appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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How to Achieve Your Fundraising Goals: Complete Guide

Nonprofit Fixer

Fundraising Goals Wall Chart Nonprofit fundraising is a giant topic and it can be incredibly complicated. Nearly all 501(c)(3) public charities need to fundraise and there are over 1 million of these organizations in the US. The number of websites, tools, and resources aiming to help nonprofits with fundraising is mind-blowing – and growing every day.

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You want change. They want to be change agents. Your job is to make a match!

Clairification

How can I make the biggest impact on the future? Have you ever wondered how major donors think about philanthropy? To a large extent, they think about it the same way as anyone else. They just have more money. It’s good to remember major donors are, first and foremost, just people. And like all human beings, they are on a continual quest for meaning.

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6 Guidelines for Planning Your Hybrid Silent Auction

Fundraising Coach

When it comes to key fundraising events for your nonprofit, auctions can be a highly effective avenue for increasing donations to your cause. However, when embarking on an auction-planning journey, it helps to have guidance to get started. Karrie Wozniak, CMO at OneCause, outlines six essential tips in this article. Karrie has more than twenty years of experience in marketing and passion for helping nonprofits expand their reach, leading industry research, marketing strategy, and fundraising con

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Conflicts of Interest: Why it’s Important and How Often it Should be Done

The Charity CFO

Addressing conflicts of interest in a nonprofit is essential for success. It directly impacts the credibility, public trust, and overall effectiveness of the nonprofit in achieving its mission. By actively identifying and managing conflicts of interest, these organizations can protect their credibility, maintain donor confidence, and ensure that their resources are utilized solely for the benefit of their intended recipients.

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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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Barbie and the Problem of Corporate Power

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ekaterina79 on istock.com On the pink carpet at the July 13 Barbie film premiere in London, Margot Robbie made one thing clear: “I’m very much in support of all the unions.” She added that as a member of SAG-AFTRA—short for the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, a union representing around 160,000 media workers worldwide—she was “absolutely” in support of the imminent strike.

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Barbie: America Ferrera’s Lament Goes Viral, and Here’s What To Do About It

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 236 — July 24, 2023 Did you see the powerful monologue by America Ferrera’s character (aptly named Gloria) in the Barbie movie posted on every social media platform? And maybe, like millions of other women, you nodded in recognition. Many said they were moved to tears. America Ferrera (L) and her on-screen daughter Ariana Greenblatt (R) in Barbie.

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Dr. James explains why identifying with others is so powerful in a donor’s hero story

iMarketSmart

Effective fundraising starts with identity. Compelling fundraising story connects the donation story with the donor’s story. When does a story become the donor’s story? When the donor identifies with its characters and values. In fundraising, identifying with others is powerful. It’s what turns “them” into “us.” It’s what turns “giving” into “sharing.