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Free Donor Journey Webinars

NonProfit PRO

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. Join Cherian Koshy, CFRE, and Kelly Ramage, DonorPerfect Learning and Development Manager, for two free webinars that will help you map out personalized and scalable donor journeys.

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NDN Collective Taps Next President to Lead Indigenous Activism

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest NDN Collective Wizipan Little Elk Garriott will serve as the NDN Collectives next president. Also, new executives have joined Comic Relief U.S., Consumer Reports, the JCC Association of North America, the Marshall Project, and the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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The Foundation Providing Quick Disaster Relief in LA and Beyond

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

When fires, hurricanes, or other crises strike, the Emergency Assistance Foundation is a one-trick pony that lets corporations provide rapid aid without needing to run their own tax-exempt entity. By Tamara Straus Damian Dovarganes, AP Homeowner David Marquez, left, holds a metal detector as his father, Juan Pablo Alvarado, right, and a friend look for the remains of gold jewelry and other silver items inside the walls of their multi-generational home in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Sunday,

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Supporting Kansas City Nonprofit Professionals: Nonprofit Connect and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Invest in Local Nonprofit Leaders with CNP Program

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Kansas City is a city built on the shoulders of its nonprofit sector. With more than 12,569 registered 501(c)3 organizations and 117,196+ dedicated nonprofit workers, this sector drives meaningful change every single day. These professionals aren’t just strengthening our community, theyre impacting our local economy. Together, they annually contribute over $18.5 billion in revenue, employ thousands, and fuel social change that strengthens and uplifts our entire community ( Nonprofit Connec

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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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Create an Attitude of Gratitude at Your Nonprofit

Ann Green

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentines Day coming up, thats a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.

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Newsletter: 4 Partnership Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025 [Special Edition]

Selfish Giving

Tomorrow is the big day. Accelerist's Brittany Hill and I are hosting a webinar tomorrow, January 30, at 2 p.m. EST on social impact and partnership trends. Together, well explore the real drivers shaping partnerships in 2025. I'm excited about tomorrow and already brimming with great insights to share, so I decided to publish this special edition of my newsletter to give you a sneak peek!

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Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy

Candid

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. But where should you start? A useful early step is to look at what peer organizations are doing. Benchmarking against peers can help you refine your assumptions about what being financially sustainable could look likeor develop entirely new assumptions.

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6 Strategies For Diversifying Revenue In Uncertain Times

Bloomerang

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is. Over the past few decades, nonprofits and their supporters have risen to meet these challenges head on.

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Encouraging Human Creativity in the AI-Powered Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Andrei Iancu & David Kappos At the dawn of the age of artificial intelligence, many human beings are haunted by the specter of AI, rendering human intelligence obsolete. This fear, while understandable, is fortunately misplaced. Far from making human intelligence and creativity redundant, AI wont be able to advance without human-generated data.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 91: Recurring Giving in the Subscription Economy

NonProfit PRO

In this episode, Dave Raley of Imago Consultingjoins Mark Becker to chat about sustainable giving strategies.

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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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Save the Music Foundation Looks to 'Go Indie' to Expand Its School Education Support

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The nonprofit will cut ties with Paramount and seek donations from various sources, including individual donors. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Brynn Anderson The shift will allow Save the Music to focus more on students like 17-year-old JaMarion Hulin, from Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School in Atlanta, where he is president of the schools record company and is learning to use equipment provided by the foundation to make music.

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The Problem of Clothing Donations in LA and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ahmed on Unsplash Its a problem in the wake of nearly every disaster, but the cataclysmic wildfires in Los Angeles, CA, are the latest event to spotlight the issue: When people donate, some donate trash. The items are often not what helping organizations have specifically asked for or what communities say they need: theyre clothes , often so used they are actually unusable, dirty and unsuitable to give to survivors.

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Celebrating nonprofit anniversaries: A strategic opportunity

Big Duck

The post Celebrating nonprofit anniversaries: A strategic opportunity appeared first on Big Duck.

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Funders, stop bringing spreadsheets to knife fights!

Non Profit AF

A few weeks ago, which now feels like an eternity ago, Inside Philanthropy gave me the award for Philanthropy Critic.

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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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2025 AI Benchmark Report: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Nonprofit Sector 

NonProfit PRO

The "State of AI in Nonprofits: 2025" report assessed how nonprofits are leveraging AI to overcome challenges, drive efficiency, and more.

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L.A. Wildfire Survivors Struggling With FEMA Applications Could Benefit From Disaster Case Managers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While FEMA provides funding for disaster case management, most groups will rely on philanthropic and local support to hire and train case managers. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. Etienne Laurent, AP photo People impacted by the wildfires seek information and relief at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Pasadena City College.

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How to Build a Just and Effective Public Sector Workforce System

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash Recent worker polling confirms that even in a low-unemployment economy, workers feel vulnerableand they feel that public policy does not serve them, including the nations system of workforce development. For example, a 2024 report indicates that unemployed workers found it more difficult than those employed to access job training and job search workforce development services.

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Mitigating the impacts of a loss of a nonprofit revenue source

Candid

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector. While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams D

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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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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. How do you turn good intentions into action? That complex question can be answered in part by QR codes. Imagine a potential donor who happens to pass by a poster for your organization’s annual festival.

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Report Reveals Next Generation Donors’ Charitable Giving Interests and Approaches

NonProfit PRO

Gen Z and millennials are approaching charitable giving differently than prior generations, per "The Next Generation Philanthropy" report.

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Target's DEI Rollback Raises Questions About the Retail Giant's Philanthropic Commitments

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Target and the Target Foundation have made big gifts to groups working on Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance. By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) David Zalubowski, AP Target and the Target Foundation have made made big gifts to groups working on Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance.

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The “D” Word: How To Lead So Everyone Can Thrive In DEI-Restricted Climate  

Fundraising Leadership

New federal restrictions on hiring and retention are harming and complicating workplaces. A movement by any other name would be just as crucial. New presidential assertions claim diversity is immoral and has led to reverse discrimination, unfounded accusations on competence. So the D word for diversity is banned in key agencies and other entities. The recent White House executive order calling for the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, programs and initiatives in federal age

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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!

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From First Gift To Forever: Building Donor Loyalty That Lasts

Bloomerang

If youre like most nonprofits, attracting new donors is a costly endeavor. Yet somehow, its the one goal your boss or your board gets the most excited about. Many nonprofits prioritize donor acquisition over stewardship, treating stewardship strategies as a frivolous or just a nice to have endeavor. Cultivation done right isnt a cost center, however, its a revenue center.

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4 Stewardship Strategies to Strengthen Donor Relationships

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Whether your nonprofit is celebrating the conclusion of a successful capital campaign , its highest year-end giving total to date, or great turnout and engagement at a fundraising event, your donors are critical to your achievements. More than that, their generosity empowers you to do more for your community and cause. Naturally, they deserve your organizations gratitude for their contributions!

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Google Accepting Applications for Generative AI Accelerator Program

NonProfit PRO

Google opened applications for its accelerator program, which supports organizations creating generative AI-based social impact solutions.

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An Open Letter to MacKenzie Scott: Six Steps to Ensure Your For-Profit Investments Do the Most Good

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Launching a successful impact investment program isnt easy, as Scott may find. These strategies can help. By Antony Bugg-Levine iStockphoto Launching a successful impact investment program isnt easy, as Scott may find. These strategies can help.

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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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Interiors That Welcome Everyone

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Nilanjana Dasgupta An excerpt from Change the Wallpaper on designing inclusion

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When Does Human Authenticity Outdo AI In Philanthropy Facilitation?

Bloomerang

When does it make sense to use artificial intelligence in fundraising ? When does it not? Mark Schaefer, branding and marketing guru, recently posted about how AI is taking the soul out of music. This sparked some LinkedIn commentary; one former radio broadcaster lamented the money-saving elimination of overnight DJs through automation in the late 1990s.

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With the rise of AI, Candid continues delivering philanthropy news with context 

Candid

Since 1995, Candids Philanthropy News Digest has kept readers informed about the priorities of grantmakers, the activities of nonprofits, and evolving trends across the sector. Today, Candid and PND are working to leverage AI technologies to deliver news with even greater speed, depth, and precision. That work includes the use of machine learning to deliver a regularly refreshed news feed in tandem with our daily digest of the latest top stories, and that use of technology will only expand in th

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7 HR Strategies for Nonprofits to Enhance Volunteer-Staff Collaboration

NonProfit PRO

When staff and volunteers work together, the results can be transformative. Here are seven HR strategies to foster collaboration.

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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