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Affordable Nonprofit Web Design Matters

NonProfit PRO

Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!

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5 takeaways on individual donors’ 2025 charitable giving plans

Candid

Given the challenges U.S. nonprofits are facing in 2025, can they count on continued charitable giving from individual donors? Dunham + Companys latest Donor Confidence Survey offers a hint of optimismcontingent on economic conditions going forward. Fielded between November 10 and 25, 2024, among 1,492 U.S. donors who gave at least $20 to charity in 2023, the survey found 79% of those who planned to continue giving said theyd give the same amount or more this year.

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9 Tips for Thank-Yous That Make Donors Feel Valued

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Psychologists have unlocked new ways to help you speak your supporters love languages and cultivate lasting ties. By M.J. Prest Getty Images While love languages have long been a fixture in pop psychology for improving romantic relationships, new science is emerging that learning to speak donors love languages forges lasting connections between nonprofits and their supporters.

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Aim high when you talk to donors about how much they care

Jeff Brooks

I was talking to a fundraiser for a medical charity about how they talk to their donors. They had a pretty amazing advantage: A large majority of their donors had close personal connection with the disease the charity was focused on. The donors came in several groups: People who have the disease. Close family member of people who have the disease. People who know people who have the disease.

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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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Creating a Member Ambassador Program: An FAQ Guide

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Your nonprofits membership program provides a sustainable revenue stream that you can rely on year-round. With the right benefits and marketing strategies in place, you can cultivate a tight-knit community of familiar faces who will be the first to sign up for your events, participate in your fundraising initiatives, and speak out on behalf of your cause.

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Grant Makers Don’t Understand Nonprofits’ A.I. Needs. Here’s How to Change That

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

These four steps will help foundations support effective and ethical A.I. use among grantees and their own staffs. By Alethea Hannemann and Chantal Forster Getty Images These four steps will help foundations support effective and ethical A.I. use among grantees and their own staffs.

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Navigating the Messy Reality of Goal Setting: 3 Insights from Our Coaching Skills for Leaders Intensive

Concord Leadership

Setting goals can be both liberating and terrifying. You’re essentially declaring what you want to accomplish, and that means risking failure. In our recent session, we dug into the real challenges people face with goal setting, and I want to share some expanded thoughts that might help you in your own process. The SMART Goal […] The post Navigating the Messy Reality of Goal Setting: 3 Insights from Our Coaching Skills for Leaders Intensive appeared first on The Concord Leadership Gr

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Nonprofit Accounting FAQs: Your Questions Answered

Top Nonprofits

Working at a nonprofit is a balancing act. From marketing to fundraising to programming, you may take on different roles at any given timeeven if theyre not necessarily your assigned position. While you may easily be able to step into different areas of your nonprofits operations, helping with accounting tasks may not be as simple. Whether youre working at a small nonprofit with your executive director handling financial responsibilities, a large organization with full-time accounting staff, or

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In Like a Lion Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

These are not usual times. Are you considering how world events may impact those who rely on you. Not just beneficiaries, but donors and volunteers too. They need you to do your work, but maybe not in the usual way. Maybe theres a better way; one more fitting for the times. Heres what Seth Godin has to say: Usualing This is not a real word, but its useful nonetheless.

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From Inbox to Impact: Video Messaging for Donors

NonProfit PRO

Standing out is difficult in today's world. Here's how your nonprofit can use personalized video messages can differentiate itself.

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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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How Nonprofits Can Use Data to Drive Accountability & Growth

The Charity CFO

The Importance of Setting Goals and Tracking Them in Nonprofit Management As nonprofit leaders, one of our biggest responsibilities is to set clear expectations, measure progress, and hold teams accountable. However, many organizations struggle with either setting goals without a tracking system or creating reports that never get reviewed. At The Charity CFO, we believe data and key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential for nonprofit financial management, donor engagement, and program impa

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10 Muslim Charities to Trust with Your Zakat this Ramadan

Donorbox Nonprofit

If youre overwhelmed by the number of Muslim charities and wondering which one you should give zakat to this Ramadan, look no further. In this article, well list the top 10 most trustworthy Islamic charity organizations accepting zakat and using it to make a profound impact! Lets dive in. Top 10 Trustworthy Muslim Charities […] The post 10 Muslim Charities to Trust with Your Zakat this Ramadan appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Capital Campaigns for Small Organizations? It Can Work!

Care2

When you think of a capital campaign , its easy to imagine large, resource-rich organizations raising millions of dollars with ease. But heres the truth: small nonprofitsthose with annual budgets under $1 millionare not only capable of running successful capital campaigns but can excel in unique and meaningful ways. The principles of capital campaigns remain the same regardless of size: theyre ambitious, focused efforts to fund transformative projects like new facilities, additional programs, or

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Manager, Grant & Corporate Partners & Investments

Anedot

DEPARTMENT : Development REPORTS TO: Director of Development & Community Affairs LOCATION: Ceres HQ and remote FLSA STATUS: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt COMPENSATION RANGE: $75,000 -$80,000 Position Summary The Manager, Grant and Corporate Partners & Investments will support Ceres Community Projects funding goals by managing all aspects of the foundation and government grant process, including: collaborative strategic planning and program design; prospect research and vetting; effectivenes

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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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Test Career Post

MNA Association

This is a test post for the careers and opportunities page. The post Test Career Post appeared first on Montana Nonprofit Association.

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Partnering to strengthen foundation’s nonprofit grantees

Big Duck

The post Partnering to strengthen foundations nonprofit grantees appeared first on Big Duck.

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Test RFP Post

MNA Association

This is a test Request for Proposal post. The post Test RFP Post appeared first on Montana Nonprofit Association.

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The Minimalist Marketer: How Small Nonprofits Can Do More With Less

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me for my session at the Community Boost: EVOLVE Marketing Summit! Here are the slides: [link] Click here for The One-Page Minimalist Marketing Plan Subscribe to my list to get even more free resources! The post The Minimalist Marketer: How Small Nonprofits Can Do More With Less appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit.

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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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Learning From a Decade of Collaborative Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Alison Powell , Chris Addy & Gayle Martin Collaborative giving has surged over the past 10 years. Indeed, nearly half of the 300-plus collaborative fundsentities that pool or channel resources from multiple donors to nonprofitsthat responded to Bridgespans annual survey of collaboratives were founded in the last decade. Theres a good reason for this increase: Executed well, philanthropic collaboratives offer donors the chance to multiply the impact of their giving.

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Executive Director

Anedot

Marin Conservation League is looking for an exceptional leader who will carry on a 90-year mission of environmental preservation and protection and guide the organization into the next quarter-century in a changing environment. The Executive Director should be imbued with a passion for conserving natural resources and environmental quality, have the skills, experience, and insights to manage organizational challenges, and the ability to communicate with, educate, and inspire others.

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We Can Create Something Better: A Conversation with Aida Mariam Davis

NonProfit Quarterly

Credit: Photo by Jay Soundo on Unsplash In this conversation with NPQ s Rebekah Barber, Aida Mariam Davis discusses her book Kindred Creation ; decolonization; self-reclamation; and critiques of meritocracy, systemic inequality, and performative reforms. Rebekah Barber : Throughout your book, you incorporate lessons from your experience as a community organizer.