The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

The philanthropist asked women leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she's financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide. By Alex Daniels AMMAR ABD RABBO-POOL, SIPA, AP The philanthropist asked women leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she's financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

When you don’t make it easy for donors to choose to support your charity, they'll choose not to. Here's how to encourage their support.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research. By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of Renaissance Philanthropy As head of his own nonprofit advisory firm, Tom Kalil wants to increase funding for the kinds of science and technology projects that he says venture capitalists and government agencies are likely to pass over.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

Now more than ever, nonprofits are expected to do more with less, facing increased demands for services, efficiency, and impact reporting. With the right software, organizations can overcome these challenges, preventing staff burnout and decreased funding. Before you can find the right solution, it’s important to determine your organization’s unique needs, ask the right questions of potential software providers, and secure support for the project.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

The music mogul’s gift will support academic programs for students who want to pursue careers as musicians, producers, or music-business leaders. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images for The Recording Academy Berry Gordy speaks during Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration in Los Angeles in 2019. Plus, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie gave $25 million to National Parks Foundation, and MacKenzie Scott gave $14 million to a nonprofit that helps immigrants and refugees find professional-le

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

This guide will pull back the curtain to AI for nonprofits, sharing everything you need to know about incorporating it into your organization. Dive into ethical AI adoption, everyday AI use cases, and popular AI tools for nonprofits and how to use them.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

Candid released its "State of Diversity in the U.S. Nonprofit Sector" report, which found a lack of diversity in leadership roles, and more.

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Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. Learn how to find a like-minded partner in this guide. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Clearly, giving back is important to many businesses and their stakeholders.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant applications, increase their chances of success, and ultimately, make a greater impact in their communities.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 28, 2024

Janiece Evans-Page always knew that she wanted a career that centered on justice. But before embarking on a career in philanthropy, she worked in Silicon Valley, where she was particularly interested in the power of technology to support the Black community. Though she did not know exactly where her path would lead, she dreamed of eventually starting her own foundation—not for her own gain, but to uplift the needs of the most marginalized communities.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. This nonprofit provides comprehensive services for survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, exploitation and domestic violence.

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Candid

MAY 28, 2024

For a nonprofit organization, there’s nothing better than a grantmaker you can count on for regular support. Every year you ask for $5,000 in general operating support and they award you that amount. Such long-term funders’ support is essential—but it can also be limiting. What if you want to expand your services? What if you have short-term expenses, like a repair?

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Jeff Brooks

MAY 28, 2024

Maybe you’ve heard about Simon Sinek’s terrible comments about charity overhead. It came up in his “A Bit of Optimism” Podcast when he interviewed charity: water founder Scott Harrison. (You can see it here on YouTube ). But here’s the ugly part: … you know the cynicism of where money goes in charities, and so much of it goes to overhead, and so little of it goes to the cause.

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Non Profit AF

MAY 28, 2024

A few weeks ago, I came back from a trip to Kenya to learn about and discuss global aid, specifically.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 28, 2024

Volunteers don’t just support the logistical aspects of major campaigns, such as creating marketing materials and supporting events. They advocate for your nonprofit’s mission, providing the on-the-ground support your campaigns need to reach their ambitious goals. According to BWF’s comprehensive campaign guide , the majority of nonprofits running campaigns strongly agree that volunteers play a major role in the success of their campaigns: With that in mind, this guide compiles four tips to recr

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

It has been an encouraging 12 months for events, with planners reporting positive trends, with almost all sporting trends that have improved or remained the same from last year. The planners reported growth in multiple areas, including increases in event revenue and budgets, as well as the number of in-person events and attendees. They predict even better performance in these areas for the next 12 months.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 28, 2024

Exploring User-Centric Design in Online Vehicle Shopping Platforms Online vehicle shopping platforms have revolutionized the way we buy cars. As consumer expectations rise, user-centric design becomes crucial. For online vehicle shopping platforms , success depends on a broader industry trend: prioritizing intuitive interfaces and seamless navigation.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

AmeriCorps, the national service program that annually matches volunteers with community needs across the country, will award grants totaling more than $370 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations spanning the public and private sectors for the upcoming fiscal year. Nearly half ($177.4 million) of this amount is being given to governor-appointed state service commissions that partner with AmeriCorps to address priority needs in those states.

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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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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

2024 Election Tip: Bring Your Photo ID to Vote 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:44 Leading up to the 2024 primary election this winter and the general election in the fall, the Center will offer a variety of tips for nonprofits about nonpartisan voter registration and voter education. We encourage you to share these tips with your staff, board, and the people you serve.

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Clairification

MAY 28, 2024

Giving is an emotional experience. It deserves an emotional response. Be human. Ever notice how sometimes when we put on our work hats we cease to be human? How we somehow morph into little robotic “professionals” and become enamored of jargon? “Lybnts.” “Sybnts.” “Recaptures.” Not that those things aren’t important. You need goals and objectives. And given the dreadful state of donor retention in the U.S. today (and in the U.K and Canada as well), it’s vital you be able to measure how you’re do

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

2024 Election Tip: Make a Plan to Vote Early 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:46 Leading up to the 2024 primary election this spring and the general election this fall, the Center will offer a variety of tips for nonprofits about nonpartisan voter registration and voter education. We encourage you to share these tips with your staff, board, and the people you serve.

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

2024: Election Tip: Get Free (and Really Helpful) Resources from You Can Vote 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:46 Leading up to the 2024 primary election this spring and the general election this fall, the Center will offer a variety of tips for nonprofits about nonpartisan voter registration and voter education. We encourage you to share these tips with your staff, board, and the people you serve.

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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.

Activism

NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

2024 Election Tip: If You Plan to Vote by Mail, Request Your Absentee Ballot Today 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:47 Leading up to the 2024 primary election this spring and the general election this fall, the Center will offer a variety of tips for nonprofits about nonpartisan voter registration and voter education. We encourage you to share these tips with your staff, board, and the people you serve.

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Center comments on proposed OMB Uniform Guidance reforms 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:53 North Carolina Center for Nonprofits comments on proposed changes to OMB Uniform Guidance.

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

GovOps Investigations of Nonprofits 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:55 A provision in the state budget for FY2023-25 ( H.B. 259 ). gives the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Governmental Operations (GovOps) broad authority to investigate any nonprofit with a state grant, contract, or appropriation. GovOps is run by legislative leaders and hires partisan legislative staff to conduct its operations and investigations.

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Modernizing North Carolina's Nonprofit Laws 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:57 2023-24 legislation to modernize state nonprofit laws. 2023 state law that modernizes state charitable solicitation statute. Pending 2024 legislation to modernize NC Nonprofit Corporation Act.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Center comments on proposed DAF regulations 1 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:48 North Carolina Center for Nonprofits comments on proposed rule.

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

2024 Election Tip: Check Your Voter Registration 2 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:47 Leading up to the 2024 primary election this spring and the general election this fall, the Center is offering a variety of tips for nonprofits about nonpartisan voter registration and voter education. We encourage you to share these tips with your staff, board, and the people you serve.

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NC Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

2024 Election Tip: Should You Be a U? 2 minute read dheinen@ncnonp… Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:45 Leading up to the 2024 primary election this winter and the general election in the fall, the Center will offer a variety of tips for nonprofits about nonpartisan voter registration and voter education. We encourage you to share these tips with your staff, board, and the people you serve.

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