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Could Term Limits for Nonprofit Leaders Ease the Burnout Crisis?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in. By Chitra Aiyar Getty Images Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in.

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4 Proven Strategies to Boost Mid-Level Giving in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Though critical to a healthy donor pipeline, mid-level donors are often overlooked. Here are four ways to put a renewed focus on these donors.

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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Left Behind Enduring Nonprofits as Part of Their Legacy of Giving Back

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The couple established the Carter Center in 1982 and nurtured a relationship with Habitat for Humanity. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John Bazemore, AP The couple established the Carter Center in 1982 and nurtured a relationship with Habitat for Humanity.

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Starting From Scratch: Boston’s Heal the Hood

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Heal the Hood Its a sleepy Saturday afternoon in Bostons Roxbury neighborhood, but inside the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, its anything but quiet. People of all ages fill the massive field, lining up for free resources like haircuts, professional clothes, resume coaching, yoga flows, and record expungement assistance. Its all thanks to a program called Gs to Gents, started by Heal the Hood , a tiny, newly minted nonprofit that occupies a once-vacant storefront in Jamai

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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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5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources

The NonProfit Times

Fundraising isnt always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.

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The one thing to ask of donors for true engagement  

Candid

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. This may seem counterintuitive. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.

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When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?

Blue Avocado

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Even if a nonprofit organization does not have any glaring deficiencies, interim leadership either provided by a professional interim leader, or sometimes a board or staff member with capacity can allow the board to obtain an objective

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4 Rules For Grant Partnerships In The AI Era

The NonProfit Times

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and teams through shared knowledge and divided challenges. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make the process more complex — while also presenting unique opportunities.

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Executive Director Fired: Read the Letter

Nonprofit Fixer

I have warned for a long time that all nonprofit executive directors and CEOs need an employment contract to protect themselves from being fired without cause. As much as we in the nonprofit sector want to believe in the power of trust, goodwill, and a shared cause, it is not enough. Nonprofit leaders need employment contracts to protect ourselves and our organizations.

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Giving By Evangelicals Continues Post Covid Plunge

The NonProfit Times

The COVID pandemic is often pointed to as a reason that certain silos of giving declined during roughly 2019 through 2022. A new survey shows that evangelical giving has not rebounded and continues to plummet. The numbers for evangelical giving declined during the period and dropped even further when data was collected during February 2024. Some 61% of all evangelical Protestant adults made a financial donation to a local church during the past 12 months from February 2024, with 50% giving to an

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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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2024 Recap: 12 Features and Tools Launched to Improve Your Fundraising

Donorbox Nonprofit

In 2024, we heard your requests and worked relentlessly to build tools to boost your efficiency, productivity, donor engagement and ultimately, your donations. After all, your growth is a key part of our journey, too! Lets take a look at how weve grown Donorbox over the last year: 12 Biggest Donorbox Features and Tools […] The post 2024 Recap: 12 Features and Tools Launched to Improve Your Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Building Tenant Power

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Tracy Rosenthal & Leonardo Vilchis An excerpt from Abolish Rent on the struggle to make housing a human right

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Social Media for Social Good Academy – now enrolling

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

I’m excited and I can’t wait to tell you. The doors are open to enroll for the 2025 class of Social Media for Social Good Academy. Full details on the live training dates are HERE. (If you can’t attend any live, you’ll still get lifetime access to the recordings, slides, and all materials.) www.socialgoodacademy.com Enroll Now!

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Next-Gen Philanthropists Who Defy Giving Traditions — and Their Families

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Progressive young donors and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes are reshaping their family's philanthropy through organizations like Resource Generation and Solidaire. By Sara Herschander Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, AP photo Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas rally in the U.S. Capitol building. Progressive young donors and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes are reshaping their family's philanthropy through organizations like Resource Generation

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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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Fueling Innovation to Navigate the Wildfire Challenge Ahead

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Chris Anthony , Genny Biggs , Oliver Brandes , Kevin Brege , Mark Brown , Bill Clerico , Wade Crowfoot , Brian Fennessy , Jennee Kuang , Shefali Lakhina , Dan Munsey , John Nordgren , Nancy Pfund , Mark Quinlan , Bob Roper , Rhea Suh & Jason Weber One glimpse at the August 2024 wildfire incident map of Western North America and one might have thought half the continent was on fire.

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What Animals Eat Termites & How to Deter Termites

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

What Animals Eat Termites & How to Deter Termites Termites may be small, but theyre a critical part of the food chain. As a tasty treat for many creatures, these tiny insects are often on the menu in ecosystems worldwide. If you’re curious about what animals eat termites, youre in the right place. Lets dig into the fascinating world of termite predators, from the skies to the soil.