Mon.Sep 30, 2024

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Black Women, Education and the Future of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

As we approach the end of the year, it is crucial to spotlight the transformative role Black women play in the philanthropic sector.

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Cincinnati’s Klekamp Family Pledges $60 Million for Xavier U.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The planned gift from Peter Klekamp and his family, which will back scholarships, business, and basketball, comes after decades of the Klekamp family’s involvement with the university. By Maria Di Mento Plus, the financier Bruce Karsh and his wife Martha gave Duke U. $25 million for a STEM mentoring program, and City of Hope landed $20 million for pancreatic cancer and diabetes research.

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ROI Solutions Partners With FlexPay to Reduce Involuntary Churn for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

ROI Solutions and FlexPay announced a partnership to address failed payments and involuntary sustainer churn for nonprofits.

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Shades of Inequity: Why It’s Crucial to Diversify Medical Illustrations

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Chidiebere Ibe. Image used with permission. Throughout the overlapping worlds of science and medicine, thin, White, young, heteronormative bodies are seen as the standard, and are most often represented within medical textbooks. As a result, these bodies are normalized at the expense of others. For aspiring care providers who use medical textbooks, illustrations essentially provide the first visual guide for diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Philanthropy Needs More Disconfirmation Bias

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kecia Bertermann & Andy Martin “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”—Mark Twain* When philanthropists are passionate about the causes they support, it’s no surprise that they are more likely to partner with organizations that share their values and goals. But while this alignment can result in strong partnerships and collaborations, it can also open up the risk of confirmation bias: wanting things to be true even when ev

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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

Bloomerang

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 140 mph, Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on Florida’s Big Bend area and much of the Southeastern U.S. Entire communities have been destroyed, and millions are without power across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, and more than 100 lives have been lost in the wake of this dangerous Category 4 hurricane.

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Time Running Out To Comply With California Fundraising Law

The NonProfit Times

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms. California’s solicitation laws did not specifically reach online platforms, leaving what state officials called “a gap in the regulatory framework with respect to a fast-growing and

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The data is in: DEI strategies can benefit all 

Candid

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are not structural solutions to long-standing racial inequities. They can, however, change the day-to-day experiences of those working in nonprofit organizations. In this article we’ll describe two key findings from the Building Movement Project’s latest report, Blocking the Backlash: The Positive Impact of DEI in Nonprofit Organizations , about the impact DEI can have on the nonprofit workforce, especially people of color: First, BIPOC (Black,

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New Data: Pre-Retirees and Retirees Prioritize Charitable Giving

The NonProfit Times

Donors who are age 50 and older are planning to engage in charitable giving during retirement with 78% of pre-retirees and retirees responding that they plan to prioritize it. Beyond providing financial support for charities, pre-retirees and retirees are also actively volunteering. More than two-thirds of pre-retirees (71%) and 55% retirees said that they volunteered during the past year.

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5 Strategies to Get and Keep More Donors for Your Nonprofit

Clairification

People are unpredictable sometimes. They’re also predictable. If you see someone yawn, you’re likely to yawn too. If I tell you seats are limited, you’re likely to purchase a ticket now rather than later. What if you knew getting people to donate to your nonprofit could be a predictable consequence of something you did? It turns out you can encourage people to act in desirable ways, simply by applying a few lessons learned from neuroscience, psychology and behavioral economics.

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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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Staying Connected to Emerging Community Needs

The NonProfit Times

Society is always changing, and along with that, the needs of communities. The success of your nonprofit hinges on one critical element: staying connected to the emerging needs of the community you serve. According to Jackie Sue Griffin, founder of Jackie Sue Griffin and Associates in Tampa, Florida, the ability to adapt and respond with agility can make all the difference between thriving and becoming obsolete.

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Will You be Replaced by AI in Major Gift Fundraising?

Veritus Group

AI can be a useful tool, but donors still need to trust the person sitting across from them to make a significant investment in your mission. The post Will You be Replaced by AI in Major Gift Fundraising? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Civil society and AI Bots - part one of ?

Philanthropy 2173

Photo by Andy Kelly from Unsplash People are making bots of themselves.They're probably calling them AI assistants, and are making them DIY or by using sites such as Trint ot HappyScribe (for use on video conference meetings such as Zoom or Teams). Keith McNulty made a bot of himself to make sense of his own work (I'm using NotebookLM for this purpose.

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Bilingual Youth Field Specialist

Anedot

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Youth Field Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, Non-Exempt HOURS: Average 24 hours per week, increase to full time during summer camp season, occasional weekend and evening hours required SALARY: $24 per hour; Competitive Benefits Package REPORTS TO: Youth Initiative Manager POSITION SUMMARY LandPaths seeks an individual with a passion for building a diver

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How to Handle Moves Management With Nonprofit Cloud

Top Nonprofits

Moves management is the process of identifying and qualifying donors, building relationships with them, and attempting to upgrade them to the next level of giving or engagement. This process requires coordination across multiple staff members and teams, and it can be challenging for nonprofits to manage donor life cycles and major giving. With patience and long-term planning, moves management pushes each supporter closer to donating or upgrading.

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Cetacean Conservation Biology Senior Coordinator

Anedot

Location of Position: Monterey Bay Office (MBO), Moss Landing, CA Reports to : Associate Director, Cetacean Conservation Biology Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties Extensive travel within California, both day trips and overnight trips, is expected for this Compensation Range: $32.00 – $35

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16 Benefits Of SEO for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Megaphone

In today’s digital world, nonprofits are facing challenges when it comes to getting their voices heard. With so many causes competing for attention online, standing out can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry – there’s a bright side! A solid digital strategy, specifically Search Engine Optimization (SEO), can really help your nonprofit shine. By embracing SEO, you can enhance your visibility, connect with more supporters, and propel your mission forward.

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Creative Medical Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Fast

Donorbox Nonprofit

In 2022, US healthcare increased by 4.1% to reach $4.5 trillion or $13,493 per person. Most American families can’t afford the rising costs of medical care. Peer-to-peer campaigns to raise funds for surgeries and even medicine have become commonplace. Let’s discuss how nonprofits and individuals have moved to raise money online and share twenty unique […] The post Creative Medical Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Fast appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Are you perpetuating inequity while engaging in Community-Centric Fundraising?

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, the virtual rally to get nonprofits better representation within the White House, and ideally the Harris administration, has.

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Creative Medical Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Fast

Donorbox Nonprofit

In 2022, US healthcare increased by 4.1% to reach $4.5 trillion or $13,493 per person. Most American families can’t afford the rising costs of medical care. Peer-to-peer campaigns to raise funds for surgeries and even medicine have become commonplace. Let’s discuss how nonprofits and individuals have moved to raise money online and share twenty unique […] The post Creative Medical Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Fast appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How Kamala Harris Aces the 9 Leadership Power Tools (Even if She Doesn’t Know It)

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 274 — September 30, 2024 Love politics? Hate it? Whatever your POV is, in today’s chaotic political landscape, people are yearning for effective leaders. I began this 3-part series last week with a look at the difference between Power Over and Power TO leadership styles. I called it “Hammering Power ” to reflect the metaphor I use to explain that power is merely energy.

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Zeffy Alternatives: Exposing the Hidden Costs of Zero Fee Platforms

Donorbox Nonprofit

These days, you can’t afford to miss out on online fundraising. 63% of donors prefer to give online, after all, and that number is only going up as more Gen Z donors step into the scene. As you try to reign in your overhead costs, you might be interested in a fundraising platform like Zeffy that […] The post Zeffy Alternatives: Exposing the Hidden Costs of Zero Fee Platforms appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Everything You Need to Know About CFRE Certification for Nonprofits

Donorbox Nonprofit

CFRE stands for Certified Fund-Raising Executive. This globally recognized certification helps fundraisers advance in their careers and increases the credibility of the fundraising profession. This guide will provide you with everything you need to know about the CFRE certification process. We’ve also included several valuable Donorbox resources to help you prepare for the exam.