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Mastery of the Fundraising Portfolio

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising portfolio is based on extensive relationship-building. Here are my tips to successfully master your portfolio.

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Weingart Foundation Promotes Joanna Jackson to President and CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Weingart Foundation Joanna Jackson will remain as president and CEO of the Weingart Foundation. Plus, Sandy Ho will be the next executive director of the Disability and Philanthropy Forum, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has named a new leader.

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Spectrum Digital Education to Award $1M in Grants from Charter Communications 2024 Pledge

NonProfit PRO

Charter Communications' Spectrum Digital Education will grant $1 million to nonprofits expanding access to connectivity tools and education.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Louisiana

Donorbox Nonprofit

Louisiana is more than Mardi Gras and Cajun cuisine. This state is home to over 23,000 nonprofit organizations that impact the lives of its citizens and the parishes where they live. In this article, we provide a step-by-step process to help you start a new nonprofit in Louisiana and ensure you understand how to form […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Louisiana appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Joy, Music, Inclusion & Power: Sweet Honey In The Rock Inspires at Power Up Concert

Fundraising Leadership

Sweet Honey In The Rock, L to R, beginning with the back row: Christie Dashiell, Carol Maillard, Barbara Smithe, Aisha Kahlil, Rochelle Rice, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Romeir Mendez, Louise Robinson. (Photo by Christopher Robinson) Fifty and 10. Celebrating 50 years in the music industry, the eight-member mostly-all-female group (seven of the eight identify as women), Grammy-nominated ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock honors the joy of creativity and commitment to inclusion with their performance at

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How to Uphold Your Nonprofit’s Values While Implementing AI

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Guest post by Sarah Tedesco Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in many areas of personal and professional life, including nonprofit work. Leveraging AI in your organization’s operations and fundraising allows you to provide better donor experiences and services while saving time and resources. Plus, AI tools can provide unique insights to improve and modernize your efforts.

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The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Recruiting: Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers

Donorbox Nonprofit

Building a talented and passionate team is an essential step toward ensuring your nonprofit creates real change. However, almost three-quarters of nonprofits are currently facing job vacancies. This is where a strong nonprofit recruiting strategy makes a difference. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages, hurdles, and effective strategies for attracting top talent for your […] The post The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Recruiting: Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers appeared f

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Blackbaud Settles With California For $6.75 Million

The NonProfit Times

Blackbaud has now settled with all 50 states and the District of Columbia regarding the May 2020 data breach which has cost the firm millions in legal costs and fines. Blackbaud settled with the State of California for $6.75 million, which is still subject to court approval. That brings the total to $56.25 million to settle with the states and another $3 million to settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Creating Effective Donor Personas – A Guide for Nonprofits

Donorbox Nonprofit

How well do you really know your donors? Understanding your donors is key to creating effective fundraising appeals. Developing a donor persona – or a set of donor personas – is a great way to help key organizational stakeholders understand donor behavior better. In this post, we’ll share tips and tools to help you identify […] The post Creating Effective Donor Personas – A Guide for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Giving Flat For Q1 of 2024, More Give Locally

The NonProfit Times

Giving hit its annual trough during mid-February, with all forms of giving declining except volunteering, which dropped to low levels in December and early January then gradually increased throughout February. However, there was an associated drop in the percentage of people who were solicited. In general, though, all forms of generosity held steady during the first quarter of 2024, including the percentage of people giving monetary donations.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Self-Editing Tools – How Writers Can Polish Their Work Like a Pro

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Self-Editing Tools – How Writers Can Polish Their Work Like a Pro Do you have to make manual efforts to improve the quality of your content? Are you in search of helpful online tools that can help you automate your editing process? If yes, your quest ends here. This article is specially crafted to familiarize you with some efficient writing tools.

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As LGBTQ Rights Come Under Threat, Lambda Legal Mounts Effort to Raise $180 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The group is urging donors to support its efforts to take on more cases, particularly at the state level, where more than 500 bills targeting LGBTQ+ people were proposed and nearly 90 were enacted last year. By Stephanie Beasley David McNew/Getty Images Robert Oliver and Mark Heller are draped in flags as they join a celebration of the Supreme Court ruling protecting same-sex marriage, in 2015.

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Drive Visibility for your Business with Digital PR & SEO

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Drive Visibility for your Business with Digital PR & SEO In today’s competitive digital landscape, achieving visibility for your business is more challenging yet more crucial than ever. With countless companies vying for the attention of potential customers online, distinguishing yourself requires a strategic approach that leverages multiple facets of digital marketing.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Help Your Board Overcome Resistance To Fundraising

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 tips on overcoming a nonprofit board’s resistance to fundraising: Dear Charity Clairity, Our board is really resistant to fundraising.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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How Modern Technology Can Improve Business Finances 

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Modern Technology Can Improve Business Finances Modern technology has changed the financial landscape. From fintech apps to robo-advisors, crowdfunding platforms, and other digital tools. Tech is disrupting the financial sector and the economy as a whole. When else have entrepreneurs and just everyday people been able to access financing opportunities without taking out crushing loans?

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