The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Plus, Dan and Jennifer Gilbert have pledged $375 million for two new medical facilities, and MacKenzie Scott is giving $20 million for affordable housing in San Francisco. By Maria Di Mento Christopher Capozziello, The New York Times, Redux Yale University will use a $40 million gift to expand a life-sciences center that focuses on early-stage research and the development of new biomedical products and health technologies through the support of start-up businesses and industry partnerships.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In your nonprofit who would you say is the biggest cheerleader of the board chair? Board chairs can often feel like it is just them running the show. Here are some common-sense approaches to make sure the board chair is supported.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By Roger Vann For Black Americans, the right to vote has never come easy. After centuries of systemic legal exclusion, our ancestors marched and shed blood time and time again for the right to cast a ballot and secure a place in American democracy. Nearly six decades after the Voting Rights Act of 1965, this struggle continues, with a rising tide of authoritarianism that deploys voter suppression as one of its most insidious weapons.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Join us for an insightful webinar, "Giving Tuesday: 2022 Learnings & Donor Insights," where we'll delve into pivotal takeaways, donor perspectives, and crucial decisions that can drive your philanthropic efforts in 2023. Be part of this engaging discussion on maximizing your impact and making informed choices. Don't miss out!

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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 Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. As a small nonprofit organizer, you want to do more good work. But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. How do you do more and grow your nonprofit without a fleet of minions?

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Jakub Pabis on unsplash.com When Murshid Buwembo’s wheelchair got a flat tire in a Home Depot parking lot, Buwembo had to miss three days of work while it was being repaired. And as he related to NPR , the repairs cost him $700. To afford that costly repair, he said: “I had to skip buying groceries.” For the users who rely on them, wheelchairs are essential devices.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

One big key to your organization doing well is how involved and dedicated your board members are. Just as personal relationships flourish through understanding and care, tending to the needs of your board members can significantly enhance their commitment to your cause. This principle of fostering connection and support serves as the cornerstone of effective board engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?

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The Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

VolunteerHub integrates seamlessly with Raiser’s Edge NXT and all other Blackbaud CRMs via direct integration. For organizations using both platforms, Integrating VolunteerHub with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT can provide many benefits including streamlined data management and a 360-degree view of constituents. Unlike other volunteer management software on the market, VolunteerHub directly integrates with Blackbaud-hosted and locally installed versions of The Raiser’s Edge , allowing nonpro

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Foundation Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Once your nonprofit receives tax-exempt status from the IRS, there are regulatory filings in order to maintain compliance on the state and federal level.

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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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By The California Endowment Building People Power has included a range of perspectives and scholarship from researchers, funders, and power builders. In the short video below, we’ve asked the following power builders to speak directly to the roles and contributions that philanthropy can have in supporting community organizing and power building, to explain their reasoning and motivation for focusing on building power, and also to share their experiences in funding power building: Joseph To

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Veritus Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It may feel counterintuitive, but talking about the problem that your non-profit is organized to address is the real way to motivate giving. The post Why Talking About the Problem Is So Difficult appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Taxes are rarely anyone’s idea of fun, but meeting nonprofit tax deadlines is critical to keeping even the most successful and impactful charities running. Unfortunately, they can often sneak up on busy nonprofit leaders, leading to a last-minute scramble to file – or worse. So, what should organizations keep in mind about tax deadlines?

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The Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

VolunteerHub integrates seamlessly with Raiser’s Edge and all other Blackbaud CRMs via direct integration. For organizations using both platforms, Integrating VolunteerHub with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (data is also accessible via Raiser’s Edge NXT) can provide many benefits including streamlined data management and a 360-degree view of constituents.

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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 Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Creative Church Fundraising Ideas [+ AI Fundraising Idea Generator] Are you looking for Unique and Creative Fundraising Ideas for your Church? That’s great. Fundraising is exciting. Let’s help you set up a plan by sparking your creativity with a lineup of creative Fundraising ideas you can start today. First this: Grow faster than ever before!

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Donorbox Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Merriam-Webster defines cultivating as “to foster the growth of.” You can cultivate skills, plants, and…donors! That’s where the donor cultivation cycle comes in. Donor cultivation is indeed about fostering the growth of your prospective donors by turning them into long-term supporters of your nonprofit. The donor cultivation cycle describes the five steps common to this […] The post Donor Cultivation Cycle: The Must-Have Guide (+ Free Resources) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Creative Sports Team Fundraising Ideas [+ AI Fundraising Idea Generator] Are you looking for Creative Fundraising Ideas for your Sports Team? Great! Fundraising is exciting. Let’s help you set up a plan by sparking your creativity with a lineup of cool Fundraising ideas. First this: Grow faster than ever before! Seamlessly blend creativity and technology.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” This conversation with Manuel Pastor, distinguished professor of sociology and American studies & ethnicity at the University of Southern California, and NPQ ’s Steve Dubb and Rithika Ramamurthy, explores themes regarding social movements and economics that Manuel Pastor writes about in Solidarity Economics: Why Mut

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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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