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The Empty C-Suite: Nonprofit Executives Are Leaving to Become Consultants

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jim Rendon Jon Krause for The Chronicle Finding their replacements isn't easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.

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5 Ways to Motivate and Recognize Your Peer-to-Peer Event Fundraisers

NonProfit PRO

Most peer-to-peer fundraising events offer participants branded merchandise as incentives, but do they work? Here are five ideas to boost your recognition program.

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Julia Koch Gives $75 Million for New West Palm Beach Medical Center

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The New Yorker's donation will expand outpatient medical care services in one of Florida’s fastest growing wealthy enclaves. By Maria Di Mento NYU Langone Health New York University Langone Health is set to build the Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., after the donor gave $75 million. Plus, North Dakota State University, Allegheny College, and two other nonprofit institutions landed big gifts.

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Register Now! Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit leaders are invited to Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit, a free virtual event on March 13. Earn free CPE credit, network with other finance leaders and get inspiration to optimize strategic planning, reporting, grant management and accounting operations.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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How to Choose Consultants — and Get the Most From Them

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Bringing on a consultant is not as simple as it seems. Here are few tips to get it right. By Jim Rendon Karianne Munstedt Hiring the wrong consultant can be a terrible experience, says Myriah Mhoon, CEO of the New Life Center in Arizona. Bringing on a consultant is not as simple as it seems. Here are few tips to get it right.

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Reimagining the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Rajat Panwar , Theresa Lieb , Sarah Federman & Matthew Betts The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss. Recognizing the very real threat to global economies and ecosystems posed by biodiversity loss, prominent global corporations are venturing beyond the atmosphere and into the biosphere.

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3 Top Learning Strategies You Need To Change The World

Bloomerang

Today I’d like to address something practical: How we learn. Why am I bothering with this? What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? Actually, it has to do with everything. If you don’t learn new things, you slowly wither. And with today’s rapid pace of change, confident learning has become critical to adapting, adopting, and feeling connected to the world we inhabit.

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How to Craft a Nonprofit Board Orientation Strategy

Clairification

Please don’t leave your new (or old for that matter) board members dangling! Being a board member is not something we’re generally taught. In fact, it can be a complete mystery. Folks feel proud to have been recruited to join your board, and excited to begin their service, but… what happens next can mean the difference between a fulfilling experience and a disappointing one.

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Choosing a Marketing Automation Application for Your Nonprofit: 5 Steps to Success

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. They’re out there by the hundreds, maybe by the thousands. Your potential donors. These are people who are sure to be moved by your mission.

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The Jackson Water Crisis, the Complexity of Environmental Racism

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on istock.com The ongoing water crisis in Jackson, MS, is about the lack of access to clean water and the way a community’s health and wellbeing are impacted when this vital resource is unavailable, but there are other crucial factors at play. The water crisis in Jackson is also part of a larger set of interconnected injustices that reveal the complexity of environmental racism.

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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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Using Segmentation To Boost Engagement In Email Campaigns

Bloomerang

As fundraisers, we strive to create meaningful impact and cultivate lasting relationships with supporters, donors, and the communities we serve. You’re probably used to your familiar circle of donors who consistently support your cause, and you often reach out to them personally. But as your donor base grows and your organization becomes more well-known in the community, sustaining this level of personal interaction becomes a challenge.

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8 donor-related philosophies and terminologies we need to change or abolish

Non Profit AF

[Two brownish-grey bunnies, standing on a blue blanket, looking nonchalant. Image by irmelinis on Pixabay] Hi everyone.

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Unlocking the Power of Organic Social Media: Tips for Nonprofits

Elevation

In today's digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for nonprofits to engage with their communities, raise awareness, and drive meaningful change. Developing a successful organic social media strategy can have a significant effect on your organization's reach and impact. In this blog, we'll explore essential tips and generic examples of nonprofits that have harnessed the power of social media to advance their missions.

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AI Blog Post Generator – Go from Thoughts to Full Article in Minutes

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AI Blog Post Generator – Go from Thoughts to Full Article in Minutes Let AI help you find the right words for your next article. Go From Thoughts to Blog Post in Minutes with AI. Describe your main thoughts as you would brief a content writer and watch the magic happen. Check out the power of an AI Blog Post Generator. Chapters How an AI Blog Post Generator Works [Video Tutorial] What is an AI Blog Post Generator An AI Blog Post Generator is a specialized tool powered by artificial intelli

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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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Why Event Gamification Works and Top 5 Gamification Ideas

Top Nonprofits

From the moment attendees check in to your event, you want to capture their attention and provide an unforgettable experience. Ever considered turning your event into a series of games or challenges that encourage attendees to take desired actions and enhance their event journeys? Enter event gamification. When you incorporate game-like elements and challenges into your event, you excite your attendees and encourage their active participation.

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5 Innovative Fundraising Ideas: Engaging Supporters in the Digital Age

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

5 Innovative Fundraising Ideas: Engaging Supporters in the Digital Age Digital fundraising is becoming enormous. People often use crowdfunding, social media , and personalization but must also deal with private issues, competition, and fast tech changes. What is the key? Fundraisers are becoming more open, and they leverage technology well. VR and blockchain are gradually becoming game-changers, too, so keeping an eye on them is best.

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Challenging Racism in the Healthcare System: A Conversation with Dr. Uché Blackstock, MD

NonProfit Quarterly

Despite spending more than any other country on healthcare, Americans are significantly less healthy than people living in peer countries—profoundly so when it comes to Black Americans in particular. From shorter life expectancy to abysmal rates of child mortality to higher incidence of chronic health conditions, Black Americans continue to see poorer outcomes from medicine than their White peers.

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How Are We Doing? 10 Years of Take The Lead

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 253 — February 26, 2024 The late bombastic New York mayor, Ed Koch, was famous for going around the city asking, “How am I doing?” So as Take The Lead kicks off its 10th anniversary year, exactly 10 years after its first big public launch event at Arizona State University’s Gammage Auditorium, we’re asking you, “How are we doing?” We took stock of our 10 top accomplishments during our first decade.

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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.