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Donor Revolts, Fundraising Fallout, and Why the Ivy League's Turmoil Matters to All Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free-speech politics, following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill Following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill, nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free speech politics.

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Nonprofit HR Unveils 2023 Talent Retention Survey Results

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit HR released the results of its 2023 talent retention survey, showing both progress and areas for improvement in the sector.

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From 'Data Lake' to 'Doom Loop,' the Philanthropy Buzzwords We'll Be Hearing in 2024

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs. By Lucy Bernholz Chronicle illustration This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on humans needs.

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How to Write a Great Out-of-Office Message (with Key Info for Your Donors)

Veritus Group

Before you shut down your computer for some time off over the holidays, make sure your out-of-office message includes key info for donors. The post How to Write a Great Out-of-Office Message (with Key Info for Your Donors) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Despite Momentum, Many Nonprofits Still Struggle With Basic DEI Principles

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

One in four nonprofits still lacks clear diversity, equity, and inclusion goals as progress stagnates, survey shows. By Sara Herschander One in four nonprofits still lack clear diversity, equity, and inclusion goals as progress stagnates, survey shows.

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Wealth Screening for Nonprofits: How to Use it for Effective Fundraising

Donorbox Nonprofit

According to the 80/20 rule, or the Pareto principle, 80% of a nonprofit’s revenue comes from the top 20% of donors. If that’s the case, major donor stewardship must become a priority for your nonprofit. We’ve compiled a detailed guide on how wealth screening can benefit your organization and included various aspects of fundraising, donor […] The post Wealth Screening for Nonprofits: How to Use it for Effective Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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17 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Islamic Charities

Donorbox Nonprofit

Islamic charities do so much good for many different kinds of people. The number of people benefiting from donations like zakat and sadaqah is a whopping 6 million – that’s a lot of good! But if your Islamic charity is in a slump or looking to revamp its fundraising program, it’s time to come up […] The post 17 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Islamic Charities appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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10 Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits [Updated for 2024]

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 26% of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give while 25% say social media, 17% website, and 13% print. In fact, email messaging raises 14% of all online revenue. Despite the popular myth which asserts that email is dying, the truth is that email use is growing among all age groups worldwide.

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18 Cheap Fundraising Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

Donorbox Nonprofit

Need cheap fundraising ideas – and fast? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you have the world’s tiniest budget or fundraising efforts have fallen flat, every organization can benefit from low-cost fundraisers that bring maximum results. Many nonprofits rely on major gifts or big events like a gala or auction to bring in donations. […] The post 18 Cheap Fundraising Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Best Practices To Acquire More Corporate Matching Gifts?

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 advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate 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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7 Big Money Fundraising Ideas to Bring in Major Gifts

Donorbox Nonprofit

When looking for fundraising tactics that will bring in major gifts and other large donations, sometimes you have to be willing to spend money to make money. We call these big money fundraising ideas – those that may require a higher budget, but should produce big results. We’ve put together a list of these high-dollar […] The post 7 Big Money Fundraising Ideas to Bring in Major Gifts appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Scholarships Available for TNN Members for Clinton School of Public Service

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

SIGNIFICANT ONLINE GRAD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE NONPROFIT NETWORK In 2004, President Clinton launched the non-partisan Clinton School of Public Service , a graduate program in the University of Arkansas system designed for people who seek to develop sustainable public service solutions in their community. The Clinton School offers the Masters of Public Service degree.

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Top Fundraising Articles of 2023

Get Fully Funded

The year is coming to a close, and it feels like time has flown by! Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. And I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them. Our mission is to provide you with practical fundraising tools and ideas that you can use right away.

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How to Properly Record Revenue for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

While the nature of a nonprofit means you’re focusing more on your mission than making money, bringing in revenue is still essential. This can lead to unique accounting and recordkeeping challenges that for-profit businesses don’t have to face—especially related to revenue classification. Accurate revenue recognition, classification, and records are some of the most important aspects of nonprofit accounting.

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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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What Unrestricted Funds and Phone Booths Have In Common

iMarketSmart

People aren’t interested in them anymore. If you fancy yourself clever, persuasive, charismatic, or irresistible, I challenge you to see how many people you can get to use a phone booth on any given day. The same applies to board members, CEOs, and CFOs who think their fundraisers should be bringing in more unrestricted gifts. Please try it for a couple of years and then you’ll see what it’s like trying to raise unrestricted funds.

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25 Days of VolunteerMatch

Volunteer Match

Discover the 25 year history and impactful initiatives of our organization in the 25 Days of VolunteerMatch.

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Take A Stand: 8 Strategies To Navigate Transparency In Global Workplace Statements

Fundraising Leadership

Leaders need to be inclusive and cautious in official statements. (Photo By Sergey Nevins.) Colleagues, teams, clients, customers and mentees are looking to leaders now for direction in difficult global times. The words and phrasing all leaders and managers use in every discussion at work and in public statements are of crucial importance. Reactions can lead to firings, resignations—or support. “ The words and phrasing all #leaders and managers use in every discussion at #work and in public