The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Alastair Grant, PA Wire, AP Michael Bloomberg has given extensively to education and to nonprofits focused on arts and culture, the environmental, public health, and improving city governments around the world. The former New York mayor’s plans to give his $12 billion company to Bloomberg Philanthropies could signal a sea change in how mega-donors give.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated. Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

By Stephen Starr Jason Shea, Old Fremont Films Dayton Porchfest celebrates the richness and diversity of the city’s musical talent. One group in Dayton, Ohio, is showing why grant makers should consider funding the people who know how to bring together thinkers and doers to make change happen.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

In this e-book, discover how to tailor the donor experience and align your mission with what the donor values and build a generous partnership together. Download your free copy of "The Art of First Impressions" today.

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 25, 2023

Julia Campbell and I recently got together to talk about some of the more interesting elements in the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report : Five themes we think need addressing now Why nonprofits use social media and how they use video Updated data on email list management and other email best practices Communication teams size and growth, as well as salaries and how to plan for future growth Why nonprofit communications staff are looking for new jobs Take a listen to our full conversati

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

What tactics have you put into place to ensure your organization can continue the essential services you provide? Learn how you can set your team up for success, regardless of any curveballs 2023 throws your way. From empowering your team with data to make informed decisions to staff and community engagement, download the eGuide from Social Solutions to learn from an experienced nonprofit Executive Director.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

Charity Navigator launched alerts, a feature that provides donors with information detailing alleged and confirmed charity misconduct. This new feature will help donors make informed philanthropic decisions while also helping trustworthy charities maintain credibility with supporters.

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NonProfit HR

APRIL 25, 2023

A culture of open feedback is a topic that we at Nonprofit HR have always championed in our work. An organization with a culture of open feedback employs immediate, intentional and ongoing conversations with staff, as its leaders work to understand the significance of those conversations and become comfortable engaging in them. Fostering an Read more The post Why Your Organization’s Open Feedback Culture Isn’t Sticking — And What to Do About It!

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

We are alive in what will, no doubt, be considered a pivotal moment for the power of philanthropic giving. As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 25, 2023

By Rob Cross & Karen Dillon An excerpt from The Microstress Effect on tapping into relationships to mitigate the effects of cumulative microstress

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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 Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

Photo credit daniel-minarik In the past 20 years, coaching has exploded as a topic. Coaching is now one of the leading frameworks for personal and professional transformation and growth. It’s especially caught on for nonprofit leaders because of the growth and professionalization of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Despite its popularity, leadership coaching remains a bit of a mystery to many people.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2023

For many nonprofits, volunteers play an essential part in carrying out the organization’s mission. But for a lot of these organizations, taking a critical look at their volunteer management strategy (if they even have one) is the last thing on a very long to-do list. Organizations tend to run their volunteer programs the way they always have, rather than trying to improve them.

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Jeff Brooks

APRIL 25, 2023

Photos communicate a lot of information. That’s why they’re important in fundraising. A photo says more, and with more force, than even the best written copy. That's why serious fundraisers should pay close attention to photos. (Here are a couple of recent posts on the topic you might want to check out: 2 photos, and how they're poised to influence donors and Negative or positive images in fundraising?

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Dennis C Miller

APRIL 25, 2023

Join Dennis C Miller as he discusses the dangers of not utilizing performance reviews for your nonprofit leadership and board members. The post The Dangers of NOT Utilizing Performance Reviews for Your Nonprofit Leadership and Board Members appeared first on Dennis C. Miller.

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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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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2023

Image Credit: Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on unsplash.com This is the fourth article from A Green New Deal on the Ground , a series produced with Climate and Community Project, a progressive climate policy think tank developing cutting-edge research at the climate and inequality nexus. The series examines how Green New Deal initiatives aim to create climate policy that positively impacts everyday life.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2023

Nearly a year after the fall of Roe v. Wade, the fight for abortion access, dignity, and power is raging on in most states nationwide. Activists, medical practitioners, and legal experts are working in concert to safeguard in-clinic and medication abortion and to keep pregnant people and those taking abortion care into their own hands from being criminalized.

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