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DAFs as Disruptors: How Donor-Advised Funds Are Changing Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Drew Lindsay DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation? This story is a sneak peak into Trends 2024, an in-depth look at the forces that will shape philanthropy and the nonprofit world. The special report goes live tomorrow.

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Make The Most of P2P Fundraising In 2024

NonProfit PRO

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

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Denver Bankers Give Local Science Museum $20 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donald and Susan Sturm are backing a big renovation project that will renovate areas throughout the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and its surrounding green space. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Howard University’s medical school landed $12 million from billionaire novelist MacKenzie Scott, and Ballet Arizona company received $2 million from a longtime supporter.

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Why Nonprofit Text Messaging Has Evolved Beyond Text-to-Give in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit text messaging now operates similar to an email program. Here are four reasons this channel has evolved beyond text-to-give.

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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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Ten Pieces of Advice for New Nonprofit Writers

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Laurel Dykema Guest Post by Laurel Dykema When I started my nonprofit writing career, I was a new college graduate with a lot to learn about nonprofit communications. During those first years, I had a great mentor who taught me the ropes of nonprofit communications, but not everyone is so lucky—so I decided to compile some of the best insights I’ve gained over the course of my career for you.

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The Journey to Nonprofit Leadership as a Woman

NonProfit PRO

Here's a look at my journey to becoming a leader in the nonprofit world as a woman, and what the sector should take away from my experiences.

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AmeriCorps, Administration for Community Living Partner to Increase Volunteer Opportunities

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps and the Administration for Community Living have partnered for the development of new volunteer opportunities.

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Using AI, Maintaining Trust: 3 Key Strategies for Nonprofits

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are making waves in the nonprofit sector, and for good reason. These tools hold the potential to help nonprofit organizations do a lot of good in their communities, as they can be used for everything from taking notes in meetings to identifying new donor prospects. However, AI also raises a lot of concerns.

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Love as Social Order

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: “Oxygen” by Martine Mooijenkind / www.knutselfabriek.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s winter 2023 issue, “Love as Social Order: How Do We Build a World Based in Love?” How do we build a world based in love? This is a critical question for social change agents. If we do not consider what drives our work, we may inadvertently be driven by fear or rage. bell hooks may have been the first theorist to popularize the concept of a love ethic.

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10 Tips And Tricks For Fundraisers Kicking Off The New Year In A New Role

Bloomerang

Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. The initial 30 days can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but with the right priorities, you can set the stage for a successful and fulfilling journey at your new organization. 1.

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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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Ask Rita in HR: Should Murphy’s Law Be a Consideration in Making HR Decisions?

Blue Avocado

When is the right time to discipline or terminate an employee? Dear Rita, Our HR committee recently discussed how to deal with an employee who has demonstrated both performance problems and issues getting along with their colleagues. They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve.

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics: 5 Fundamentals to Know

Get Fully Funded

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission. To help you get started, this guide will cover the basics of nonprofit accounting, including: The Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Accounting Budgeting Fiscal Policies and Procedures F

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Creating an Annual Report that Resonates with Stakeholders

MNA Association

Blog contributed by our partners at Nexxus Marketing. Our nonprofit world is a fast-paced one—full of passionate contributors, meaningful relationships, challenges to conquer, and achievements to celebrate. Creating an annual report allows you to reflect on the past year and share exactly how your organization carried out its mission with members of your community.

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How to Conduct a Feasibility Study for your Nonprofit Capital Campaign

Prosper Strategies

A capital campaign is a significant undertaking for any nonprofit organization. Whether it’s for constructing a new facility, renovating existing infrastructure, or expanding programs, a capital campaign requires careful planning and strategic decision making. And like any major fundraising effort, it carries some risk. Before launching into a campaign, conducting a feasibility study is crucial […] The post How to Conduct a Feasibility Study for your Nonprofit Capital Campaign appear

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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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Prioritizing the real people behind demographic data 

Candid

Full disclosure: I’m biased in favor of nonprofits on the subject of grant applications and reporting. As a career fundraiser, I’ve worked in various roles at Candid, starting as a development associate in 2013 and working my way up to vice president of influence (the division in which our development department is housed). Today, I’m still responsible for overseeing work to raise nearly $9 million in contributed revenue to fund Candid’s operations.

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Transformational Advocacy and the Disobedient Self

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Sam Daley-Harris An excerpt from Reclaiming Our Democracy on how grassroots advocates are made

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Building a City of the Future by Restoring Its Past: A Story from Black Memphis

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jack Boucher and md. childress on wikimedia Anasa Troutman wears many hats (including being a record producer), but in this interview, the focus is on her role as executive director of Historic Clayborn Temple, a $25 million project to restore a building that was the central organizing hub of the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis.