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Civil Rights Are Under Siege. DEI 2.0 Is the Answer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. By Gara LaMarche Amy Elting, Unsplash Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.

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Ex-Employees of Data Firm Found Guilty in Plot to Sell Client Lists to Scammers

NonProfit PRO

Former employees from Epsilon, a data management company, were found guilty of multiple federal fraud charges.

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A Basic Nonprofit Marketing Strategy, Outlined

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Are you looking for a basic template or pattern to follow when creating a nonprofit marketing strategy? When creating your nonprofit marketing strategy, we recommend that you choose from these 12 marketing goals , 12 marketing strategies , 12 marketing objectives , and scores of tactics , including both types of content and the channels through which you’ll distribute that content.

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LGBTQ Funding Doubled in a Decade, Yet Falls Short Amid Rising Attacks

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A record number of bills last year censored school curricula, targeted trans athletes, and weakened protections for LGBTQ people, but funding for those groups actually stagnated despite progress over the previous decade. By Sara Herschander The Washington Post via Getty Images As donations dip across the charitable sector, advocates say it couldn’t be coming at a worse time for LGBTQ nonprofits fighting to preserve their hard-won gains — and bulwark civil rights in the process.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How to Make Sure Your Audience Understands You

Ann Green

I believe one of the most important aspects of communication (written and verbal) is to make sure your audience understands you. There are many reasons this doesn’t happen. In nonprofit communication, organizations will overcomplicate things or use jargon and other language donors don’t understand. Some people like to show off their big vocabulary or only think about things from their perspective.

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Despite Stagnant Salaries, Fundraisers Happy to Stay Put, Study Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals also found that women fundraisers earned 21 percent less than their male counterparts. By Jim Rendon The report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals also found that women fundraisers earned 21 percent less than their male counterparts.

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Plan C for Greening Business (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Engaging directly with business was never the environmental movement’s first choice—and for good reason.

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Funder collaboratives are key to a vibrant, just, and inclusive democracy 

Candid

Every day, it seems we see yet another sign of our democracy in decline. The ongoing erosion of democratic norms and institutions disproportionately harms BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and immigrant communities, who are underrepresented at the polls and in the halls of power. In the face of extremist violence and escalating threats, it can be difficult, if not overwhelming, to contemplate what we as funders can do to protect and sustain American democracy.

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Breaking Down Nonprofit Data Silos: 5 Steps You Can Take

Fundraising Coach

Data transforms nonprofit marketing and fundraising strategies; by incorporating real supporter information, you can personalize your campaigns and build genuine relationships with your donors. However, when your data is isolated in different systems, it can be difficult to generate useful insights. These isolated systems are called data silos, and they can prevent your team from unlocking key trends among your supporter base—limiting your outreach progress.

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Developing a donor communications plan: Day one

Big Duck

Learn to connect with donors, strategize effectively, generate ideas, measure progress, and create a focused workplan.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Lindqvist Picked To Head ICANN

The NonProfit Times

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) board of directors has selected Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist as the next ICANN president and chief executive officer (CEO). Sally Costerton will continue to serve as interim president and CEO until Lindqvist takes over. Lindqvist has more than 30 years of experience in the business development of internet service providers and worldwide network carriers, as well as experience in the ICANN community.

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Developing a donor communications plan: Day two

Big Duck

Learn to connect with donors, strategize effectively, generate ideas, measure progress, and create a focused workplan.

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We Need to Diversify Our Innovation Portfolio

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Benjamin Shestakofsky An excerpt from Behind the Startup on how venture capital investors set the agenda for innovation

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Popular AI Art Styles To Use In 2024 [+ Free AI Text-to-Image Generator]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Popular AI Art Styles To Use In 2024 [+ Free AI Text-to-Image Generator] In the ever-evolving landscape of creativity, AI has emerged as a groundbreaking tool, reshaping the boundaries of art. Imagine a world where your artistic vision is enhanced by the power of artificial intelligence, allowing you to explore new styles, techniques, and depths of expression.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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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Brandraising: Raising Money and Visibility Using Smart Communications

Big Duck

Learn to ensure consistent communication across your organization as roles change and how to create a compelling brand, and more.

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An apology to everyone I’ve offended for speaking up against g3nocide

Non Profit AF

My esteemed colleagues, Since October 17th, when I published my first blog post talking about Israel and Palestine, I have.

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How to Create LinkedIn Posts with AI [Free AI Tools Included]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Create LinkedIn Posts with AI [Free AI Tools Included] LinkedIn has become more than just a professional networking site—it’s a powerful platform for sharing insights, building your brand, and connecting with a global audience. But with so much content vying for attention, how do you create posts that truly stand out? Enter AI. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, you can enhance your creativity, refine your message, and ensure your posts resonate with your audience.

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