Fri.Nov 04, 2022

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Gamers are Givers: Using Charitable Games to Fundraise for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Given their omnipresence, it's exciting to consider how game companies can harness their immense reach and power to create community and social good, and how nonprofits can utilize games as platforms to fundraise and connect with small donors.

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Two CEOs Share Insights on Leading in Challenging Times

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander. Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from World Food Program USA, Elton John AIDS Foundation Barron Segar, CEO of the World Food Program USA and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Barron Segar, president and CEO of the World Food Program USA, and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation discuss how they've been guiding their organizations through a host of recent crises, from threats of famine to recession fears, and share insights on fundraising,

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Why Your Nonprofit Should Sponsor a Symposium

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit profession and its world continue to change. Internal and external forces continue to cause dynamic shifts in the way we process and implement strategies for success. Most recently, I participated in a symposium that was successful. You should consider sponsoring a symposium for a variety of reasons.

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Anonymous Donor Pledges $500 Million Matching Gift to Small Kansas College

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento. Colleen Gustafson, McPherson College McPherson College has an enrollment of about 800. The donor will contribute $2 for every dollar given or pledged to McPherson College by other people through June 30.

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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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Resilia Raises $35M Series B to Democratize Philanthropy and Fuel Nonprofit Capacity

NonProfit PRO

Resilia announced that it has closed $35M in a history-making series B round to further help nonprofits increase their day-to-day capacity and funders scale impact through resources that extend beyond just a monetary grant.

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Grameen Foundation Names First Woman Leader; GlobalGiving Taps New CEO From Gates Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest. Ryan Lash, TED Zubaida Bai will be the next president and CEO of the Grameen Foundation. She is the first woman and the first Indian American to lead the microfinance organization. Also, the Chicago Community Trust and the Education Trust have both promoted their next leaders from within.

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How a Clear School Brand Benefits Enrollment and Creates Community Alignment

Mission Minded

When your school’s brand is well defined, you and your community know exactly what your school stands for, what it. The post How a Clear School Brand Benefits Enrollment and Creates Community Alignment appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Digital dependencies in civil society, November 2022 edition

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[Photo by Lars Kienle on Unsplash. ALT - picture of red computer cables running from a server]. We founded the Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford in 2014 to examine and act on the ways digital dependencies effect civil society. How does a global exoskeleton of corporatized infrastructure and government/corporate data surveillance change how people take collective action?

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Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership 30th Annual Heart of Marin Awards (TM) Announces Final Call for Nominations

Anedot

SAN RAFAEL, CA, November 3, 2022 – Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) announces a final call for nominations for the 30th Annual Heart of Marin Awards. Heart of Marin recognizes and honors Marin County’s outstanding nonprofit organizations and the people who serve them. Nominations will be accepted up to 12:00 PM on Monday, November 14 th , 2022.

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The Value of Marketing in a Down Economy

Nonprofit Megaphone

Many nonprofit organizations search for ways to cut costs in a down economy. It’s understandable — we’re all watching our money and trying to keep our heads above water. However, there’s one area where you shouldn’t cut: marketing. The truth is that even in tough times, your marketing efforts can pay dividends by helping you build support for your organization and reach new people who may be interested in what you do.

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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 is Strength-Based Communication? And What Is it NOT?

Prosper Strategies

Learn what strength-based messaging (AKA: asset-based communication) is really about and then put it into action for your nonprofit. The post What is Strength-Based Communication? And What Is it NOT? appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Putting the FUN in Fundraising: What Our Most Successful Clients Have in Common

Veritus Group

There are several predictors of success when we partner with a non-profit. Here's how our most successful clients approach The Veritus Way. The post Putting the FUN in Fundraising: What Our Most Successful Clients Have in Common appeared first on Veritus Group.

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3 Things You Must Define to Receive a $5 Million Gift

iMarketSmart

A friend of mine recently asked for a $5 Million gift. THAT’S A LOT OF MONEY! But in terms of the money required to make the vision of this organization a reality, it’s a small piece of the pie. If your org isn’t receiving large gifts, one of the things you should be asking yourself is this… “Do we need it?” The answer could be that you don’t need very large gifts, and that’s ok.

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We want your input on SMS!

Care2

Did you know: SMS has a 98% open rate and 60% of text messages are viewed within the first five minutes! At Care2, we’re conducting market research to gain a deeper understanding of the state of SMS in the nonprofit sector’s advocacy and fundraising initiatives. Tell us what you think (or don’t think) of SMS marketing. As a thank you for participating, we'll be sure to share the results with you, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 donation from Care2 to the charity of your choice.

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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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Title IX at 50: Sports Drive and Inspire Women Leaders to C-Suites

Fundraising Leadership

The recent Title IX conference at Northwestern University features L to R: Christine Brennan; Kristina Minor, Kate Drohan, Janna Blais, Kelly Amonte Hiller. “There is not anything that empowers girls and women the way sports do,” says Donna Lopiano, President and Founder of Sports Management Resources, at the recent conference, “Title IX at 50: Past, Present, Future,” spanning three days of events at Northwestern University. “ “There is not anything that empowers girls and women the way spo