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8 Cybersecurity Concerns for Nonprofits & How to Address Them

NonProfit Leadership Center

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Limited budgets, lack of dedicated IT staff, and the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats can make it difficult to stay protected. We recently asked nonprofit leaders about their top cybersecurity concerns. They expressed eight challenges that we’ll address by offering best practices to overcome them. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1.

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In This Moment of Division, Signs of Unity on Issues That Matter to Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Americans want nonprofits and foundations to lead on some of the country's toughest challenges, a new survey says. Here are four strategies to answer that call. By Stephanie Dodson Cornell Dave Showalter Henry Wilson Sr. of the Navajo Nation fills a 325-gallon water tank almost daily to provide water to his family’s home in Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border.

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Year-End Fundraising in 2024: What to Expect

NonProfit PRO

Because nonprofits place great emphasis on year-end campaigns, it’s crucial to understand how year-end fundraising is shaping up this year.

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Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Brian J Bonde

Amy Eisenstein

If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Importance of Showing Gratitude to Your Donors

Ann Green

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the December holidays. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. Now is a great opportunity to show some gratitude to your donors. You could hold a thankathon , especially if you haven’t launched your appeal yet.

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The 'Other Side' May Win the Election. But Funders Can Still Spark Change

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

National politics are paralyzed by polarization. Individual Americans, however, can drive the social change grant makers want. By Evan Feinberg SOME (So Others Might Eat) Volunteers work on a new playground and common space at Independence Place, a low-income housing community run by the nonprofit So Others Might Eat. National politics are paralyzed by polarization.

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Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Earle Johnston

Amy Eisenstein

Hi Amy Yes, voting is such a privilege. In Australia, it is compulsory to vote at all elections: local, state and at a national level. People around the world are watching your election with much interest. Thanks for posting and encouraging others to exercise their right to vote.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally.

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Who Gets to Age With Dignity? Few Foundations Make Aging a Priority

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A conversation with experts about the many opportunities for donors to support aging programs, including research, advocacy, and local community efforts.

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Latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project Data Shows Uptick in Giving

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising trends seem promising as GivingTuesday and year-end approach, per the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s latest figures.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Sandra

Amy Eisenstein

If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.

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Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships

Tony Martignetti

Mark Lillis: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs. Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids shares his experience and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships → Mark Lillis: Your

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Dreams for My Daughter — and Our Democracy — On Election Day

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The fight for a multiracial democracy where all people can fully participate must continue long after Election Day. By Cora Daniels Gene J. Puskar, AP University of Pittsburgh freshman Teba Latef fills out a voter registration form on campus. The fight for a multiracial democracy where all people can fully participate must continue long after Election Day.

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GoFundMe, Meta Partner to Drive More Donations to Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

GoFundMe and Meta partnered to enable nonprofits and donors to share causes they care about through Meta social media platforms.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Patrick Norberto

Amy Eisenstein

If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.

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How Guaranteed Income Can Support the Arts—And Ourselves

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Mesut çiçen on Unsplash It’s the spring of 2022. I’m on my tenth call of the day supporting applicants to the Creatives Rebuild New York’s (CRNY) Guaranteed Income for Artists program. This time, I’m speaking with a musician, confirming that she is indeed eligible, verified, and will soon begin receiving monthly payments of $1,000 for the next 18 months.

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Family Foundations Are Bigger, and Some Are Giving More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than a third award over $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down. By Jim Rendon More than a third award more than $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down.

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Charitable Giving to Women’s, Girls’ Orgs Exceeds $10B for First Time

NonProfit PRO

For the first time, women’s and girls’ organizations surpassed $10 billion in giving in 2021, yet this only made up 1.9% of total giving.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Safe At Work: How To Lead During Election Season With Fairness and Civility

Fundraising Leadership

The workplace needs to remain free of divisiveness and conflict regarding the election. In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. Guaranteeing that the workplace culture is safe physically and emotionally not just on voting day, but in upcoming weeks and months, over a possibly contested outcome is a top priority.

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Comment on Fame and Fortune Await! Take the NEW Major Gifts Challenge by John E. Parman

Amy Eisenstein

Hi Amy, I am transitioning back to major gifts from grants and trust development. I am committing myself to raising major gifts and achieving fame and fortune for my organisation. I am so happy I came across this exciting and useful program!

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Is it Time to Retire the Phrase 'BIPOC?'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Overused acronyms and jargon aren’t just confusing — they make it harder for nonprofits to achieve their goals. By Jeff Raderstrong Getty Images Overused acronyms and jargon aren’t just confusing — they make it harder for nonprofits to achieve their goals.

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Report: Key Trends, Geographic Disparities in U.S. Charitable Giving From 2015-2022

NonProfit PRO

Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good released "Dollars and Change," a study of charitable giving trends in the U.S. from 2015 to 2022.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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CDFIs Transform Rural Economies. We Just Need to Get Them There.

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Jerry Kenney , Ines Polonius & Gustavo Lasala How do we build thriving rural communities in the 21st century? The labor-intensive, extractive industries paradigm that has long powered rural economies—think agriculture, manufacturing, mining, timber—has fundamentally changed due to automation and globalization , and the search for new rural development models is coalescing around a new vision.

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NPO Cybersecurity Getting New Defense Level

The NonProfit Times

NetHope announced the launch of the Partner Collective for the Global Humanitarian Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Global Humanitarian ISAC) during its recent 2024 NetHope Global Summit. This initiative unites a group of organizations dedicated to providing funding, expertise, tools, and technology to support the Global Humanitarian ISAC mission of enhancing cybersecurity for global humanitarian and conservation nonprofits.

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Even in an Era of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances. By Clare Gibson Nangle and Marianne Møllmann Getty Images Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances.

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How Should You Determine Solicitation Priorities?

NonProfit PRO

Here are some tips for creating a prospect portfolio that balances prospect behavior with institutional fundraising priorities.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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What Halloween candy taught me about fundraising

Jeff Brooks

I like candy. That’s why I like Halloween — the only reason, come to think of it. The other day, I ate a couple of Tootsie Fruit Rolls. These are fruit-flavored versions of regular brown-flavored Tootsie Rolls. The regular kind taste like an unholy combination of fake chocolate, wax, and dirt. The fruit version is pretty yummy. While I was eating a Fruit Roll, I noticed the release of saliva that followed biting into it.

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The Role of Equity in Climate Justice in Brazil (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Lucas Petroni & Marcos Paulo de Lucca-Silveira A look at innovations taking root in Brazil that preserve endangered ecosystems while fostering socioeconomic equity.

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Melinda French Gates Is Gone, but Her Vision for Gender Equality Remains

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The division the philanthropist helped shape at the Gates Foundation is pushing forward with ambitious plans for women's health care and economic power. By Sara Herschander Alice Plati As president of the Gates Foundation’s gender equity division, Anita Zaidi has helped fund research and distribution networks for breakthrough innovations like self-injectable contraceptives and implemented far-reaching mentorship programs.

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Study Reveals Technology’s Impact on Associations and Member Loyalty

NonProfit PRO

Results from Momentive Software's report reveal that tech adoption directly fuels member loyalty and engagement, plus other findings.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!