Wed.Jul 10, 2024

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How One Word Could Change Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Embracing the word “solidarity” alongside “justice” and “equity” will help philanthropy rethink what it means to do good. By Leah Hunt-Hendrix George Walker IV/AP Supporting labor unions should be part of any philanthropy-in-solidarity strategy. Embracing the word “solidarity” alongside “justice” and “equity” will help philanthropy rethink what it means to do good.

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Enhancing Donor Communications by Speaking Your Donors’ Love Language

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Ever thought about how we, as communicators, can build deeper, long-lasting relationships with our stakeholders, especially our donors? It’s crucial because donors are emotionally connected to our mission. Plus, it’s more cost-efficient to retain a donor than to find a new one. We should honor their commitment by viewing them as long-term relationships rather than transactional interactions.

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Relentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. Here’s How to Fix Things

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing By Allison Fine iStockphoto Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing

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2024 Nonprofit Trends Report

NonProfit PRO

Free Trend Report to 2024 Nonprofit Trends Report The State of Nonprofit Fundraising, Technology, and Operations: Impact on Mission Sustainability

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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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Harold Alfond Foundation Commits $75.5 Million for Maine's Community Colleges

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of the Maine Community College System An automotive technology program instructor at Washington County Community College works with a student on an electric vehicle as part of the school’s work-force development programs, which the Harold Alfond Foundation supports. Also, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded $1 billion to eliminate tuition at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Home Depot Foundation gave $9 million to build and repair 500 housing units for more than 3,400 ho

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Ultimate Study Guide for School Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to Ultimate Study Guide for School Fundraising Host a successful school fundraising event with tips and tricks from GiveSmart.

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Top Concerns for Nonprofit Marketers Today (And How They’re Addressing Them)

NonProfit PRO

Here are the top trending challenges nonprofit marketers are facing this year and how they're tackling them.

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Hierarchy Becomes Fluid

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits in Practice.” View the full webinar here. Ramiro Murguia: I think we all have hinted at it‚ and I think it’s something that I just want to say outright—the idea and the concept of a worker self-directed nonprofit does not mean that hierarchy no longer exists within your organization.

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Nominations Open for the 2024 Nonprofit Professional of the Year Awards

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO is proud to honor nonprofit professionals who work tirelessly through our annual Nonprofit Professional of the Year Awards.

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[DATA] “Rest” donors from your fundraising? It’s going to cost you!

Jeff Brooks

This post co-authored by me and long-time friend and former colleague, Fundraising Economist Bill Jacobs of Analytical Ones. One of most counterintuitive truths about fundraising is this: The more recently a donor gave, the more likely they are to give now. It’s so hard to believe that many organizations “rest” donors from being asked for period of time after they give.

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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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2024 ‘Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy’ Report Finds Increase in Nonprofit Trust

NonProfit PRO

Independent Sector's "Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy" report found trust in nonprofits has rebounded after four years of decline.

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Now Open: 2024 Total Rewards Practices Survey

NonProfit HR

2024 Total Rewards Practices Survey for Nonprofits and Associations Nonprofit HR is the nation’s leading talent management capacity-building firm dedicated to meeting the workforce and culture needs of the social sector. We believe that there is value in empowering nonprofits to achieve their full potential through supporting their people. Over the last few years, … Read more The post Now Open: 2024 Total Rewards Practices Survey appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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Make Gift Aid Effortless with Our Automated HMRC Submission

Donorbox Nonprofit

For the tax year ending in 2023, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) paid £1.6 billion in Gift Aid to eligible charities. That’s a significant boost to those charities’ contributed income and resulted in a lot of important, mission-based work! While Gift Aid can be a huge benefit for nonprofits, there are significant administrative hassles […] The post Make Gift Aid Effortless with Our Automated HMRC Submission appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Best Strategies to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Event Revenue

The Killoe Group

Maximize your efforts to boost revenue with modern software. Explore how to improve donor and staff experience with a well-executed event.

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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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What Is Donor Identification? Major Gift Fundraising Fundamentals Series

iMarketSmart

As you begin scouring your donor and supporter databases for your next batch of major donors, where do you begin? How can you tell from the swath of names, addresses, and accompanying data who might be a good candidate for a potential major donor you could reach out to? This is the process of donor identification, and it’s a critical component of any major gifts fundraising strategy.

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How can my nonprofit benefit from launching a podcast?

Big Duck

Learn what to consider when launching a podcast for your nonprofit, from strategy and team to tools and software.

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Data Storytelling Series – Donation Frequency

Fundraising Report Card

The never-ending quest continues, as we seek to turn fundraising data into something more compelling than watching clouds move. To that end, our data storytelling series next tackles the fundraising … Continue reading "Data Storytelling Series – Donation Frequency" The post Data Storytelling Series – Donation Frequency appeared first on Fundraising Report Card.

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Training Your Nonprofit Team to Use Direct Mail Appeals

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Although technology has transformed communication, there’s still something special about receiving a letter in the mail. The anticipation of opening an envelope addressed to you creates a unique connection. For nonprofits, direct mail appeals remain crucial—it allows you to engage supporters personally and earn their backing for fundraisers and other initiatives.

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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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5 School Fundraising Ideas You’ve Likely Never Thought Of

NonProfit PRO

Free Infographic to 5 School Fundraising Ideas You've Likely Never Thought Of Find success with these engaging fundraisers

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How to Confront the Affordability Crisis: Use the Ballot to Raise Wages

NonProfit Quarterly

Fibonacci Blue on wikimedia.rgo The US restaurant industry is on the cusp of historic change. After years of organizing and building power to raise wages and end subminimum tip-based wages, restaurant and service workers and “ high road ” restaurant owners in many states still work in an industry that offers a minimum wage of $2.13 an hour—a direct legacy of slavery.

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UC Workers Strike in Solidarity with Gaza and against Repression

NonProfit Quarterly

Reuters Mark Kenneth Gradoni, a doctoral candidate and teaching assistant at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), recalls seeing a phalanx of marked and unmarked law enforcement vehicles fly down the freeway with lights flashing when he arrived at campus on May 15. As he parked in Lot 7, Gradoni heard police helicopters circling overhead. They blasted inaudible commands he later learned were orders to disperse and a notice that a Gaza support protest had been declared an unlawful assembly

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Can Taxes Reduce Inequality? What a Study of State and Local Taxes Tells Us

NonProfit Quarterly

Robert DeLaRosa from Pixabay Who pays? Along with its companion question of “who benefits,” “who pays” has long been a central concern of both politics and economics. Earlier this year, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) published Who Pays: A Distributional Analysis of the Tax Systems in All 50 States, its seventh study on the topic since 1996 and its first since 2018.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a