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Recurring Extra Gift and Upgrade Best Practices

NonProfit PRO

Tax letters should aim to engage recurring donors and encourage them to either make an extra gift, upgrade to a higher level, switch to a higher retaining way of giving, or give the ultimate gift. Here's how you can do that.

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The Ultimate Executive Director Job Description (Free Template)

Joan Garry

Say goodbye to generic job descriptions! Download this one-of-a-kind Executive Director Job Description Template and attract more passionate, diverse leaders to your nonprofit. The post The Ultimate Executive Director Job Description (Free Template) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Comment on 7 Volunteers You DON’T Want Serving on Your Nonprofit Board by Seven Volunteers You DON’T Want Serving on Your Nonprofit Board – Junee Community Network

Amy Eisenstein

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MIP Fund Accounting Research Study Finds Nonprofits, Educators, and Local Governments have Optimistic Staffing and Revenue Outlooks

NonProfit PRO

MIP Fund Accounting (MIP), a nonprofit cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting software offering from Community Brands, recently released findings of its research study, 2023 Trends and Insights into the State of Nonprofits, Schools, and Local Government.

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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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Channel Your Inner Four-Year-Old and Focus on Why

Ann Green

If you’ve ever spent time with little kids you know one of their favorite words is why. You’ll answer a question, and he’ll respond with “but why?” again and again…… It may start to get annoying, but it’s good for people of all ages to be inquisitive and ask questions. This applies to nonprofits, too. A lot of our communication isn’t focused on why something is important.

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Marie Kondo Defines Nonprofit Work Worth Doing

NonProfit PRO

Evaluate the work you do each day with this clarifying question: What strategic plan objective does this task or project support? By doing so, you will go on a journey of discovery that could change your career.

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Study Finds Nonprofits Have Optimistic Staffing and Revenue Outlooks

NonProfit PRO

MIP Fund Accounting (MIP), a nonprofit cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting software offering from Community Brands, recently released findings of its research study, "2023 Trends and Insights into the State of Nonprofits, Schools, and Local Government.

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How UPROSE Is Creating Clean Energy in Brooklyn

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis on Unsplash UPROSE is a community-based organization that is bringing the first community-owned solar project to New York City. The project, Sunset Park Solar , is a 685-kilowatt solar array that will be built on top of the waterfront Brooklyn Army Terminal. It is the result of years of organizing to ensure the sustainability and resiliency of Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood and is the start of growing community wealth.

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Dear Donor: A Definitive Guide to Nonprofit Letter Writing

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Marketing is key for your nonprofit to expand your support base, raise funds, and connect with donors. Traditionally, letters to donors have been a staple of nonprofit marketing. While most outreach campaigns no longer rely on physical letters alone, they remain an important part of a comprehensive marketing strategy due to the personal touch they provide.

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From Owing to Owning: How Communities Can Control Commercial Land

NonProfit Quarterly

“From Owing to Owning,” reads a sign at the entrance of Plaza 122, a 29,000-square-foot strip mall near the corner of SE 122nd Avenue and SE Market Street in Portland, OR. The complex is modest, but it houses an estimated 27 primarily immigrant-led small businesses and nonprofits. What makes the strip mall unique is its community ownership. A nonprofit, the East Portland Community Investment Trust , serves as the owner and lead manager and developer of the property, and for a monthly subscriptio

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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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Forms and insights to boost internal collaboration

Big Duck

The post Forms and insights to boost internal collaboration appeared first on Big Duck.

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What is a Nonprofit EIN: A Compact Guide with Steps and FAQs

Donorbox Nonprofit

When starting a nonprofit, organizations must immediately register with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an employee identification number (EIN). They will quickly see this number’s importance when they start their organization and file crucial financial and tax documents. In this article, we talk about the nonprofit EIN, when nonprofits need it, and more – […] The post What is a Nonprofit EIN: A Compact Guide with Steps and FAQs appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Fake Relationships and How to Avoid Them

Veritus Group

When working your plan, you must engage donors with your heart – not just your head. Otherwise, a fake relationship will result. Here's how to get started. The post Fake Relationships and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Introducing Online Fundraising and Text2Give® in the OneCause Fundraising Platform

The Killoe Group

The post Introducing Online Fundraising and Text2Give® in the OneCause Fundraising Platform appeared first on OneCause.

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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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MacKenzie Strikes Again

The LAPA Blog

You probably won’t recognize most of the names on the list of the top 50 mega-philanthropists. MacKenzie Scott’s name, though, immediately rings a bell and puts a smile on the face of those of us serving in the non-profit sector. Ironically, she is not on that list, unlike her ex-husband. Yet we love her for the special sensitivity she shows us, and her latest “strike,” an announcement to give away $250 million in funding to small nonprofits, is no exception.

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Pepsi is rebranding, and you shouldn’t give a rip

Jeff Brooks

Pepsi is overhauling its visual branding! Everything from its cans to its trucks is getting new design. In the advertising and branding world, this is big news. (If you care, you can read about it on Marketing Drive at Pepsi embraces maximalism for first visual overhaul in 14 years. The article quotes extensively Pepsi officials about the importance of the overhaul.

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MacKenzie Strikes Again

The LAPA Blog

You probably won’t recognize most of the names on the list of the top 50 mega-philanthropists. MacKenzie Scott’s name, though, immediately rings a bell and puts a smile on the face of those of us serving in the non-profit sector. Ironically, she is not on that list, unlike her ex-husband. Yet we love her for the special sensitivity she shows us, and her latest “strike,” an announcement to give away $250 million in funding to small nonprofits, is no exception.

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The Problem with Nonprofit Storytelling with Maria Bryan

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Meta Verified and more – 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! We know that stories are the lifeblood of a vibrant nonprofit communications strategy. They play a critical role in marketing, fundraising, donor relations, and internal comms.

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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 Compliance Requirements

The Charity CFO

In order to confidently run your organization, it’s important to have a strong understanding of nonprofit compliance requirements. Running a nonprofit is no small feat. In addition to the many struggles of running a business, nonprofits have additional hurdles to overcome as it relates to their mission, employment strategy, accounting, and compliance.

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The Ultimate Source for Fundraising Questions – From Permission to Confirmation

iMarketSmart

Questions are the most powerful tool in a fundraiser’s toolbox. More than anything else, asking good fundraising questions will build trust with donors, allow them to connect the act of giving with their own identity, and make possible an authentic conversation, as opposed to a manipulated one. At first this may not seem as profound or essential as it is.

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Kicksta Review: Is It The Best Tool For Organic Growth?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Kicksta Review: Is It The Best Tool For Organic Growth? Are you looking to grow on Instagram? Check out what Kicksta can do for you. This Kicksta review can help steer your Instagram strategy in the right direction, especially if you’re a nonprofit looking for opportunities to broadcast your work, grow organic Instagram followers , show impact, and even fundraise.

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Newsletter: Let's Meet Up at EFG23 Next Month ; Partnership Lessons from Doritos; 8 Proven Ways to Engage Wealth Advisors

Selfish Giving

I'm excited to be heading back to the Engage for Good Conference next month. It's been too long! The EFG conferences in 2020 and 2021 were virtual, and last year's live conference fell on the same day as my daughter's graduation from college. Boy, did I want to go last year. But family (and self-preservation ?) always come first. Me: "Do you think Cate will be mad if I skip her graduation and go to the Engage for Good Conference?

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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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It’s Not Just You: Bernie Sanders Makes the Case for Passionate Movements

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Nsey Benajah on unsplash.com Are you unhappy about the world we live in? Senator Bernie Sanders wants you to know that your feelings are valid. In his new book, It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism , he discusses what is wrong with the US political system and what movements must do to change it. Writing a book in plain terms about the pitfalls of political economy is no easy task.