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We Disagree on Many Things, but We Speak With One Voice in Support of Philanthropic Pluralism

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Heather Templeton Dill, Kathleen Enright, Sam Gill, Brian Hooks, Darren Walker, and Elise Westhoff Six philanthropy leaders with differing views about how to address societal problems say it’s time to stand up for the importance of diversity in philanthropic giving and ideas — and against the notion that only one perspective is valid or worthy.

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Mission-Centric Membership Marketing in a Data-Driven World

NonProfit PRO

The key to effective membership marketing lies in something obvious, but often overlooked — your mission. Keeping your mission at the forefront can enable creative endeavors in marketing without being handcuffed to data.

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It’s April. Have You Scheduled Your PTO Yet?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Anyone remember those PSAs that came on right before the nightly news that said “It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your child is?” I was telling my 18-year old about this and he was very confused as to why parents would need to be reminded to check on their kids. Ahhh the 80s! That really has nothing to do with this post other than I thought of it when I wrote the title.

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Helping Nonprofits Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

NonProfit PRO

With over 900 million global members, LinkedIn can be an ideal platform for nonprofits to find and connect with new donors, supporters, board members, potential hires, and more. The LinkedIn for Nonprofits Resource Hub can help, equipping nonprofits with the knowledge and support they need to make the most of free LinkedIn features. Visit the Resource Hub today to learn more.

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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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Fighting for Cleaner Air in East Boston

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Kimberly Cho at bombilla® ( www.bombilla.co ) This article is part of Climate Justice Organizing for Belonging , a series co-produced with NPQ and Mothers Out Front. The key question guiding this organizational shift—and this series—is: what does successful organizing look like for the most impacted when resources fully support them? Through collaborative action, Mothers Out Front East Boston is fighting for the right to breathe clean air and live and work in a community that is s

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2023 Nonprofit Trends & Insights Report

NonProfit PRO

See the opportunities that define 2023. Understand the current economic outlook. Discover how finance leaders are planning to navigate the year. Download this report for key takeaways that can inform your strategic decision-making.

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D&O Insurance for Non-Profits: The Key to Non-Profit Risk Management

NonProfit PRO

Running one of the 1.5 million non-profit organizations in the United States can be fulfilling and meaningful. It can also bring significant risk of loss exposures. Every year, non-profit leaders are exposed to Directors and Officers (D&O) claims made against them and their organizations. Read on for more information about the growing exposures non-profit directors face, and the peace of mind D&O insurance can offer non-profits.

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4 storytelling tips to inspire and engage your nonprofit audience

Candid

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. It’s human. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. However, in today’s online world, it’s easy to get lost in the digital noise.

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A Data Strategy Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

To continue fulfilling their mission in this changing environment and effectively reach the next generation of donors, nonprofits will need to digitally transform their organizations and democratize data. Here are three steps nonprofits can take to acquire and use data more effectively.

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Protecting Tenants as Los Angeles Decarbonizes

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Los Angeles is tackling climate change and greenhouse gas, or GHG, emissions boldly. By 2050, the city aims to fully decarbonize all of its buildings—including its housing stock—which is responsible for 43 percent of GHG emissions in the city and is the largest single source of emissions. However, decarbonizing puts a significant portion of LA’s already vulnerable renter community at risk as it can impact housing affordability and increase energy b

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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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Allegiance Group and The Pursuant Group Announce Merger

NonProfit PRO

Allegiance Group and The Pursuant Group have merged with a shared vision to provide comprehensive and scalable services for nonprofits. By combining their expertise in technology, analytics, marketing and fundraising strategy, they aim to create a formidable alliance.

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4 Types of ‘PERSONAL’ Your Nonprofit Must Adopt Today

Clairification

Early in my career I received a piece of fundraising advice that has stuck with me to this day: People are all people. And what do you do with people if you want to build a relationship? You get PERSONAL! In fact, if I had to tell you how to win over donors with just one word , “personal” is the word I’d choose. This One Word, ‘Personal,’ Should Become Your Mantra Let it underscore everything you think about and do.

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Smart, Sharp Tools For Quality Fundraising Data

NonProfit PRO

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools! Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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Why Organizations Should Routinely Review and Update Their Employee Handbook

NonProfit HR

Your organization’s handbook is a new employee’s introduction to your organization and an essential communications tool representative of how your organization operates. It demonstrates what is expected of employees and leadership’s commitment to them. It reminds employees of their benefits, rights and obligations, as well. Not only does it serve the purposes mentioned above, but Read more The post Why Organizations Should Routinely Review and Update Their Employee Handbook appeared first on Non

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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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Nonprofits and privacy laws

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Photo by Mike Scheid on Unsplash Colorado privacy law INCLUDES nonprofits - [link] This is as it should be. Nonprofits gather, hold, and rarely protect an enormous amount of very sensitive data of very high value. Think about it - your donations to, volunteer time at, and service from a nonprofit says a LOT about you - much more personal information than your favorite ice cream flavor.

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Nonprofit HR Staff Story: Jami Armstrong

NonProfit HR

What attracted you to Nonprofit HR? Nonprofit HR has a great reputation in the community and I loved the mission-driven focus on the work the firm facilitates. What’s your favorite aspect of talent management? When I have clients and candidates that share how my efforts positively impacted their experience. I feel that Executive Search is Read more The post Nonprofit HR Staff Story: Jami Armstrong appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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One month to go

MNA Association

With less than a month to go in the Session – I’d like to be able to report things have slowed. That’s not the case. Every day holds some amount of progress, an equal amount of woe, some element of surprise and no small amount of perplexity as activity on bills ebb and flow. This is truly a time when anything could happen on a given day. We have several priorities coming up and ask you to weigh in as appropriate for your mission and organization.

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How to conduct a tour that will win over your donors

Jeff Brooks

I've been in the fundraising business for a long time, so I've been on a lot of tours of nonprofit facilities. Mainly hospitals and performing arts venues. Some of those tours have knocked my socks off, making me thrilled to be connected to the organization I was seeing. Others. not so much. I've come away tired, confused, irritable -- and not very enlightened about the organization.

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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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Become a Nonprofit Thought Leader with Shereese Floyd

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

What do you need to know about social media in 2023? Join my live training How to Stand Out on Social Media in 2023. Secure your early bird spot before the price goes up! Thought leaders are the informed opinion leaders and the go-to people in their field of expertise. They become the trusted sources who move and inspire people with innovative ideas; turn ideas into reality, and know and show how to replicate their success.

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7 Keys to Nonprofit Financial Management

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit financial management is one of the primary concerns for organizations. Nonprofits are special types of organizations, in both their structure and their purpose. They live in the hearts of many as symbols of good in the world. This meaning is the driving force behind what nonprofit organizations do day in and day out. However, in the midst of all the support for nonprofits, it may be lost that nonprofits are still organizations that need to be run.

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The Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Churches

Donorbox Nonprofit

One of the most efficient fundraising strategies for churches is peer-to-peer fundraising. In addition to being a fantastic way to increase overall donations, it’s a fun way for your congregants to get involved and fundraise on your behalf! With peer-to-peer fundraising for churches, you can encourage church members to raise funds for you and help […] The post The Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Churches appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.