The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Individualized support helped our own children. We’re committing $25 million to Oakland schools so all students have the same opportunity. By Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry Getty Images for Eat. Learn. Play. Steph and Ayesha Curry read to students at Lockwood STEAM Academy in Oakland, Calif. Individualized support helped our own children. We’re committing $25 million to Oakland schools so all students have the same opportunity.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The world of nonprofit technology is exciting, but it can also be easy to fall into traps. Here are some common technology mistakes to avoid.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Jen Shang and Adrian Sargeant's analysis of 48 major philanthropists reveals large donations are often motivated not by a cause but by the giver's quest for self-meaning. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images Jen Shang and Adrian Sargeant's analysis of 48 major philanthropists reveals large donations are often motivated not by a cause but by the giver's quest for self-meaning.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

DonorDrive unveiled 20 product enhancements to help nonprofits increase revenue from individual giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and more.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Can you believe it’s already September? Depending on where you live, you may or may not be getting that nice refreshing air September often brings. After a hot summer, I’m ready for that. September also brings us to the start of the busiest time of the year for nonprofit organizations, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal. Even though you may not launch your campaign until later in the fall , you should get started on your appeal letter now.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Is your team equipped to get reporting, budgeting, grant management, audits, and payroll right? This guide covers the bases – download to understand nonprofit-specific functionality, how to navigate the process, FAQs, and ways to ensure your team is positioned to support your organization’s long-term financial health.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, only one in three fourth graders in the United States was reading at grade level, only one in four eighth graders was proficient in math, and rates of chronic absence had skyrocketed. These trends, highlighted in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual KIDS COUNT Data Book , are alarming: Too few children are graduating from high school ready to earn because many aren’t arriving ready to learn—or not regularly attending school at all.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the news so much these days, I thought I’d help us all take a step back to discover, or finally understand, some of the basics. What it can do; what it can’t. Towards that end, my “special feature” this week includes some different perspectives on AI basics. And, of course, I couldn’t omit what the inimitable Seth Godin has to say (below).

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Jeff Brooks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Just got this piece in the mail from the ACLU : We are not a recent donors to the ACLU, so this is donor acquisition. And I’m quite sure I’ve seen this before a number of times, but with a key difference: It has been a “normal” envelope color, a light brown we usually call manila. Now it’s shockingly, almost sickeningly, bright green!

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Guest Blog by Jon Osterburg of Jitasa In recent years, “sustainability” has become a buzzword for many fields and practices, and nonprofit finances are no exception. Your organization’s leadership team has likely discussed how to create a “sustainable” funding model to fuel “sustainable” growth. But what does sustainability actually look like? Financial sustainability means that your nonprofit has both the foundation and momentum to fund your operations year-round while working toward future exp

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Time: 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Kyle Behrend , Founder of NFPs.AI Discover how to inject creativity into your nonprofit’s work using generative AI tools. This 20-minute webinar will showcase useful AI applications that can help your nonprofit easily create digital marketing and fundraising images and graphics to add a creative twist to your campaigns.

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Anedot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

About North Marin Community Services North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for the past 51 years. Our mission is to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth, and success; we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our c

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Fundraising Report Card

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Some people love fundraising events. Some people aren’t fans. They bring people together, spark momentum, and produce a surge of revenue. But, they also require a lot of time and … Continue reading "The Event Fundraising Metrics that No One Talks About" The post The Event Fundraising Metrics that No One Talks About appeared first on Fundraising Report Card.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Effective digital advertising starts with the right data! At Care2, we understand how crucial it is for campaigns to target the right supporters, donors, or voters with the right message. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our new first-party audiences designed specifically to help you target engaged and relevant audiences.

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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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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Composer, pianist Marina Arsenijevic (L) with Sweet Honey In The Rock at the Power Up Concert & Conference Event in Washington, D.C. “Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves.” It was a rousing musical conclusion to Take The Lead’s energetic Women’s Equality Day Power Up 2024 Concert & Conference with world-renowned pianist, composer, and musician Marina Arsenijevic, trio BETTY, and the legendary vocal group, Sweet Honey in The Rock performing the anthem to sisterhood in a sing-along with the

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