Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Two things this week! ➡️ First, don't forget TODAY'S webinar: Trends in CSR & Corporate Partnerships. The fun begins at 1pm sharp and this webinar is FREE! In addition to Brittany Hill , CEO of Accelerist , leading the webinar, Ashley Lavore , Corporate Partnerships Manager at Ronald McDonald House Charities , will be on the line to dive into how you can adopt 2023 CSR trends and level up your purpose driven work. ✅ SIGN-UP HERE!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The biennial Nonprofit Tech for Good Report seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofit organizations use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good on social media. Survey questions covered website and email communications, online fundraising, social media, and professional development in the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2023

As the demographics shift, younger generations require more personal and causal connections for their philanthropy. For this reason, Giving Tuesday has become ineffective. Here is how organizations can position themselves to encourage donors to give year-round.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Did you ever wonder if there is a foolproof way to communicate with donors? Actually, there is! And it’s not about process. It’s about another ‘P’ word. Can you guess? I’ll give you a hint. It relates to the secret business your nonprofit is in. You may think you’re in (arts, healthcare, human services, environment, social justice, animal rescue, education or whatever) but, fundamentally, your core business is something else.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Your nonprofit’s brand is an important tool for communicating your mission to supporters and earning their trust. Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Millennial donors turbocharged their giving over the past six years, according to a new report by Giving USA and the fundraising firm Dunham+Company.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In November, a new online artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT was released in a free test mode. It can hold a conversation, answer questions and create eerily accurate written statements. It reminded me of an old saying, “If you don’t want to be replaced by a robot, stop behaving like one.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In the previous blog of this two-part series, we introduced our jillionaire friend, Bob, and his love of animals in his hometown to help illustrate what DAFs are all about. We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. Well, this is all well and good for Bob.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Nonprofits that hold online events need to be intentional about creating opportunities for participants to get to know one another. "Mingling doesn't just happen," says one expert.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2023

As we move forward in a new year, nonprofits that work hard and work smart can boost gift income to enjoy record resource development years. I want to highlight 10 pragmatic ways that nonprofit leaders can more effectively ask for and secure gifts that will fuel their missions.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

Written by Miles Bilka, CNP Reading Time: 3 minutes Like many other Kansas City residents, we are ecstatic to see the Kansas City Chiefs return to the Superbowl! But, this one hits a little closer to home for us at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Why you might ask? Because of our founder, Harold Roe Bartle! Popularly referred to as “The Chief” ( and namesake of the Kansas City Chiefs ), Bartle was a former two-term Kansas City mayor and one of the region’s most impactful youth leaders and pu

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Meet our newest Board Member, Amanda McCollum! We’re excited to introduce our new board member, Amanda McCollum! Amanda has been working in human resources for Adams Keegan for fourteen years. She started as a HR Administrator and has ascended to the role of Vice President of Human Resources while also serving the firm as a consultant in human capital advisory.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Alex Daniels Prompted by the police murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, grant makers say it's time to stop the erratic flow of money to organizations that work to advance racial justice and ensure money goes to such organizations generously and consistently.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’re planning a capital campaign, or perhaps in the midst of the long quiet phase slog, challenge gifts are the perfect way to reenergize your community of stakeholders and donors.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 31, 2023

By Carmen Rojas We are living in messy times. The impact of a frail democracy and fissured economy is that day-to-day living for far too many people in the United States is desperate and dire, while a handful of plutocrats, willing to game these political and economic systems, are lining their pockets to consolidate wealth, power, and political influence.

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Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Dr. Brittany Wheeler (left) and Jasmine LeFlore (right), co-founders of Greater Than Tech at a recent Demo Day. Jasmine LeFlore and Dr. Brittany Wheeler grew up in different regions of the country with different circumstances, but a similar outsized curiosity and love of learning in math and science. When they did meet when both were pursuing graduate degrees and working in engineering and aerospace, they collaborated to co-found Greater Than Tech, so Black girls would always have a space to see

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By M.J. Prest Also, the Lilly Endowment will give $30.7 million to enhance Wake Forest University's Program for Leadership and Character, and Kaiser Permanente pledged $25 million to the Center for Gun Violence Research and Education.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Recently, companies, nonprofits, schools, schools that are also nonprofits, consultants and educators have been caught in a windstorm of confusion over the implementation of two Florida laws.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

JANUARY 31, 2023

When the pandemic hit, we saw nonprofits pivot in extraordinary ways. Offering more online giving, online connection with donors, and compelling asks to support difficult work were all essential. Those trends have largely continued for the last two years, and will likely continue even with our different circumstances – but there are a few specific […] The post Top 6 Fundraising Trends for More Donations in 2023 appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Mission Minded

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here are the top seven reasons your organization might consider rebranding. The post Why Rebrand? The Seven Most Common Reasons for Updating Your Brand appeared first on Mission Minded.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 31, 2023

By Sana Ali Mustafa Izzeddin Kasim, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images Refugee-led organizations need resources to carry out their visions. Despite growing philanthropic recognition that the most successful movements are led by oppressed groups themselves, organizations that aid refugees remains mired in their colonial roots and a continued reliance on white so-called experts.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Because nonprofit leaders have a lot to manage, strategic planning often drops down on the priority list for nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Below are four practical tips that will make your planning less stressful while also strengthening your leadership.

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Veritus Group

JANUARY 30, 2023

Here are three ways you can partner with your direct response team to build personalized mid-level touch points. The post How Mid-Level Can Partner with Direct Response appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our November 16, 2022, roundtable, “ Building a Movement for the Common Good.” Todd Wolfson: I think the first strategy for us was to step back and actually think about the whole working community at Rutgers. Rutgers is a big university with about 30,000 workers— 25,000 union, spread across 20 different unions.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By M.J. Prest Also, the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health announces its first executive director, and the Fund for Global Human Rights will install its new CEO in May.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

LinkedIn launched a free online Resource Hub for nonprofits through its LinkedIn for Nonprofits program to help nonprofits make the best use of the platform.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We coach nonprofit communications staff on how to say No to work requests all the time (or not yet, or not until. we have a whole list of ways to say no. ) You may think, “What’s wrong with executives and programmatic leaders setting communications and marketing priorities? They are the bosses and the mission-oriented staff who know best. Comms is just a service!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press The Ocean Cleanup via AP Entrepreneur Joe Gebbia donated $25 million to Ocean Cleanup to support the nonprofit's efforts to remove plastic from the world's oceans and rivers.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2023

In an ongoing tight labor market, 86% of employees say it’s important to work for a company whose values align with their own. And 81% want to work for a company that has socially responsible business practices.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you serve as a board member on a nonprofit board of directors, or if you are an executive director that works with board members, then these nonprofit board challenges might resonate with you. I’ve served on many boards and have worked with many nonprofit board members. I often hear of two common challenges that board members face: implementation issues and fundraising burnout.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Looking for ideas on what to write about in February? Then keep reading! We have ideas you can use for newsletter articles, social media updates, blog posts and more. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get March’s prompts emailed to you this Friday. On the Calendar 2/2: Groundhog Day.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Erin Edgerton, University of Virginia A gift from Paul Manning (center), who founded and leads PBM Capital, and his wife, Diane Manning, will support efforts to discover treatments and cures for diseases using cellular therapy, gene therapy, and nanotechnology and to develop new drugs. Plus, Denny Sanford gave $70 million to a medical research institute, and NYU’s Stern School of Business received $25 million from Ken and Elaine Langone.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2023

Public Interest Registry, the nonprofit organization that runs the.org domain, launched.giving — a brand new top-level domain that will streamline online fundraising and donating.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll check out this free library of resources that are designed to help nonprofit professionals establish and champion diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity (DEAI) initiatives within their organizations. In this library, you’ll find: Essential DEAI Reading for Nonprofits Sample Policies, Templates, and Tools Webinars on Nonprofit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Podcasts Peer Groups for People of Color in the Nonprofit Sector Agencies Focusing on D

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Roost. Key West, FL How is everyone doing this week? Ready for the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers? This week we have lots of social media news and tips, the case to end Giving Tuesday, Valentine’s Day ideas, email optimization tips and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Reports Show that Facebook Usage is Up, as Meta Continues to Develop its AI Targeting Models There Are Some Crazy Things Facebook Advertisers Can Do with ChatGPT: Just Ask ChatG

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 31, 2023

By Sara Herschander Shulamit Seidler-Feller The UJA-Federation of New York, a Jewish philanthropy, has invested more than $10 million in building strategic volunteer programs across 35 nonprofit organizations. As the share of Americans who give their time drops, a new study examines what's needed to stem the decline after the pandemic and turbulence of recent years.

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