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How the Generosity Commission Report Could Redefine Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. By Leslie Lenkowsky Getty Images The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.

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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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Prepared for Any Election Outcome

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November. By Ben Gose Getty Images Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November.

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Is Paying Nonprofit Board Members Really an Option?

NonProfit PRO

Let’s review a few angles your organization should consider when determining its board compensation policy.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres 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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How Survivors Are Working to Stop the Cycle of Violence

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Maria Lysenko on Unsplash Crime and public safety are perennial topics of political discussion. This presidential election cycle, the politics of crime are perhaps even more pronounced than usual as the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes faces off against the vice president, a former prosecutor who has leaned into that background during her campaign.

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When It Comes to Understanding Donors, Does Size Matter Most? (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Cathleen Clerkin , Grace Sato & Edward Moore Individual vs. institutional donors is a fundamental distinction in philanthropy and fundraising. But what if the line is not as clear-cut as we assume?

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9 ways to meaningfully improve your donation pages

Jeff Brooks

I hate to say it, but a lot (really, a lot ) of nonprofit online giving pages are a hot mess. This is holding back those organizations. And as more and more giving migrates to the web, the problem is getting worse. But it’s completely fixable. Here’s a helpful post from the Engage Blog: How to Make Small Changes for Big Impact on Your Donation Form.

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Study: Nonprofits Hospitals Worth 10X of Tax Foregone

The NonProfit Times

The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2 billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the value of tax revenue forgone. A study by accounting and consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) was commissioned by American Hospital Association for the year 2020, the most recent period for which comp

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How Volunteering Can Shape Membership-Based Organizations

Volunteer Match

According to Double the Donation's volunteer statistics report , more than 60 million people volunteer annually in the US alone. Why? For some, it’s the chance to forge meaningful connections, and for others, it’s the feeling of giving back to a community or cause that they hold dear. Some people even start volunteering because of their employer’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as volunteer time off or volunteer grants.

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Infinite Giving Gets $2 Million In Venture Money

The NonProfit Times

Fintech platform Infinite Giving raised $2 million in a seed round led by Cubit Capital, Morgan Stanley, and Atlanta Ventures. The platform works with nonprofits and boards to manage and invest funds by combining donation page giving with cash management. I nfinite Giving, LLC is also a registered investment adviser. “Our belief is if there are more sustainable nonprofits, then the better our communities and the world will be, so we’re helping to amplify their good work by protecting their mos

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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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The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership 

Candid

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. The data reveals important insights into disparities in leadership, funding, and support. Two new fact sheets from Candid, produced in partnership with ABFE , offer a snapshot of nonprofits with Black CEOs and majority Black leadership.

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Team-Building Ideas for Virtual Volunteers

Volunteer Match

Discover creative virtual team-building ideas to engage your volunteers, foster collaboration, and build a strong community, even when working remotely.

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Rebuilding Nonprofit Infrastructure Post Covid

The NonProfit Times

Following a few years of investment in their technology, infrastructure and internal resources, many nonprofits now have the revenue, organizational culture, and donor networks to execute plans to deepen, and perhaps transform, long-term impacts on the communities they serve. This is according to authors of BDO’s 2024 Nonprofit Standards, a Benchmarking Survey.