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Show How Your Nonprofit Is Making a Difference: 10 Dos and Don'ts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl iStockphoto Tips from experts that can help you measure results, share them in meaningful and inspiring ways, and avoid common pitfalls.

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Gen Z, Millennials Look Beyond Financial Contributions for Charitable Gifts

NonProfit PRO

While Millennials and Gen Z donors made financial gifts, both groups also engage in a range of non-financial charitable activities.

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U.S. Historian Leads Charity Run in Kyiv to Highlight the Plight of Ukrainian POWs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Timothy Snyder, who has organized fundraisers as part of the country’s war-relief effort, enjoys near-celebrity status in Ukraine. By Derek Gatopoulos And Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press Evgeniy Maloletka, AP U.S. historian and author Timothy Snyder signs autographs on his books before a charity run to raise awareness on Ukrainian prisoners of war on September 14.

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Comment on A Modern Look at Raising Major Gifts: From Cycle to Timeline by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

We’ve always described fundraising in the context of a cycle. But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way? Here's a modern look at raising major gifts.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres

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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Father-Daughter Duo Gives $150 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Research

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Emmet Stephenson Jr. and his daughter are giving the money to honor his late wife, Toni Stephenson, who died from pancreatic cancer in 2020. By Maria Di Mento City of Hope Emmet Stephenson Jr. and his daughter, Tessa Stephenson Brand, pledged $150 million to City of Hope to support cancer research. Plus, billionaire businessman and former Florida politician Hyatt Brown gave $150 million for an extensive construction project at Daytona Beach’s Museum of Arts and Sciences, and University of Illino

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Comment on A Modern Look at Raising Major Gifts: From Cycle to Timeline by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

We’ve always described fundraising in the context of a cycle. But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way? Here's a modern look at raising major gifts.

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Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Chris Stoddard. Hi Chris – I’m guessing you’re asking me about AI (not steak sauce). Here’s a post to check out.

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17 Tips To Create An Outstanding Board Development Retreat

Bloomerang

Have you ever sat through a board development retreat and thought, “What a waste of time!” You’re squished in a windowless room, squirming in a chair that feels like granite, and longing for the next break. Worse yet, the facilitator is boring, the content is useless, board members are texting, and the food is stale! If you’re in the process of planning a retreat, don’t settle!

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Nonprofit Fundraising: WHY You Should Sweat the Small Stuff

Clairification

Recently, fundraising copywriting and thanking guru, Lisa Sargent , posted a list of “small stuff” it’s absolutely important to sweat. It took me decades – decades! — to learn this on my own in the trenches, and I’d have given anything to have had a mentor like Lisa to clue me in from the get-go. Lucky for you, you won’t have to muddle through on your own.

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Soaking Up Fall: 5 Donor Strategies You Don’t Want to Forget!

Veritus Group

September means earlier sunsets and sweater weather; it also means Q4 is coming fast. Get ready with key strategies for this critical time. The post Soaking Up Fall: 5 Donor Strategies You Don’t Want to Forget! appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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 you need to know right now about donor-advised fund giving 

Candid

The first-ever DAF Day is coming up on October 10. Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? Here’s what you need to know about the way DAFs work, the benefits and challenges to donors and recipients, and how nonprofits can take advantage of their growth. The basics: What is a donor-advised fund?

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The Benefits of Hiring Domestic Help Through a Maid Agency in Singapore

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Benefits of Hiring Domestic Help Through a Maid Agency in Singapore Explore the advantages of engaging domestic assistance through a Singapore maid agency. Historically, families have relied on these services to streamline household tasks and ensure a well-maintained living space. By tapping into a maid agency’s expertise, individuals can enjoy a more organized and efficient lifestyle in a moving, busy city like Singapore.

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Sparking Positive Change: The Power of Community-Centered Health Education

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels For Black Americans, health statistics are staggering, with dire implications. In the United States, Black newborn babies die at three times the rate of White newborns. Black women are three-to-four times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related complications, regardless of their education or financial status.

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New Data: Major Gifts, Multiple Revenue Streams Boosting Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? More than four in 10 (46%) who were surveyed said their overall revenue had increased during the past 12 months, while just more than one-third (34%) said their revenue had remained the same. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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How to Create Better Nonprofit Leadership Teams

The Charity CFO

Your nonprofit organization relies on the knowledge and guidance of its leadership team to advance its mission. A strong leadership team makes it easy for your organization to reach its goals by effectively using resources and managing strategy. However, nonprofit leaders face unique challenges that their for-profit counterparts don’t, such as limited resources or reliance on volunteers.

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The Role of Mobile Apps in Supporting Nonprofits and Social Causes

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Role of Mobile Apps in Supporting Nonprofits and Social Causes In today’s digital era, mobile apps have revolutionized the way nonprofits and social causes operate. They provide a robust platform that allows organizations to connect with supporters, streamline donations, and amplify their impact on a global scale. With smartphones in nearly every pocket, nonprofits can now reach people far beyond traditional means, creating awareness, raising funds, and promoting social good through in

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Are Political Contributions Tax-Deductible? What You Need to Know

Donorbox Nonprofit

Clearly, money is a powerful tool in politics. As both sides compete during campaigns to raise more money, you’ll see the numbers hit astronomical amounts before they’re done. The Supreme Court’s decision on Citizens United in 2010 made the impact of financial donations even more crucial. As you read on, we’ll answer the burning question: […] The post Are Political Contributions Tax-Deductible?

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[Video] how to be a demure and mindful funder

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, if you’re free this week on September 26th at 4:30pm Pacific Time, please join White House Includes Nonprofits.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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5 Reasons Why Data Hygiene Is Important for Nonprofits

Care2

It’s no secret that data is the key to successful nonprofit marketing and fundraising campaigns. Data allows you to get to know your supporters and make decisions based on their unique characteristics and preferences. However, this data is only useful if it’s updated and accurate. That’s where data hygiene comes into play. Data hygiene refers to the process of cleaning your data—or making sure it’s error-free.

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Virtuous Software Get $100 Million Capital Infusion

The NonProfit Times

Photo via Virtuous The deals and investments in the nonprofit tech space continue. Virtuous, a responsive fundraising software, announced $100 million growth investment through a funding round led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), an entrepreneur-centric growth equity firm. With this new capital, Virtuous plans to expand its suite of tools designed for data-driven insights, seamless integrations, and a more personalized approach to fundraising.