Tue.Mar 18, 2025

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MacKenzie Scott's Foray Into Impact Investing

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns. Will impact investing see a new boom? By Alex Daniels Invision/AP MacKenzie Scotts net worth was recently estimated as $28 billion. The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns.

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Donor Retention: Why It’s Decreasing and 5 Things You Can Do About It

NonProfit PRO

In 2024, donor retention continued to drop. Now that 2025 is in full swing, let's consider why this is and what fundraisers can do.

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As Funders Face New Levels of Risk, What Does Bravery Look Like?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

We foundation leaders have long been insulated from threats. Its time to shed our chicken feathers. By Lisa Pilar Cowan MARIA MOTTOLA We foundation leaders have long been insulated from threats. Its time to shed our chicken feathers.

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New Report Reveals AI Could Be Key to Solving Nonprofit Turnover Crisis

NonProfit PRO

New data shows 69% of nonprofit professionals believe using AI for manual tasks would improve job satisfaction, plus other findings.

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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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How to Treat Every Donor Like They Matter — and Keep Them

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Here are tips to engage small-dollar donors beyond simply asking for gifts, including ways to use AI to make outreach feel more personal. By Allison Fine iStockphoto Here are tips to engage small-dollar donors beyond simply asking for gifts, including ways to use AI to make outreach feel more personal.

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Timing Fundraising Appeals: Find the Right Moments to Make an Impact

NonProfit Hub

Timing Fundraising Appeals: Find the Right Moments to Make an Impact Fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit sustainability, and it is more important right now than ever before. Yet, finding the optimal timing for appeals can be challenging. Whether you missed the traditional year-end rush or are looking to supplement it, strategic planning and timing can significantly enhance your fundraising efforts throughout the year. 1.

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5 easy ways to get more monthly donors

Jeff Brooks

Monthly donors are a big deal for fundraisers. They are many times more valuable than episodic donors: They give 12 times a year, instead of the usual 1-3. And their retention is twice as high (or more). Thats more revenue this year and more revenue in future years. Smart fundraisers are all over monthly giving. Here are 5 Ideas to Gain Donor Loyalty With Sustainer Giving in 2025 from Erica Waasdorps A Direct Solution blog: Incorporate Monthly Giving in Your Gift Catalog.

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Candid and Urban Institute: Decoding our data on government funding to nonprofits

Candid

The U.S. nonprofit sector is facing a period of significant destabilization. Recent executive orders have created both widespread uncertainty and concrete losses jobs eliminated , community services disrupted , and payments withheld for completed work. Candid and the Urban Institutes Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy have each released analyses examining government funding of nonprofits and implications for what’s at stake for communities nationwide.

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Nonprofits by the Numbers: Sector’s Vital Role in American Life

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash An attempted across-the-board federal funding freeze by the Trump administration, affecting thousands of US nonprofits, has been halted by court orders for now. The ongoing battle over critical federal funding has highlighted the interdependence of the federal government and the nonprofit sector. On the one hand, the attempted funding freeze revealed how many nonprofits rely in some way on federal funds to carry out their work; on the other, it highlighted