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Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Onge, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), has spent nearly 12 years cultivating her expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management, specifically in healthcare. I was one of those rare kids who just loved fundraising,” Carly recalls. “I Beyond her fundraising work, Carly is deeply committed to community outreach.

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Diaspora Philanthropy 3.0

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 7, 2025

One of the most promising new ideas is to improve the amount and the quality of diaspora philanthropy, while concurrently ensuring that younger generations of those whose parents and grandparents immigrated from the Global South engage in this important work. Its members lead major companies such as Google, Microsoft, Adobe, YouTube, and IBM.

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The Future of Equitable Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By Darren Isom , Cora Daniels & Lyell Sakaue Each summer on Martha’s Vineyard, leaders of color working in philanthropy across the United States gather to strategize, to vision, and to be in community with one another on an island where Black families have been vacationing since the 1800s.

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Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet, philanthropy endures. Philanthropy will no longer remain confined to a wealthy elite but will transform into a shared, lived experience for people across the economic spectrum. It will be about embedding philanthropy into the rhythms of life rather than relegating it to occasional gestures.

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UNCF Philanthropy Institute Trains Fundraising Professionals to Support HBCUs, Other Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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Emergency Fundraisers Offer a Lifeline to Groups Who Have Lost Foreign Aid

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. As the U.S. As the U.S. As the U.S.

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Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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Equity Is the Future of Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process. We must acknowledge that any way people like to engage with philanthropy is the right way. Here is how you can improve your organization's fundraising equity.

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5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.

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Making a Difference: Ian Adair, ACNP, CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 30, 2025

Founded in 2002, the Seattle Police Foundation supports public safety in Seattle through philanthropy, advocacy, and building strong community partnerships. Ian has presented at more than 200 conferences, including some of the largest nonprofit leadership and fundraising events in the country. Its everything.

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Why Your Board Should Discuss Philanthropy for 15 Minutes at Each Meeting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2023

If you’re having trouble getting board members excited about their fundraising role, it’s important to make expectations clear and realistic. Try to make sure “philanthropy” has a spot on your board agenda at every meeting.

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How to Fundraise During Turbulent Times

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving (..)

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Community-Centric Fundraising: Equity, social justice, and an abundance mindset

Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement was founded by and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities worldwide. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival.

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There’s Nothing Artificial About Fundraising

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Yet, as a lifelong advancement professional for three institutions of higher education, and now as a fundraising consultant/trainer, I have serious questions about the potential of artificial intelligence, or the ubiquitous AI, in the profoundly unique discipline of resource development. Nothing is as personal as fundraising.

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How Nonprofits Are Fundraising Amid ‘Scary, Challenging Time’

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 13, 2025

After cuts in federal spending, charities are making carefully worded appeals to donors. They're also seeking more DAF gifts and looking for ways to work together. By Rasheeda Childress Save the Children Save the Children has eliminated 300 positions out of 1,000 in the United States because of federal funding freezes.

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4 Ways Workplace Giving Supports Fundraising Strategies

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2024

Want to diversify your organization's fundraising streams? Add corporate philanthropy to the mix to help achieve your long-term goals.

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Are We Getting Back to Normal? New Reports Forecast Fundraising Growth

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 21, 2024

Philanthropy will grow an inflation-adjusted 4.2 By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress Philanthropy will grow an inflation-adjusted 4.2 percent in 2024 and 3.9 percent in 2025, researchers predict. percent in 2024 and 3.9 percent in 2025, researchers predict.

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CCS Fundraising Unveils 2024 Philanthropic Landscape Report

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

CCS Fundraising's 2024 "Philanthropic Landscape" report delves into donor generosity, corporate philanthropy, the adoption of AI, and more.

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2023 Fundraiser of the Year: Kristi Nelson

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Kristi Nelson, chief philanthropy officer at Childhaven, embodies all of this, and as a result was named the recipient of NonProfit PRO’s 2023 Fundraiser of the Year Award. It takes a lot of time, effort and dedication to lead an organization through difficult times and toward a greater future.

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Philanthropy 2.0: Why Nonprofits Need a Bold Vision

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many fundraisers think small and don't present a bold ask to donors. Now, it’s time to rethink nonprofits and how they operate.

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How nonprofits can win at competitive online fundraising

Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

As a scholar of nonprofit management and public service, Ive explored, among other things, to what extent the element of competition affects nonprofit messaging in an online fundraising competition, and what types of messaging are most effective.

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Dramatic Shared Cure-Alls: Philanthropy and Placebo Effects

Clairification

MARCH 17, 2025

Can the act of philanthropy make people feel better? So why not think about fundraisingas a caring act , and fundraisers (aka philanthropy facilitators )as trusted helpers and healers? It helps to understand the similarities in findings from functional MRI research on both the placebo and philanthropy effects.

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Artificial Intelligence Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors, but Fundraisers Can't Ignore Potential Pitfalls

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of text generating artificial intelligence applications such as ChatGPT could significantly change philanthropy — for better or worse. By Daniel Hadley. Getty Images.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should Fundraiser Salaries Correlate With How Much Revenue They’ll Generate?

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit leader who wants metrics and advice on how to justify and calculate fundraiser salaries: Dear Charity Clairity, I am looking for some updated industry standards for fundraising metrics around staff positions.

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Five Ways Grant Makers Can Encourage Everyday Giving

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 25, 2024

A Gates Foundation official calls for investments in the tools and technology that enable giving, for 'flexible capital to experiment and invest in relational fundraising,' and more By Andrew Dunckelman Getty Images In the wake of recent news that individual giving to charities slipped again last year, commentators have examined root causes and put (..)

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Philanthropy Facilitators Make It Easy for People to Give

NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

When you don’t make it easy for donors to choose to support your charity, they'll choose not to. Here's how to encourage their support.

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Comment on 3 Critically Important Ways of Measuring Fundraising Success by Steve Gerber

Amy Eisenstein

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Amy, the 2/26/2024 IU School of Philanthropy Podcast had a similar topic regarding stewardship and how our current donors are our best donors. Development before fundraising and fundraising coupled with development is the right approach! In business, it is understood (for the most part!) Thanks for this great article!

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5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2025

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 6, 2025

Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more.

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20 Reasons: Why Board Members Don’t Want to ask for Donations (& How to Respond)

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Learn how to empower board members with the confidence, tools, and motivation needed to embrace fundraising and support your organization’s mission. Ready to turn reluctance into fundraising success? Discover how to guide your board to become powerful advocates for philanthropy.

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5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 4, 2023

To keep the money flowing, nonprofits will need to figure out how to attract much-needed fundraisers, respond to changing economic conditions, and learn how to talk to donors from different backgrounds. By Rasheeda Childress. Getty Images.

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Facilitate Means to Make Easy

Clairification

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Are you a philanthropy facilitator or a fundraiser? Philanthropy Facilitators Make it Easy for People to Give You may think you’re doing a great job as a fundraiser. How Fundraisers Make Giving Hard When you treat donors like ATMs, you’re thinking about their wallet. This is where I ask you how you view your role.

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'Transactional Fundraising' Is Fueling the Burnout Crisis, Author Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress. By Jie Jenny Zou Courtesy of Mallory Erickson Mallory Erickson says fundraising should be rooted in deepening connections and belonging.

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Fundraisers Need to Speak Up About Their Challenges — and Funders Need to Listen

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs. By Armando Enrique Zumaya Getty Images Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.

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Women’s Philanthropy Experts Take the Stage at PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

5-7, Philanos is hosting PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration. The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities.

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Turn Introversion Into Your Fundraising Super Power

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world. By Emily Haynes Getty Images The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world.

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Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some tools suggest who fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Some tools suggest who fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization.

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4 Tips to Optimize Your Donor Database to Boost Engagement

Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

Integrate Your Database With Other Nonprofit Software Integrations allow data to transfer automatically from your nonprofits other fundraising and management platforms to its CRM, saving your team time and reducing the risk of errors that come with manual entry. Happy fundraising!

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 80: How Marketing Automation Can Relieve Fundraisers of Manual Administrative Duties

NonProfit PRO

JULY 26, 2023

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, Abigayle Tobia, vice president of philanthropy at Verland, and Erik Tomalis, chief evangelist and director of business development at Virtuous, join Mark Becker, editorial advisory board member for NonProfit PRO, to discuss how marketing automation can simplify tasks.

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Giving Campaigns in Every Community? GivingTuesday's Big New Idea

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2025

The organization behind the annual post-Thanksgiving giving spree wants to help nonprofits and foundations create fundraising drives nationwide to help groups raise cash and earn trust. Above, foundation staff at a community GivingTuesday event in Hancock, Mich.

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How Leaders Can Help Fundraisers Avoid Burnout

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Nonprofit managers should check in with fundraisers early and often and show appreciation for their achievements.

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Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital US Nonprofit Sector Is Under Threat and Must Be Protected

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

Image Credit: Katt Yukawa on Unsplash Editors Note: This article was republished with permission from the Center for Effective Philanthropy. A recent report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at the University of Indiana notes that the proportion of U.S. Donors Down, Dollars Down?

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Rest Can Help Fundraisers Get off the Road to Burnout

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Unfamiliarity with the physical signs of stress and burnout can prevent fundraisers from taking the breaks they need to recover.

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Donors Less Likely to Give on Smartphones — How Fundraisers Can Combat 'Mobile Giving Gap'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 5, 2024

Charities are losing out by failing to see the importance of adapting their fundraising appeals across device types. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images Charities are losing out by failing to see the importance of adapting their fundraising appeals across device types.

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Heartbreaking Missed Opportunities: Is Your Nonprofit Falling Short of Its True Fundraising Power?

Clairification

APRIL 10, 2025

Survival Depends on Collective Commitment and Deep Support Too often, fundraising is relegated to an administrative function rather than a mission-central function. Others dont necessarily feel a need to cooperate or support the fundraising effort. Others dont necessarily feel a need to cooperate or support the fundraising effort.

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Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana

Diaspora Philanthropy 3.0

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The Future of Equitable Philanthropy

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Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy

UNCF Philanthropy Institute Trains Fundraising Professionals to Support HBCUs, Other Nonprofits

Emergency Fundraisers Offer a Lifeline to Groups Who Have Lost Foreign Aid

Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution

Equity Is the Future of Nonprofit Fundraising

5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy

Making a Difference: Ian Adair, ACNP, CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation

Why Your Board Should Discuss Philanthropy for 15 Minutes at Each Meeting

How to Fundraise During Turbulent Times

Community-Centric Fundraising: Equity, social justice, and an abundance mindset

There’s Nothing Artificial About Fundraising

How Nonprofits Are Fundraising Amid ‘Scary, Challenging Time’

4 Ways Workplace Giving Supports Fundraising Strategies

Are We Getting Back to Normal? New Reports Forecast Fundraising Growth

CCS Fundraising Unveils 2024 Philanthropic Landscape Report

2023 Fundraiser of the Year: Kristi Nelson

Philanthropy 2.0: Why Nonprofits Need a Bold Vision

How nonprofits can win at competitive online fundraising

Dramatic Shared Cure-Alls: Philanthropy and Placebo Effects

Artificial Intelligence Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors, but Fundraisers Can't Ignore Potential Pitfalls

[ASK AN EXPERT] Should Fundraiser Salaries Correlate With How Much Revenue They’ll Generate?

Five Ways Grant Makers Can Encourage Everyday Giving

Philanthropy Facilitators Make It Easy for People to Give

Comment on 3 Critically Important Ways of Measuring Fundraising Success by Steve Gerber

5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2025

20 Reasons: Why Board Members Don’t Want to ask for Donations (& How to Respond)

5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2023

Facilitate Means to Make Easy

'Transactional Fundraising' Is Fueling the Burnout Crisis, Author Says

Fundraisers Need to Speak Up About Their Challenges — and Funders Need to Listen

Women’s Philanthropy Experts Take the Stage at PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference

Turn Introversion Into Your Fundraising Super Power

Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity

4 Tips to Optimize Your Donor Database to Boost Engagement

The NonProfit Voice Ep 80: How Marketing Automation Can Relieve Fundraisers of Manual Administrative Duties

Giving Campaigns in Every Community? GivingTuesday's Big New Idea

How Leaders Can Help Fundraisers Avoid Burnout

Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital US Nonprofit Sector Is Under Threat and Must Be Protected

Rest Can Help Fundraisers Get off the Road to Burnout

Donors Less Likely to Give on Smartphones — How Fundraisers Can Combat 'Mobile Giving Gap'

Heartbreaking Missed Opportunities: Is Your Nonprofit Falling Short of Its True Fundraising Power?

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