Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If weve observed anything about nonprofit supporters, we know each person, situation, and generation has a unique approach to giving, with the one consistent throughline being the power of connection. At GoFundMe and Classy, we see every day how connections drive giving to myriad causes. That power of connection is also the driving force behind how people show up on social media platformsjoining groups and digital communities with shared values, locations, or interests.

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Amy Eisenstein

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When I was in my early 30’s, I was a Development Director, and would meet with a Program Director 20 years older than me to go over things. If the meeting was in her office, she would sit behind her big desk, and point out a chair. If you sat in it, you sunk very low due to the very-used cushion. However, you were at a low vantage point and had to look up at her!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By Rasheeda Childress Jonathan Sprague/Redux for the Chronicle The new crop of fundraisers is questioning everything. Can they reconnect with the donors nonprofits have lost? Plus, see the rest of our February issue , posted online today.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership. Then, of course, there are leadership books, leadership podcasts, leadership gurus, and endless leadership quotes.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By Rasheeda Childress iStockphoto Early-career fundraisers should explore different kinds of development work, be vocal about their goals, and build a network of support.

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Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

About the pause/cancellation/unpause of US federal loans, grants, and financial assistance programs: What a scary mess. Maybe youve heard the expression, Were building the airplane while its flying. Thats meant to describe a chaotic and harrowing situation. This feels more like, Were dismantling the airplane while its flying. As of this morning, heres what I know: For international aid nonprofits, the impact is already happening, and spreading.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Foundations Fundraising 62

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Learning to deal with nerves and rejection are two of the biggest challenges new fundraisers face, according to colleagues with several years' experience. By Rasheeda Childress Mironov Konstantin, Getty Images/iStockphoto Learning to deal with nerves and rejection are two of the biggest challenges new fundraisers face, according to colleagues with several years' experience.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Javier Lezcano, Executive Director of Excalibur Foundation, a nonprofit based in Spain that is making a significant impact across multiple countries. As the first Spanish nonprofit featured on the podcast, Javier shares how Excalibur Foundation is working to support vulnerable communities through education, sports, and community engagement.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By Nicole Wallace Louise Johns Adventure Scientists has mobilized volunteers to collect water samples to measure microplastic pollution, tree samples to help identify illegally harvested timber, and more.

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Nonprofits 130

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.

Activism

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Social Media for Social Good Academy opens next week – will you be there? I’ve gotten a few questions as to who should take this course. It’s for the nonprofit person or social change agent responsible for social media – for the posting, for the creating of content, for the strategy, for keeping ALL the balls in the air. If you struggle with strategy, content creation, keeping gup with trends, and designing a calendar that you can stick to – then this course is for

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Non Profit AF

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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

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Philanthropy 100

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Since the Supreme Courts 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization decision overturned a federal right to abortion, reproductive healthcare in the United States has devolved into chaos as large regions of the country find themselves without any local option for pregnancy and contraceptive care. This makes emergency departments (EDs) increasingly the only open door for women facing life-altering reproductive healthcare needs.

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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.

Finance

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A federal judge extended a block on Trumps rescinded federal funding freeze, but some nonprofit leaders think the fight to keep federal payments has just begun. By Alex Daniels and Sara Herschander Chronicle Illustration; AP Photos Even though the Trump administration rescinded the stoppage of federal grants and loans, many nonprofits have since reported problems getting their payments, prompting U.S.

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Nonprofits 280

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order on a $3 trillion funding freeze yesterday. Here's how this and other executive orders may affect future federal funding.

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