Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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OpenAI Looks to Shift Away From Nonprofit Roots and Convert Itself to For-Profit Company

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The group’s board is thinking about restructuring that would make OpenAI a public benefit corporation. By Matt O'Brien, Kelvin Chan, and Thalia Beaty, AP Business Writers Bryan R. Smith/AP OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman (center) says the recent departures of key executives are unrelated to the potential restructuring. OpenAI's history as a nonprofit research institute that also sells commercial products like ChatGPT may be coming to an end as the San Francisco company looks to more fully convert itself

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Small Talk

NonProfit PRO

Social gatherings are essential for growing your network. If you find small talk uncomfortable, here's how to sharpen your social game.

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A Family Foundation's Quest for Long-Term Impact

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations. Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations.

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Blackbaud, Microsoft to Bring Cloud Technology, AI and Analytics to Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud customers will soon benefit from deeper integration of Microsoft AI and analytics into their software.

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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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Kumi Naidoo Will Lead Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative Kumi Naidoo will become president of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative. Also, the Pivot Fund has named a veteran journalist as its managing director, and the Yosemite Conservancy will install a new CEO in January.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Budget For Major Donor Cultivation And Stewardship?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on creating a major donor stewardship budget: Dear Charity Clairity, We are in the beginning stages of creating a major gift program.

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The Top 9 Text-to-Give Platforms To Boost Mobile Giving

Bloomerang

Mobile communication is a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. According to the latest M+R Benchmarks report , mobile message volume for nonprofits increased by 40% in 2023, indicating that this channel is here to stay. Text-to-give is one of the easiest and fastest ways to raise donations via SMS messaging. However, many nonprofits don’t know where to start when it comes to implementing text-to-give campaigns.

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Make It Happen: Women Designing and Achieving Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Success

Fundraising Leadership

On the wealth building panel L to R: Loretta McCarthy, Anu Bhardwaj, Staria WIlliams, Angela Franco, and Hyacinth Tucker. “As women, we are often the architects of our dreams,” said Hyacinth Tucker, founder and owner of Laundry Basket Delivery at the recent Take The Lead Power Up Conference on Women’s Equality Day in Washington, D.C. “So let’s share our stories, struggles, and triumphs knowing together we are stronger.” “ As women, we are often the architects of our #dreams.

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Optimizing Your Website for Multiple Browsers: Best Practices for Digital Marketers

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Optimizing Your Website for Multiple Browsers: Best Practices for Digital Marketers As a marketer, ensuring your website performs efficiently across all browsers is essential for reaching a broad audience and maximizing engagement. Cross-browser optimization is a crucial component of your digital marketing strategy, given the variety of web browsers and user preferences.

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The Most Important, Least Understood Fundraising Truth

iMarketSmart

You don’t raise more money by converting more prospects into donors each year, but by converting more current donors into deeper believers with each passing year. Organizations that retain AND increase the confidence of their current donors year over year will always outstrip those that focus only on raising the most dollars from new donors in any given year.

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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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Funders Weigh the Future of DEI, Climate, and Aid at U.N. Meeting

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Chronicle reporter Stephanie Beasley offers an insider's view of the annual United Nations General Assembly, where there was no shortage of big philanthropies advancing their causes. By Stephanie Beasley NEW YORK U.S. State Department President Biden addresses world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters Tuesday in New York.