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Michael Bloomberg Tops List of America's Biggest Donors for the Second Year in a Row

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon The former New York City mayor gave $3.7 billion. Six donors on the list gave $1 billion or more. Plus, see the rest of our March issue , published online today.

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Bloomerang Earns A Spot On G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards For Top 50 Nonprofit Products

Bloomerang

Were celebrating a big win Bloomerang has been named one of G2s Best Software Award winners for 2025 ! And we’ve been been ranked fifth on G2s list of Top 50 Nonprofit Products. This recognition means even more because its based entirely on real customer reviews. G2 , the go-to marketplace for software reviews, helps 100 million buyers find the right solutions every year.

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Meet the Mega-Donors of the Future

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Stephanie Beasley and Eden Stiffman Whether self-made or inheritors, theyre serious about giving today and are poised to shape philanthropy in the coming decades.

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How an Email Welcome Series Can Help Cultivate and Retain Donors

NonProfit PRO

When a new supporter enters your nonprofits community, a series of welcome emails can help you start off on the right foot.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Thomas Golisano Gave $500 Million to 125 Organizations in 2024

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Much of the money went to social-services groups that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Fundraising rules for National Grammar Day

Jeff Brooks

Today, March 4th, is the only date that’s also a command: <I>March forth!</I> That’s why today is National Grammar Day. I don’t follow the logic either. But I’ll take any chance to get nerdy about words! So here are some grammar (and usage) rules for fundraisers: Fundraising paragraphs don’t need to start with a topic sentence.

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Balancing transparency and data protection

Candid

Candid exists to provide the nonprofit sector with the data it needs to do good. Transparency was the reason our legacy organizations, Foundation Center and GuideStar, were created decades agoand it continues to be at the heart of Candids work today. We believe that sharing good data supports funders, nonprofits, and others in achieving their missions and that transparency enables the sector to thrive by building trust.

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Top Donors’ Giving to and Grants Awarded From Their Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds in 2024

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Illustration by Elizabeth Haugh.

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Spectrum to Award $1M in 2025 Spectrum Digital Education Grants

NonProfit PRO

Spectrum is offering $1 million in grants to support nonprofits expanding access to digital tools, skills training and resources.

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Tracking a Quarter Century of Giving

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon A look at who gave the most and the trends that have shaped big philanthropy since 2000

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Surviving (and Thriving) in Fundraising: The Nonprofit Wake-Up Call

The Charity CFO

Surviving (and Thriving) in Fundraising: The Nonprofit Wake-Up Call Lets be honestfundraising isnt getting any easier. In fact, if it feels like raising money for your nonprofit has become an uphill battle, thats not just a feeling. The landscape is shifting, donor trust is eroding, and economic uncertainty is threatening funding streams that once felt secure.

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2024’s Top Donors: ‘Forbes 400' and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Who Gave Big

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Illustration by Elizabeth Haugh. Only 19 individuals, couples, and families on the 2024 Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear on this years Philanthropy 50 list. That could be a sign that many of the wealthiest people in America arent big givers.

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Funding the Fourth Estate

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kyle Coward Philanthropists have been accused of donating disproportionately to major media outlets. An alliance of small news nonprofits seeks to make funding more equitable to save the news industry.

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2024’s Top Donors: Where They Live, Where They Give, and More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento and Carmen Mendoza Illustration by Elizabeth Haugh Find out more about America's 50 biggest donors: their ages, sources of wealth, where they live, and where they give. And see the entire Philanthropy 50 report featuring our analysis of the list and giving trends among megadonors.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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The Sweet Spot of Discomfort

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Review by Liz Scheier D. Christopher Kayes offers a compassionate, albeit slim, guide to resilience-building for leaders.

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How the Chronicle Compiled Its List of the Top 50 Donors of 2024

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A look at what gifts count toward the ranking and why some big-name philanthropists aren't on the list By Maria Di Mento A look at what gifts count toward the ranking and why some big-name philanthropists aren't on the list

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Growing Community Together

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Seth D. Kaplan To succeed, place-based neighborhood transformation must have deep roots in the community that support innovative ways to branch to outside resources. Bonton Farms offers a model of such work.

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Centering facts for a reproductive rights-focused rebrand

Big Duck

The post Centering facts for a reproductive rights-focused rebrand appeared first on Big Duck.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Preventing Identity-Based Violence From the Ground Up

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Susan Appe , David A. Campbell & Kerry Whigham Worsening conflicts around the world need more than state actors to resolve them. Community-based organizations are working to heal the social fragmentation at the root of mass atrocity and identity-based violence.

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Thanks, Foundations, but 6% or Even 10% Payout is Not Enough

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, I hope youre doing OK during this time of Fascist Extremist A s Reign (FEAR). If youre free this.

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Why Does Philanthropy Ignore Big and Easy Wins?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Colin Dwyer The overdose crisis exposes how funders allow themselves to be diverted from impact.

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International Women’s Day 2025: How to Celebrate

Donorbox Nonprofit

Women are amazingcan we all agree on that? While weve come a long way in advancing womens rights, theres still more work to do! International Womens Day (IWD) is all about celebrating progress while pushing for even greater change. If youre eager to support IWD but arent sure where to start, youre in the right […] The post International Women’s Day 2025: How to Celebrate appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Court AI

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Neha Bhatt A new AI-powered technology is expediting Indias notoriously dilatory legal system.

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Grant Writing Word Changes with the Trump Administration

Nonprofit Fixer

Within the first month of the Trump Administration inauguration, federal grants are taking a massive hit. It's not a surprise that the Trump Administration has their own set of priorities when it comes to grant funding, as does any federal administration, however, what is new is the depth and reach of words to be avoided or banned when it comes to federal grants.

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An End to Mass Violence

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By David V. Johnson The cover story of our new issue examines efforts around the world to prevent identity-based violence, genocide, and mass atrocities.

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Foundations Should Invest More in Staffing

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kyle A. Smith & Bob Fischer Critics of grantmaking practices and advocates of reform should support hiring more staff to improve accountability, return on investment, and equality of opportunity.

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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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Programmatic Asset Transfers as a Strategic Tool for Social Impact

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Michelle Shumate , Lindsay Kijewski , Kate Piatt-Eckert & Christine Thompson Although often triggered by organizational stress, asset transfers should be seen not as a sign of organizational failure but as a valuable way to help both sides of the transfer achieve their goals.

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Anticipatory Humanitarian Aid

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Andrew Mambondiyani Mercy Corps leverages satellite data and AI to preemptively send emergency relief to people ahead of natural disasters.

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Activist Directors Cause Problems for Stakeholders

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Chana R. Schoenberger Push for short-term gains generates greater complaints about ESG issues among stakeholders.

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Mobilizing Youth in the Philippines

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Marianne Dhenin The artist-activist collective DAKILA is organizing young people to push for their own political agenda.

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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.