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What Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders Are Saying About the Supreme Court's Affirmative-Action Ruling

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels Kent Nishimura, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images After the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina had taken a discriminatory and illegal approach by using race as a factor in admissions, many nonprofit and foundation leaders issued statements.

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Should Nonprofits Fear Charity Watchdogs?

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits have had a love-hate relationship with Charity Navigator for 20 years. As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.

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Many Foundations Are Taking a Step Back After 2 Years of Steep Increases in Grants Budgets

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels More than a quarter of grant makers plan to give less this year than they did in 2022.

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BridgeTECH Preview: Your Digital Infrastructure Is Your Strategic Plan

NonProfit PRO

Jon Thompson of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be presenting “Your Digital Infrastructure Is Your Strategic Plan” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Thompson to get a sneak peek of his session.

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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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Wealthier Should Give to Charity, Say People Who Stopped Donating, New Poll Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander iStock Many Americans also said they couldn't afford to give, and young people said they weren't giving because nobody asked them to.

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Report Provides Nonprofits Affordable Option for Offering Health Benefits

NonProfit PRO

A national report from PeopleKeep showed qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements provide nonprofits an affordable way to offer health benefits to employees. Before this, nonprofits reported they could not afford group insurance or were looking for more flexibility.

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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs. Members of the group participated in the January 6th insurrection , and at least 29 have since been charged for their participation.

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2023 Summer Social Innovation Reading List

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By SSIR Editors Are you looking for inspirational reading material for a lazy afternoon at the park or downtime next to the lake? Check out these books, all recently excerpted in SSIR , that share pioneering ideas about boosting your entrepreneurial instincts, technology in the nonprofit workplace, and more. Need something a little shorter? Then catch up on recent in-depth article series from SSIR that explore unconventional perspectives on leadership, fashion’s environmental impact, and t

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DEI Under Attack: A Conversation with Paulette Granberry Russell

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Jason Leung on unsplash.com Across the United States, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, programs, and offices are under attack , primarily by Republican state lawmakers and Republican governors. Measures targeting DEI have been passed and signed in Florida and North Dakota and have advanced in state legislatures across the country.

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Foundation giving and payout in 2022: What changed and what’s next?

Candid

Charitable giving is typically linked to economic conditions, and 2022 was a tumultuous year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies impacted economies around the globe. Stocks tumbled and inflation soared amid fears of a looming recession. How did these factors affect U.S. philanthropy? Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed. i (See previous blogs from the

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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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“Off the Hook” Season Two Teaser

NonProfit Quarterly

Click here to learn more about this new series from Edge studios , and follow @npquarterly and @offthehookshorts on social to see episodes of “Off the Hook” as they are released. (Saphia sits in front of a white background.) SAPHIA: Hi, my name is Saphia. I’m the creator of Off the Hook, and I’m back to let you know that we are coming back with season two next Tuesday at noon.

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Fireworks Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day, Canada Day, your favorite team’s win, or perhaps a birthday with some sparklers on your cake, my wish for you this month is some brilliant light to illuminate your universe! With this double issue of the Clairity Click-it, I hope to set off some fireworks in your brain. Pow! Find something that makes a lightbulb go off, and use it to guide your way in the coming month.

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5 Ways of Optimizing your Website for Your Target Audience

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

5 Ways of Optimizing your Website for Your Target Audience Want to learn how to optimize your website for your target audience? Nicole Allen shares her tips and tricks in the article below. While creating quality content is the most important part of your website, it is not enough. All your efforts would be wasted if that content didn’t get to the audience you intended.

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Auction Fundraisers that Fill the Bank and the Hearts

Get Fully Funded

Auction fundraisers are an incredible way to engage your community, raise funds for a worthy cause, and create memorable experiences. From silent auctions to live events, the planning process can seem overwhelming. But fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps and expert tips to help you organize a successful auction fundraiser.

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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 Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Mosques & Islamic Organizations

Donorbox Nonprofit

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful tool to boost your masjid’s or Islamic charity’s fundraising significantly – without a lot of extra work on your end. This type of fundraising empowers your top supporters to fundraise for you and help make more of a difference in your community! In this article, we’ll walk you through everything […] The post The Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Mosques & Islamic Organizations appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Top 5 blog posts of the month

Jeff Brooks

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of June: The most misused phrase in fundraising What’s wrong with these puppies? 2 fundraising approaches that are almost, but not quite, magic Newsletter looks great, full of donor love. but barely breaks even. Why? How to conduct interviews that get you the fundraising stories that stir your donors’ hearts [PODCAST] Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?

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Nonprofit Financial Audits: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Top Nonprofits

One of the main benefits of registering as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is that your organization is exempt from paying most taxes. With this provision, you can reinvest all of your revenue back into your organization to help further your mission. However, it might lead you to wonder whether your nonprofit is also exempt from audits. Although the answer to that question is no , nonprofit audits tend to work differently from audits of businesses’ or individuals’ finances, which are usually conducted

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30 Most Effective & Unique Raffle Basket Ideas for Nonprofits

Donorbox Nonprofit

Raffle baskets are fun and exciting ways to fundraise for your nonprofit. They’re also great for boosting revenue at your fundraising event. But it can be tricky to come up with solid raffle basket ideas that will excite your crowd – and get them to buy more raffle tickets! In this article, we have thirty […] The post 30 Most Effective & Unique Raffle Basket Ideas for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Summer Webinar Series: Alignment

Dennis C Miller

Find out how to ensure your board and CEO are fully aligned to achieve your organization's strategic goals in this webinar.

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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for July 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

If this summer heat is causing writer’s block, then look no further! We’ve got you covered for social media, blog post, or newsletter ideas for July. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get August’s prompts emailed to you next week. On the Calendar 7/1: Canada Day. For our friends to the North, this is a day to celebrate Canadian heritage and pride. 7/1: International Joke Day.

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10 Keys to Help You Declare Your Independence From Mediocre Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

Freedom: the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.Here in the US, we’re celebrating Independence Day. It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many: watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, se

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New Report Reveals Significant Gaps in Foundation Funding of HBCUs

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ron Lach on pexels.com Historically Black Colleges and Universities are responsible for educating 80 percent of Black judges, 50 percent of Black doctors, and 50 percent of Black lawyers in America, and continue to provide an essential academic and cultural service for Black communities. Although HBCUs often overperform and provide an invaluable education, a new May 2023 statistical report by Candid and the Association of Black Foundation Executives titled Philanthropy and H

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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!