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Podcast: How to Take a Positive Approach to Fighting Climate Change

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Instead of apocalyptic imagery, consider what feels good about a world with a healthy climate. Instead of apocalyptic imagery, consider what feels good about a world with a healthy climate, what makes people want to roll up their sleeves and work for that outcome, says climate scientist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.

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7 Ways to Combat Imposter Syndrome

NonProfit PRO

Think you’re a phony? You aren’t — you just have imposter syndrome! Here are just a few ways to combat imposter syndrome.

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National Park Foundation Names Next CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest National Park Foundation Jeff Reinbold will become president and CEO of the National Park Foundation next year. Reinbold has worked with the National Park Service for more than 30 years, most recently as superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. Also, the Carnegie Corporation of New York has appointed a new vice president of its international program, and Karen Knudsen will step down as CEO of the American Cancer Society next year.

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Report Reveals Nonprofits Are Adopting AI in CPaaS Faster Than Private Sector

NonProfit PRO

Twilio released its "State of Nonprofit Digital Engagement Report," revealing how nonprofits are embracing new tech to engage end users.

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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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Remaking the Economy: Escaping Corporate Capture

NonProfit Quarterly

What is “corporate capture” and how can people escape its effects—in our politics, our culture, our daily life, and in the nonprofit sector? How do people, in short, build an actual everyday politics and economics of liberation? This was the organizing question for the summer 2024 issue of Nonprofit Quarterly. To addresses this question and expand upon their contributions, four authors from NPQ ’s summer economic justice magazine explore the concept of corporate capture and how movement-based g

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Pivot to Purpose: Kathleen Turner Defines A Career of Risk and Service at Power Up

Fundraising Leadership

Kathleen Turner (L to R), Emily Dickens and Angilee Shah discuss career pivots at Take the Lead’s Power Up event. Kathleen Turner did this on purpose. There’s a reason you can’t limit her to memory for just one role. “If you look over my history of film, my stage history, every role I have done is done in direct contrast to another,” Turner said to a rapt audience at Take The Lead’s Power Up Conference on Women’s Equality Day in Washington, D.C.

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Question of the Month: How do you overcome the fear of asking donors to give?

Veritus Group

In this Question of the Month video, Jeff shares one fundraiser’s story about moving past the fear of asking and how you can do this too. The post Question of the Month: How do you overcome the fear of asking donors to give? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Report: Knowledge Spurs On ‘Spontaneous’ Giving

The NonProfit Times

Spontaneous donors, those who made a first-time gift to a nonprofit within the past 12 months and had not planned to give to the organization beforehand, is substantially more among younger and minority donors. The rate of spontaneous giving among Millennial, Gen Z and Black donors is 25% more than average with Gen Z most likely to spontaneously give (59% of their giving is spontaneous), according to fresh data from the Blackbaud Institute a new report First Impressions: Spontaneous Giving Insig

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

If your nonprofit is planning an advocacy campaign , congratulations. You’re on the right track to engaging donors, supporters, and other community members in new, inspiring ways as you work to make meaningful change. Now more than ever, audiences want the organizations they support to take a stand on relevant issues and take clear steps to address them.

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Don’t Squander Your Philanthropic Potential

iMarketSmart

Do you want to know the secret to being a better fundraiser? Segment and tailor your funding requests to your donors’ level of receptivity. Here’s what that can look like: The most receptive: Living donors who have made estate commitments Multiple major gift givers Loyal annual givers of 15 years or more Volunteers long-engaged in substantive activities (e.g., board membership) Highly engaged in events and activities Moderately receptive: Single major gift givers Annual donors who ha

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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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God’s Armor: The Helmet of Salvation

Women's Non Profit Alliance

In similar fashion to the breastplate of righteousness, I’ve been confused by this piece of armor in the past as well. If I’m already saved through faith in Jesus, then why would I need to daily put on the helmet of salvation? Wouldn’t it always just be on my head? Perhaps you have pondered that very same question! And the answer is also similar to what we learned in the lesson about the breastplate of righteousness.

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