Mon.Nov 13, 2023

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Philanthropy’s Job in Polarized America: Make Partners of Enemies, a New Poll Says

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay Scott G Winterton, The Deseret News, AP Protesters from Patriots Prepared and Black Lives Matter debate at a march in Salt Lake City, Utah, in July 2020. Many Americans see foundations as key to brokering peace and forging partnerships between opposing sides.

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Common Sense Activities to Fulfill Fiduciary Duty

NonProfit PRO

An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.

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Financial Climate and Trust Issues Trouble Nonprofit Sector, Report Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Sector By Eden Stiffman Getty Images Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Secto

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A Team, Just for You!

NonProfit PRO

Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges, and even more rewards. Amazon understands that, and established a team dedicated to serving the unique needs of nonprofit leaders. From storage to AI to security to digital experience, the team at AWS for Nonprofits is obsessed with understanding your challenges, and helping you solve for them.

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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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Scientist Leaves $200 Million to Boost the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The bequest to the SETI Institute is the second nine-figure donation announced in recent weeks from the estate of Franklin Antonio, a Qualcomm co-founder. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Hoag Hospital in California landed a $50 million gift for dementia care, and financier Ken Griffin gave $30 million to the National Medal of Honor Museum.

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AI as a Force for Good!

NonProfit PRO

The rapid growth of AI brings promising new innovation, and at the same time raises new challenges. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to developing AI responsibly, taking a people-centric approach that prioritizes education, science, and our customers, to integrate responsible AI across the end-to-end AI lifecycle. At the core of our commitment is our customers, and for the nonprofit sector, the constituents they serve.

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Hustle Launches Dialer to Modernize Communications

NonProfit PRO

Hustle launched its new Dialer product, designed to assist organizers and fundraisers in mobilizing supporters. The Dialer is a modern calling application that saves time by removing unnecessary manual steps with a smooth and easy-to-use interface.

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How to Lead from Any Seat: 8 Steps to Thrive in a Constantly Changing World

NonProfit Leadership Center

Have you ever set audacious goals for yourself and then felt overwhelmed by not knowing how to reach them? Human development expert and Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Dr. John Loblack says the key to achieving your goals is to first “identify your destination and work backwards.” Regardless of the position you hold or your desired destination, Dr.

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What’s your Leadership Principal for 2024?

NonProfit PRO

Amazon is known for its culture of innovation - a culture that is grounded in 16 Leadership Principals. Leadership Principles are used every day, whether discussing ideas for new projects or deciding on the best way to solve a customer problem. As you head into the final months of 2023, and plan for an impactful 2024, consider embracing a leadership principal to inspire your leadership for the year to come!

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How to Elevate Your Fundraising Strategy with Matching Gifts

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

To be an effective nonprofit leader , you need to be well-versed in fundraising best practices and able to create a robust fundraising strategy for your organization. This process involves analyzing donor data, choosing the best fundraisers to host, and leveraging strategies that help you easily raise more for your mission. One way to bring in additional revenue and elevate your fundraising strategy long-term is to incorporate matching gifts.

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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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What’s Changing the Game for Nonprofits?

NonProfit PRO

Whether you’re in marketing, fundraising, HR or IT- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are changing the game for nonprofits of all sizes. Yes, the sector is already using AI/ ML, but many solutions are now able to help you scale faster and smarter. As you prepare for 2024, consider this new Industry Outlook from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that demystifies AL/ML, and explores ways nonprofits can employ technologies to transform their operations and accelerate their missions.

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Growing Pains at Ibram X. Kendi's Antiracist Center Don't Signal a Larger Trend, Experts Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

None of the center's supporters have raised public concerns about its work, and growing pains are common for new organizations. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Ibram X. Kendi, who won a National book Award in 2019 for “How to Be an Antiracist,” leads Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research. None of the center's supporters have raised public concerns about its work, and growing pains are common for new organizations.

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Meeting Today’s Constituent Expectations!

NonProfit PRO

Customer obsession – one of Amazon’s central leadership principals. Customer obsession means starting with those you serve and working backwards to meet their ever-increasing expectations. The expectations of today’s supporters, beneficiaries, and stakeholders are requiring organizations to raise the bar on the experiences they deliver. In support of our customers, the team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits is dedicated to helping nonprofits innovate to meet those expectations.

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A Blueprint for Designing Better Digital Government Services

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Joe Lee , Annie Newman & Bry Pardoe Public perceptions about government and government service delivery are at an all-time low across the United States. Plagued government legacy systems—too often using outdated programming language—are struggling to hold up under the weight of increased demand , and IT modernization efforts are floundering at all levels of government.

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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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Don’t Do What I Did Recently…

Veritus Group

If you start to notice signs of anxiety or overwhelm, here’s one mindset shift that might make all the difference for you as a fundraiser. The post Don’t Do What I Did Recently… appeared first on Veritus Group.

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How To Segment And Personalize Appeals To Raise More Money At End Of Year

Bloomerang

Does the phrase “segment your appeal” make you feel anxious, stressed, or worried? You may be asking yourself: Are we segmenting right now? Sounds complicated, how would we do that? What segments do we have and how should we communicate differently to each of them? Do I have the technology to segment? (Good news—you do!) In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. With a comprehensive fundraising platform , organizations can manage and run an exciting digital auction.

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Navigating Multi-State Charitable Solicitations: A Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits

Foundation Group

Explore the complexities of multi-state charitable solicitations registration in our comprehensive guide. Learn the key requirements, how to determine if your nonprofit needs to register in different states, the intricacies of managing multi-state registrations, and the benefits of professional service providers. Essential reading for nonprofits navigating the U.S. regulatory landscape.

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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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Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

A trauma-informed culture enhances your nonprofit’s organizational sustainability, employee well-being, and overall productivity. The post Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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16 Premier Silent Auction Software Solutions to Grow Revenue

The Killoe Group

The right silent auction software can make planning your next live or virtual event a breeze. Explore our list of the top solutions to streamline your search.

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How to Use Psychology to Pre-Suade Donors to Give

Clairification

Are you leading with a “gift” or “favor” to positively incline your donor to say “yes?” This time of year is what I call “presuasion time.” Because if you’re thoughtful about it, you can presuade donors to give up to the moment you ask! That’s what we reviewed in Part 1 of this two-part series, where I described research from Robert Cialdini, author of the seminal Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , and the newer book, Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way

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5 Benefits of Using Data to Improve the Patient Experience

Top Nonprofits

Exceptional patient experience is the outcome of several factors working together symbiotically—healthcare organizations and providers, associated tools and technologies, facilities space, and even the patient’s own perceptions and efforts. However, managing patient outcomes has become more difficult as more providers face burnout from increasing workloads and staffing shortages.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Making a Substantial Impact

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode of the Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we are joined by Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial. The approach for today’s conversation will be slightly different than most interviews. Sheryl spends her time in a concept of systems and design thinking. Don’t worry we’ll discover more of what that means throughout the conversation with her today.

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Civil society, polarization and pluralism

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Photo by Ruy Reis on Unsplash A headline in today's Chronicle of Philanthropy , reads: " Philanthropy ’s Job in Polarized America: Make Partners of Enemies, a New Poll Says " Which raises an obvious question, "Why do you think philanthropy is the solution and not part of the problem?" We often talk about civil society and philanthropy as if they only do good.