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The Great Nonprofit Downsizing

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Inflation, the end of pandemic relief, and falling donations have hit nonprofits hard. By Sara Herschander Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle Inflation, the end of pandemic relief, and falling donations have hit nonprofits hard. The result is program cuts, layoffs, and even closures. Plus, see the rest of our January issue, posted online today.

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12 Things You Can Stop Doing in 2025 [Infographic]

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Hows 2025 treating you so far? Feeling good? A little overwhelmed? If youre like most nonprofit communicators, youre probably juggling excitement about the new year with the same overloaded to-do list. But heres the thingwhat if I told you there are 12 things you can stop doing this year? Yep, the stuff thats unnecessary, outdated, or just done out of habityou can let it go.

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Kickstart 2025 Giving With These 4 Multichannel Lessons Learned From 2024

NonProfit PRO

As nonprofits prioritize donor acquisition, engagement and retention for 2025, here are four actionable strategies can they implement.

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Skilled, Diverse, and Engaged — 2025 Will Require More From Boards

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jim Rendon Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle Boards will be more important than ever as nonprofits navigate a tricky financial landscape and political uncertainty.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Windfall Launches Nonprofit SaaS and AI Application for Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

Windfall Data unveiled an app to help nonprofits streamline their database analysis, constituent segmentation and outreach strategies.

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Next for DAFs? Accounts as Tools for Regular Folks, Not Just the Wealthy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle How donor-advised fund providers aim to make their products as commonplace as college savings and retirement accounts.

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The Donor Revolt May Be Behind Us, but Fundraisers Can Expect Tensions, Dust-Ups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle Conflicts between donors and nonprofits become more noticeable in increasingly polarized times.

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Co-Leadership for Bottom-Up Transformation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Hayley Roffey For some organizations, co-leadership starts from the top down. In 2024, when Global Fund for Children (GFC) announced that I would transition from global managing director to co-CEO alongside John Hecklinger (who had been sole CEO and president for over six years) it was the next step in a co-leadership journey that began several years earlier with co-leaders at other levels.

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For Nonprofits, Remote Work Offers a Competitive Edge

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Eden Stiffman Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle Organizations that offer flexible work arrangements have a leg up in recruiting and retaining staff. The harder part is cultivating culture and in-person connection.

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Why Clunky Software Is Costing You Donations

Bloomerang

The hidden cost of clunky software: Why ease of use matters (HINT: You’re Losing Money) Lets be clear: if youre settling for outdated, clunky software , youre likely allowing your team to only scratch the surface of its capabilities. This negligence means youre letting potential donations slip away without even realizing it. The 30% trap: Unlocking lost fundraising potential Imagine this scenario: you’ve designed a dream home perfect for entertaining, complete with inviting spaces fo

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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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Looking to Boost Your Fundraising? Influencers Are Ready to Help

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jie Jenny Zou Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle How nonprofits of all sizes are partnering with social-media personalities to reach new donors

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What are the Biggest Challenges in Getting (and Keeping) Your Nonprofit’s Staff and Volunteers?

Blue Avocado

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. But how do you find them, and once you’ve got them, how do you keep them around? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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A Zimbabwean Nonprofit Expands Its Mental-Health Model to the World

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Stephanie Beasley With the assistance of a team of "grandmas," Dixon Chibanda is working to rethink and de-stigmatize mental health care.

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Social Media Trends Nonprofits Should Embrace in 2025

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

I have an exciting announcement – Social Media for Social Good Academy is open for 2025 enrollment! It only opens once per year, so dont wait. Go to www.socialgoodacademy.com to get all the details. You can enroll in the basic program or upgrade to get a follow-up session one on one with me. Class starts Feb 12th so dont delay! You will learn: How to use the highest performing social media platforms to grow your audience, get more visibility, and drive donations; The latest trends nonprofi

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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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Nonprofits vs For-Profit Businesses: Key Differences and Similarities

Nonprofit Fixer

When people think about making change in the world, most people jump to the idea of starting or leading a nonprofit organization. But there is actually a wide range of tax vehicles and statuses that people use to accomplish their social change goalsincluding nonprofit organizations and different types of for-profit businesses. So, as a nonprofit nerd, I decided to delve into the ways that nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses are both different and similar.

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Demand for nonprofit profiles spiked on GivingTuesday 

Candid

The 2024 Giving Season kicked into high gear with a robust start on December 3, with the GivingTuesday Data Commons reporting a record $3.6 billion raised in the United States. This heightened engagement translated into a big demand for information about charities on Candid nonprofit profiles. We saw significant spikes in overall traffic, nonprofit profile views, and searches.

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Nonprofit Consultants for the Status Quo

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Leah Reisman An excerpt from How Consultants Shape Nonprofits on the history of nonprofit consulting

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Early Childhood Education Teacher

Anedot

Status: Full-time, hourly non-exempt position (40 hours/week). Reports to: ECE Assistant Manager Purpose: To provide a comprehensive, equitable and culturally competent learning and care environment by providing play opportunities, school readiness support, and enrichment through a trauma-sensitive approach which includes having an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment in order to strengthen foundational learning skills, foster resiliency, and increase social-emotional skills for childre

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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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Why I’m Excited About the Merger of VolunteerMatch and Idealist

Volunteer Match

Its been a big week here at VolunteerMatch! On Tuesday we announced that VolunteerMatch will be merging with Idealist. As many of you know Ive been with the organization for a pretty long time I started in May of 2007 and Ive seen the organization change and evolve quite a bit. Ive seen our platform modernize, Ive watched colleagues and organization leaders come and go, and no matter what changed I believed wholeheartedly in the mission of VolunteerMatch and the work I was doing.

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My go-to fundraising blogs for 2025

Jeff Brooks

A Direct Solution The Agitator Better Fundraising blog Bloomerang Blog Clairification The Clued-in Copywriter Fired Up Fundraising Get Fully Funded Blog Hands-on Fundraising Know Your Own Bone Moceanic Blog NextAfter queer ideas Smart Ideas Veritus Group blog There are many other good fundraising blogs. I follow more than 100 of them, most of them also good.

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To Fight Growing Militarism, Philanthropy Should Embrace a Feminist Playbook

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Around the world, feminist activists have successfully combated autocracy most recently in South Korea. U.S. grant makers concerned about Trumps strongman tendencies should take note. By Christine Ahn, Diana Duarte, and Hanni Hanson Anadolu via Getty Images In Seoul, South Korea, women protest against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed attempt to arrest Yoon on a warrant.