The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2023

By Sono Motoyama Lee Klafczynski for The Chronicle With community organizing and savvy advocacy, grassroots nonprofits in Birmingham, Ala., Oakland, Calif., and other cities are gaining recognition and financing for the community-based programs to reduce shootings.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today, the nonprofit community is suffering from a labor and volunteer shortage. Due to the lack of volunteers and a shift in government support, some nonprofit organizations may have to halt programs and readjust their goals to help those most in need.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2023

Podcasts are one of the fastest-growing cultural phenomena in the United States and beyond. As per a recent study on podcast statistics, 144 million Americans have listened to podcasts at least once and 74% of such users have done so to learn something new. Moreover, listeners spend an average of 6 hours and 37 minutes […] The post 11 Nonprofit Podcasts You Need to Listen To [Updated 2023] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2023

There are lots of ways you can use artificial intelligence to be more effective and efficient at your nonprofit — even with scarce resources. Artificial intelligence can add a “mod” to your skills and empower you and your team to amplify your mission.

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Nonprofits 110

Volunteer Match

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over the last couple of months I’ve been having some interesting conversations about the line between volunteers and paid staff. And, since it’s the start of a new year I thought it might be a good time to brush off those volunteer position descriptions and do a little risk management!

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Concord Leadership

JANUARY 23, 2023

I just listened to the episode of Guy Kawasaki’s “Remarkable People” podcast with Robert Waldinger. Over the course of the conversation, they talk about what it takes to be happy. Curiosity opens communication Toward the end, they discuss how to communicate with people you disagree with. And then how to communicate with family members you […] The post Curiosity is the foundation for effective leadership communication appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2023

You probably know how important donations are for helping your nonprofit or charity fulfill its mission. But you might not be aware of the many different types of donations you might receive. There’s a whole world of fundraising opportunities that you can unlock! In this article, we’ll walk you through different types of donations and […] The post 9 Types of Donations for Nonprofits and Charities appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2023

By Sara Herschander Organizations are seeking loans and taking other steps to help keep workers, and those who are trying to build or renovate facilities are facing high borrowing costs. Meanwhile, foundation assets have been hard, so it might be tougher for nonprofits to obtain grants in the coming year or two.

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Marketing Marketing Foundations Nonprofits 90

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2023

Have you ever been too tired to function or experienced the sensation of being hangry? When our basic needs are unmet, we cannot perform at our best. This is also true of our nonprofits and without the right tools and understanding the problem can go undiagnosed and unresolved. The post Using the Sensory Funnel to Improve Nonprofit Efficacy and Productivity appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2023

By Maria Di Mento University of St. Thomas Lee and Penny Anderson, shown here with hockey player Maija Almich, are giving to support the University of St. Thomas’s new sports arena, which will house its women’s and men’s hockey and basketball programs. Plus, four Mars candy company heiresses together gave $22 million to support a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programs at a prep school for girls.

Construction 90

Construction Universities Technology 90

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some people will use the phrase “the great resignation” to describe current employment trends, while others will use the phrase, “the great reshuffle.” Regardless which phrases are being used, the current trends are impacting us all. Today’s guest, Don Howard, argues there is not a worker shortage, but a quality jobs shortage.

Nonprofit Leadership 84

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits 84

Donorbox Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are an excellent way to provide educational training and advancement for your staff and board members. There are many in-person and virtual conferences to choose from and they cover a wide range of key nonprofit areas to help organizations’ growth. The following 14 conferences range from discussions on fundraising to accounting principles to […] The post 14 Nonprofit Conferences You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2023 appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Veritus Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

To be a successful fundraiser, you must overcome these two problems in how you think about your donor communication. The post Are You Making Up Stories About How Your Donor Doesn’t Want to Hear from You? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Clairification

JANUARY 23, 2023

I confess I know virtually zip about artificial intelligence. But I’ve been learning. Fast. Because it’s hard these days to travel anywhere in the world, including the social benefit sector, without hearing enticing things about it. How it can do all sorts of things faster and better than humans. How it can create cost savings. How it enables greater personalization.

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Foundation Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

The post Top 5 WORST Reasons to Start a Nonprofit appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Foundations Nonprofits 82

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 23, 2023

Graphic credit: The State of Women Institute Take The Lead is deeply saddened by the news of the mass shooting that occurred this weekend in Monterey, CA during a Lunar New Year celebration and stands in solidarity with its AAPI colleagues.

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Jeff Brooks

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here’s a helpful framework for any fundraising project you might tackle, from the NextAfter Blog, at Bust Through Writer’s Block and Craft More Engaging Appeals with P.A.S.O. Those four letters stand for Problem-Agitation-Solution-Offer, and here’s how you put them to work: Problem. Fundraising is all about problems donors can help solve. That means you need to start with a problem.

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The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Looking for a way to support your new volunteer coordinator? VolunteerHub is must-have volunteer management software that can optimize every facet of their role. Lets face it, volunteer coordinators handle a lot when it comes to running an effective volunteer program. One minute they could be recruiting volunteers , and the next overseeing them. Without software to help streamline the process, coordinating volunteers can be daunting for even the most seasoned professional.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 23, 2023

The “one big thing” in fundraising is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. That’s the right story. But for major gifts, we need one more element. We need the right setting. Major gift setting: Is this the land of wealth sharing? In a story, setting matters. Setting creates expectations. It defines appropriate behaviors. Are we in a fantasy realm?

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The Killoe Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

The post 20+ Creative Ideas to Reach Today’s Donors appeared first on OneCause.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2023

I am so excited – it’s finally here!! The doors to my signature training program, Social Media for Social Good Academy , are open – but for a limited time only! Who’s it for? For Nonprofits Who Want to Turn Social Media Followers Into Donors, Supporters, and Advocates. What do you get at the end? You will walk away with a completely doable Social Media Strategy, Action Plan, Playbook and Content Calendar!

Public and Nonprofit Management 62

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 23, 2023

Pressure is unavoidable. We experience it every day: the pressure to produce, the pressure to get work done, the pressure to be a good friend, the pressure to be a good parent, son, daughter, sibling, or partner, the pressure to be a good member of society, the pressure to be your “best” self, and the pressure to…well, you get it. The list goes on. That begs a few questions: How do we exist under such pressure, especially when those pressures are overwhelming, contributing to burnout , or havin

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press New York Archana Sahgal/AP Aqeela Sherrills, of the nonprofit Hyphen, thinks many more officials and communities now understand violence interruption is a complement to policing, not a strategy that is anti-police. The Biden administration had used the Community Violence Intervention Collaborative to get funding to 50 small grassroots groups to fight gun violence.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 23, 2023

Pressure is unavoidable. We experience it every day: the pressure to produce, the pressure to get work done, the pressure to be a good friend, the pressure to be a good parent, son, daughter, sibling, or partner, the pressure to be a good member of society, the pressure to be your “best” self, and the pressure to…well, you get it. The list goes on. That begs a few questions: How do we exist under such pressure, especially when those pressures are overwhelming, contributing to burnout , or havin

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