The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Donors frustrated with the response on college campuses to the Hamas attack on Israel should consider endowing centers that teach students how to cooperate across differences. By Eboo Patel Getty Images Donors frustrated with the response on college campuses to the Hamas attack on Israel should consider endowing centers that teach students how to cooperate across differences.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Direct response fundraising has built up a lot of lore over the years. Let’s take a look at dispelling three of the most pernicious misconceptions that can destroy fundraising results.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Also, Cincinnati Children's received $15 million from a local family foundation; and Google gave $2 million to two historically Black institutions. By M.J. Prest Gabriela Vivacqua, WFP Alex Korayi travels by boat to reach a World Food Program distribution site on Amech Island, South Sudan. Also, Cincinnati Children's received $15 million from a local family foundation; and Google gave $2 million to two historically Black institutions.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Spending too much time manipulating data? Relying on multiple spreadsheets to manage budgets? Register for this Tuesday, November 14 webinar to learn tips and tricks to streamline fund tracking, data entry, reporting, and workflows for your annual budget.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The organization intends to double the number of students enrolled next summer, will seek to start partnerships with more universities, and expand into other STEM subjects. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Christin Layus/AP Summer Science Program places university students in groups of 36 to complete a research project in astrophysics, biochemistry, or genomics under the supervision of faculty advisers.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

From Nov. 5-7, Philanos is hosting PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration. The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Join us for this webinar as we delve deep into equipping nonprofit professionals and fundraisers with the strategies and tools they need for transformative leadership. This session is designed to elevate your leadership capabilities to stay ahead of the curve and lead your nonprofit to new heights.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Image credit: Adrian Schwarz on Unsplash Atlanta is well known as a leading site of the Black middle class and has long been a cultural hub of the Black South. But despite political and cultural gains that have led to the city’s “ Wakanda ” reputation, Atlanta is also home to a very stark racial wealth divide, according to a new report authored by Alex Camardelle and Jarryd Bethea on behalf of the nonprofit Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I am kind of scratching my head over here. Wouldn’t “opening our hearts and minds to the possibility of other points of view” include not accusing the Israeli government of “war crimes” etc. as “There are many good, smart people who strongly disagree with you” about that?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Steve Latham , CEO & Co-founder at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. Philanthropy is at an inflection point and fundraisers are looking opportunistically beyond cash and credit as their sole sources of funding. Persistent inflation and higher living costs have resulted in fewer dollars left over each month, making it harder for most households to support their favorite organizations as they did in prior years.

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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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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you are a California-based nonprofit or solicit any donations in California, it’s critical to understand California AB 488 (AB 488). A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

From day one I vividly understood that most people rank asking someone they know, face-to-face, for a nonprofit gift on par with a root canal or a colorectal exam. Even business and community leaders who are virtually fearless in everything else they face in their personal, professional, and civic lives are terrified of asking for gifts. After leading more than 200 workshops and webinars I’ve come face-to-face with these fears, and developed pragmatic ways to overcome them.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In our modern world, we are inundated by songs, art, and various forms of pop culture that often reinforce the message that war is inherently bad, while peace is inherently good. This pervasive narrative is deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness, largely due to the influence of artists, musicians, and writers who use their creative platforms to emphasize the moral importance of avoiding war and seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

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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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Prosper Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s that time of year again. If you’re not already working on your annual appeal, you likely will be soon. Annual appeals are one of the biggest problem areas for nonprofits aiming to take a more strength-based approach to their communications. The accepted, long-held formula for the annual appeal is one that relies on need-based […] The post 6 Ways to Make Your Annual Appeal More Strength-Based appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are two sides to the current Israeli and Palestinian conflict, and both have merit. This post aims to shine light on issues you may have missed.

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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post Mobilizing people to take action for animals appeared first on Big Duck.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In reply to Yechiel Nakdimen. Hi Yechiel – I’m not completely sure you got my point… or maybe you simply disagree. There are many good, smart people who strongly disagree with you. The only way we will ever have peace is by listening to one another and opening our hearts and minds to the possibility of other points of view. Prior to October 7th, I completely agreed with you and was only hearing one side.

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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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Valerie Wilson The economy doesn’t just happen. Neither do good jobs, or fair work. These are all the result of policy decisions we make as a society. That’s true of the past, but also today, as we face new technological advances that are transforming numerous industries, and the labor market with them. As we settle uneasily into the age of platform gig work, algorithmic management, and artificial intelligence-driven automation, we tend to talk about technological innovation as though it’s a

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Thank you, Amy, for leading with ways to hold our values for peace and non-violence, recognizing these are values that many people around the world hold., despite being on opposing sides in a conflict. I believe that our only hope for creating peace is to focus on what we have in common, not on our differences. I was heartened by an interview I heard with Kenneth Roth, former director of Human Rights Watch, that delved into the definitions of rules of engagement in war.

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Volunteer Match

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Earlier this year, I shared one of my Hot Takes – an opinion or idea that is meant to be thought provoking. My Hot Take was about the value of a volunteer hour and how I don’t think we talk enough about how all volunteer hours are not equally valuable.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Thank you, Amy, for having the courage to advance this conversation. Those who foster a dialogue are fostering a potential for peace. I agree with all six of the items we should all be able to agree on. The third item is especially important. Atrocities are never justified, even if they are in retribution for a previous atrocity. Atrocities never lead to peace.

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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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Veritus Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Most organizations don’t evaluate the cost of their fundraising events in a way that takes the full cost into account. The post Do You Really Need to Host Another Fundraising Event? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In reply to Amy Eisenstein. I have read the other opinions. I have studied the history of that part of the world in great depth. And if there was ever a case of one side being right and the other side being completely wrong, this is a IT. I lay down A simple challenge. I will gladly PROVE that the Arab side of the narrative (the Nakba, colonization, occupation etc etc ad naseum) is a complete and unmitigated pack of lies, a complete blood libel from beginning to end.

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Successful Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post The Art of Salary Negotiation appeared first on Successful Nonprofits.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The second most popular article in my newsletter last week was on how nonprofits could use Instagram more effectively. (You can see which article was #1 at the bottom of my newsletter.?I include this EVERY WEEK, btw.) You loved it so much that I thought I'd give you more social media advice. Don't include links in your social media posts. Here's why.

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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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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I am very impressed about your courage to stand up to the horrible Antisemitism that has reared its ugly head as a result of the barbarism of Hamas. I do want to voice my vehement objection to your claim of Israeli war crimes and unfortunately the big lie that ANY Israeli government has stood in the way of peace. An objective examination of the situation will lay at the door of Hamas any responsibility for civilian deaths.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Image credit: Icarus Films 2023, Review of The Five Demands. Directed by Andrea Weiss and Greta Schiller. Greta Weiss and Andrea Schiller’s newly released documentary The Five Demands tells the story of how the first state-mandated, state-funded educational opportunity program in the United States gave rise to a student movement for multiracial solidarity.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Thank you for posting this. As a non-Jewish, non-Arab person, it has been my feeling that wrongs are being committed on both sides and there are also legitimate grievances on both sides. It has felt impossible to say anything without angering someone. The idea of separating government actions from the suffering of civilians is an important one, and applicable to many situations around the world, including here at home in the US, as you point out.

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