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How “Yes, And” Philanthropy Could Unite the Charitable World’s Opposing Forces

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism? By Benjamin Soskis Getty Images An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?

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Are You Overlooking Your Mid-Level Donors?

NonProfit PRO

“The Missing Middle: Part Four” report from Sea Change Strategies provided insights on the often neglected mid-level donor segment.

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9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here's advice from several experts.

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Study: With Donor-Advised Funds, Unexpected Giving Leads Donors to Expand Their Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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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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Comment on How to Introduce Yourself to Donors so They’ll Gladly Meet with You by Nikita

Amy Eisenstein

Hello, I gone through everything that as being mention, I really like the way you have present this and got all the answers that I was thinking while reading it, amazing amazing, even I’m working in social sector. And feel very happy and blessed to help other in my own way, I’m a Volunteer for organisations which in pune, India. I would like thank you so much and keep going and growing.

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Q4 2023 Philanthropic Pulse Report

NonProfit PRO

Free Special Report to Q4 2023 Philanthropic Pulse Report Industry Trends to Shape Nonprofit Success in 2024

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Landing Page for Success

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to Landing Page for Success Put your mission on display

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Are Race-Conscious Scholarships on Their Way Out?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Are scholarships that use race as part of their criteria a thing of the past? The short answer is “no.” By Jeffrey C. Sun and Charles J. Russo Are scholarships that use race as part of their criteria a thing of the past? The short answer is “no.” But based on a review of the 2023 Supreme Court decision and other precedent, such programs will have to pass a tough judicial test.

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Can Nonprofit Job Sector Shortages Be Reversed in 2024?

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are seeking to reverse job sector shortages, but this problem is complex and evolving. Here are some potential solutions.

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Why My Nonprofit Relies on the Ideas of an 83-Year-Old Scholar

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A champion of interfaith cooperation says "Bowling Alone" author Robert Putnam has answers to our crisis in loneliness. Yet no one is listening. By Eboo Patel AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Harvard University Professor Robert Putnam and President Barack Obama participate in the Catholic-Evangelical Leadership Summit on Overcoming Poverty at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., on May 12, 2015.

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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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Accidental Techie? Get Intentional Expert Training!

NonProfit PRO

Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture. Because guess what, the solution to your nonprofit tech isn’t tech, it’s you!

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A Volunteer Hour In U.S. Jumps To $33.49

The NonProfit Times

The value of a volunteer hour in the United States during 2023 was $33.49, up $4.95 from 2020. It’s a 5.3% increase from 2022. The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. In a state-by-state comparison and including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Massachusetts had the highest volunteer value at $40.97 per hour, followed closely by Washington

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The Best Charity Golf Outing Games

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to The Best Charity Golf Outing Games.

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Nonprofit work and its toll on our physical health, and what we need to do about it

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone. It’s been four years since I left being a nonprofit executive director and became “Financially Untethered” (FU), and.

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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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'Young People are Better at Leading Revolutions'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Celebrated social scientist and 'Bowling Alone' author Robert Putnam talks with Citizen University's Eric Liu about how to address America's civic malaise. By Drew Lindsay To talk about the The Chronicle paired social scientist Robert Putnam — the celebrated author of Bowling Alone and other analyses of our civic malaise — with Citizen University CEO Eric Liu, who studied with the scholar as a graduate student.

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Living on Social Networks

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Mohamed Zayani & Joe F.

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How to write faster: 6.5 tips

Jeff Brooks

From Total Annarchy by Ann Handley here are some great and unusual writing tips that can help you move faster through the writing cycle, at 6½ Ways to Write Faster : Start with pen + paper. Writing is slower than typing. That’s why this tip works. I used to do this. I couldn’t write without a handwritten rough draft. After decades of trying, I’m able to skip that step now.

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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. The data—looking at fiscal year 2022—showed that, although community foundation assets and fundraising revenues were both down from the previous year, grantmaking was up, demonstrating the resilience of community foundation giving.

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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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Drive Your Nonprofit’s Mission by Investing in Your People

Blue Avocado

7 steps to prioritize employee worth. As a passionate and committed leader in the nonprofit sector, I firmly believe in the power of community organizations to drive positive, equitable change. There is no better way to drive our mission forward than to invest in the people doing the hard work. In my two decades of experience, I have seen the immense rewards of creating an organization that values, nurtures, and believes in providing better working conditions for employees.

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Characteristics of an Executive Director

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we have the Executive Director of Only Make Believe, Tamela Aldridge. Only Make Believe (OMB) is a 501c3 organization that creates interactive theater environments for children in hospital, special education, and care facility settings. When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others.

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Personalizing Customer Experiences with Advanced Conversational Analytics

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Personalizing Customer Experiences with Advanced Conversational Analytics In today’s changing business world, delivering a customized customer experience is more important than ever. The emergence of technologies like analytics has enabled businesses to understand customer behavior and preferences, intensely enhancing interactions and boosting satisfaction levels.

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You better have the ask ready

Fundraising Coach

You’ve heard it said that fundraising is all about relationships. Is it? No. Relationships exist in many formats. Many that do not lead to fundraising at all. I’d suggest fundraising is all about mutually beneficial relationships. That’s why if you meet with a donor prospect, you better have some asks ready. Even if you’re just “catching up.” Have 3 Options Ready If you’re “just going out to coffee,” it is correct to not make a solicitation.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Tech Tools for Time Management: Optimizing Student Productivity

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Tech Tools for Time Management: Optimizing Student Productivity Managing time well is an important skill for students to have in today’s fast-paced schools. It can be hard to balance schoolwork, leisure activities, and personal life if you don’t have the right tools and know-how. Luckily, technology has a lot of tools that can help students organize their plans, get more done, and feel less stressed about being a student.

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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for May 2024

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Need to fill some gaps in your editorial calendar? We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. These writing ideas for May come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get June’s prompts emailed to you next week. Your Writing Prompts for May 2024 On the Calendar 5/1: National Mother Goose Day.

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Maximizing Impact with Volunteer Management Software: A How-To Guide

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Maximizing Impact with Volunteer Management Software: A How-To Guide Volunteers play a significant role in organizations, including non-profits , community groups, and corporations. Effectively managing volunteers can be challenging, but thanks to advancements, volunteer management software has transformed the game. This detailed guide will explore the advantages of using volunteer management software and offer advice on optimizing this tool.

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6 Ways WordPress Can Catapult Your Business Growth to New Heights

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

6 Ways WordPress Can Catapult Your Business Growth to New Heights WordPress is a popular CMS among growing businesses and for good reason. While some utilize it to build aesthetically pleasing and functional websites , others can use it to showcase specific parts of their business and treat it as an extension of their main website. Regardless of the option you choose , there are many ways to leverage WordPress to boost the growth of your business.

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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