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Inconsistent Regulations, Crackdown on Civil Liberties Hinder Nonprofits, Experts Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week.

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NonProfit PRO

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Elementary School Teacher Leaves Goucher College $55 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The late Anica Donnan Rawnsley directed most of her bequest to increase endowment for student scholarships. By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of Goucher College Plus, the financier Ken Griffin gave big to provide math tutors to Miami-Dade public school students, and Cornell University’s Ornithology lab received a donation to expand an app that scientists and enthusiasts use to identify bird species.

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Gen Z Generosity: 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Engage the Next Generation of Donors

NonProfit PRO

Gen Z is poised to be exceptionally generous. Here are five ways fundraisers can capture the passion and attention of these donors.

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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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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Pledged $10 Million for Maui Wildfire Survivors. They Gave Much More.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to thousands affected by the disaster. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo The bulk of $60 million raised by the Entertainment Industry Foundation appears to have come from the Rock and Oprah. The celebrities, along with 20,000 other donors, raised $60 million, funding cash payments to more than 8,000 affected by the disaster.

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Salesforce Unveils Strategies to Pave the Way for More Sustainable and Equitable AI

NonProfit PRO

Salesforce introduced a series of new initiatives designed to foster a more sustainable and equitable future through the use of AI.

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How to Overcome Nonprofit Technology Challenges

NonProfit PRO

Join us as we look at the integration of Splunk's advanced analytics, AWS' cloud computing capabilities and their free resources available to nonprofits. Through real-world use cases, attendees will gain valuable insights into how Splunk and AWS can enhance operational efficiency, mature cybersecurity, and enable data-driven decision-making within your nonprofit.

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Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6)

Veritus Group

These are the major organization blocks you must deal with to create powerful donor offers so that your donors can give more. The post Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Meaning of Philanthropy, Not Fundraising – Part 1

Clairification

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. It grew naturally out of my experiences working as a frontline development director for 30 years.

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Get Inspired: 40 Quotes About Nonprofit Leadership and Fundraising

Nonprofit Fixer

As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog. Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. One quick note: As many of us know, sometimes quotes are misattributed.

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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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Spotlight on Impact: ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered’s Journeys with Bloomerang Volunteer

Bloomerang

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. Today, we’ll take a look at two inspiring customer organizations, ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered. Their stories not only highlight their profound missions but also showcase how the Bloomerang Volunteer Management solution has amplified their impact.

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4 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Event Sponsors

Foundation Group

Need to secure more funding to make your organization’s upcoming event a success? Check out these top tips for attracting and retaining event sponsors.

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A Partnership Industry for Impactful Ed-Tech

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Natalia Kucirkova Educational technology, or ed-tech, shares some crucial similarities with fintech. In both markets, products and services are sold across B2B, B2C, or B2G models, and both markets draw on data (and increasingly AI data) to increase efficiency and reduce the costs of established processes. But there is at least one fundamental difference between ed-tech and fintech: for a technology to count as educational , the market needs to be run as a partnership industry , where develop

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

The great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more.

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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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Leadership Insights from The Bridgespan Group

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

It’s no secret we appreciate hearing insights from The Bridgespan Group on the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. We invite two more voices from their organization to speak on relevant topics in the nonprofit space. Today’s guests, Anum Qadir and Christian Celeste Tate, discuss current trends in giving, how to improve retention and leading with intention.

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Did You Meet Your Enrollment Goals? If Not, Take a Look at Your Brand

Mission Minded

Are your school admissions numbers lacking? Your admissions numbers are directly tied to the strength of your school's brand. When you can send strong signals to families about your brand and community experience before they’ve ever set foot on campus, you’re one step ahead in communicating your unique value. The post Did You Meet Your Enrollment Goals?

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How to Prevent Burnout in Your Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

The term burnout is more than a buzzword. In many nonprofits, burnout is the emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion of employees due to prolonged stress. The impact of this goes beyond individual well-being and can affect your organization’s effectiveness and ability to advance your mission. Keep reading to learn how burnout can happen and get tips for implementing a burnout prevention strategy for your organization.

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Unlocking the Secret to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Success

The Killoe Group

A peer-to-peer fundraising campaign taps your loyal supporters to raise funds on your behalf. Use this complete guide to activate social giving at scale.

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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.