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The Exodus of Everyday Donors Is Bad for America. Here's How to Stop It.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The decline in charitable giving by average Americans threatens democracy. Among the solutions: pooled micro-donations, giving incentives, and a focus on the donor relationship. By Victoria Vrana Getty Images The decline in charitable giving by average Americans threatens democracy. Among the solutions: pooled micro-donations, giving incentives, and a focus on the donor relationship.

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Maximizing Impact: How to Leverage Generative AI in the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Join us as we explore ways generative AI can be used in the nonprofit sector, including automating processes, improving efficiency, and generating new content and ideas. We’ll discuss best practices for the responsible and ethical use of AI as well as specific examples of generative AI in action within nonprofits.

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New Overtime Rule: Nonprofits May Need to Boost Pay for Nearly 500,000 Workers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Because of federal regulations that go into effect July 1, organizations are likely to boost some employees' salaries and pay others overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. By Jim Rendon Getty Images Because of federal regulations that go into effect July 1, organizations are likely to boost some employees' salaries and pay others overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week.

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Busting the Overhead Myth

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building? Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. Building team capacity is not a one-time effort to improve short-term effectiveness, but a continuous improvement strategy toward the creation of a sustainable and effective organization.

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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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AFP President Mike Geiger to Step Down at the End of the Year

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In his seven-year tenure, Geiger improved financials and led the organization through the pandemic. A search firm is being hired to find his successor. By Rasheeda Childress Courtesy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mike Geiger, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, will be leaving the organization after seven years at its helm.

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Ballotpedia Announces Nationwide Resource for Administrative State Bill Tracking

NonProfit PRO

Ballotpedia unveiled a bill tracker that follows administrative state legislative reforms in every state, from introduction to enactment.

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Meta to End Fundraising Tools in Select European Countries This July

NonProfit PRO

Effective July 1, Meta's fundraising tools will no longer be accessible to charities in select European countries.

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Nonprofit Courses | Professional Training for Social Good

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Think back to when you first got your start in the nonprofit sector. You may have had experience as a donor or a volunteer before, but you had a lot to learn when you became a nonprofit professional. You had to become acquainted with fundraising strategies, marketing initiatives, strategic plans, and all of the behind-the-scenes aspects of how organizations run.

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How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. Others say it’s an excuse used by lazy fundraisers to justify their poor results. I say it’s a real phenomenon that occurs when fundraisers are so focused on the money that they forget where the money comes from.

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Prioritize Yourself: Why Conferences, Networking Matter Most Now

Fundraising Leadership

Felicia Davis, founder of The Black Women’s Collective, greeting participants at the Power Up Conference 2023. It may be way easier to stay home and stay quiet. But it is not in your best interest—not for your professional advancement nor for your well-being. Particularly in 2024, as post-pandemic realities set in at many organizations, they are staying lean and looking to retain and onboard top talent.

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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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Language change literally drives some fundraisers crazy

Jeff Brooks

The horror! Some dictionaries now give a new definition for the word literally ! The entire planet is literally going up in flames! Or so you might think, to hear people react to the news that some dictionaries now acknowledge the odd way many English-speaking people use literally to mean almost exactly opposite of its main meaning. Something like, “not really, but in an emphatic way.” Read about it here at Salon: According to the dictionary, “literally” now also means &#

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What Is a Strategic Plan? A Back to Basics Guide.

Prosper Strategies

Despite the ubiquitous presence of strategic plans in the nonprofit sector, there remains a veil of mystery surrounding what exactly constitutes an effective, actionable strategic plan. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to demystify what belongs in your organization’s strategic plan, breaking down the key components you should aim to create during your strategic planning […] The post What Is a Strategic Plan?

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: What It Takes to be an Abundant Leader

The Charity CFO

There isn’t much that Trina Ramsey can’t do. We welcome her and her many talents to the podcast today and are excited to talk about all things leadership. Trina is an Executive and Career coach, author, speaker, and non-profit consultant. She is the founder of Just Do You Institute for Women’s Empowerment. Scarcity vs Abundance When it comes to leading an organization, there are an endless number of variables to consider.

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New Email Tests Improve Clicks, Slow Exiting

The NonProfit Times

Leaders at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta went into last year’s GivingTuesday with a plan. An aggressive email campaign was the foundation. It began with an email appeal leading into GivingTuesday and continued with three more heading into the afternoon and evening. A matching grant pledge prior to the big day encouraged supporters to dig deep, resulting in a 40% revenue increase compared to the previous year’s total by the time the day drew to a close.

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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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Expert Legal Services for Turkish Immigration

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Expert Legal Services for Turkish Immigration The allure of Turkey, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location, has made it an attractive destination for individuals seeking new opportunities. Whether for business, education, or a better quality of life, the journey to Turkish residency and citizenship can be complex. This is where the expertise of a Turkish immigration law firm becomes invaluable.

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Breaking the cycle: Supporting veterans and military families’ basic needs in local communities 

Candid

The Bob Woodruff Foundation ’s (BWF) Got Your 6 Network organizations provide targeted services to over 20.6 million veterans and military families across the United States. Yet BWF’s 2023 survey of partner organizations showed that numerous individuals and families struggled to meet basic needs. The survey found critical gaps between the demand for and availability of essential services like food, financial aid, transportation, and housing.

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Undetectable AI Review: AI Content Detector & Humanizer [2024 Update]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Undetectable AI Review: AI Content Detector & Humanizer [2024 Update] Can AI-generated content be truly undetectable? This is the question at the heart of ‘Undetectable AI,’ an AI detector and humanizer that promises to cloak AI-written text with a veil of human authenticity, creating undetectable AI writing. We put this technology to the test, exploring its features, user experience, and performance against AI detection tools.

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30+ Most Profitable PTA & PTO Fundraising Ideas for Schools

The Killoe Group

Raise more money for your school with these 30+ profitable PTA and PTO fundraising ideas that are sure to inspire parents and your community to get involved.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The Best URL Shorteners for Educational Institutions

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Best URL Shorteners for Educational Institutions In today’s society, education plays a role in the growing use of technology in classrooms. Sharing resources has become an aspect of the educational process. However, sharing URLs can be cumbersome and inconvenient. This is where URL shortening services come into play. In this guest article, we will discuss URL shorteners for schools and universities, aiming to enhance convenience, efficiency, and communication among students, teachers,

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Enhancing Your Video Composition with Effective Cropping Online

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Enhancing Your Video Composition with Effective Cropping Online In today’s fast-paced world, videos have become the go-to medium for expression. Whether for enjoyment or professional endeavor, making stunning videos is now easier than ever, thanks to the availability of online platforms and tools. The advantage of the tools allowing video cropping online is that they significantly reduce the time and effort spent on videos.