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How Are You Building Relationships With Your Donors?

Ann Green

Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this Building relationships is just as important as raising money.

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The 'Nonprofit Killer Bill' Seems Scary — but Current Law Is Worse

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law. By Darryll K. Jones Shutterstock While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law.

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Four Ways to Remove a Board Member

Blue Avocado

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began.

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Donors More Optimistic About Economy, Survey Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Avoid Last-Minute Blues: Tips For Planning Ahead For Strategic Planning

Bloomerang

Planning a strategic session for your nonprofit can be one of the most impactful moments of the yeara chance to reset, strategize, and inspire your team. But lets be honest: waiting until the last minute to plan such an important event can lead to unnecessary stress, limited options, and a lackluster experience. On the flip side, planning early opens doors to creativity, thoughtful preparation, and the opportunity to create a transformative experience for everyone involved.

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P2PForum25 Early Bird Pricing Expires 1/31!

NonProfit PRO

Time is running out! Early bird pricing for the 2025 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum wraps up on January 31. Join us in Atlanta, GA, from March 1214, 2025, for three days of insights, networking, and growth tailored for peer-to-peer fundraising professionals at every stage. Bring your team and lock in the best rates today!

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David and Diana Sun Give Hoag Hospital Another $50 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Kingston Technology founder and his wife gave the medical center $50 million in 2022 for the same expansion project. By Maria Di Mento Hoag Hospital Foundation Philanthropists Diana and David Sun have doubled their commitment to Hoag Hospital Foundation to $100 million, with a second $50 million gift, toward the ongoing expansion of the Sun Family Campus in Irvine.

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Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability

Candid

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success.

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3 Ways to Tailor Donor Communications With Predictive Artificial Intelligence

NonProfit PRO

Interested in using predictive analytics to tailor your donor communications for higher response rates? Explore three effective strategies.

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The Stories We Tell About AI

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Alex Ash Narratives are an essential prerequisite to social change. The stories we see in the media and in content shared, both online and off, influence how society perceives, interacts with, and ultimately governs an issue area. Stories matter. We saw this in 2023, when the Hollywood strikes drew attention to AI in the workplace on an unprecedented scale.

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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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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $208 Million for Health Equity

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Photo courtesy of The Brotherhood Sister Sol via The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports nonprofits that help improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State. Here, children watch the solar eclipse at a party hosted by the BroSis After School Program. Plus, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy received $20 million for the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina program, and ExxonMobil gave $10 milli

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How to Overcome Philanthropy’s Charity Mindset

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance to Build a More Just World. View the full webinar here. abdiel lpez: When thinking about what needs to change to advance the just transition, we must look also at the culture and the structures that philanthropy upholds, specifically in their day-to-day programming and the way they connector notwith grantees, investees.

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Why Common Sense Can Prevent Board Governance Failure

NonProfit PRO

Here are three things that can make a difference in board members fulfilling their fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience.

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Unrestricted: The Gifts That Keep On Giving

Bloomerang

Youre not fit to be a fundraiser unless you hear things that frustrate the daylights out of you. At the top of my list is hearing from nonprofit colleagues that donors arent interested in making unrestricted gifts. Even worse, is when they believe that asking for such gifts is not consistent with being donor centric. I have a one-word response to that sentiment: Poppycock!

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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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Does Faith Have an Answer for Our Biggest Divides?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Photos by Alex Garcia for the Chronicle Two churches aim to come together across differences of faith, race, and class. It's a test of the the unifying power of a belief in God, with thorny questions about identity and compromise.

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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. Some have developed contingency plans involving the formation of subsidiaries or affiliates, the transfer of funds to other organizations, and the modification of progressive programs.

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Report Predicts Surge in Corporate Social Responsibility Investment

NonProfit PRO

A Benevity report found that 76% of executives plan to increase investment in corporate social responsibility.

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“Raise the chainsaw” and other tips to inject more masculine energy into nonprofit and philanthropy!

Non Profit AF

Recently, Mark Zuckerberg said that feminine energy has been neutering companies, and what they need is more masculine energy! He.

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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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Coalition Will Fight New Taxes on Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Dozens of nonprofit associations come together as the broader tax-exempt sector braces for increasing scrutiny. By Ben Gose Chronicle photo by Julia Schmalz Dozens of nonprofit associations have come together as the broader tax-exempt sector braces for increasing scrutiny.

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To Bot or Not to Bot? How AI Companions Are Reshaping Human Services and Connection

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Julia Freeland Fisher Last year, a Harvard study on chatbots drew a startling conclusion: AI companions significantly reduce loneliness. The researchers found that synthetic conversation partners, or bots engineered to be caring and friendly, curbed loneliness on par with interacting with a fellow human. The study was silent, however, on the irony behind these findings: synthetic interaction is not a real, lasting connection.

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Easy Engagement Strategies to Drive Acquisition and Loyalty

NonProfit PRO

Donor retention rates continue to decline. However, there are some easy engagement strategies you can use to find and keep donors.

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Let Freedom Ring Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

The recent conflation of Inauguration Day and the Martin Luther King Day holiday in the U.S. has me thinking about freedom. And also the push/pull between freedom and responsibility. Freedom without responsibility (i.e., being held responsible for your actions) doesn’t work well for anyone but one person. Responsibility without freedom is stressful.

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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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Nonprofit Bridges the Technology Gap

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nashlie Sephus brought her tech expertise at Amazon Web Services back to her hometown of Jackson, Miss., to help plant the seeds for a thriving community. Nashlie Sephus brought her passion for technology and experience as a tech evangelist at Amazon Web Services back to her hometown of Jackson, Miss., to bridge the technology gap and plant the seeds for a thriving community.

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Nonprofit Radio for January 20, 2025: “Ambiguity Is The Answer”

Tony Martignetti

Kyle Crawford: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” Though wildly counterintuitive, producing and embracing ambiguity can give you the upper hand when it looks like you have no hand to play. Stop thinking of ambiguity as something you must react to and avoid. Start seeing the value in cultivating it. Kyle Crawfords book is Ambiguity Is The … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 20, 2025: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” → Kyle Crawford: Ambiguity Is The Answer Though wi

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3 Strategies to Bridge Generational Gaps for a Better Connected Nonprofit Board

NonProfit PRO

Boomers have dominated nonprofit boards, but younger generations are now involved. Here's how to leverage this generational diversity.

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Amplify your impact with high-quality listening and feedback: New core principles

Candid

Nonprofits and grantmakers alike increasingly recognize that listening to their ultimate constituents is essential to their mission. They understand that hearing directly from the people most affected by their workand making changes to their programs and practices based on that feedback increases the impact of their work. Indeed, a recent assessment commissioned by the Fund for Shared Insight found that a growing number of organizations are engaging in listening and feedback practices.

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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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Thomas Tighe Reflects on 24 Years Leading the International Health Nonprofit Direct Relief

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) Jae C. Hong, AP Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief, says, Were trying to make a charitable site as efficient as if it were a commercial site. Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners, guided by the idea that a nonprofit health venture could and should run as efficiently

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Scaling a Nonprofit: Lessons from Southside Blooms’ Rapid Growth

The Charity CFO

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Quilen Blackwell, president and co-founder of Chicago Eco House , to discuss his journey in scaling a nonprofit organization. Blackwell’s story of transforming vacant lots into thriving flower farms offers valuable insights for nonprofit leaders looking to grow their impact.

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AmeriCorps Announces 2025 Native Nations Grants Competition

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps opened the 2025 Native Nations grant applications to support Tribal Nations in addressing their unique and critical needs.

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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Candid

AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.

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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.