The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Jose Luis Magana, AP photo Flowers and a sign outside the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington. As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With the U.S. government proposing major funding reductions for nonprofits, the time to act is now. Relying on grants and federal dollars is no longer a guaranteebut those who pivot fast can turn this crisis into an opportunity. This session will equip nonprofits with bold, actionable strategies to replace lost revenue, build stronger donor pipelines, and ensure financial sustainability.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For inspiration, they should consider the successful example of Hillsdale College, which cut the federal funding cord four decades ago. By Craig Kennedy Hillsdale College Hillsdale College, a small conservative Christian liberal arts school in Michigan, opted to forgo all government support in 1984, when faced with the imposition of federal Title IX anti-discrimination regulations.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. But big goals cost big money. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb.

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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!

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

No matter your politics, this is crisis time for many nonprofits who rely on federal grants and loans (about 30% of all charities ). It’s also crisis time for the beneficiaries of many nonprofits, who are scared, stressed, depressed and otherwise at loose ends due to the rapidly changing environment. Many of the resources on which folks once relied have disappeared or are at risk.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Students are bursting with potential. They bring energy, fresh ideas, and an eagerness to make a difference. Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. These experiences can transform communities, strengthen missions, and build a pipeline of future leaders and advocates.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. After all, the more donors who give, the more funds you get, and the larger your nonprofit becomes. However, this is only half of the story. The logic of acquiring more donors to grow your nonprofit holds only when you can keep that engagement high over a long period.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. Growing up, I watched my father inspire people to givenot just their money but their time, their energy, and their heartsto something bigger than themselves. It taught me a lesson Ive carried with me ever since: When we come together with a shared purpose, we can change the world.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Imagine youre opening a nonprofit thrift store. With the help of generous donors, youve secured funding, rented retail space, and sourced inventory. Before opening to the public, you just have to nail down the finer details of your stores operations, including your thrift store pricing strategy and layout. Although youve done a lot of work to establish your store, none of it would be possible without the donors who have gotten you to this point.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How to Grow Broccoli – Beginner Guide – AI Garden App Included Growing broccoli at home can be a rewarding experience. Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable packed with nutrients and relatively easy to cultivate with the right care. This guide will walk you through every step from choosing a variety and preparing your soil to planting, caring, and harvesting in a beginner-friendly way.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Planned giving can transform your nonprofit and its capacity to drive impact. It not only provides a steady, predictable revenue stream but also forges deep, meaningful connections with your most loyal supporters. Unlike other forms of fundraising (most notably broad annual fundraising , which naturally gets more attention at year-end), building a consistent promotion strategy for planned gifts may pose a bigger challenge.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Everything You Need To Know When Growing Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs is rewarding, but it comes with a learning curve. From soil quality to pest problems, every gardener faces challenges at first. The good news is that by understanding a few fundamental topics, you can set yourself up for success and enjoy a healthy, productive garden.

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Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Fundraising is all about a call to action. You want the donor to do something — usually make a donation that makes something good happen. There are a lot of ways to get that wrong! Here are 10 mistakes in calls to action from the Stelter Blog: Make It About You. (Donors don’t give because your organization is awesome. They give because they are awesome and you’ve shown them you can help them be their awesome selves.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The American Water Charitable Foundation invites grant applications from nonprofits that promote clean water, conservation and more.

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Foundations Environmental Nonprofits 100

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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Anedot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Position: Operations & Communications Director (F/T) Reports to: Executive Director, Project Coyote Job Description: The Operations & Communications Director (OCD) is responsible for leading a remote team and overseeing all operations, communications, and development efforts of this dynamic and growing organization. This position is crucial to expanding Project Coyotes reach and impact through strategic fundraising, marketing, and communications.

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Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 40

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The move was prompted by the Trump administration's freeze on federal foreign aid and the now-suspended freeze on federal grants. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP Saying he wanted to review whether federal grants aligned with his policies, President Donald Trump suspended foreign aid and directed the Office of Management and Budget to temporarily suspend all federal grants and contracts.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Image Credit: Gage Skidmore and ITU Pictures on Wikimedia Commons On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders announcing the United States intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and suspend foreign aid. On February 2, Trump directly denounced South Africa in a television interview, making (false) allegations of land confiscation.

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Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Law 107

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The president's order for probes of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs targets philanthropies that hold $900 billion in assets and account for roughly 55 percent of all grant making. By Drew Lindsay Simon Luethi/Ford Foundation The public gardens in the atrium of the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. The president's order for probes of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs targets philanthropies that hold $900 billion in assets and account for roughly 55 percent of all grant

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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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