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Who's Really Funding Campus Protests?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Organizers say it's a growing base of small-dollar supporters, not big donors, shaping pro-Palestinian protests on campus. By Sara Herschander Getty Images College protest encampments are often formed through informal coalitions of student groups, experts said. Here, pro-Palestinian protesters are outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley. Although student protest groups have received funding from foundations and large donors, organizers maintain that a rapidly growing and decentralized network of youn

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How to Choose a CRM System Based on Your Nonprofit’s Size

NonProfit PRO

When you’re looking for new CRM software for your nonprofit, the choices can seem overwhelming. How do you know which system is right for you?

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Impact Investing Is On the Rise, With a Big Foundation's $325 Million Commitment

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Robert Wood Johnson's specialists look to generate both social and financial returns By Alex Daniels Photo by LemonLight Kimberlee Cornett (center), who is leading impact investing at Robert Wood Johnson, has been free to build a strategy from scratch.

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Meet April’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to share the commencement of the April CNP Cohort for the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track program. This group of dedicated nonprofit leaders have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. A Cohort of Changemakers The April Cohort, comprising of 33 professionals, brings together a group committed to making a positive impact on society.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Mozilla Foundation Names Executive Director to Guide Advocacy and Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of the Mozilla Foundation Nabiha Syed, a media lawyer and CEO of the Markup, joins the Mozilla Foundation as executive director. Also, a new vice president of programs will join the Houston Endowment in July, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute has named its next leader.

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Why Our Definition Of Nonprofits Restricts Problem Solving

Bloomerang

I’ve often wondered why we’re the only sector that defines ourselves by what we’re NOT. Non profit. Why not what we ARE? Social benefit. Or, as Dan Palotta once suggested, “ humanity sector.” Rather than focusing so much on how to scrimp and save and be as cost- efficient as possible, shouldn’t we be focusing on how to spend and grow and be as big and effective as possible?

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

Kate Behncken is corporate vice president, global head of Microsoft Philanthropies, a global, multi-disciplinary team that brings together corporate social responsibility, sales and engineering functions. She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale.

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Use Technology to Simplify Nonprofit Bookkeeping

The Charity CFO

Efficient bookkeeping is essential to the success and sustainability of any nonprofit. As a nonprofit leader, it can be difficult to give your bookkeeping the time it needs to stay accurate. Luckily, modern accounting software and other bookkeeping technologies can help you keep up with day-to-day bookkeeping, reporting, and accounting tasks more efficiently.

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Ex-Epsilon Executives Found Guilty In Fraud Case

The NonProfit Times

Two now former executives of Epsilon Data Management were convicted in federal court of selling lists used to target millions of U.S. consumers, including senior citizens, for mass-mailing fraud schemes. Robert Reger, 57, of Boulder, Colorado, and David Lytle, 64, of Leawood, Kansas, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. In 2018, former Epsilon Vice President Steven Fritz Kessler pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud for his participation in the scheme.

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Financial Reports to Share with Nonprofit Board

The Charity CFO

Transparency and accountability are two of the most important factors in nonprofit accounting. Donors, the board of directors, and the public all want to know what your organization does with the funds it brings in. Being transparent in your nonprofit accounting helps build trust in your organization. But what financial reports are most important to build that trust through transparency with your board of directors?

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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A Positive Trend In Fundraising That’s Applicable to All We Do

iMarketSmart

“What trends are you seeing across your peer group or aspirant peers?” I asked a client team last week. “Campaigns that play down the monetary goal and play up specific projects or initiatives,” was the consensus. Yay! I was so thrilled to hear that. Some of us have been pushing for this for more than a decade, for obvious reasons including: Most donors are not the least bit motivated by monetary goals When you crow about meeting or exceeding your monetary goals, you dead

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Impact of Typography in Brand Recognition

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Impact of Typography in Brand Recognition Typography is a powerful tool in the arsenal of brand communication, often overlooked yet fundamental in shaping brand identity and recognition. The choice of typeface in branding isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about instilling feelings, conveying messages, and building a memorable image in the minds of consumers.

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B2B Influencer Marketing Mastery: Ultimate Guide for Marketers

Pam Moore

B2B Influencer Marketing Mastery: Proven Strategies for Business Leaders B2B influencer marketing is rapidly expanding, with the global market predicted to grow from $21 billion in 2023 to $52 billion by 2028. In the fast evolving world of business-to-business (B2B) marketing, leveraging deep expertise and proven strategies is crucial. With over 25 years of experience in B2B, including 15 years in corporate leadership roles and a successful transition to a seasoned entrepreneur, I have been at t

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Choosing the Best eCommerce SEO Agency: Key Factors to Know

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Choosing the Best eCommerce SEO Agency: Key Factors to Know In today’s digital marketplace, having an online store is crucial for business growth. However, simply having a website isn’t enough; you need to ensure it’s easily discoverable through search engines to attract more customers. That’s where an eCommerce Search Engine Optimization (SEO) agency comes in.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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How To Build The Nonprofit Board Of Your Dreams

Bloomerang

What’s the hardest job in the world? Air traffic controller? Miner? First responder? Parenting toddlers? As hard as those jobs are, if you’re a nonprofit CEO or Executive Director, you face a uniquely tough challenge too. What’s that? Engaging a leadership team—specifically, your board of directors. A leadership team that’s unpaid, that you report to, and that could fire you.

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Boost Your Business with a Local Melbourne SEO Agency

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Boost Your Business with a Local Melbourne SEO Agency Having a great online presence is essential for companies of all kinds in the modern digital world. Yet, one of the most vital factors here is the search-engine optimization (SEO), which makes it more accessible and as a result draws more customers to get into your page as compared with rival companies.

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Enlist a Nonprofit Board That Champions You

Bloomerang

What’s the hardest job in the world? Air traffic controller? Miner? First responder? Parenting toddlers? As hard as those jobs are, if you’re a nonprofit CEO or Executive Director, you face a uniquely tough challenge too. What’s that? Engaging a leadership team—specifically, your board of directors. A leadership team that’s unpaid, that you report to, and that could fire you.