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Top 30 Walkathons and Similar Fundraising Events Raised More Than $1 Billion in 2022

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress They took a tumble during the worst of the pandemic, with steep decreases in the amounts raised, but they're beginning to thrive again.

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3 Insights from Giving USA’s ‘Giving By Generation’ Special Report

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits continue to focus their sights on baby boomers, but as the greatest wealth transfer in history is underway, nonprofits will need to adjust their thinking, futureproof their donor databases and find ways to connect with younger generations.

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On First Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Philanthropy Must Commit to Deeper, More Strategic Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alexandra Toma Diego Herrera Carcedo, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images As in other conflicts around the globe, sustaining donor interest in the war in Ukraine is an ongoing battle. But grant makers can have a lasting impact if they focus on building strong, stable, and peaceful societies.

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Top 30 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs Post Second Straight Year of Growth

NonProfit PRO

America’s top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised $1.05 billion in 2022, according to the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum’s annual study. Though the top 30 programs reached a notable milestone in its second year of continued growth, that figure still lags behind 2019’s $1.37 million, showing peer-to-peer events are still recovering from the 33.5% drop in revenue in 2020.

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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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Rales Foundation Bets Big on Carnegie Mellon STEM Students

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Gene J. Puskar, AP Some 86 women, BIPOC, and first-generation college students in master's and doctoral programs will receive scholarships or stipends.

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2023 Nominations Open for Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership

NonProfit PRO

Philanthropy Roundtable has opened nominations for its 2023 Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. Each year, the Prize honors a living philanthropist who has shown exemplary leadership through charitable giving with a $200,000 award that is payable to the winner’s charitable organization of choice.

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iGive To Fill The Void For Charities Affected By AmazonSmile Shutdown

NonProfit PRO

With the company’s recent announcement that they will shut down the program, iGive is stepping up to fill the void for charities and philanthropic shoppers alike, helping both give and get more donations than with AmazonSmile.

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The Future of Teaching and Learning Social Innovation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Warren Nilsson Let’s send our organizations to school.

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Volunteer Handbook Templates

NonProfit PRO

A Sample Handbook to Keep Your Volunteers Engaged and Informed

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The Emerging Field of Political Innovation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Johanna Mair , Josefa Kindt & Sébastien Mena Civil society has attended to social problems for decades while intentionally refraining from overt engagement with politics. But a new field of practice seeks to reinvigorate democracy by emancipating social innovation from this stricture.

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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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Board Fundraising & Engagement

NonProfit PRO

10 Essentials for Success

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One Year On, a Nonprofit Helps Ukrainians in U.S. Cope With War, Displacement

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Port Reading, N.J. John Minchillo, AP Valeriya Roshkovan fled her home in northern Ukraine to keep her daughter safe after the Russian invasion. She now volunteers with the U.S.-based nonprofit Razom for Ukraine, helping package donated firefighting equipment to ship to her country. Volunteers for Razom raise and send money to small nonprofits in Ukraine, advocate for their country to U.S.

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Lapsed Donor Re-Engagement Templates

NonProfit PRO

Letter and Email Templates for Lapsed Donor Re-Engagement Campaign

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Big Gifts to Ukraine Come From Individuals, U.S. Tech Companies, and Businesses With Social Missions

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press New York Evgeniy Maloletka, AP The World Food Program was a recipient of donations from Epic Games. Other support has come from U.S.-based nonprofits like Nova Ukraine and Razom for Ukraine, which went from receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts annually to raising more than $70 million each in cash and in-kind donations since February 2022.

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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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The Ultimate Golf Fundraising Guide

NonProfit PRO

Indispensable Advice & Pro Tips from the Golf Fundraising Experts!

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How We Achieve a Multiracial Democracy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Angela Glover Blackwell America needs a new story—one that is honest and inspiring, and that doesn’t shy away from its racial history—to guide us toward realizing a thriving multiracial democracy.

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The Ultimate A-Z List of Live & Silent Auction Item Ideas for Benefit Auction Success

NonProfit PRO

An Essential Auction Resource for Nonprofits

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What Your Nonprofit Should Do Now That The AmazonSmile Program Is Closing

Bloomerang

Since 2013, the AmazonSmile program has provided shoppers with an easy way to donate to nonprofits like yours. When Amazon customers purchased a qualifying item, the AmazonSmile Foundation donated 0.5% of the purchase price at no additional cost to the customer. Recently, Amazon announced that it plans to end the AmazonSmile Program , with February 20 of this year being marked as the estimated closure date.

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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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Nonprofit Thank You Letter Templates Guaranteed to Keep Your Donors Engaged and Giving

NonProfit PRO

Samples for Email, Social Media, Text Messaging, and Phone Calls

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Rebuilding Trust in Society

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Jane Wales Trust is the societal glue on which our democracy depends.

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Donation Form Templates: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Perfect Donation Pages

NonProfit PRO

Guaranteed to Yield Larger Donations and Simplify Giving

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What’s Going on with California’s Rooftop Solar Battle?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Daoudi Aissa on unsplash.com Late last year, the California Public Utilities Commission passed a new iteration of the state’s net energy policy, which determines what happens with excess energy. Dubbed NEM3, this policy significantly lowers the number of credits ratepayers with rooftop solar receive when they send excess energy back to the grid.

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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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An Essential Guide for Healthcare Hospitality Organizations: SMS Text Communications

NonProfit PRO

Powerful Strategies for Communicating with Guests, Donors, Volunteers, and More!

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3 Strategies to create an effective nonprofit homepage

Candid

Your nonprofit’s digital presence makes a huge difference in how well you’re able to engage supporters. This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause.

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White Paper: Using Donor Retention and Data Mining Strategies to Create Sustainable Fundraising Programs

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The Definitive Donor Retention White Paper

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Social Innovation That Leads to Liberation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Michael McAfee Can we shift from a culture of quick fixes to long-term, transformative change?

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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10 Amazingly Successful Fundraising Ideas for Your Animal Welfare Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Guaranteed Fundraising Success for Your Animal Welfare Nonprofit

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A Vision for the Future of Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Crystal Hayling The people and planet are demanding that we let go of practices that no longer serve us.

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Six Markers of Philanthropy

Bloomerang

The post Six Markers of Philanthropy appeared first on Bloomerang.

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The Case for Effusive Altruism

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Asha Curran A new way to think about giving.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.