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8 Tips for Seeking Grants From Community Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images Experts share insights to help you build inroads to these grant makers, secure their support — and avoid common faux pas when forging ties.

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Donor Acquisition Tops List of Challenges for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit PRO

Donor acquisition is the top challenge nonprofit leaders are facing this year, according to the latest research from NonProfit PRO.

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The Secret to Stopping Overwhelm in the Workplace

NonProfit Leadership Center

Nonprofit work environments are fast-paced and somewhat chaotic at times. But, working longer, faster and harder is no longer the answer to enhance productivity or improve overall performance. Organizations are hitting a proverbial wall with this approach, as it too often results in many working slower, shorter and less satisfied. "Today, there is a growing recognition that the pace of change is so great we cannot possibly solve all the problems at the rate we need to … working to solve root pro

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Study: Nonprofits Grow Large by Focusing on Concentration of Revenue Categories

NonProfit PRO

A new study conducted by The Bridgespan Group explores the funding strategies of large US-based nonprofits and surfaces two key findings: one, that over 90 percent of these “really big” nonprofits raised the bulk of their money from a single category of funder, and two, that an increasing percentage of these organizations now rely on […]

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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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Ambry Genetics’ Charlie Dunlop Boosts Bio Sciences With $50 Million Gift

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The biotech entrepreneur’s gift will back a range of research and academic programs in the University of California at Irvine's newly named Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences. By Maria Di Mento Steve Zylius / UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop speaks during the commencement for the School of Biological Sciences at University of California, Irvine, where he directed a $50 million donation.

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Donor’s Lament: You Didn’t Thank Me Properly

Clairification

Everything I learned about saying “thank you” I learned from: My mother. Miss Manners. Penelope Burk. According to Burk’s research from Donor-Centered Fundraising , more than 80% of thank you letters start with “ Thank you for your generous gift of …” or “ On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your generous gift of …” Y A W N Want to stand out?

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Understanding the Threat of Supply Chain Attacks in Modern Cybersecurity

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Understanding the Threat of Supply Chain Attacks in Modern Cybersecurity Supply chain attacks occur when cybercriminals infiltrate your business through vulnerabilities in your supply chain. These attacks target third-party vendors, service providers, or software dependencies that your organization relies on. Understanding the threat is crucial. Even if your security measures are robust, your business can still be compromised through weaker links in your supply chain.

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Can Venture Capital Be Optimized for Happiness?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By James Dudfield , Sara Olsen , Aaron Mallett , Jed Emerson & Eric Ng Venture capital (VC) has helped foster innovation that has changed how billions of people live, work, and experience the world around them. Those who have had significant involvement in the development and funding of these ventures have profited handsomely. Yet this value has not been shared equally by all stakeholders.

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Learn From This Fundraising Story Example

The Storytelling Nonprofit

Nothing kicks up the power of a fundraising appeal quite like a great story. A story has the power to emotionally connect with your audience and illustrate impact in action. It naturally builds a strong case for support in the process. And one of the best ways to grow your skills as a writer and a storyteller is to look at fundraising story examples and learn from them.

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Upturn In Trust For Nonprofits, Softness In The Numbers

The NonProfit Times

Americans’ trust in nonprofits got a 5-point pop to 57% but that number softens significantly when it comes to the upcoming election. A plurality (41%) does not trust nonprofits to avoid partisan politics. Making matters more concerning is 30% have high trust in nonprofits for providing factual, unbiased information about political candidates and policy issues.

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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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Demographic data dos and don’ts for funders 

Candid

Funders are increasingly using demographic data about the staff and leadership of the nonprofits they support to assess their impact and reach. At the same time, many of these same funders seek best practices in how to glean meaningful insights from this data. While this data is valuable, it represents a significant burden for nonprofits and, as a result, funders also want to make these processes as efficient as possible for all concerned.

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It’s Time to Change Your View of Volunteers

Veritus Group

Your volunteers are talented people who, properly trained and guided, will take your organization to new heights. The post It’s Time to Change Your View of Volunteers appeared first on Veritus Group.

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How to Start a Private Foundation: Expert Tips for Beginners

Foundation Group

If you’re wondering how to start a private foundation, look no further. Set yourself up for success with these expert insights on starting a private foundation.

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Jennifer's Report Round Up

Volunteer Match

Right now there are some really cool things happening with research in the volunteer engagement space. With new research coming out I wanted to give you a run down and share some things I’m excited about.

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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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How Do You Want to Change The World? What Does That Even Mean?

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 263 — June 24, 2024 How often do you hear words like “world changer,” “transformational,” or “changemaker?” How often do you use them to describe what you want to do or what you want to see happen? Ever think about what we really mean when we say those words to describe something that has transpired in our individual lives or in the wider culture?