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Can Big Donors Ever Move the Needle on Controversial Causes? Lessons From the Long Marijuana Campaign

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The 50-year movement to legalize cannabis was funded by a handful of very rich and ideologically diverse philanthropists, including Hugh Hefner, George Soros, and Sean Parker. By Marc Gunther Illustration by The Chronicle; AP, Getty Images, USA TODAY NETWORK Clockwise from left: George Soros, founder of the Open Society Foundations; Playboy founder Hugh Hefner; John Sperling, founder of the private for-profit University of Phoenix; Peter B.

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The Impact Report: A Vital Tool in the Nonprofit’s Toolbox

NonProfit PRO

Many donors want to know specifics about your nonprofit before giving. Here's how an impact report can help gain donor trust.

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Three Children’s Hospitals Land Gifts Totaling More Than $155 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and its partner Children’s Health received big donations. By Maria Di Mento Juan Pulido Celebration for announcement of Pogue Family donation of $100 million for new Children’s Pediatric Campus. Plus, Drake and Hofstra Universities also landed huge sums, along with Jupiter Medical Center Foundation.

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70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits.

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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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The Power of a Postcard

Ann Green

People used to send postcards when they went on vacation, especially back in the days before we had email and social media. Now people are more likely to post pictures on social media, sometimes posting more than you want to see. We don’t use postal mail as much anymore and many nonprofits are a part of that group. This is a mistake. Direct mail is more personal and your donors are more likely to see something they receive in the mail, as opposed to any type of electronic message you send.

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5 Specific Risks and 5 Actions to Help Prevent Nonprofit Fraud

NonProfit PRO

Some nonprofits overlook the significance of a strong accounting department. When thinking about accounting, look out for these fraud risks.

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Creating your Landing Page for Success

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to Creating your Landing Page for Success.

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Elevate Your Membership Management

Bloomerang

In the dynamic world of nonprofits, managing supporters effectively often feels like juggling too many tasks at once. But what if you could simplify this? Imagine harnessing the power of unified data to streamline operations, boost engagement, and drive retention. Enter Bloomerang Membership Management , a feature-rich add-on that merges donor and membership data seamlessly, helping you create a holistic engagement strategy.

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What leading with courage looks like

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

To affect big change in the world, a nonprofit leader must be willing to take risks and must be willing to fail along the way. To put it simply, it takes courage. Today’s guest, Adrien Lewis, explains what is required to be a courageous leader. Rob’s guest, Adrien Lewis, is the founder and President of CarePortal. CarePortal is a technology platform that drives action for local kids and… Source To affect big change in the world, a nonprofit leader must be willing to take risks

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5 Training Tips for Church Volunteers to Empower Service

Foundation Group

Church volunteer training must be well-organized to help volunteers feel adequately prepared and supported. Use the training tips in this guide to get started.

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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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Are You Rocking Donor Retention 101?

Clairification

You love me. I love you. Let’s hang out and rock! Really, donors definitely want to rock and roll with you. It brings them joy and meaning! Yet, I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s doubtful you’re rocking along with your donors unless you’re making robust use of your donor database for this purpose. In other words, you must make donor engagement and retention a TOP priority.

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The Only Way to be Outrageously Successful at Major Gift Fundraising

Veritus Group

Qualifying donors for your major gifts portfolio will make you more successful AND help your donors find joy in their giving. The post The Only Way to be Outrageously Successful at Major Gift Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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5 Ways For Civil Society To Engage With AI

The NonProfit Times

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. However, we quickly learned its limitations and memorized the necessary caveats. Stories surfaced reminding us of its pitfalls — from a lawyer citing fabricated court cases ( [link] ) to harmful advice delivered by an AI bot replacing a nonprofit’s helpline ( [link] ).

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9 ways to write better subject lines

Jeff Brooks

The subject line is the most important part of an email. It’s typically seen by your recipients in their inboxes alongside dozens of other subject lines. They are highly likely to delete it without a second thought. Here, from the NextAfter Blog, are some guidelines for getting your emails noticed — which gives them a chance of being opened … and must maybe being responded to. 33 Fundraising Email Subject Lines Your Donors Will Open (And Click) : Write your fundraising email subject line b

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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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3 Marketing Strategies To Boost Campaign

The NonProfit Times

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. Unfortunately, traditional marketing tactics might no longer be as effective to capture attention. To stay relevant and competitive, nonprofits need to embrace innovative marketing strategies that resonate and drive meaningful engagement.

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Effective Communication to Connect With Donors: 3 Tips

Top Nonprofits

The average person sees around 10,000 advertisements each day. These include Google Ads they see every time they search a query, marketing emails that populate their inboxes, and ads that appear on their social media feeds. Your school is competing against all these ads for your donors’ attention. While the first piece of a successful school fundraiser is choosing engaging fundraising ideas for kids , the rest depends on how well you engage supporters and inspire them to take action.

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Bloomerang Expands Platform, Includes Member Management

The NonProfit Times

Donor management technology provider Bloomerang has upgraded the platform with a membership management element that merges donor and membership data as part of illuminating the overall donor journey with a charity. In announcing the release of Bloomerang Membership Management , the firm cited a study by Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights that found implementing a member engagement plan led to a between 6 and 12% increase in membership renewals.

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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

Candid

Women of color comprised 20.3% of the United States population in 2021, an increase from 18.4% in 2010, yet nonprofits that support their needs lack the necessary financial resources. According to the Ms. Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000.

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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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Navigating Trends and Traditions in the Health Industry

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Navigating Trends and Traditions in the Health Industry Innovation will be necessary to keep up with these changes in the landscape for patients and providers in the health industry. Now, the rise of value-based care and patient consumerism is already beginning to define the future. As you navigate that dynamic landscape, here are the trends and traditions one should know to understand the future of healthcare.

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Belt of Truth

Women's Non Profit Alliance

“What is truth?” This is a popular question nowadays, but it is actually nothing new! In fact, even Pontius Pilate asked it of Jesus before His cruxifixction 2000 years ago. Today, the battle is ongoing over “spinning the truth” in the public domain and declaring something (that may or may not be true) as “misinformation” just because it doesn’t fit the narrative or it’s inconvenient.

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Chatbots in Social Media Marketing: Engaging Customers Where They Are

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Chatbots in Social Media Marketing: Engaging Customers Where They Are Imagine chatting with a helpful assistant while scrolling through your favorite social media app. That’s the magic of chatbots ! Businesses are using these clever tools to talk directly to customers on platforms like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. But why? Because chatting where customers hang out is super important.

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The New Greatest Generation: Commencement Address by Dede Thompson Bartlett

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 259— May 20, 2024 It’s challenging to think of an original idea when called upon to give a commencement speech, but my friend and International Women’s Forum colleague Dede Thompson Bartlett gave an outstanding address to the NYU Tandon School of Engineering class of 2024 on May 16, 2024. Dede is a pioneering woman who ascended to executive ranks as Vice President and Corporate Secretary of two Fortune 500 companies, Exxon Mobil and Altria, now retired.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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New Privacy Measure Could Help Safeguard Reproductive Healthcare

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Angel Rondon on pexels.com The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a Final Rule , the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy , providing additional safeguards to current healthcare privacy legislation. Though the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act guarded against the disclosure of pro