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Did Taylor Swift Create a New Era for Food Bank Donations?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Since launching her Eras Tour, the billionaire pop star has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals. Yet food bank operators say the donations have provided only temporary relief. By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of Channel One Food Bank At Channel One Regional Food Bank of Minnesota, it usually costs about $8 million a year to keep shelves stocked with enough food to support roughly 300,000 visits from people in 14 counties.

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Unlock the Power of Community

NonProfit PRO

Join us for the Nonprofit Marketing Summit on August 20-22! Hear from top keynote speakers, authors, and writers like Richard Gadd, Mick Ebeling, and Beth Kanter. Learn from expert fundraisers, consultants, social entrepreneurs, and digital marketing pros. Don’t miss out on this transformative event designed to empower and inspire your nonprofit efforts.

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Mosaic Hires Sierra Club Executive as Next Leader

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Mosaic Eva Hernandez is set to lead Mosaic, a project of the Tides Center. Plus, Arnold Ventures has tapped its first executive vice president of impact investing, and the Packard Foundation named a new national policy director.

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New Features in Blackbaud Grantmaking Streamline Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced new capabilities within Blackbaud Grantmaking, including a new applicant-centric portal and an AI-powered form builder.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Unify Your Team: 10 Ways Great Leaders Move Forward From Discord

Fundraising Leadership

Leading effectively in times of swift change is a topic addressed at the 2024 Power Up Concert & Conference. In a chaotic political campaign season, it’s all about having the right team, from candidates to social media message branding. Beyond the realm of politics and winning a single election, how do you as a leader in an industry or as an entrepreneur bring together a team of different intentions, skillsets, locations, identities, and career history to succeed for the present and future?

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AI to Identify Major Donors in Your Existing Database

NonProfit PRO

One of the most critical elements for your nonprofit is securing major donors and building deeper donor relationships. Discuss new practical ways for utilizing Generative AI to build deeper relationships donors. Explore how AI can unearth hidden major donors in your already existing donor database. Discover 3 techniques for building targeted and compelling marketing campaigns with AI, guaranteed to reach the right audience.

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Nonprofit Board Members Are Educators and Advocates

NonProfit PRO

Advocacy and education are integral to nonprofit board decision-making. Here are some steps your board should proactively be taking.

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Commentary … Microsoft’s Decision Opens Opportunities For Change

The NonProfit Times

Image @ depositphotos By David Deal Microsoft announced that it will be retiring its Fundraising and Engagement solution and ending support effective December 31, 2026. What does this mean for nonprofits, associations, and foundations? And, what does it mean more broadly for nonprofit constituent relationship management systems (CRMs)? Microsoft’s Fundraising and Engagement was spearheaded by Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact and launched in October 2020.

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Volunteer Statistics 2024: How Charitable Are We With Our Time?

Donorbox Nonprofit

In 2021, 60.7 million adults (23.2%) volunteered with a nonprofit organization. Many smaller organizations are entirely volunteer-based. These organizations have a significant impact on their communities and the world and could not continue without helpful people willing to spend their free time working with children, animals, and seniors or freshening up a building that needs […] The post Volunteer Statistics 2024: How Charitable Are We With Our Time?

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Here’s How To Really “Qualify” Your Top Prospects

iMarketSmart

Ask your CEO to commit to six 90-minute no-holds-barred dialogic sessions, real or virtual or some combination thereof, limited to 15 participants each, in which she or he takes no more than 30 minutes to lay out: The organization’s strategic emphases The rationale for selecting those emphases What has been de-emphasized, if not eliminated, to ensure strategic focus Where strategic emphases are producing results How greater results could be produced What it will take to produce those resul

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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BetterWorld vs. Donorbox: Choosing the Perfect Fundraising Platform

Donorbox Nonprofit

Six out of every ten donors prefer to give online. That’s why so many organizations are refocusing their fundraising energy and budgets on finding a rock-solid online fundraising platform. Organizations look for platforms that provide an excellent experience for both donors and staff trying to track success and maintain strong donor relationships. You may be […] The post BetterWorld vs.

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Breathe Easy at Home with MVHR Systems and Their Incredible Benefits

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Breathe Easy at Home with MVHR Systems and Their Incredible Benefits Have you ever wondered why your home feels stuffy or why your energy bills are sky-high? It might be time to look into a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system. These nifty devices are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners, eco-conscious consumers, and HVAC professionals alike.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Vermont

Donorbox Nonprofit

Instead of feeling overwhelmed and confused when starting a nonprofit, we’re here to walk you through the process one step at a time. Vermont nonprofits play a critical role in the state’s economy. If you’re ready to join other leaders in your community, we have an easy step-by-step guide to starting a nonprofit in Vermont […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Vermont appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Fundraising on LinkedIn: Strategies and Tips for Success

Donorbox Nonprofit

You browse LinkedIn for career advice, expert opinions, and updates from your network. But have you considered fundraising on LinkedIn? It can be an excellent platform for connecting with new donors. In fact, every second there are three new registrations on LinkedIn – meaning your potential audience is always growing! But it can be tricky to […] The post Fundraising on LinkedIn: Strategies and Tips for Success appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.