Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . Why Stock Gifting? Why Now Is a Good Time to Donate Stock. After accepting the terms and conditions, the donors clicks “Submit” to finalize their stock donation.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

Here’s Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association. State advocacy became a main source of collaboration, though this was often done piecemeal due to the limited capacity of each organization. This is not to say that regional nonprofit associations should not exist, as local community context certainly matters.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2024

Similarly the term “BIPOC-led” can be defined as organizations’ whose leaders identify as BIPOC. Support data transparency in methodologies and limitations. Why are we asking this particular question or requiring this information? Research, data, and information are too often expected to be taken at face value.

Universities 68

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

and around the world—be it through their investments in gender equality, the capacity to convene collaborators to streamline development financing for low- and middle-income countries, or the ability to make billion-dollar, long-term commitments in Africa. They are not the only pledgers with the capacity to set public priorities.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In particular, I noted that despite subject matter experts’ general sentiment that the term “BIPOC-led” is about BIPOC individuals holding power in organizations, there are a number of nuances and circumstances that complicate this conceptualization. Unfortunately, like defining the term, this is easier said than done.

Leadership 98

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 12, 2023

Limited stock combined with a ticking clock drives customers to make rapid purchase decisions. But remember, it’s not just the discount that matters; it’s the theatrics and timing. Embrace Prime Day-Specific Terms : It’s the buzzword of the season. When they’re unveiled, they’re met with an immediate rush of clicks.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 24, 2022

If they know they have a specific, limited quantity of cash available, they’ll be more prone to make intelligent spending decisions to save the money for where they need it most. If you’re battling founder’s syndrome , it can be hard to hand over the reins to your team, but doing so is imperative for your organization’s long-term health.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Grantmaking missions and strategies may, in part, explain why a foundation doesn’t provide GOS. The terms “unrestricted funding,” “flexible funding,” “core support,” and “general operating support” are sometimes used interchangeably in the sector. Misconceptions about GOS may be limiting foundations from providing GOS.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Hardly a day goes by, or an hour for that matter, without hearing about Artificial Intelligence, or as it is more affectionately known — AI. But there are clear limits and boundaries to be recognized and respected. Fundraising is one of the most intimate professions. Give me the human touch any day of the week!

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

It is worth noting that, at the most basic level, every investment has impact, be it for better or worse—it does not matter if the only goal is to make money. The E of ESG stands for attention to the environment (that is, care in limiting resource use, pollution, carbon emissions, and so on). Specially, US SIF counted in its $17.1-trillion

Nonprofit governance and management 85

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 85

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 28, 2023

Why should you grab a coupon immediately? That’s why millions of people totally depend on the coupons because they can buy any product at a lower price. Following are the reasons why the discount coupon has become beneficial in the modern era: Grab discount Most companies is offering a discount to potential uses.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2022

No matter what time it is and where your potential customers come from, this powerful tool can help you answer queries in a matter of seconds. Why Chatbots? Why should chatbots be a must-have in your marketing tool in the first place? Think long-term relationship. Let’s brush up on the basics first.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

What a foundation invests in is a matter of institutional policy, as is university admissions criteria, for example. This is why using one or two types of strategies can make an impact, but why maximizing and sustaining change requires all three. Keep in mind that policy makers are not just government officials.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Legislators [and] leadership asked us, ‘Why not call it something else?’” Despite some progress—the bill has co-sponsors in both the state Senate and General Assembly—it has continually stalled since its introduction. Activists rallied around the bill as a coalition going by the name “Say the Word Reparations.” “A

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That’s why I think a hermeneutic of generosity is important and undervalued.” When asked to define accompaniment, Paul once said: “It is an elastic term, but here it means sticking to a task until it is deemed completed by the person that you are accompanying.”

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If an AI system makes a decision, the demand goes, humans should be able to understand how and why that decision was made. Instead, what matters most is the system's effectiveness and reliability. No Simple Answers The question arises: why not simply make sure that all AI systems are explainable?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Whether we recognize it or not, we all have limiting beliefs. A limiting belief can be either positive or negative and still curb your individual and organizational potential. Limiting Belief #1: My Four and No More (aka An Insularity Complex). Limiting Belief #2: Frugality is a Virtue. Or, maybe an intern or two?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

To help your nonprofit begin workshopping your mission statement, this article will explore three principles for crafting effective mission statements that will serve your organization long term. Your approach should encompass both your immediate and long-term goals, so your mission statement can maintain consistency across initiatives.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is why the resident-led community group Dorchester Not for Sale (DN4S) was formed. This includes continuing to press for changes in policy in terms of inclusionary development, community involvement in developing neighborhood plans, and developing community land through land trusts that are community owned. And it’s not hyperbole.

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

This article will fully explain and explore nonprofit coaching, including what it is and what it isn’t, and why it can be an effective and affordable solution for retention, performance, and morale. Coaches do not need to be subject matter experts! In most cases, though, leadership coaching is a paid, time-limited engagement.

Leadership 98

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 4, 2022

I spent the next hour explaining why I thought that was a terrible idea. Instead, I suggested, why not use the money they would have spent on offsets for something actually impactful, even if it doesn’t allow you to make great claims? Given this growing press storm, there’s obvious brand risk to such a strategy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

How many relaxed reporting requirements or adjusted grant terms? While this batch of returns might not be representative of the funder community as a whole, it does represent a wide variety of organizations in terms of size, funder type, and number of grants made. . Why does this matter? . We just don’t know. .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

So why isn’t it? The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. There are lots of reasons why this approach is not good in the big picture. Limited support. But here’s the truth: nonprofits that have a fully funded budget and are set up for long-term success have diversified revenue.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 5, 2023

Philanthropic fundraising campaigns often spend exponentially more, and many countries have limited the amount that organizations can spend to raise each dollar to 30-35 cents. Indeed, philanthropists may be unwilling to invest in an innovation in the first place knowing there is no clear, long-term sustainability strategy.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Why Underwriting Matters Imagine you are a business owner who is looking for cash to expand your business. But how it is done matters. Your company that creates healthy pre-prepared food has achieved regional recognition and won prestigious awards. Evaluating the ability to repay is reasonable.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One author explains why 26 metrics are “essential.”[1] Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3]. seeking to close short-term deals or working only to reach their monthly targets or their quota) might show a propensity to fail as future Strategic Account Managers ….

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Significant racial disparities were not limited to housing costs. Dozens of states and localities passed new short- and long-term protections for tenants and explored new kinds of partnerships with nonprofit and community groups. As the pandemic continues into its third year, many aspire to a return to “normal.”

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 4, 2022

The cost of something doesn’t matter if we don’t want it in the first place.). This limits the goal before the story even starts. Sequence matters. Without getting this first , nothing else matters. Only then does the “brake” from the math-logic system matter. If the engine doesn’t start, the brake doesn’t matter.

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Nonprofit Fixer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Those working in the nonprofit sector know that it’s nearly impossible to run any organization long-term without paid staff (though it is possible). An entity can incorporate as a not-for-profit corporation which gives it special powers and limitations. I am aware of no law that bans it or any court decision limiting compensation.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How is it that we can understand why it looks like there’s business as usual? I do not think of that in behavioral terms. I think about that in terms of fear, overwhelm, disavowal, afraid to acknowledge it, afraid because we don’t know how to address it, feelings of guilt, feelings of shame. That was about five years ago.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

I was intrigued by my dinner guest’s framing of the matter. Subsidized mortgages were often denied to Black families, limiting their ability to purchase home s, and when people of color acquired property in middle-class white communities, block busting and white flight ensured any wealth gained would be limited at best.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 19, 2023

.” Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising documents the unrealistic goals set by people who know little about the work of fundraising, the limited resources devoted for a demanding job, and the lack of appreciation that I and many fundraisers have experienced our whole careers.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Donations provide limited exposure compared to sponsorships, making them harder to solicit. Then, you might have been asked why the receipt didn’t contain charitable tax receipt language. This short-term support can help nonprofits without sufficient resources to promote the sponsor in return.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2024

Termed שמיטה ( shmita , literally “release”) in the Torah, Jewish law mandated that every seven years, all agricultural activity cease: “The land must be given a rest period, a sabbath to God” (Leviticus 25: 1–7). We ended the interview by asking participants how they would define “sabbaticals” and why. What your limits are.

Public and Social Policy 85

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited. So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? This is where the audience learns the who, what, where, and why of the story. We tell stories. Set the scene.

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Nonprofit Fixer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In this post, I’ll explain why, when, and how to fire a board member. That is why it is critical that your bylaws spell out how to sever the relationship of someone who has lost the trust or confidence of the corporation. This is why I love board agreements. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 21, 2020

When is the last time you thought about WHY you are investing in social media? Why are you and your team executing your digital marketing plans? Quality over quantity is how you will see both short term and lasting impact. Your audience seems to ignore you no matter what tactics you try. Who is it benefiting?

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