Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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Making Big Changes? Survey Finds Leadership and Staffing Are Keys to Success

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change. By Jim Rendon More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.

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How Sara Frost, CNP Found Purpose Through AmeriCorps NCCC

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

When Sara Frost, CNP, Ph.D. first joined AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), she was unsure of what her future held. With a bachelor’s degree in theater, she hadn’t envisioned herself pursuing education further or even working in the nonprofit sector. “I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she shared. “AmeriCorps was a really nice bridging point that actually launched the rest of my educational career.

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The ‘World’s Mayor’ — How Michael Bloomberg Uses Philanthropy to Change the Way Cities Are Run

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. By Tom Baker and Alistair Sisson Getty Images Bloomberg has described partnerships between philanthropists and government as a “perfect match.” Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries.

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Better Giving Launches Sustainability Fund, Calls for Nonprofit Industry Overhaul

NonProfit PRO

Better Giving launched its Better Giving Manifesto, a declaration for change in how nonprofits access funding and resources online.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Revitalizing Faith in American Democracy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power. The CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power.

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Considering A CRM Change For Your Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

Making a change to your organization's CRM can be a daunting task. However, a powerful and sophisticated tool is crucial to your nonprofit's success. Virtuous is here to provide this quick guide to changing CRMs, allowing you to walk through each step with confidence. Download today!

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Best Practices on Implementing Position Control for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Overspending on personnel costs is a challenge for many non-profit finance leaders. A great way to minimize this risk is to implement position control, a series of linked processes ensuring position characteristics being filled (title, salary, wage, grade and step, etc.) align with what the budget authorizes and aren’t exceeded. Check out this on-demand webinar to discover best practices to optimize position control processes at your non-profit organization that ensure compliance and significant

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Four Essential Roles for the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Process

Prosper Strategies

Involving the right people, in the right ways, at the right times, is the most difficult part of the strategic planning process for most nonprofits. We wrote extensively about the role your board should play in strategic planning here. But your board is just one of many groups of stakeholders your organization must engage, and […] The post Four Essential Roles for the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Process appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Low Effort, High Impact Matching Gift Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Join us for an enlightening session on how to leverage matching gifts during the crucial end-of-year giving season to boost your fundraising outcomes. Don’t miss out on top strategies for doubling or even tripling your revenue with practical advice on how to align your tech & teams to exceed your goals. Access the top best practices for implementing a matching gift strategy that generates results during the busy giving season.

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The Top 4 Motivations for Giving and the Peril of Ignoring, Misinterpreting or Underestimating Them

iMarketSmart

Survey after survey we see the same things, and have for years. When we ask donors why they give to various organizations and they say, I have a personal connection It speaks to what is important to me There is a clear need I can see the impact Yet how many organizations attempt to fundraise without attempting to explore if a personal connection exists, based on good deeds done previously, or attempt to build a personal connection before soliciting?

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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How KPIs Help Measure Nonprofit Performance

NonProfit PRO

Want to evaluate the efficacy of your nonprofit's strategies? Key performance indicators can help measure your performance. Here's how.

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How to Finish Strong with Year-End Giving

The Killoe Group

From boosting awareness to measuring success, explore how your organization can finish the year strong with year-end giving.

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Beyond Bias: Women Journos Lead With Innovation, Inclusion And Storytelling

Fundraising Leadership

At the annual Journalism & Women Symposium, panelists L to R, Jean Marie Brown, Felicia Henderson and Mary Irby-Jones. “There is a tension around the topic of the subjectivity of objectivity,” said Felicia Henderson, Director of Cultural Competency at the Maynard Institute for Journallsm Education. “ There is a #tension around the topic of the subjectivity of #objectivity. — Felicia Henderson, Director of Cultural Competency at @MaynardInst ” Speaking at the recent Journalism & Women Sym