NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Effective online marketing can open up many opportunities to engage with your supporters. Optimize your nonprofit digital content with these five ideas.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Alex Daniels After a three-year absence from Capitol Hill, more than 250 grant makers and nonprofit leaders began a three-day gathering in Washington on Monday to press lawmakers to provide donors with more incentives to give and to provide nonprofits with an official voice in federal policy discussions.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered why some organizations succeed and others struggle? From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. Over the years, I’ve witnessed a deep correlation between an organization’s commitment to talent development and continuous learning and their employees’ connection to one another.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By M.J. Prest Also, the Heritage Foundation has received a pledge of $25 million to advance its policy goals, and the University of California at Los Angeles received a joint gift of $20 million to establish the Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Writing a thank you letter should be the easiest task on your to-do list. There are just two simple words: thank you. And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. Yet, it can feel hard sometimes to write a good thank you letter. Maybe you don’t know what to write. Or where to start. You want your letter to sound sincere, not like a form letter.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Sara Herschander Artur Widak, NurPhoto, Getty Images Ukrainian refugees and locals in a Poland commune gather for the ‘Light for Ukraine’ ceremony on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The nearly 275 foundations surveyed gave more than $7 million to support Ukraine over the past year, about half of which occurred in March 2022 directly following the invasion.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills. For some, it might seem more like an art than a science, as there is confusion about the process. Since many nonprofits are entering this space due to increased opportunities for federal funding , they can be overwhelmed with the requirements needed to prepare a thorough

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

To understand how resignation trends impacted nonprofits, sector leaders must look below the headline figures to understand employee motivations. The post Re-evaluating the Great Resignation appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Their dream came true. MacKenzie Scott’s Mystery Money Machine chose them. For a seven-figure donation. It was an order of magnitude larger than any other donation they’d ever received. Transformational for their work. And it was unrestricted money. They could use it to build their capacity and not only accomplish more mission, but also be more effective in all areas, including fundraising.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

I generally counsel nonprofits to call and thank their donors. It’s personal, unexpected and just plain nice. We could all use a little more “nice” in our lives. But there’s a right and wrong way to express gratitude One is authentic and meaningful. The other is robotic and meaningless. Maybe even off-putting. A Thank You Phone Call/Message Gone Awry Here’s a transcription of a voicemail left for me last week from a well-known national charity with local branches: The post Don’t Leave a Voicema

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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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Veritus Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Asking questions is fundamental to building authentic donor relationships. But how do we know which questions to ask? Journalism, any ideas? The post What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Auditing your nonprofit may send a wave of terror through your spine, but it doesn’t have to be as fear-inducing. There are a few reasons your nonprofit may need an audit, and if you’re taking the right steps and seeking expert help, your nonprofit auditing can be as easy as pie! Also, regular audits can […] The post The Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Auditing (Free Checklist + FAQs) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 and is one of the strongest nonprofit brands in the United States. Many nonprofit leaders can learn valuable lessons from this impactful organization that has changed lives all over the world. Today’s guest, Jonathan Reckford, shares some of his insights on a variety of topics that affect nonprofit organizations.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Does your organization get bogged down with nonprofit treasurer duties? Nonprofits don’t exist for the purpose of earning profits. With that being said, money is central to a nonprofit’s success. Salary costs and other administrative expenses are unavoidable. Also, there can be a lot of cash inflow from fundraising and grants , and it’s important to know how to use it.

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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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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Sure, asking for money is hard. But asking for an estate gift? Even experienced fundraisers can get squeamish. As Anne Melvin puts it, “For many of us, asking for a bequest is akin to asking, ‘So when are you going to die and what are you going to leave us when you do?’ [1] And yet, it’s vital. The right ask can be powerful. So, how can we do this? What are the right words and phrases?

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