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How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest iStockphoto Bequests and other legacy gifts are "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.

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How Effective Board Engagement Can Help You Score Big With Year-End Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Your board is a critical part of your year-end fundraising strategy. Here are some tips for getting them involved and engaged.

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Alvin Community College Offers Nationally Recognized Nonprofit Credential

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Kansas City, MO. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to welcome a new campus partnership with Alvin Community College (ACC) to bring the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential to ACC students at a discounted rate. Through this partnership, ACC students will have a unique opportunity to earn the nation’s only nationally recognized nonprofit credential, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change in their com

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Nonprofit Support for Hurricane Recovery

NonProfit Leadership Center

As Florida communities face the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes that have caused extreme devastation across the state, nonprofit organizations continue to step in and step up to help individuals, families and communities recover, rebuild and restore hope. Many resources are available to help address the unexpected needs now facing nonprofits and communities in the Tampa Bay region and beyond.

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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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As Calls to Cut Foreign Aid Mount, Philanthropy Must Accelerate Support for Grassroots Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

With USAID funding under threat in Congress, grant makers should ensure local nonprofits across the globe can continue their critical work. By Kathleen Enright Michael Jamson, AFP via Getty Images Democracy-strengthening efforts supported by philanthropy have led to concrete changes, including the lifting of a six-year ban in Tanzania on opposition rallies.

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2025 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program Open for Applications

NonProfit PRO

OneCause opened applications for its 2025 grant program. The program is intended to support nonprofits' missions through fundraising tech.

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Why Segmenting Your Donors Makes Sense

Ann Green

Segmenting your donors makes sense on every level. If you’re running a campaign, you can send different letters to different types of donors or segment by gift amount and encourage them to upgrade. You can also create a new donor welcome series, a special thank you mailing for monthly donors, or reach out to lapsed donors. Your donors are not the same.

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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Force Donors to Rethink Their Disaster Approach

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts. By Stephanie Beasley Colby Rabon, Carolina Public Press Volunteers clear out a home in Micaville, N.C., a week after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts.

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Create a Multigenerational Donor Base to Capitalize on the Historic Wealth Transfer

NonProfit PRO

The largest wealth transfer in history is happening now. Here's some guidance for nonprofits as they look to tap into new donor demographics.

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Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships

Candid

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. But it wasn’t until we showed up as listeners and learners, and not as experts, that our effectiveness truly blossomed. The transformation is summed up well by an Alan Alda quote: “Unless I’m willing to be changed by you, I’m not really listening.” We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders.

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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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Developing Responsible AI Policy For Civil Society

The NonProfit Times

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. The use of AI in civil society organizations (CSOs) has profound implications for their missions and beneficiaries.

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Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America's Divides?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization's own book circle. By Rasheeda Childress Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Mónica Guzmán, left, discusses her book I Never Thought of it That Way during a Book Circle hosted by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in 2023.

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Maximize Gen Z Involvement Through Donor Engagement and Volunteerism

NonProfit PRO

Engaging new donors who will volunteer is a major challenge. Here are some strategies to connect with Gen Z donors and keep them involved.

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Comment on 11 Ways for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders to Cope in Stressful Times by Marigene

Amy Eisenstein

With a tumultuous election season, multiple natural disasters and other worldwide conflicts, here are 11 ways fundraisers and nonprofit leaders can de-stress.

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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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Confronting Nonprofit Burnout: A Conversation with Beth Kanter

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Thiébaud Faix on Unsplash Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization as an “occupational phenomenon” characterized by prolonged feelings of stress, anxiety, depletion or exhaustion, lack of motivation, and—notably—“reduced professional efficacy.” It is a fact of US and global workplaces that manifests far beyond the nonprofit sector.

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Slight Increase in Corporate Giving, but DEI Programs Lose Ground

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023.

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Study Finds Majority of Nonprofits Struggling with Staffing in 2024

NonProfit PRO

A new study from Casebook PBC revealed nonprofits' struggles with staffing, funding and other issues over the past year.

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Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication

Bloomerang

As younger generations with strong social and political motivations begin voting, you might be thinking, “ Will the November election impact donations to my nonprofit ?” When candidates are actively raising money, it’s easy to question whether that pulls money away from other causes that donors typically support. But don’t worry—there’s another key moment in November that’s just as important for nonprofits: GivingTuesday.

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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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How Mobile Health Clinics Advance Health Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Missvain on Wikimedia Commons Equitable access to healthcare is a key element to lessening the racial health disparities that have existed throughout the history of the United States. But how can we increase access to care when many communities of color lack hospitals and clinics? By thinking beyond traditional healthcare delivery models that require people to come to immovable buildings, advocates of health justice can bring healthcare to the people.

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Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Foundation pledges to support disability-focused work haven’t led to significantly more investments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let's right that wrong. By Richie Siegel Timothy A. Clary, AFP via Getty Images Manager Shray Campbell, left, and employees Josh and Noah, serve food at Café Joyeux in Manhattan. The French restaurant chain, staffed by people with autism and Down’s Syndrome, is setting up shop in a U.S. job market that is virtually closed to people with menta

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Make A Difference with Great Entertainment

NonProfit PRO

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.

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Upgrading the Plumbing of the International Aid System

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Christian Wabnitz In 2023, according to the Global Humanitarian Overview , aid organizations faced a $37 billion funding shortfall to help crisis-affected communities. Yet in that year, the World Bank’s International Development Assistance alone had pledged about a third of that amount to governments affected by fragility and conflict. Paradoxically, some of these governments contributed to the violence against their people.

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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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Preserving Trust With Email Subscribers While Raising Money

Bloomerang

Year-end fundraising is upon us and we are entering an intense season of asking. A time when many nonprofits ramp up their email volume to try to get more gifts. And sure, there is absolutely an upside to sending more fundraising emails —you may raise more money. Given the rocky landscape of the economy, I doubt many of us are in a position to say “no” to more dollars in the door.

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The Power of Direct Cash Transfers to Fight Poverty

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

What happens when you give cash to those in need? In this episode, Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette discuss direct cash transfers in conversation with Jesús Gerena, president and CEO of UpTogether.

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Event Concepting: The Recipe for Your Secret Sauce

NonProfit PRO

Planning next year’s event can be overwhelming. By breaking down the process, you can use the off-season to reimagine your event.

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AI Fundraising vs. Wealth Screening: Which Strategy Wins for Your Organization?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Simon Yost , Founder of Glued Network — an AI fundraising leader who uses software to automatically identify your top donors and AI to find similar new ones. In the evolving fundraising landscape, nonprofits have more tools than ever to engage donors, grow their base, and achieve their missions. AI-driven fundraising and wealth screening are the most powerful tools available today.

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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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How Corporations Have Captured the Public University

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Escaping Corporate Capture.” View the full webinar here. Hannah Appel: I’m going to talk about corporate capture in our work at the Debt Collective in two areas: one, around student debt and how we fund higher education and actually all public education in this country; and two, around housing.

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Diversity Up, Turnover Down, Wage Growth Normal at U.S. Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Council on Foundations survey finds greater racial diversity at the nation's grant makers as well as a higher proportion of women in charge. By Alex Daniels Created with Datawrapper A Council on Foundations survey finds greater racial diversity at the nation's grant makers as well as a higher proportion of women in charge.

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2024 Nonprofit Fundraising Study

NonProfit PRO

Free Study to 2024 Nonprofit Fundraising Study Navigating Challenges, Driving Success

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Gut Check: Everyone Needs to Do It

Veritus Group

No matter where you are in your career or with an organization, it's important to take a step back and evaluate. Here's how to do a gut check. The post Gut Check: Everyone Needs to Do It appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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!