Thu.Oct 05, 2023

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Rockefeller’s Rajiv Shah: Highest Paid CEO Among Big Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

His compensation beats that of the leaders of the Gates, Ford, and Mellon foundations. By Marc Gunther Gabriella Demczuk, The New York Times, Redux Rajiv Shah’s management style has sewn discontent among some, but he also has many admirers. His management style has sown discontent among some, but he also has admirers.

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Are Your Employees Acting Like Cats?

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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No Apologies: Rajiv Shah Stands By Rockefeller's Top-Down Approach

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Marc Gunther Rockefeller Foundation Even as MacKenzie Scott and the Ford Foundation popularize unrestricted giving, the Rockefeller Foundation maintains an experts-know-best approach to grant making.

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How to Include Text Messaging in Your Year-End Omnichannel Campaign

NonProfit PRO

As four out of five nonprofits now either have a text messaging program or are planning to start one, some nonprofits will add text messaging to their year-end campaign for the first time this year. Here are some tips on how to integrate text messaging into your omnichannel campaign.

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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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Stuck in Endless Review Loops? Talk about the Levels of Editing

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

No doubt, you’ve struggled with some of these situations before, and if you have, it’s time to talk about the levels of editing: Program staff who are supposed to review for accuracy instead argue with your punctuation choices. Your executive director pulls the plug on an appeal letter right before going to print because “it doesn’t sound like me.” Five people look at the newsletter and not one of them, including you, catches the typo in the headline.

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Uplifting Southeast Michigan: Charnae Sanders’s Dedication to Detroit

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In the heart of Southeast Michigan, Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), Charnae Sanders stands as a beacon of inspiration. As the Program Manager at Co.act Detroit, she dedicates herself to supporting nonprofits and community organizations in their mission to create lasting positive change. In an exclusive interview, Charnae shares her journey, her passion for storytelling, and the transformative role of the CNP credential in her career.

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Profiles in Doing Good: Meet This Year's 'Genius Grant' Winners

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Ada Limón is in her second term as the U.S. poet laureate. Among the 2023 fellows are the U.S. poet laureate, an author of multiple books on resistance and activism of Black Americans, a master hula teacher trying to preserve Hawaiian culture, and the co-founder of Protect Democracy.

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Sit in the Driver’s Seat with PHLYTrac Vehicle Telematics Program

NonProfit PRO

PHLYTRAC gives dynamic insights into driver behavior, vehicle stats, and more to help organizations lower the risk of driver-related accidents. Using GPS technology, organizations are in the driver's seat with access to live maps, driver scorecards, a fleet management dashboard with vehicle health, and much more! The devices install in minutes, protecting vehicles and drivers, empowering them with valuable driver behavior and vehicle statistics.

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A Realist’s Guide to Investing for Good

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kenneth P. Pucker & Andrew A. King “How would you suggest that I invest my savings of ten thousand dollars to have a positive social and environmental impact?” The question came from a PhD student this time, but we get it a lot. Many people want their money to work for them—to preserve their financial security and to improve the world. In fact, almost 85 percent of individual investors say they are interested in sustainable investing and more than three quarters believe they can use their

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Downloadable Golf Tournament Budget Template

NonProfit PRO

Ready to start planning a lucrative golf fundraiser and keep your budget on track? Get started by outlining your tournament’s budget with this free template. Keep tabs on vendor estimates, expenses, and income and instantly see a profit-loss summary. You’ll also find suggestions, things to consider, and links to additional tournament planning resources.

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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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A Legacy of Black Women Climate Justice Leaders: An Interview with Heather McTeer Toney

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is the transcript of our interview with author, advocate, and movement leader Heather McTeer Toney. We discussed her latest book Before the Streetlights Come On , the intersections of racial justice and climate justice, and the power and presence of Black women in the movement. T his transcript has been edited for length and clarity. I ris C rawford : Heather, thank you for spending time with me and writing about climate solutions, climate change, and climate justice.

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The Digital Marketing Basics for Your Nonprofit Organization

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Digital Marketing Basics for Your Nonprofit Organization Digital marketing is important for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness, engage supporters, and drive their missions forward. Leveraging digital platforms effectively can help nonprofits expand their reach, attract volunteers, and secure much-needed donations. This blog post looks at the fundamental digital marketing basics that every nonprofit should consider to maximize its impact.

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Supporting Black-Led Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jovanmandic on istock.com In the wake of what is often described as the “racial reckoning” that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020, US philanthropic institutions pledged vast sums of money toward racial justice and racial equity—as much as $4 billion or more, according to an analysis by the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity.

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Clairity Click-it: Harvest of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

“We are meaning-seeking creatures. Dogs, as far as we know, do not agonize about the canine condition, worry about the plight of dogs in other parts of the world, or try to see their lives from a different perspective. But human beings fall easily into despair, and from the very beginning we invented stories that enabled us to place our lives in a larger setting, that revealed an underlying pattern, and gave us a sense that, against all the depressing and chaotic evidence to the contrary, life h

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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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Season Two Wrap Up

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 wall.) SAPHIA: Hi, my name is Saphia Suarez. I’m the creator of Off the Hook , and I just wanted to come on and say thank you for watching and enjoying season two.

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How Audioenhancer.ai Can Improve Your Speech Recording Quality

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Audioenhancer.ai Can Improve Your Speech Recording Quality AI enhancing your voice in recordings is nothing new. Today’s AI-driven audio enhancement tools have made life easier for sound engineers, podcasters, and anyone looking to improve the clarity and quality of their audio files. One of the newly launched platforms Audioenhancer.ai has gained massive popularity within a short period of time.

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Podcasting and Social Media: How To Integrate the Two Seamlessly

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Podcasting and Social Media: How To Integrate the Two Seamlessly There’s magic in podcasting. Podcasts allow experts to educate others, help entrepreneurs boost their brands, and aid marketers in promoting products or services. However, the magic grows when you leverage podcasts as part of your social media marketing strategies. Doing so lets you achieve the following objectives: Expand your reach.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Restaurants – The Untapped Potential

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Restaurants – The Untapped Potential Restaurants strive to create unmatched experiences. In this article, we’re going to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help Restaurants. Free AI Tools Included. In the dynamic world of the culinary arts, restaurants strive to create unmatched experiences, blending delectable cuisines with impeccable service.

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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.