The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 2, 2024

The women are on the Family Advisory Committee, a program launched by San Francisco nonprofit Compass Family Services this year to empower homeless people to better serve their needs. By Janie Har, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Teniah Tercero, shown here pushing her daughters on a tire swing, works the graveyard shift staffing a public restroom and says she worries about exposing her girls to the open drug use of the city’s gritty Tenderloin neighborhood where they sleep

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2024

Giving through donor-advised funds is growing rapidly, which could impact foundation giving. Here's what your organization needs to know.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 2, 2024

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s CEO, Nicole Taylor, talks about getting donors to give from their DAFs, the effects of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges, and more. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nic Coury/AP CEO Nicole Taylor says the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges has stirred anxiety among nonprofits and the SVCF “is figuring out how to prepare organizations to know what they can do, know what they can say, where inviting legal a

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents. 1.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2024

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.

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Ann Green

JULY 2, 2024

Believe it or not, we’re halfway through 2024. The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. If you’re on a different fiscal cycle, you can make the appropriate time adjustments. Your fundraising revenue may be down.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2024

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. We streamlined the application process, eliminated the written reporting requirement, and, 18 days later, awarded the first round of grants in Greater Boston.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. One option is digital greeting cards, which are easy to personalize and transform digital fatigue into meaningful and memorable connections. Whether you’re sending heartfelt thank yous or launching an awareness campaign, eCards can enhance the way your nonprofit connects with its community.

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Foundation Group

JULY 2, 2024

Form 990 is essential to your nonprofit’s annual compliance, and filing it promptly and correctly is key. Learn how to file a Form 990 in this expert guide.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

As a professional fundraiser, your top priority might be to determine which events and campaigns raise the most. But, the right tools can maximize your fundraising success no matter the type of event or campaign you host. Research shows that there’s been a whopping 26% increase in QR code usage in recent years, with nearly 89 million users scanning them.

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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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Top Nonprofits

JULY 2, 2024

Managing your nonprofit’s finances is about more than just raising money and recording what you earn and spend. It also involves financial stewardship—the practice of saving, storing, and investing your cash reserves wisely to boost your organization’s long-term financial health. This means it’s crucial not only to manage your organization’s reserve funds well but also to stay aware of the current financial best practices and trends in the nonprofit sector.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 2, 2024

Cliff Holtz is the new president and chief executive officer of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. Holtz joined the Red Cross in 2011 and assumed the role as president and CEO on July 1, following the retirement of Gail McGovern. Holtz was chief operating officer of the Red Cross for seven years where he oversaw the execution of all mission delivery and operations comprising Biomedical Services, Disaster Services, International Services, Training Services and Service to the Armed Forces.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Fundraising can feel like the most intimidating part of putting on your event. It’s the big goal, the mountain to climb, the point of it all! So meeting your fundraising goals is key to communicating the success of the event to your stakeholders and attendees (even though we know things like awareness are important, too). Thankfully, partners like Get Fully Funded and Auctria are here to demystify and destress the fundraising process.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 2, 2024

Nonprofits are facing increasing pressure to modernize their operations to stay effective and efficient. They are quickly learning that outdated processes hinder an organization’s ability to reach its goals, connect with the community, and engage with donors. If this feels relatable, this article will walk you through the steps you need to modernize your nonprofit operations–from adopting technology solutions to improving data security.

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Management

Jeff Brooks

JULY 2, 2024

The missing ingredient that causes more fundraising to fail than probably any other: It doesn’t actually ask people to donate. No matter how important your cause … no matter how strong your brand and visibility … no matter how connected your donors … If you don’t say Please donate , you’ll get fewer donations. You can’t assume that just because you’ve sent donors your Summer Appeal, they know that you want them to respond with a donation.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

Nonprofits hold a critical role in society, whether providing health care options, supporting those in poverty, educating the public about civil issues, or brightening the community with artistic creativity. Setting up a nonprofit organization in the UK is an effective way to make these impacts. Keep reading to explore how to set up a nonprofit […] The post Set Up a Nonprofit in the UK appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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