Fri.Feb 02, 2024

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The Nonprofit at the Heart of a Collision Among Science, Politics, Business, and Big Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans. By Eden Stiffman Mac Stone The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans.

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Comment on How Raising Major Gifts is Like a Marriage Proposal… Slow and Steady by Anna

Amy Eisenstein

I worked with a CEO who would ask for ridiculous amounts of money on the first meeting of a prospective donor we were qualifying. It got to the point that I didn’t want for him to go to donor meetings anymore. Some donors responded, usually with a “no” to his ask, but a few would make a small increase in their annual giving, but some donors we outright lost.

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To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won't Cut It

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects. By Michael McAfee Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects.

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Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution

NonProfit PRO

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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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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National Public Radio Picks Katherine Maher as Next CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher, CEO of Web Summit, is set to lead NPR. Also, the Wallace Global Fund has a new executive director, and the Newman's Own Foundation hired three new senior leaders.

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6 Reasons Why Nonprofits & Golf Tournament Sponsors Love Digital Exposure

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Now more than ever before, our world is online. When it comes to your nonprofit’s annual golf tournament fundraiser, leveraging digital channels throughout planning and execution is crucial to success. From promotion to registration to golfer engagement, digital tools improve fundraising outcomes and make life easier for nonprofit tournament organizers.

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How to Write A Great Islamic Fundraising Message

Donorbox Nonprofit

The right Islamic fundraising message can feel like a balancing act. You want to convey urgency without overwhelming your readers and speak to their charitable side in a way that will inspire them to take action. If you’re trying to craft a fundraising message for your masjid or Islamic charity and aren’t sure where to […] The post How to Write A Great Islamic Fundraising Message appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Do All Donors Need A Thank You Within 48 Hours?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks.

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Black History Month: 8 Black Women Leaders You Need To Know

Fundraising Leadership

Willa Brown and her male colleagues being sworn in as officers of the Civil Air Patrol, 1942. Courtesy of the Federal Aviation Administration, National Archives. In 1976, 50 years after the first celebrations, President Gerald R. Ford made Black History Month official in the United States. Ford said, it is time to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history," History.com reports.

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How Mobile Home Owners Organize for Land Ownership and Climate Resiliency

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: stanzi11 on istock.com “It’s actually the fact that we sort of stuck the poor away in these places that makes them vulnerable,” Andrew Rumbach, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute , told Fast Company about mobile home parks. A record number of about 20 million Americans currently live in mobile homes, according to NPR. The prefabricated structures have become popular living spaces in recent years due largely to their relative affordability during the ongoing housing crisis.

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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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Balancing the needs of different website visitors to your nonprofit’s website (All about audiences and tasks)

The NonProfit WordPress

This question has been asked before , but it’s worth answering in multiple ways. Good advice never gets old! If you find this useful, you’ll definitely be interested in planning your nonprofit website and good questions to ask nonprofit staff for a website project. We have a specific focus but differing audiences and geographies for which we do that work.

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Top 10 Business Management and Productivity Extensions

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top 10 Business Management and Productivity Extensions Efficiency and productivity are not just buzzwords but essential elements for success. Amidst a plethora of tools and applications, browser extensions stand out for their simplicity and effectiveness. This blog post delves into the top 10 extensions specifically designed to enhance business management and productivity.

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Planting Seeds: The Step Before Cultivation

iMarketSmart

Funny how we use the word “ cultivation ” so often but rarely address the preceding step, “planting.” Philanthropic potential is like fertile ground. Figuring out which seeds will take root in the philanthropic soil (and soul) of each person is the key. It’s the agronomic art form of philanthropic facilitation. Some call it matchmaking, others think of it as alignment but seed planting may be a more instructive metaphor.

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How to Create an Attention-Grabbing Donation Page with OneCause

The Killoe Group

The right donation page can help your nonprofit boost revenue and donor engagement. Discover our best practices for creating an attention-grabbing donation page.

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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 Global North Needs to Stop Distancing Itself from Climate Migration

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Google the words “climate migration,” and you’ll see countries across the world, from Senegal to Iran to the United States, in crisis. By 2050, the World Bank predicts that 200 million people will become internally displaced within their countries. Still, the mass exodus of people from their homes is a misunderstood phenomenon.

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23 Phenomenal Fundraising Event Ideas to Skyrocket Giving

The Killoe Group

Eager to upgrade your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy? Check out our roundup of the top fundraising event ideas to revolutionize your ROI and boost donations.

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“Beyond Mere Survival”: A Conversation with Ajay Singh Chaudhary

NonProfit Quarterly

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.