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More Than Half of Nonprofits Use A.I., Google.org Survey Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.

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Could Your Nonprofit Benefit From a Little Spring Cleaning?

Ann Green

It’s spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, although in the Boston area it doesn’t feel like it right now. A lot of people use this time of the year to do some spring cleaning. I envy the people who do that because usually I’m not one of them. I know I should do more. As much as I dislike cleaning and organizing, I’m happy once it gets done. Often getting started is the hardest part.

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How Corporate Social Responsibility Is Impacting the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Corporate social responsibility has evolved. Here's how nonprofits can embrace corporate social responsibility instead of fighting it.

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Nonprofit Marketing and Communications: Best Practices, Templates, Ideas, and Advice

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Congratulations — you found us! Nonprofit marketing and communications is all we do here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide. We focus on the needs of nonprofit marketing and communications professionals and offer community, training, coaching, and mentoring. This is your nonprofit marketing professional development home online— that’s it. We aren’t trying to upsell you on software or private consulting services.

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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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Impact Survey Uncovers Widespread Unmet Community Needs Nationwide

NonProfit PRO

United Way Worldwide released the "2023 211 Impact Survey," which showed housing assistance referrals continue to increase and other trends.

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Building Community Through Soccer: Maigan T. Bridgette’s Story at Sporting Kansas City

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In the heart of Kansas City, where the pulse of soccer beats strong and the spirit of community runs deep, lies an individual dedicated to Kansas City’s (KC) community. Meet Maigan T. Bridgette , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) whose career journey began with a simple desire – to make a difference. Graduating with the CNP credential from Rockhurst University in 2015, Maigan has seamlessly transitioned her skills into her role at Sporting Kansas City , a Major League Soccer team de

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Invite Nonprofit Donors Into Your Story, Giving Them a Powerful Role to Play

Clairification

You must invite your donor into the story. Take yourself out of the equation. Donors don’t care about you, but about what they can do through you. Stop talking about your good work. Talk, instead, about the good work your donor wants to do. How? 5-Step Strategy to Illuminate the Donor’s Role in Repairing the World 1.Tell a quick story about a specific project.

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Report Predicts Uptick in Giving in 2024 and 2025

NonProfit PRO

A new report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University has bold predictions for giving in 2024 and 2025.

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Nonprofit Community Engagement Essentials: How to Drive Change Through Collaboration

Donorbox Nonprofit

You’ve heard the phrase “it takes a village” referring to raising a child. Well, sometimes it also takes a village to help your nonprofit grow and affect real change in the world. That’s where nonprofit community engagement comes in. But getting the support of your community isn’t always easy, and it doesn’t happen overnight. In […] The post Nonprofit Community Engagement Essentials: How to Drive Change Through Collaboration appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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FTC, 10 States Take Action Against Operator of Sham Cancer Charity for Deceiving Donors

NonProfit PRO

The Federal Trade Commission and 10 states are suing Cancer Recovery Foundation International and its operator for deceiving generous donors.

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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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Why an Ecosystem for Filmmakers of Color Is Necessary—and How Funders Can Support It

NonProfit Quarterly

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold. Yet, too often, they are underfunded and underresourced. People of color remain the least represented demographic in filmmaking, both on screen and behind the camera. But Color Congress is working to change that and is calling upon funders to do the same.

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Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

Candid

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. In February 2023, Candid launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative to empower nonprofits to share their demographic data just one time through their profiles, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders.

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Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions

Fundraising Report Card

Having data is essential. Having accurate data is useful. Knowing how to use your accurate data – that’s the secret to making informed decisions and sustaining your fundraising growth. But … Continue reading "Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions" The post Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions appeared first on Fundraising Report Card.

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Good fundraising writing: It’s not about avoiding your peeves

Jeff Brooks

Years ago, I worked at a company where one of the best ways to get ahead was to talk. A lot. Being able to filibuster at a meeting or write staggeringly long emails marked you as a winner. The content of what you had to say wasn’t as important as word count. It was the best path to a vice presidency (and this company had a lot of VPs). When you incentivize something, people tend to pursue it.

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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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GLORIA FELDT PODCAST: GENDER PARITY

Fundraising Leadership

Gloria Feldt is Cofounder and President of Take The Lead , a nonprofit organization providing training, coaching and cohort building, inspiring role models, and thought leadership to individuals and organizations, with the mission of intersectional gender parity in leadership. Gloria is the author of 5 books and former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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Proposed Overtime Rule Change for Montana Nonprofits

MNA Association

The Fair Labor Standards Act has a proposed rule change that may impact nonprofits. MNA hosted a webinar on March 27 th with Westaff and Montana State Department of Labor Bureau Chief to explain the rule and options for nonprofits. View the recording below and view slides here. The post Proposed Overtime Rule Change for Montana Nonprofits first appeared on Montana Nonprofit Association.

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Creating a Strong Digital Content Strategy for Your Nonprofit

Prosper Strategies

Picture this: That is the magic of content strategy—your secret weapon to attracting new audience members and converting them into dedicated supporters. With a strong digital content strategy in place, you too can connect with individuals who are interested in your cause and are eager to assist you in driving greater impact for your beneficiaries. […] The post Creating a Strong Digital Content Strategy for Your Nonprofit appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Earning an International Coaching Federation Credential like ACC or PCC

Concord Leadership

Coaching is a specific set of skills and an entire profession. But since anyone can call themselves a “coach,” coaching certifications and credentials can help coaches show their dedication to the craft. And a high-level of professionalism to their clients. As the profession of coaching has developed, the International Coaching Federation has emerged as the […] The post Earning an International Coaching Federation Credential like ACC or PCC appeared first on The Concord Leaders

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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.

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How to Fix Your Nonprofit Accounting

The Charity CFO

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective accounting system helps you stay in compliance with tax and legal regulations–helping you maintain your exempt status. However, effective accounting isn’t just about following rules. An effective nonprofit accounting system also helps your organization stay transparent, manage funds wisely, and build trust with donors and the public.

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How to Address the Maternal Mortality Crisis: A Conversation with Dorothy Cilenti

NonProfit Quarterly

In the United States, 80 percent of maternal mortalities are preventable. Black and Native women are disproportionately impacted by maternal mortality, dying at up to three times the rate of White women. Most maternal deaths occur not immediately after birth but in the critical postpartum period. To combat the maternal mortality crisis, over 150 maternal health experts came together to write The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health.

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AI-Powered Bill-Tracking Service Plural Seeks to Democratize Policymaking

NonProfit PRO

Employing artificial intelligence, Plural aims to make the policymaking process more transparent and accessible.

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How the New Georgia Project Engages Low-Propensity Voters

NonProfit Quarterly

Vesperstock on Adobe Stock In 2013, politician and voting-rights activist Stacey Abrams founded the New Georgia Project (NGP), a nonpartisan effort to register, engage, and build power for Black, Latinx, and young voters. Since then, the organization has become a model for engaging and mobilizing these groups of voters around the issues that are most important to them.

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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.