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The 'Nonprofit Killer Bill' Could Rise Again

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Middle East peace expert argues the legislation will likely reappear because some in the GOP see it as a means to silence free speech. By Alex Daniels AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite A Middle East peace expert argues the legislation will likely reappear because some in the GOP see it as a means to silence free speech.

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Why Nonprofits Struggle to Network — And How That’s Holding Us Back

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector thrives on relationships. Yet many operate in isolation, lacking the networking culture common in the for-profit world.

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7 ways to connect with older donors

Jeff Brooks

Fundraising is usually a form of elder marketing. Donors are overwhelmingly over age 60. If you want to reach them, here are some great tips from the Boomerang Blog, at Dont Leave Them Behind: Writing And Designing To Truly Reach Older Donors : BIG type. Being older means less visual acuity. Type smaller than 12 point is just hard to read. Bigger is better: 13 point, 14 point, even higher.

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Report Reveals Gap Between Fundraising Events and Donor Preferences

NonProfit PRO

A new Bloomerang report reveals a growing disconnect between how nonprofits are planning events and the engagement donors want.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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How to Focus Your Time on Strategically Meaningful Work

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Sophie Blondeau, Co-Founder of Soan Group, to explore how nonprofit leaders can better manage their time and organizational efforts by using strategic data. Sophie shares insights from a groundbreaking research study on data maturity across the social impact sector.

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$50 Million Gift Launches New Women’s Health Program

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The donation from New York financiers Roberto and Allison Mignone will support preventive care, pregnancy support, midlife health, and other areas of women's health. By Maria Di Mento NYU Langone Health Roberto Mignone, left, Dr. Elisabeth Cohen, Allison Mignone, and NYU Langone Health Dean and CEO Dr. Robert Grossman. Plus, hedge fund investor Ken Griffin gave $10 million to NYU Langone Health to create a center that will offer programs focused on women's health and well-being, and three other

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A Blueprint for Nonprofit Sustainability Amid Funding Challenges in 2025

NonProfit PRO

American nonprofits are in the midst of an existential crisis, specifically regarding funding and mission viability. I don’t say this lightly, and this dilemma is not likely to resolve itself anytime soon.

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Microsoft Axes Free 365 Software for Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Salvatore De Lellis on Pexels This May, Microsoft quietly announced it was ending a long-running program that provided about 400,000 nonprofits (according to Microsoft) free access to its software products Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1, which include such workplace staples as Microsoft Word and Excel. In a statement to NPQ , a Microsoft spokesperson wrote: As part of a recent update to our nonprofit offers,we are retiring the Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 gr

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The 'Eco-Right' Is Growing. Will Bipartisanship Follow?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A small number of conservative climate groups are winning converts with a strategy that they say can defuse polarization. It is a moment for "radical collaboration," says one left-leaning advocate. By Jim Rendon Evangelical Environmental Network Rev. Jessica Moerman, left, president and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, stands amongst winter cover crops, a key climate-smart agriculture practice, with the Rev.

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Who do Americans believe should help people in need? 

Candid

According to a survey conducted in March by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, about three-quarters of the 1,229 respondents gave at least $1 to charity in the past year. The largest share, 23%, donated between $101 and $500 total. The survey goes beyond what causes the support to explore who they think should receive charitable assistance and who is responsible for helping those in need.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Public Relations Is Not a Luxury — It’s a Survival Strategy

NonProfit PRO

When budgets shrink, public relations often gets cut. But that silence can cost more than it saves when visibility and trust are essential.

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Connect With Your Donors by Sending Them a Postcard

Ann Green

Some of you may remember when people sent postcards when they went on vacation, especially back in the days before email and social media. Now people are more likely to post pictures on social media, sometimes posting more than you want to see. We dont use postal mail as much anymore and many nonprofits are a part of that group. This is a mistake. Direct mail is more personal and your donors are more likely to see something they receive in the mail, as opposed to any type of electronic message y

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6 Steps to Turbocharge Your Board Recruitment

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Passion for the cause and diversity of experience are as valuable as fundraising chops or the capacity to give big, experts say. By David L. Wheeler Getty Images Passion for the cause and diversity of experience are as valuable as fundraising chops or the capacity to give big, experts say.

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Why the Marguerite Casey Foundation is leveraging its endowment

Candid

Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) recently announced a bold $130 million investment to ensure leaders and organizations that best align with our mission have the resources needed to continue critical education efforts, services, and community organizing across the country. This financial commitmentunprecedented in our foundations historycomes as the nonprofit sector faces ever-growing and unprecedented challenges.

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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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Kindsight Launches AI-Powered Fundraising Platform With Real-Time Donor Intelligence

NonProfit PRO

Kindsight's solution provides higher education, healthcare, and large nonprofits with a CRM powered by donor intelligence and personalized engagement at scale.

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Nonprofit Radio for May 26, 2025: Healthier Productivity From AI

Tony Martignetti

Jason Shim & Meico Marquette Whitlock:Healthier Productivity From AI Our annual duo returns with tips and resources to make your use of artificial intelligence better for you. They also go beyond AI with many smartphone strategies, inbox management, and Meico shares his shutdown ritual for bedtime. Theyre Jason Shim, from Canadian Centre for Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 26, 2025: Healthier Productivity From AI → Jason Shim & Meico Marquette Whitlock:Healt

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Why the Quiet Collapse of a Crowdfunding Platform Should Alarm Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit crowdfunding platforms get money to the people and places big for-profit platforms ignore, but they need funding themselves to survive. By Roger Doiron Getty Images/iStockphoto Nonprofit crowdfunding platforms get money to the people and places big for-profit platforms ignore, but they need funding themselves to survive.

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Curiosity Didn’t Kill These Fundraisers—It Made Them Unstoppable

Clairification

Remember, behind all your work there are people. Its your job to learn more about them. One of your best tools is curiosity. One study published in Harvard Business Review ,found curiosity builds trust and improves relationships in the workplace. It also builds trust between you and donors. Jon Simons, Executive V.P. of DBD Group, suggests curiosity is a muscle.

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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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Overcoming Nonprofit Challenges with Smarter Solutions

NonProfit PRO

Join us as we dive deep into the most pressing challenges nonprofits face and explore smarter solutions that can help overcome them. Well also discuss how cooperative purchasing can be a game changer in addressing cost-saving needs while saving time and allowing nonprofits to focus on what matters most.

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Beyond the PDF: How Nonprofits Are Using Microsites to Bring Annual Reports to Life

Elevation

Reimagine Annual Reports With Microsites for Impactful Storytelling For many nonprofits, the annual report is more than just a summary of the year. It’s often an opportunity to tell stories, celebrate accomplishments, and demonstrate transparency to donors and stakeholders. Yet, traditional PDFs often fall short in delivering the kind of dynamic, interactive experience that today’s audiences expect.

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Meeting the mental health needs of older adults through community programs 

Candid

According to The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, the number of people aged 65 and older in the U.S. is projected to nearly double from 40.3 million in 2010 to 72.1 million by 2030. Policy shifts, including cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and services such as Meals On Wheels, impact older adults’ access to care, especially among those relying on public insurance or fixed incomes.

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Bustin’ Out Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources Be Yours

Clairification

Once again, I’m inspired by the inimitable Seth Godin. The biggest thing you bring to the project is forward Forward motion is an asset, a skill and a job title. Elevators used to need elevator operators. They didnt go anywhere unless someone got on and announced they wanted to go somewhere. Initiative, desire and being willing to take responsibility are powerful because most of us dont care enough to bring them to the table.

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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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JPMorganChase Launches Philanthropic Initiative to Support Fraud Prevention

NonProfit PRO

Organizations working to protect families particularly those living on low- to moderate-incomes from fraud and scams are invited to submit ideas.

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How can you shape your AI brand footprint?

Big Duck

Unpack how nonprofits can shape their AI brand footprint and stay visible in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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How to Run an Effective Nonprofit Board Meeting: 7 Trust-Building Tips

Foundation Group

Learn how to conduct nonprofit board meetings that are focused, engaging, and mission-aligned. These 7 tips will help your board feel confident, clear, and connected.

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Free Raffle Ticket Templates for Nonprofits – Easy to Customize & Print

Donorbox Nonprofit

Did you know that a whopping 47% of donors support nonprofit causes through raffles? With so many free and customizable raffle ticket templates out there, its easy to create a stunning, brand-aligned version that can scale support for your cause. In this article, we share a list of free templates to help you design attractive […] The post Free Raffle Ticket Templates for Nonprofits Easy to Customize & Print appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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.

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How Donor Attributes Contribute to a Solicitation Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits must understand how to communicate with different people. Studying donor attributes can help determine the appropriate strategies.

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Why We Rebuilt the Fundraising Report Card — and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

iMarketSmart

It started 10 years ago. Back in 2015, I stumbled onto something that changed my life and, I believe, the lives of thousands of fundraisers, consultants, and board members too. It was called the Fundraising Fitness Test, a brilliant concept developed by Bill Levis, one of the key minds behind the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP). The idea was solid.

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Boosting Visibility Where It Matters Most

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Boosting Visibility Where It Matters Most Being online isnt enough, being found matters more. Whether you’re a local brand, a growing startup, or an established company, your visibility on search engines can directly influence your growth. People rely on search more than ever to discover services, compare options, and make decisions. Having a strong presence where your audience is already looking gives you a competitive advantage.

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Request for Proposals: Foundation Directory Update

MNA Association

Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) is seeking proposals for a contractor to update our Foundation Directory. This contractor will work to update and expand our Foundation Directory for a 2026 release. MNAs Foundation Directory is one of our most-used resources, with over 500 downloads since its release in 2022. The Foundation Directory is a free resource for all Montana based nonprofit professionals and organizations to help identify potential funding sources and improve relationship developmen

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!