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The Foundation Providing Quick Disaster Relief in LA and Beyond

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

When fires, hurricanes, or other crises strike, the Emergency Assistance Foundation is a one-trick pony that lets corporations provide rapid aid without needing to run their own tax-exempt entity. By Tamara Straus Damian Dovarganes, AP Homeowner David Marquez, left, holds a metal detector as his father, Juan Pablo Alvarado, right, and a friend look for the remains of gold jewelry and other silver items inside the walls of their multi-generational home in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Sunday,

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6 Strategies For Diversifying Revenue In Uncertain Times

Bloomerang

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is. Over the past few decades, nonprofits and their supporters have risen to meet these challenges head on.

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The Problem of Clothing Donations in LA and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ahmed on Unsplash Its a problem in the wake of nearly every disaster, but the cataclysmic wildfires in Los Angeles, CA, are the latest event to spotlight the issue: When people donate, some donate trash. The items are often not what helping organizations have specifically asked for or what communities say they need: theyre clothes , often so used they are actually unusable, dirty and unsuitable to give to survivors.

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Employing the Prosci ADKAR Change Management Model to Drive Lasting Change

NonProfit PRO

Here's how the Prosci ADKAR Model for change management can help your nonprofit create a meaningful, lasting impact.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Target's DEI Rollback Raises Questions About the Retail Giant's Philanthropic Commitments

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Target and the Target Foundation have made big gifts to groups working on Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance. By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) David Zalubowski, AP Target and the Target Foundation have made made big gifts to groups working on Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance.

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10 Common Nonprofit Major Gift Asking Mistakes to Avoid

Clairification

When youre not aware youre making a mistake, its hard to avoid it. So lets get curious. Im going to ask you to close your eyes for a minute to imagine a donor youve been wanting to ask for a major gift. Im going to ask you to visualize a space where youre meeting. Put them in your office, their home, a caf or even a Zoom screen. Choose whats comfortable, and where you think youd be most likely to meet with this donor within the next month or so.

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With the rise of AI, Candid continues delivering philanthropy news with context 

Candid

Since 1995, Candids Philanthropy News Digest has kept readers informed about the priorities of grantmakers, the activities of nonprofits, and evolving trends across the sector. Today, Candid and PND are working to leverage AI technologies to deliver news with even greater speed, depth, and precision. That work includes the use of machine learning to deliver a regularly refreshed news feed in tandem with our daily digest of the latest top stories, and that use of technology will only expand in th

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Lowe’s Invites Communities to Nominate Projects for Lowe’s Hometowns

NonProfit PRO

Lowe's is accepting project nominations for Lowe's Hometowns, its five-year, $100 million commitment to community revitalization.

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3 Must-Have Fundraising Software for Your Nonprofit in 2025

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

3 Must-Have Fundraising Software for Your Nonprofit in 2025 Must-have fundraising software for your nonprofit in 2025 offers rich data and AI-driven personalization to steward donors like never before. Nonprofits now need to focus on raising money while dynamically managing their relationships with their donors. Intelligent fundraising platforms help nonprofits connect their stories to their donors stories for deeper connections and more effective fundraising.

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Ethical Marketing: Nonprofits’ Trust-Building Tool

NonProfit PRO

Tech can help expand your nonprofit's reach, but these tools carry ethical responsibilities. Here are some tips to ensure ethical marketing.

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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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Top 5 blog posts of the month

Jeff Brooks

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of January: My go-to fundraising blogs for 2025 Top 10 blog posts of 2024 7 amazing ways your fundraising helps your donors 207 ways to write better fundraising [BOOK REVIEW] 6 ways to excite donors to open your emails Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?