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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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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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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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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What Malawi Farmers Can Teach the United States

NonProfit Quarterly

Photo courtesy of Temwa Mhone Maize is Malawi’s main grain. Largely cultivated by farmers who grow crops or raise livestock on a limited scale—known as smallholder farmers—its shortage translates to hunger. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO), over 1.6 million smallholder farmers and subsistence farmers depend on maize production for their livelihood.

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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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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.

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