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People Want to Give, and Those Who are Most Generous are Least Polarized, Report Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Research data from nonprofits and donors in 2023 found a host of fundraising trends: even though there is a decline in donors, people are still generous. Young donors want to "make change" in the world.

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GivingTuesday Releases 2023 Data Commons Lookback Report

NonProfit PRO

The GivingTuesday Data Commons released its Lookback Report, which highlights giving trends related to diversity, donor behaviors and more.

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Why $20 Million From MacKenzie Scott Couldn't Save This A.I. Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

For a moment, Benefits Data Trust was a golden child of the nonprofit tech world. How did it all go so wrong, so fast? By Sara Herschander Getty Images For a moment, Benefits Data Trust was a golden child of the nonprofit tech world. How did it all go so wrong, so fast?

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Bridging the Gap: Aligning Annual Campaigns With Major Gifts

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits must harmonize fundraising strategies to successfully manage annual campaigns and major gifts. Here’s a practical approach.

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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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Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Young leaders talk about their journey in nonprofits By Nandita Raghuram Krista Niles In a roundtable for The Commons, young nonprofit leaders talk about their passion to make change — and what’s getting in the way.

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Lessons From a Sustainable Fashion Bankruptcy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Tricia Carey & Robert Antoshak The fashion industry is more than cute designs and flashy catwalks. The clothes we wear every day, stylish or not, were made by thousands of people worldwide for the $2.5 trillion apparel industry. And to keep store shelves piled high with new styles, this industry needs to make far more than it will ever sell—all in the name of never failing to meet demand.

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How a Community Purchase Law in San Francisco Promotes Affordable Housing

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: How Policy Can Help Tenants Purchase Their Homes.” View the full webinar here. José García: So, for COPA [ Community Opportunity to Purchase Act ], on the rental side, once you access any of these funds from the city of San Francisco, the property is deed-restricted for the next 75 years.

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Affordable Ways To Delight Members If Your Nonprofit Has A Membership Model

Bloomerang

Lots of nonprofits have membership programs—art organizations, cultural institutions, advocacy groups, parks, clubs, and YMCAs , to name just a few. In short, a membership program offers members exclusive benefits and perks for a recurring fee. While anyone can engage with you, members pay dues to get additional value. A well-designed membership program has compelling perks that clearly show why people should join.

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How did DEI go wrong and what can we do now?

Big Duck

Struggling to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Get tips for building a strong, sustainable DEI culture in your organization and community.

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Fundraising From Yourself: Beware [PODCAST]

Jeff Brooks

We’re taking a look at one of the most destructive forces in all of fundraising: The need we all have to make ourselves the audience for our messages. Call it Fundraising From Yourself — or FFY. It’s the quick and sure path to failure. We’ll show you the three signs that FFY is happening in your organization and give you the tools for avoiding this common problem that costs nonprofit organizations millions of dollars every year.

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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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DAF Donors Making Their Presence Felt

The NonProfit Times

Fundraising data for years has shown the number of donors declining even though revenue increased more often than not. However, new albeit limited data shows donor-advised fund (DAF) users bucked the trend. Data from a new study shows the number of DAF donors increased between 2019 and 2022. During 2023, however, 25% of organizations studied had slightly fewer DAF donors than the prior year, while 75% had declines in the number of non-DAF donors.

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A collaborative, user-centered approach to website redesigns

Candid

Even with today’s dizzying array of social media platforms and apps, a nonprofit’s website is a crucial tool to inform and engage supporters. It’s where your organization tells its story and serves as a validator for those looking to research an organization before making a donation. As Candid prepares to launch a new, fully integrated suite of tools next year, the communications and brand awareness team is working to create a better Candid.org to explain who we are and how we can help the secto

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Will AI replace your staff?

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

AI has been a topic of conversation for many of us in the nonprofit sector. Is the reliance on AI a good thing or a bad thing? Will the implementation of AI completely eliminate jobs? Like most things in life, it’s nuanced. Today’s guest, Bertina Ceccarelli, explains how AI is affecting jobs in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and ways we can utilize this smart technology wisely.

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Donor Levels – Why and How to Treat Your 3 Tiers of Donors Differently

iMarketSmart

When you look at your donor base, what do you see? Do you see a plain filled with stick figures who all look the same? Or do you see a diverse set of people who come from different backgrounds, have different motives driving them to give, and who each want something meaningful from their donation experiences? If you’re like most fundraisers and nonprofits, it’s probably closer to the second option.

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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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Building Our Power: Advancing Climate Justice through Regenerative Finance

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Min An on Pexels This is the second article in NPQ ’s series, Just Transition: Liberating Finance to Build a Better World. Coproduced with Justice Funders , a group that organizes philanthropy to advance a just transition to an equitable and sustainable economy and planet, this series highlights case studies of emerging funding networks facilitating investment in liberatory economic practices in frontline BIPOC communities.

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