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The Nonprofit at the Heart of a Collision Among Science, Politics, Business, and Big Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans. By Eden Stiffman Mac Stone The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans.

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Don’t Your Donors Deserve to Feel Appreciated?

Ann Green

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentine’s Day coming up, that’s a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.

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Halt Declining Retention Rates with These Creative and Effective Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." Increasing donor retention rates by just 10% can result in a substantial 200% surge in the lifetime value of donors according to the Harvard Business Review. How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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Why I Became CEO Of Nonprofit Leadership Lab

Joan Garry

The Nonprofit Leadership Lab welcomes Glennda Testone as the new CEO in February 2024! In this article, she explains how she knew that it was time to move forward and offers advice to leaders considering fresh opportunities. The post Why I Became CEO Of Nonprofit Leadership Lab appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres 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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During Black History Month, Philanthropy Should Focus on the Future

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years. By Cora Daniels While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years.

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11 Surprising Things from the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We’ve just published the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ! Thousands download this report every year (it’s our 14th edition) as it’s the “go-to” source for what’s REALLY happening in the world of nonprofit communications. Nonprofit communicators, get your copy of the 2024 trends report by filling out the form on the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report page OR you can join our Private Community space and access this year’s report, trends reports from the las

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Comment on How Raising Major Gifts is Like a Marriage Proposal… Slow and Steady by Anna

Amy Eisenstein

I worked with a CEO who would ask for ridiculous amounts of money on the first meeting of a prospective donor we were qualifying. It got to the point that I didn’t want for him to go to donor meetings anymore. Some donors responded, usually with a “no” to his ask, but a few would make a small increase in their annual giving, but some donors we outright lost.

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To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won't Cut It

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects. By Michael McAfee Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects.

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Concerns About AI from Nonprofit Communications and Marketing Professionals

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We’ve all heard the criticisms about using AI (artificial intelligence). For example, AI-generated content has included Misinformation or inaccuracies Harmful bias Unvetted or unclear sources Illegal use of proprietary, copyrighted, and private information In our 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , despite these problems, we found that most nonprofits use AI.

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Best Practices for Creating Your Nonprofit’s Annual Plan

NonProfit PRO

No nonprofit would fulfill its mission without creating an annual plan. Here is some guidance for creating a successful annual plan.

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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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Newsletter: Have a Question for Me? Talk to My Robot ; The Container Store Picks First National Nonprofit Partner ?? ; Only 6% of Nonprofits Post on TikTok, Should You Join Its Ranks?

Selfish Giving

One of the things I really like about AI tools such as ChatGPT is its emphasis on answers over results. When I type a question into Google, I get a bunch of articles I then have to read through. ?‍? But when I type a question into ChatGPT, I get the answer to my question! A benefit of ChatGPT is I can ask it to limit its search for answers to the content published on Selfish Giving.

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A Plea From Progressive Foundation CEOs: Make Election Grants Now

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

20 foundations are speeding grants to protect voting and elections. Meanwhile, House GOP members are asking whether philanthropy is stepping into partisan politics. By Alex Daniels Matt McClain, The Washington Post, Getty Images 20 foundations are speeding grants to protect voting and elections. Meanwhile, House GOP members are asking whether philanthropy is stepping into partisan politics.

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Comment on 2 Great Ways to Qualify Major Gift Prospects and Narrow Your List by Ongom Rufino

Amy Eisenstein

This is a good idea because i realy need donations for doing health care outreaches focusing on eye diseases, diabtes,and hypertenton. I amlooking for any donation from any one in the world to help me improve lives of afected communities Please hep me find them.

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Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution

NonProfit PRO

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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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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Courageous Leadership: The Formula and Characteristics

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

What is Courageous Leadership? Courageous leadership is built on heroic leadership. A heroic leader is someone who inspires people to aspire to do things and be things greater than themselves. In ancient storytelling, heroes usually possessed a virtue that the author wanted the culture to emulate and begin to reproduce within the body politic. In Greek mythology, primary cultural virtues were temperance, prudence, justice, and ultimately courage, with courage being the virtue that all the other

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Nonprofit Hospitals Are Required to Help Their Communities, but People Living Nearby May See Little Benefit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The federal mandate is vague, and some hospitals spend no money at all on charity care. By Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner The federal mandate is vague, and some hospitals spend no money at all on charity care.

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Two Nonprofit Leadership Center Staff Members Receive Promotions, Assume New Responsibilities

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is thrilled to announce two well-deserved promotions for staff members Meriel Martínez and Jamiel Maze. Meriel Martínez Assumes New Position as Director of Programs & Inclusion Meriel Martínez has been promoted to director of programs and inclusion at the Nonprofit Leadership Center. In her new position, Meriel will lead all of the organization’s program strategy, playing a larger role in driving strategies that support impact and innovation.

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DonorDrive Announces Support for Donor Advised Fund Payments With Chariot Collaboration

NonProfit PRO

DonorDrive partnered with Chariot to use its DAFpay solution, enabling DonorDrive clients to accept DAF payments through existing forms.

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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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Comment on Fame and Fortune Await! Take the NEW Major Gifts Challenge by Jon Hickman

Amy Eisenstein

The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.

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National Public Radio Picks Katherine Maher as Next CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher, CEO of Web Summit, is set to lead NPR. Also, the Wallace Global Fund has a new executive director, and the Newman's Own Foundation hired three new senior leaders.

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Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Claire Dunning In early 1926, Cafritz Construction placed an advertisement in The Washington Post celebrating the speed with which their “Life-time Homes” were selling in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. Regular readers of the newspaper were likely already familiar with the development thanks to news articles that praised Morris Cafritz’s “vision and courage” and a constant stream of advertisements bringing his over 3,000 new units to market.

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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Online Fundraising This Year

NonProfit PRO

You might find yourself doing the same old things when it comes to fundraising. Here are three ways you can make improvements this year.

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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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Your FEC Filing Checklist

Donorbox Nonprofit

If you’re raising funds as part of a political campaign in the United States, you may be required to file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). FEC filing can feel overwhelming, with several requirements in place to ensure the integrity of the federal campaign finance process. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of FEC […] The post Your FEC Filing Checklist appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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What One Nonprofit Learned From Getting Hacked — and How Other Groups Can Protect Themselves

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Cybercrimes have doubled since 2018. But protecting organizations from hacks is increasingly easy and affordable. By Kay Dervishi Cybercrimes have doubled since 2018. But protecting organizations from hacks is increasingly easy and affordable.

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Which Song from Fiddler on the Roof Describes a Nonprofit Fundraiser’s Job?

Clairification

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match! While you might be tempted to guess “If I were a Rich Man,” that’s not it. Because that would be making fundraising mostly about money. And, actually, fundraising is mostly about love. So the correct answer is “ Matchmaker.” That’s right. Your job is to make the perfect match between the values your organization enacts and the values your donor shares.

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TIFIN Give Acquires Giving Place

NonProfit PRO

Philanthropy platform TIFIN Give has acquired Giving Place, a tech solution for family office giving programs and private foundations.

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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!

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6 Reasons Why Nonprofits & Golf Tournament Sponsors Love Digital Exposure

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Now more than ever before, our world is online. When it comes to your nonprofit’s annual golf tournament fundraiser, leveraging digital channels throughout planning and execution is crucial to success. From promotion to registration to golfer engagement, digital tools improve fundraising outcomes and make life easier for nonprofit tournament organizers.

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Foundations Gave $97.5 Billion Last Year as Assets Hit Record Highs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Stocks boosted foundation wealth to $1.5 trillion in 2023, while giving grew more modestly, says a new estimate. By Sara Herschander Getty Images The increase comes after a blockbuster year for the stock market, which defied gloomy predictions, and to an influx of large donations.

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10 Strategies to Celebrate Nonprofit Donors on Valentine’s Day

Clairification

M onterey Bay Aquarium shares the love with their donors. Last year, you posted about sending donors valentines, which I came across a bit too late in the game, so I sent emails. But, this year, I kept that idea and planned for it, and sent handmade valentines to my top level donors. I felt like I was in 2nd grade with my glue stick and doilies, but the response has been amazing!

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5 Ideas to Get the Dollars That Really Count

NonProfit PRO

Even the most generous donors may tire of repeated asks for gifts. Here are five tips to engage donors and raise the funds you need.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.