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The Future of Fundraising Is Here

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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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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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Advice for New Fundraisers From Folks Who Have Been There — Recently

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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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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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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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How to Find Fundraising Mentors — and Best Learn From Them

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Capehart It isn't always easy to find a mentor, but the benefits are worth the effort, say early-career and veteran fundraisers.

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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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What you can do about the chaotic federal funds situation

Jeff Brooks

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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A Nonprofit That Engages Outdoor Enthusiasts in Science

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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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Nonprofit Leadership Isn’t Perfect, and That’s the Point

Blue Avocado

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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How social sharing sparks ‘generational generosity’ for nonprofits 

Candid

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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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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How This Nonprofit in Spain is Seeking to Impact Their Country and Beyond

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

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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Who is this for?

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

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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When Seconds Count: How Emergency Departments Can Revolutionize Reproductive Healthcare

NonProfit Quarterly

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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Federal Judge Temporarily Halts $3T Federal Funding Freeze Affecting Numerous Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

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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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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Nonprofits Dependent on Federal Grants Scramble Amid Mixed Signals From White House and Federal Judge

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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.