June, 2025

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As Washington Brawls, Betting on Communities to Fix What's Broken

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Image: From the Hip Photo National funders back efforts to repair sewage, schools, civic health, and more. Is that a better investment than trying to stop polarization in politics?

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What Nonprofits Need to Know About the July 2025 Postal Rate Increase

NonProfit PRO

Heres what upcoming postal rate hikes mean for your nonprofit and how you can keep your direct mail program both effective and affordable.

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Event Ideas to Strengthen Donor-Beneficiary Relationships

Ann Green

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. Strong relationships between donors and beneficiaries can deepen donor engagement, build trust, and generate more meaningful support for your organization’s mission.

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Why Your Board Needs a Give/Get Policy

Joan Garry

A give/get policy isn’t just about money — it’s about mindset. It affirms that every board member has a role to play in increasing the organization’s resources, in ways that are both meaningful and equitable. How can you help the board see the impact of having one? The post Why Your Board Needs a Give/Get Policy appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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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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Why Nonprofit Emails Go Unread — And How To Change That

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Nonprofit organizations depend on email as a key communication tool for engaging supporters, sharing impact stories, and driving donations. Yet many nonprofit emails remain unopened or ignored, limiting their reach and effectiveness. Understanding the factors that cause emails to go unread is critical for improving communication strategies and boosting supporter engagem ent The Email Overload Problem The average person receives dozens, sometimes hundreds, of emails daily.

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Comment on 11 Ideas for Nonprofit Fundraisers to Stay Motivated in Challenging Times by Rick Ochocki

Amy Eisenstein

Stay motivated in tough times with 11 creative tips for nonprofit fundraisers. Boost morale, spark inspiration, and keep your mission moving forward.

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What’s Keeping Nonprofit Leaders Up at Night in 2025 — and How to Lead Through It

NonProfit PRO

The past several months have been challenging for nonprofits, so NonProfit PRO spoke with experts on what nonprofits can do to set themselves up for success.

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How To Calculate Donor Retention Rate?

Affnetz

When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. It’s also crucial to maintain and build relationships with existing supporters. One important question in this process is: How do we calculate donor retention rate? This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits. In this article, we will explain what donor retention rate means, why it matters, and provide strategies to improve it.

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The Charisma Trap: How to Choose A Leader Who Delivers

Joan Garry

Charisma might get someone in the door but it wont keep them there. When boards prioritize charm over qualifications, they risk overlooking the leader their organization truly needs. Glennda Testone shares five characteristics to look for when hiring a leader. The post The Charisma Trap: How to Choose A Leader Who Delivers appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Types of Tools to Strengthen Your Grants Compliance Approach

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

When grant funding is an important revenue source, grant compliance becomes critical to nonprofit success. Without it, grant funding could be jeopardized, putting vital programs and initiatives at risk. This makes optimizing your grants compliance approach not just a goal, but a necessity. However, many organizations struggle with meeting compliance requirements due to outdated systems, manual processes, or limited resources.

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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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Comment on 11 Ideas for Nonprofit Fundraisers to Stay Motivated in Challenging Times by Thomas H. Falgout

Amy Eisenstein

Stay motivated in tough times with 11 creative tips for nonprofit fundraisers. Boost morale, spark inspiration, and keep your mission moving forward.

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Tens of Thousands Have Lost Nonprofit Jobs to Federal Cuts. Here Are 6 of Them

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

These workers — at different stages of their careers and representing various fields — illustrate the personal fallout from the federal government's defunding of the nonprofit sector. By Sara Herschander Courtesy of each Clockwise from top left: Grace Mok, Brandon Jirō Hayashi, Adhira Johnson-Miller, Shannon Sullivan, Julie Keller, and Bryan Hall. These workers — at different stages of their careers and representing various fields — illustrate the personal fallout from the federal government's d

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Universal Charitable Deduction Could Become Permanent Under Senate Proposal

NonProfit PRO

The Senate released its updates for "The One Big Beautiful Bill." Here are some of the changes that would most affect nonprofits.

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Donor Management Software for Small Nonprofits | Affnetz

Affnetz

Introduction: Donor management is the cornerstone of success for any nonprofit organization, and for small nonprofits, efficient management of donor relationships can make all the difference in achieving their missions. In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of donor management software for small nonprofits. Our goal is to equip staff members with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their fundraising efforts with the help of donor management software for small nonprofits.

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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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Why Your Audience Needs to Understand You

Ann Green

One of the most important aspects of communication (written and verbal) is to make sure your audience understands you. There are many reasons this doesnt happen. In nonprofit communication, organizations will overcomplicate things or use jargon and other language donors dont understand. Some people like to show off their large vocabulary or only think about things from their perspective.

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Newsletter: I Was Wrong. You Can Share Your Case Studies Online ; Think Gen Z Doesn’t Use E-Mail? Think Again ; Museums Push Back on ‘Bad Sponsor’ Narrative​ ✋

Selfish Giving

Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.) - Walt Whiman, Song of Myself , 51 Anyone who has worked with me on case studies knows that I’ve long argued against putting partnership case studies on your nonprofit’s website. No. Nope. Don't. [My clients know this because part of my case study service includes showing you how to use the case study I've created for you at every stage of the sales funnel. 💥 ] My reasoning?

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Comment on It’s Time to Stand Up and Speak Out by Stacy James

Amy Eisenstein

Antisemitism, hate, and extremism are escalating. This is a personal plea to speak out, take a stand, and choose courage over silence.

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Tips for Winning 6-Figure Grants in a Competitive Climate

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

This year, the competition for large foundations' attention is fierce. Here are key strategies to stand out in a crowded field. By M.J. Prest Getty Images This year, the competition for large foundations' attention is fierce. Here are key strategies to stand out in a crowded field.

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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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Why Do Nonprofits Struggle to Retain Fundraising Staff?

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising is a vital part of any nonprofit, but many struggle to keep their fundraising staff onboard. Here's how nonprofits can better retain fundraisers.

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Black Imagination as Strategy: Reclaiming Creativity in Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Graffiti Jean-Michel Basquiat by Eme Freethinker/Pen_Chill in Mauerpark in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg, Germany on Wikimedia Commons. As nonprofit leaders confront shrinking budgets, shifting funder priorities, and a growing divide between mission and means, one thing is clear: Survival alone is not enough. This moment demands imagination. More specifically, it demands Black imagination, a frame of thinking that not only decolonizes the mind but centers storytelling, community, and play

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Introducing April 2025’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce April 2025s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track cohort! This group of nonprofit professionals have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. Meet the Participants The April CNP Professional Track Cohort is composed of 78 nonprofit professionals, bringing together a group committed to making a positive impact on society.

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10 Common Nonprofit Fundraising Mistakes That Drain Resources and How to Fix Them

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Carly Berna , Fundraiser in Residence at Virtuous , the responsive fundraising platform with a CRM at the foundation, built to connect personally with donors and grow giving. Nonprofit fundraising serves as the lifeblood of organizations dedicated to creating positive change. Strategic fundraising tactics create huge potential for nonprofits to make even more of a difference where it counts.

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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!

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Comment on Exercise at Work? Walking Your Way to Raising Major Gifts by Soumaila Napon

Amy Eisenstein

Wouldn’t it be great if you could exercise while you work? Here are 6 tips to literally "walk your way" to raising major gifts at your nonprofit.

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I Am a Gay Man and a Foundation Chief. Here's How I Find Unlikely Allies

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and isolated from average Americans, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation. By Brad Clark Illustration: Elizabeth Haugh/The Chronicle of Philanthropy; Shutterstock. Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and ineffective in tactics, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation.

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Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

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Why Guardianship Reform Is a Civil Rights Imperative

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Travis Saylor on Pexels Nationally, Mother Jones reports, over one million adults are currently under guardianship. This is an invisible civil rights crisis—hidden in plain sight. Having a guardian affects a person’s fundamental right to live in a community, make decisions about their life, and remain free from unnecessary confinement.

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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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What to know about seeking foundation grants right now

Candid

This year is proving to be a deeply challenging time for nearly all nonprofits, and the situation is particularly urgent for organizations that abruptly lost their federal funding. In a recent Candid webinar, Funding Beyond Federal: How to Diversify Funding to Ensure Stability in Uncertain Times , we asked participants to share one word to describe how the current funding environment felt, and the top three responses stood out loud and clear: “scary,” “chaotic,” “uncertain.

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Why a Nonprofit Needs a CRM

Affnetz

Not-for-profit leaders might ask why a Nonprofit needs a CRM. A Customer Relation Management (CRM) System is typically associated with for-profit enterprises. In this sense, a CRM is defined as , technology systems companies use to manage their external interactions with customers at all points during the customer lifecycle, from discovery to education, purchase, and post-purchase.

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Comment on It’s Time to Stand Up and Speak Out by Alyson Molloy Hussey

Amy Eisenstein

Thank you for this heartfelt and important message. I appreciate your courage and vulnerability. I will not stay silent and I will share this post.

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Word Jumble: When Nonprofits Talk Fancy, America Tunes Out

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Our language is packed with elite-sounding jargon. It is ineffective — and dangerous — amid today's heightened distrust of institutions and growing hostility to the sector. By Matt Watkins Getty Images/iStockphoto Our language is packed with elite-sounding jargon. It is ineffective — and dangerous — amid today's heightened distrust of institutions and growing hostility to the sector.

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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.