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Righteous Attitudes, Ideological Purity Tests, Zero-Sum Thinking: How Philanthropy Stokes Division

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. By Kristen Cambell Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. Three essays offer a critique.

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10 Ways to Elevate Board Engagement and Increase Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Unlock Your Nonprofit's Full Potential! View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board. Download now to ignite the spark of transformation!

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Seeking engagement and purpose, corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Employees increasingly find that robust workplace volunteer programs meet their desires for in-person connections, professional growth and altruistically inclined employers. By James Pollard, Associated Press Charles Krupa, AP Photo Ron Waddell, Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Legacies, second from left, says Blue Cross Blue Shield volunteers provided help in the short term, while also staying engaged over the long term.

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Accidental Techie? Get Intentional Expert Training!

NonProfit PRO

Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture. Because guess what, the solution to your nonprofit tech isn’t tech, it’s you!

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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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Charitable Donors Operating in the Shadows Push Our Politics to the Extremes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Grant makers on the left and right finance a network of activists and advocates whose all-or-nothing, combative stances keep the political parties tethered to the poles. By Daniel Stid Stefani Reynolds, Bloomberg, Getty Images Grant makers on the left and right finance a network of activists and advocates whose all-or-nothing, combative stances keep the political parties tethered to the poles.

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5 Ways Your Accounting Team Can Save Time

NonProfit PRO

Watch this video for 5 practical ways your accounting team can save time! Whether you're experiencing less headcount or just want to become more efficient, these helpful considerations improve efficiency.

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RKD Group Acquires Heller Consulting to Provide End-to-End Technology and Strategic Solutions

NonProfit PRO

RKD Group acquired Heller Consulting, which will operate as a subsidiary of RKD Group to help nonprofits find technology solutions.

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Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Karl Haushalter & Paul Steinberg A local public health official has been tasked with increasing vaccine use in an underserved community. She has extensive training in the science of infectious diseases, but to reach large numbers of unvaccinated people, she will need help from church leaders, the local school board, and the organizers of a large outdoor concert.

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3 Key Areas That Optimize Your Nonprofit Board’s Governance

NonProfit PRO

How much information do nonprofit board members need to do their jobs? Your board should have information in these three areas.

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Is Climate Change Making Loneliness Worse?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Miriam Alonso on pexels.com Loneliness is “the most human of feelings,” Jeremy Nobel, faculty at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, said on the podcast Harvard Thinking. When people’s need for social connection isn’t met, that feeling can turn serious, with potentially devastating consequences for their emotional and physical health as they spiral into isolation.

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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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Nonprofit Managers: Get Better Results With This Simple Management Practice

Nonprofit Fixer

In all my years of nonprofit leadership and management, I have searched for simple tools that get solid results. I am busy, so I want simplicity, not complexity. When you find a management tool or practice that works consistently and is easy to employ, it becomes a power go-to practice. Nonprofit leaders are hired to get results. They need to “Get Sh*t Done” (GSD).

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What Are Reparations?

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: A Policy Vision from the Movement for Black Lives.” View the full webinar here. When it comes to even repair and what Black people need, people have so many different definitions on what reparations is for Black people. But there are key elements that must happen.

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Did nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? 

Candid

Since 2020, we’ve seen a greater sense of urgency to address racial inequities in the social sector—especially around access to power and resources. As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap?

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Clairity Click-it: MAY Nonprofit Links + Free Resources Be Yours

Clairification

It’s not always easy to find all the good stuff across the web. That’s why I do the work for you! Thanks again to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. You’ll find this is another robust issue. Find a topic that interests you, and… click away! Whatever type of learner you are, there’s something here for you.

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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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In Defense of Big Bets

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Cecilia Conrad Thanks to Kevin Starr for shining a spotlight on how to strengthen big bet philanthropy. As a leading member of the growing movement to mobilize big bets in the philanthropy sector, I’d like to point out that what was a tiny band of believers just a few years ago (including the Audacious project, MacKenzie Scott, and Co-Impact, as Starr points out) has grown substantially.

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Four things shared power nonprofits do differently

Prosper Strategies

When nonprofits share power with their beneficiaries, they become more equitable and more effective, and better nonprofits build a better world. But what does it actually take to become a Shared Power Nonprofit? We’ve explored this question with dozens of organizations in a range of mission areas over the last several years, and we’ve identified […] The post Four things shared power nonprofits do differently appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Choosing the Right Primary Care Doctor: Essential Tips for Your Well-Being

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Choosing the Right Primary Care Doctor: Essential Tips for Your Well-Being Finding the perfect primary care doctor is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your overall well-being. Your primary care doctor will guide you through preventive care, routine check-ups, and the management of any health concerns, serving as a vital healthcare partner.

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How Nonprofits Lose Out When Volunteer Advocates Are Asked to Do Little Real Advocacy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Groups are feeding supporters a steady stream of petitions to sign and checks to write. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates. By Sam Daley-Harris Nonprofits are feeding supporters a steady stream of petitions to sign and checks to write. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates.

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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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7 Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tactics to Elevate Property Value

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

7 Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tactics to Elevate Property Value With more information about climate change being released , it brings to light the damage done to the Earth and exposes us to the repercussions – which come in the form of erratic weather changes. To prevent further damage, and to live as sustainably as possible is the route that many have opted for.

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