Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to energize their legacy giving program: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an on-paper “legacy society” that was started before my time here. Members gave $5000 outright to be a “ member” and the funds are in our restricted fund.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes. This results in billions of dollars of tax savings annually on the condition hospitals provide charity care and other community services.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight, this time from a colleague’s email message. No matter if, or how, you voted in the recent U.S. elections, we are living in a time of profound division, rapid change and a lot of uncertainty. How will the social benefit sector respond? “Now we’re at another critical moment as a country.

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Non Profitvote

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As the dust settles from last week’s election, we know nonprofit leaders across the nation are reflecting on the implications of the incoming administration and its policies on their work. What does it mean for nonprofits working in the refugee resettlement space? What about nonprofits working on health access, housing, or food security? What about nonprofits working on equity and access issues?

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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!

Nonprofits

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Dennis C. Miller We all know about the commitment and passion that nonprofit leaders bring to their organization to make a difference in the lives of others. You truly care about others and work tremendously long hours to generate a positive social impact in their communities, often with little financial reward. The commitment to your respective mission and determination to succeed despite the ever-increasing challenges and obstacles is inspiring.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. But sifting through endless databases or outdated lists can feel overwhelming and frustrating, like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Jim Canales & Stefan Lanfer To meet this moment, how can foundations and nonprofits orient their communications to foster connections and build community?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Unlock the secrets to an optimized donation page! Download our exclusive resource, "Top 10 Best Practices for Donation Pages," packed with proven tips straight from our customers. Discover actionable strategies to make giving easier, more secure, and more impactful for your donors. Don't miss out—grab this valuable resource today!

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Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Loretta McCarthy, co-CEO and managing partner of Golden Seeds and Take The Lead board member, speaking recently at Aspen Ideas Festival. “It’s like health fitness; it is wealth fitness. Many women know they will be fully responsible financially for themselves,” says Loretta McCarthy, co-CEO, and managing partner of Golden Seeds, LLC, an investor consortium that invests in early-stage, women-led businesses.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Nonprofits struggle to stand out in today’s digital noise. Sharing authentic, purpose-driven content can help build deeper connections.

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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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Scott Warren In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election, four recommendations for leaders dedicated to reconstituting and strengthening democracy in the United States.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In times of crisis, institutional donors often provide essential funding, but nonprofits need a strategic approach to secure it. Here are ways to appeal to these donors.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As Ta-Nehisi Coates said, “America begins in black plunder and white democracy, two features that are not contradictory but complementary.” Every whip slash inflicted on their backs ironically gave them strength to carry on their shoulders the burden of trickery, treachery and conformity. Let’s not forget the burden of you dismantling the Black family and using Black babies to breed human machinery.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A new study released by Spring Impact investigates the funding sources and strategies used by nonprofits to achieve impact at scale.

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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.

Finance

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Alyssa Simard, CPA The success and integrity of nonprofit organizations hinge on the ability to steward financial resources effectively. One critical aspect of financial stewardship is the practice of functional expense reporting. It is paramount for nonprofit financial leaders to adopt a thorough approach to categorizing and reporting expenses and why it is a cornerstone of fiscal responsibility.

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Jeff Brooks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’s normal to have fears. But fear often leads to self-destructive action (or non-action). Here are some of the most common fears we fundraisers have, from the BDI Blog, at 3 common fundraising fears and how to face them : FEAR #1: Am I asking too often? You probably are not asking too often. Volume of asking has not been shown to drive down retention.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Conservative and progressive women's groups are readying for a battle over federal and state reproductive rights measures. By Stephanie Beasley Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal via AP Conservative and progressive women's groups are readying themselves for a battle over federal and state reproductive rights measures.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image Credit: Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash During the first presidency of Donald Trump, who called green energy a “ scam ,” the United States fell dramatically behind in efforts to repair the climate while ramping up emissions and pollution. The Trump administration rolled back or dismantled more than 100 rules designed to protect the environment, which led to an estimated thousands of preventable deaths from illnesses related to air pollution.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Climate justice isn’t just a theory — it’s one of the most effective ways to heal the warming planet and respond to climate deniers in the Trump administration. By Mark Ruffalo and Gloria Walton Dakota Santiago, New York Times/Redux Wading through scientific data is no longer necessary to prove the climate crisis is a clear and present danger, the authors argue.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Members of the US House of Representatives failed Tuesday to reach a two-thirds vote necessary to advance a bill, HR 9495, that would grant the US treasury secretary—appointed by the president—broad power to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status if deemed by the secretary to be a “terrorist-supporting organization.” “Congress is already moving to hand a resurgent Trump administration a powerful cudgel that it could wield against ideological opponents in civil society.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image Credit: Photo by Jabari Timothy on Unsplash On Election Day 2024, many people across the country voted with the hope that they would play a role in shaping history by helping to elect the first woman as president of the United States. The prospect of electing Kamala Harris—a woman of both Black and Asian descent— particularly galvanized Black women who have only had the protected right to vote in America since 1965.

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