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Critics Charge That Conservative Donors Are Pushing the American Catholic Church to the Right

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jim Rendon allanswart/Getty Images/iStockphoto Sean Fieler dismisses the critique, saying: “The implication somehow that I'm giving money and that's changing the way the church is behaving in the United States writ large is kind of crazy.

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7 Magnificent and Essential KPIs That Matter for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Day-to-day business management is where KPIs can make a difference for your nonprofit. By using a handful of metrics that everyone agrees on, you can organize tasks, rally the team, and get everyone focused on the right kind of work.

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Just Announced! 2023 Spring Nonprofit Training Events

NonProfit Leadership Center

Writer Leo Tolstoy once said that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!) new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture.

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Why Saying No at Work is Hard for Nonprofit Communicators

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

If you have difficulty saying No to your supervisor or colleagues as a nonprofit communicator, you are not alone. Three-quarters (74% of survey participants for the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ) said it was difficult or very difficult to say No to their supervisors when they make a work request. It’s only slightly easier to say No to work requests from colleagues in other departments, with 65% saying it was difficult or very difficult.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Powerful Donor Quietly Supports Groups Opposing Abortion and LGBT Rights

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Sean Fieler gives relatively modest contributions to a large number of nonprofits. By Jim Rendon Bryan Thomas/Bryan Thomas Sean Fieler’s approach to giving is to make relatively modest contributions to a large number of nonprofits. He also pairs charitable and political giving to advance the causes he supports. Plus: See the rest of our March issue, published online today.

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Focus on the Right Donors With a Tiered Caseload

NonProfit PRO

Tiering your caseload is a strategy that organizes your caseload so that you can create a strategic, meaningful plan for every donor while focusing your time and energy on the right donors. Here is why it is valuable.

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Christian Brothers University and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announce National Partnership

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 10, 2023 CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org Christian Brothers University and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announce National Partnership Kansas City, Mo. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance welcomes Christian Brothers University Graduate School of Business a s the newest university to join its Campus Partnership Program.

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Nonprofits Led by People of Color Get Less Funding Than Others

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Mirae Kim and Bo Li Morsa Images/Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

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Unleashing the Emotional Potential of Social Media: How to Create an Engaging Digital Presence

NonProfit PRO

Today, social media has the potential to be so much more than just a place where you post nonprofit status update pictures. It’s also a powerful tool for engagement and persuasion. The question is: How does your nonprofit unlock that potential?

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Unlocking the Power of AI for Nonprofit Communications

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

You can’t go anywhere right now on Bill Gates Internet without seeing some form of discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI), chatbots, or ChatGPT. AI is no longer a futuristic concept. Marketers everywhere are yelling from the mountain tops about how this is the future of marketing as we know it. And things are moving so quickly with the AI landscape that this article no doubt will be outdated sooner than we previously would think.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Comment on How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members by Glenn

Amy Eisenstein

Hi Amy, Does an executive board have a responsibility to announce the removal of a board member to the organization’s membership?

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The Home Depot Foundation Aims to Help Build Careers in Construction

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes The grant maker is committing $50 million over 10 years to train more people for well-paying, secure jobs in the skilled trades — with a focus on women and people of color.

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5 Strategies to Raise More and Stress Less When Planning Your Next Nonprofit Event

NonProfit PRO

A fundraising event can bring in a surge of revenue, but how can you use that momentum to sustain giving for the long-term?

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Social Media Demographics Nonprofit Communicators Need to Know in 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We’re putting some extra focus on social media this week as we prepare for Thursday’s webinar Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2023. The information below was taken from the BONUS handout Everything Nonprofits Need to Know About Social Media in 2023. Get a FREE copy of this e-book when you register for Thursday’s webinar.

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Does Your Org Need an Advisory Board?

Joan Garry

Creating an advisory board to keep former board members engaged is like fighting mosquitos with more mosquitos. Let's scrap the "thing" mentality and find better engagement strategies! The post Does Your Org Need an Advisory Board? appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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A Set of Ethical Principles Can Help Philanthropy Regain Public Trust in the Field

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Kathleen Enright With the release this week of guidelines for building trust in the philanthropic world, the head of the Council on Foundations is calling on grant makers to hold each other accountable for maintaining high ethical standards.

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Senators Push to Restore the Universal Charitable Deduction: 3 Things You Need to Know

NonProfit PRO

Last week, senators introduced legislation to make the universal charitable deduction effective for tax years 2023 and 2024. Now dubbed “Charitable Act,” the legislation, if passed, would give more Americans the ability to claim tax deductions for charitable contributions. Here are three things you should know about it.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – March 10, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Time to spring forward…into the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have examples of great personalized emails, choosing happy or sad images, March Madness for marketers, an inclusive tech glossary and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Litmus has The Best Personalized Email Examples to Inspire Your 2023 Strategy.

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Accounting Reports: Understanding 3 Nonprofit Statements

Ann Green

Accounting reports help you draw valuable insights about your organization’s finances. Learn more about these three key statements and what they’re used for. By Jon Osterburg When your nonprofit compiles your annual/impact report at the end of the year, you include some information about your fundraising revenue and other financial information. This transparency helps build stronger relationships with your donors who want to be sure you’re using their contributions in an ethical and effective w

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How Philanthropy Helps Coal Communities Access Historic Levels of Federal Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sono Motoyama Coalfield Development, JJN Multimedia The nonprofit Coalfield Development Corporation helps workers in Appalachia find long-term employment. Thanks to the good ideas of local nonprofits — and to an influx of federal and state funds — projects such as turning West Virginia coal mines into greenhouses, launching training programs in sustainable trades on the Crow Reservation in Montana, and expanding West Virginians' access to broadband have seen the light of day.

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As Amazon Smile Program Shuts Down, Smile Even Bigger With 5 Essential Sustainable Fundraising Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, and guest fundraising expert panelists, including Mackenzie Burckbuchler from Double the Donation, for a highly interactive, panel conversation webinar, on Thursday, March 30th at 2pm ET, and smile your way to real success with way better sustainable, year-round fundraising strategies.

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Comment on Foolproof Ways to Get a First Meeting with a Major Donor by Securing the Face-to-Face Visit With a Donor - NonProfit PRO

Amy Eisenstein

[…] by using email, text and social media to keep the conversation going. Eisenstein suggests a pre-call letter or just a phone call. Tell the prospect that you are on a listening tour and the visit is not about asking for a gift.

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Using Data to Win Back Lapsed Donors: 4 Expert Tips

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Written by: Gabrielle Perham, MBA Reading Time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits experience some level of donor attrition over time. Whether a donor lapses because they lost interest in your organization or their capacity to give changed, it’s five times more cost-effective to regain lapsed donors than it is to recruit new ones. With an organized database and data enhancement tools , you can identify donors as they lapse and craft personalized communications to reclaim their support.

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How to Run a Good Meeting

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

You’ve been in your share of awful ones. Here’s how to make them better. By Allison M. Vaillancourt Illustrations by Jason Hoffman for The Chronicle You’ve been in your share of awful meetings. Here’s how to lead better ones.

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USPS Releases Nonprofit Stamp

NonProfit PRO

The U.S. Postal Service issued Patriotic Block, a new nondenominated, nonprofit stamp intended for business mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations.

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Newsletter: Why You Need Top-of-Funnel Content ; 8 Coachability Interview Questions to Ask Job Seekers ??? ; How to Do Cause Marketing with Purveyors of Root Vegetables

Selfish Giving

Last week, I talked about my upcoming presentation at Corporate Partnerships Everywhere on Thursday, March 16th. Case study superhero Tas Cassim from Black Dog Institute in Oz and I will discuss case studies. One of the reasons case studies are so darn effective is that they are helpful mid- and bottom-funnel. In short, when a prospect is beyond the awareness stage and is really considering partnering with your organization, case studies can move the conversation closer to a sealed deal. ????

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Just Announced! 2023 Spring Nonprofit Training Events

NonProfit Leadership Center

Writer Leo Tolstoy once said that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!) new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture.

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How to Manage Walk-athons and Similar Fundraising Events and Get Participants to Become Big Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Allen Eyestone, USA TODAY NETWORK Susan G. Komen, which raises money through its Race for the Cure events, regularly evaluates its fundraising events to be sure they’re still serving the organization. Making sure the most valuable events get the attention they need, revitalizing or eliminating those not so successful, and considering ethics in storytelling were a few of the topics discussed at a recent Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Everything You Need to Know About Grants

NonProfit PRO

Securing federal, state and local grants is among the primary ways your nonprofit can achieve steady cash flow. Watch this on-demand video to learn all about accounting for grants , the pre- and post-award stages, where to search for funding, and how to handle audits.

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How to Start with Nonprofit Influencer Marketing in 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Start with Nonprofit Influencer Marketing in 2023 Want to make good use of the power of influencer marketing to promote your nonprofit, charity or social enterprise? Check out these tips by Lilian Sue. For this post, I wanted to put the focus on how an overarching marketing concept such as influencer marketing can have a positive impact on non-profits.

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5 Reasons Why Social Media is Essential for Small Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by Network for Good – an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. According to Pew Research Center , 85% of people have a smartphone and even more than that are active on a number of social media platforms. This is where we share life updates with friends and family, get inspiration from others, and even consume news. That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet sup

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New Report Details How to Level the Playing Field for Women Fundraisers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images A key recommendation is to create a code of conduct that lays out expectations for donors and for donors to back up.

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The Clean Data Checklist for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Meet the companion that nonprofit CRM users have been waiting for! Download the Clean Data Checklist to create a framework that keeps your team members on the same page.

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Email Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Email Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Email marketing can help any Nonprofit, Charity or NGO to engage with potential donors and to nurture previous donors. Check out these tips and get started with email marketing for your Nonprofit. Email is one of the most effective marketing platforms, and it can be equally as powerful for nonprofits as for conventional businesses.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money.