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Will Giving Grants Based on Race Survive the Fearless Fund Case?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The 11th Circuit decision in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund has put grant makers on notice: Any grants limited to members of a specific race could be illegal. By Alex Daniels Rebecca Blackwell/AP The Fearless Fund’s Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons speak to journalists outside the James Lawrence King Federal Building in Miami, as they leave with their legal team following a hearing in January.

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Hands-On AI Training. For Anyone!

NonProfit PRO

The Human Stack is launching AI for Anyone. This 60-minute hands-on AI training will get you using AI tools, break down concepts, define the glossary, and teach you the basics. Learn how to keep up with the conversation, increase your comfort level, and gain working knowledge. Learn AI, not just about AI. Launching July 31. Join the waitlist!

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Can Your Group Stay Neutral on Controversial Topics? 5 Things to Know

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Tips for nonprofits considering whether to publicly take a stand on divisive issues By Seth Chalmer iStock A communications prof offers tips for nonprofits considering whether to publicly take a stand on divisive issues

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2024 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study

NonProfit PRO

Dive into the latest findings from NonProfit PRO’s “2024 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study,” revealing both the triumphs and trials that nonprofits have experienced over the past year. This comprehensive report sheds light on key trends shaping the industry landscape and offers actionable insights for navigating the year ahead. Download the full report today to gain essential knowledge for overcoming obstacles, seizing growth opportunities, and steering your nonprofit toward success in 2024 and

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Can Melinda French Gates Reignite Post-Dobbs Rage Giving?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Supporting women and girls of color should always be an urgent matter. French Gates is showing what that means. By Cora Daniels Allison Bailey/Associated Press Pro-choice activists march in front of the Supreme Court before it hears oral arguments in a case challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, which the court threw out. Supporting women and girls of color should always be an urgent matter.

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What to Know About Email Marketing Software for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

With new email marketing tools emerging, is it time to find new software for your organization? Here's what to keep in mind as you decide.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 86: The State of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud

NonProfit PRO

Watt Hamlett, Rob Jordan, Daniel Dibble, and Matt Devine discuss the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud one year after its release.

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Comment on How To Cultivate Prospects and Build Lasting Donor Relationships by Sundar Rajavelu

Amy Eisenstein

Amy, Absolutely loved this article! Especially the part about ditching the brag-worthy tour for a real connection with the impact. Building those authentic relationships, not just shaking hands and asking for money – that’s what makes a difference, right? Thanks for the reminder!

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Schwab Charitable Celebrates 25 Years of Donor-Advised Giving with New Brand

NonProfit PRO

Schwab Charitable has renamed the organization DAFgiving360 and will unveil a new brand in concert with its 25th anniversary.

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Comment on Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Technology: 3 Keys to Future Fundraising Success by Timothy J Dougherty

Amy Eisenstein

The future of successful fundraising will be driven by three things: efficiency, effectiveness, and technology. Embrace the advantages of all three.

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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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7 Super Easy Ways to Improve Your Online Fundraising

The Killoe Group

Online fundraising offers your nonprofit a way to tap into a wider audience to generate more support. Discover easy ways to improve your online fundraising.

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Comment on Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Technology: 3 Keys to Future Fundraising Success by Cynthia Sheeks

Amy Eisenstein

The future of successful fundraising will be driven by three things: efficiency, effectiveness, and technology. Embrace the advantages of all three.

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Online Charity Auctions Guide & 13 Best Auction Providers

The Killoe Group

Learn how online charity auctions allow nonprofits to increase financial support by connecting with supporters worldwide and discover top auction tools here.

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9 free eBooks to help you brush up on basics and build new skills

Candid

Summer is a great time to explore Candid’s collection of free eBooks and audiobooks for titles that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional. Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology.

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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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Yielding Power to Youth

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kate Lord & Janae Phillips Youth-serving organizations almost always emphasize cultivating leadership skills, but how often are those youth empowered to be the architects of their own vision when putting those skills into practice? How often are youth set to work executing a vision that adults have already created, on their behalf? There is a balance to be struck, of course; research consistently shows the effectiveness of centering participants in program design, and all of our work at S

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Why is fundraising revenue shrinking?

Jeff Brooks

Is the big fundraising pie getting smaller? It seems like it is, at least to some people. The general downward trend in donors and revenue, with the exception of a big pandemic uptick for many organizations, is almost relentlessly down. But not for everyone. Some organizations are growing. What’s the difference between those caught in the trend and those flying free from it?

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Beyond the Numbers: Asking the Right Questions in Fundraising

Veritus Group

If you aren’t asking the right questions about why your fundraising revenue is up or down, you can’t focus on the right solutions. The post Beyond the Numbers: Asking the Right Questions in Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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How can you design and facilitate incredible workshops?

Big Duck

Learn how facilitation can be an intentional practice to help ensure groups can come together, hear each other, and work together as best as possible to advance their mission

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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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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: How to Leverage Marketing

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode Tosha brings on guest Dana Snyder. Dana is the host of Missions to Movements and she is also the creator of the monthly Giving Mastermind. Dana and Tosha’s conversation today will focus on digital marketing and how this tool can be leveraged, especially in nonprofit organizations, to assist in fundraising. Marketing is a fun game in the business world.

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Why Business Marketing Automation Platforms Don’t Work for Nonprofits

iMarketSmart

As a large or perhaps mid-size nonprofit organization, you probably know the general value of marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot and Salesforce. You may have looked into using one or more of them, or even purchased and used one. But there’s one thing most of these have in common – they were designed for businesses, not nonprofits. And business marketing automation platforms simply can’t deliver what nonprofits need.

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How Software Developers Can Quickly Develop Mobile Apps

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Software Developers Can Quickly Develop Mobile Apps Mobile applications have become an integral part of our daily lives. From banking and shopping to entertainment and social networking, mobile apps play a crucial role in enhancing our experiences. However, as the demand for mobile apps continues to rise, software developers face the challenge of developing secure applications quickly.

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How We Can Close the Black-White Employment Gap

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Although very few policymakers are thinking about it, now is an ideal time for a bold job creation initiative. The United States is in a period of historically low unemployment. At the time of this writing, the country has had monthly unemployment rates under 4 percent for over two years. This is good news.

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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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Empowering Voices, Strengthening Democracy: United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’s Vital Role in Voter Engagement

Non Profitvote

Welcome to Nonprofit VOTE’s latest partner spotlight! At Nonprofit VOTE, our mission is to empower nonprofits nationwide to drive meaningful voter engagement in their communities. We provide trusted messaging and valuable resources that enable organizations to effectively mobilize voters where it matters most. We are particularly focused on supporting human service nonprofits, including community health centers, food pantries, housing coalitions, and mutual aid associations.