Wed.Nov 15, 2023

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After Year of Down Giving, Charities Make Push for Big GivingTuesday

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors. By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors.

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How to Nail Your Year-End Fundraising Emails

NonProfit PRO

You’ll raise more money this time of year than any other time. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers and nonprofits. If you want them to give to your nonprofit as well, it’s wise to be proactive.

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Donors of Color Declining; Improving Trust Could Help

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases.

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It’s OK If Monthly Donors Start With Low Gift Amounts

NonProfit PRO

Some donors may only be able to give a nickel per day. Then goes to a dime, to a quarter, to a dollar. If you are patient — and thank them, steward them and engage them — you’ll be able to ask them for extra gifts, special projects and upgrade them to higher levels.

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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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Proposed IRS Regulations of Donor-Advised Funds Fall Short, Critics Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Treasury Department on Tuesday issued proposed rules regulating donor-advised funds that sidestep many of the heated debates over the fast-growing form of charitable giving. By Alex Daniels The Chronicle The Treasury Department on Tuesday issued proposed rules regulating donor-advised funds that sidestep many of the heated debates over the fast-growing form of charitable giving.

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Microsoft and Submittable to Collaborate on the Future of Social Impact in the Cloud

NonProfit PRO

Microsoft Corp. and Submittable announced a strategic partnership to develop new solutions to help public, private and nonprofit organizations accelerate social impact and better serve their communities.

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Comment on Women in Fundraising: 3 Keys to be More Successful by Holly

Amy Eisenstein

I feel like fundraising has changed a lot in the 15 years I’ve been in it, in the beginning it was a career that highlighted skills like thoughtfulness, graciousness, elegant communication. It was a beautiful career for women. Now I feel like I need to become a dude to do this job. I don’t like how it feels. Could you write an article on how to vibe in your feminine energy in order to attract what your organization needs?

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Do Your Giving Tuesday Messages Look Like Spam?

Ann Green

What’s the difference between messages you get for Cyber Monday, Black Friday, political candidates, and Giving Tuesday? Unfortunately, it seems like not a whole lot, and many of them look like spam. According to the Giving Tuesday website, “Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email and social med

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Comment on 5 Times I Was Wrong About My Approach to Fundraising by Barbara Gross

Amy Eisenstein

Amy – great and relatable lessons learned! To add to the list… I would advise, especially in a first meeting with a potential major donor: ‘take money off the table’ in your mind as you prepare for the visit; remember most people don’t get married on the first date — apply that logic as you get to know someone; play the long game.

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Newsletter: Land Your Next Partner with ChatGPT + Case Studies ; How to Do Cause Marketing with a Funeral Home ?? ; How to be a Hands-On Citizen??

Selfish Giving

Whenever I finish a case study for a client, I remind them this is only the first draft, meaning the case study should evolve and adapt to different prospects. This makes clients nervous because while they are happy to hire me to write the case study, they don't want to rely on me to make every change. So, I've been exploring how the free version of ChatGPT can help my clients update the case studies independently.

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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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4 tips for when your nonprofit strategic plan goes awry

Big Duck

Discover tips to realign and overcome challenges to create a successful strategic plan for your nonprofit.

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Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data

Candid

At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” U.S. tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year.

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AI-Driven Talent Management Considerations for Nonprofits

NonProfit HR

The nonprofit sector has always thrived on its ability to adapt, innovate, and shift in response to changing demands from government, private sector and the public and in support of social good. The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting unprecedented opportunities for nonprofit leaders to revolutionize their operations in support of stronger, and in … Read more The post AI-Driven Talent Management Considerations for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

Bloomerang

It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. Do you have one in place?

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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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AI and the Personalization of E-commerce: Creating Individualized Shopping Experiences

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AI and the Personalization of E-commerce: Creating Individualized Shopping Experiences Welcome to the dynamic and transformative world of e-commerce, where the convergence of technology and consumer behavior continually reshapes how we shop online. At the forefront of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI), a driving force that has transitioned from a novel tech buzzword to an indispensable tool in creating personalized shopping experiences.

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Do All AI Systems Need to Be Explainable?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Hamilton Mann As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) evolve, they push the boundaries of human understanding. Instead of transparent, explainable mechanisms, many AI applications are “black boxes,” decision-making processes that are opaque or at least not easily interpretable by humans. But as government, activists, and the public at large have come to better understand the risks associated with inscrutable algorithms—say, through works like Cathy O'Neil’s Weapons of Math Destruc

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The Art Of Attraction: Engaging Volunteers In A Purpose-Driven Era

Bloomerang

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. At Bloomerang, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of a robust volunteer program and its ripple effects on an organization’s mission.

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Book Review: Indistractable and Atomic Habits

Successful Nonprofits

I recently read the books Indistractable by Nir Eyal immediately followed by the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and the two books

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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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ShowerUP Solved Its BIG Problem — A Problem You Too May Have

Bloomerang

There are a thousand reasons to fall down, but only one to stand up, so the saying goes; but it really does apply to Paul Schmitz. Paul Schmitz and his wife Rhonda founded ShowerUp in 2016 in Springhill, TN. This nonprofit provides mobile showers and personal care services to the unhoused in six cities. In 2021, they had net assets of $770K. Paul Schmitz, left, and Rhonda Schmitz, right, embrace Spooky, an unhoused man.

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Three (More) Effective Strength-Based Communication Examples

Prosper Strategies

If you’ve been following along with our blog for any amount of time, you’re likely quite familiar with the basics of strength-based communication. You might even consider yourself well-versed in strength-based dos, don’ts and best practices. Still, nothing compares to seeing strength-based communication in action. We last shared a roundup of strength-based communication examples way […] The post Three (More) Effective Strength-Based Communication Examples appeared first on Prosper Strategi

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How to Scan QR Code on Android: A Beginner’s Guide

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Scan QR Code on Android: A Beginner’s Guide QR codes, or Quick Response codes, are everywhere these days. This blog post aims to guide beginners on how to scan QR code on Android devices. Whether you’re at a restaurant looking to view a menu or at a business event saving contact details, knowing how to scan a QR code can make your life easier.

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Should Your Nonprofit Have Debt?

The Charity CFO

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you probably have questions — and possibly mixed feelings — about nonprofit debt. That’s because you’ve also probably received mixed messages about nonprofits and debt. Nonprofits aren’t often encouraged to take on debt. But while studies show that Charity Navigator gives higher ratings to organizations with lower liability-to-asset ratios, studies indicate that holding no debt isn’t optimal , either.

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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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The Psychology Behind Corporate Giveaways: Why Do They Work?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Psychology Behind Corporate Giveaways: Why Do They Work? Corporate giveaways, which are often referred to as promotional products or corporate gifts, are items that companies distribute to clients, employees, or prospects as part of their marketing and branding efforts. It’s an effective tool for improving brand recall, making a good impression on people, and nurturing professional relationships.

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How to Reach Your Year-End Fundraising Goals and Thrive with Floyd Jones

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Do you want to raise more money and connect with more supporters this Giving Tuesday, and throughout the entire giving season? Then check out Givebutter ! Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions on G2, the largest independent software review site. And the best part? Givebutter’s all-in-one fundraising platform is completely free to use—forever!

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The SEO-Boosting Power of Influencers: 6 Ways Influencer Marketing Matters

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The SEO-Boosting Power of Influencers: 6 Ways Influencer Marketing Matters In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, the symbiotic relationship between brands and influencers has emerged as a potent force, fundamentally reshaping the dynamics of online visibility and brand promotion. This strategic move isn’t a fleeting trend but a pivotal aspect that significantly influences a brand’s standing in the realm of SEO.

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Jewish Nonprofits Fear Pressure From Funders — and Young Supporters

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Israel-Hamas War has broken open long-simmering tensions at American Jewish institutions. By Sara Herschander The Israel-Hamas War has broken open long-simmering tensions at American Jewish institutions.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Homeless, Then Shot by Federal Police

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: HildeAnna on istock.com In May 2023, US Forest Service officers pulled up to two camper trailers owned and occupied by three members of the Roberts family who were living together on federal land—in a state forest overseen by the US Forest Service—without permission. Despite multiple warnings, fines, and legal notices directing them to leave, they had stayed because they were otherwise homeless.

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Report Assesses Impact of Philanthropic “Big Bet” on Employee Ownership

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: fergregory on istock.com At NPQ , we have, from time to time, examined the impact of philanthropic big bets. The Gates Foundation, the nation’s largest private foundation, is well known for its proclivity to “swing for the fences,” with mixed results (more success in global health, less success in US education). The MacArthur Foundation, too, has engaged in “big bet philanthropy” with its $100 million (“ 100&Change ”) grant competitions, with similarly mixed assessments to da