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I’m Rooting for DEI. But Why Are So Many Programs Falling Short?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Diversity work is facing a turning point: It can either maintain the largely ineffective status quo or evolve into something better. By Eboo Patel Jacob Hamilton, MLive.com/AP Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the University of Michigan’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony in May. The school’s long-standing DEI efforts have come under criticism.

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The Nonprofit Sector Participates in Inaugural DAF Day

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector organized the inaugural DAF Day, a national giving day to raise awareness for donor-advised funds. Here’s how it went.

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Family Foundations Are Bigger, and Some Are Giving More

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than a third award over $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down. By Jim Rendon More than a third award more than $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down.

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Transform Your Auction into a Record-Breaking Success

NonProfit PRO

Discover how a professional benefit auctioneer can unleash your event’s full potential! Join our FREE webinar to learn powerful techniques that engage donors, inspire generous bidding, and multiply your revenue. Don’t leave money on the table—see how the right auctioneer can make every moment and dollar count! Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at 2:00pm ET.

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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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'We Meet the Bear Next Week'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Amy McIsaac of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement talks about a post-election resource guide to help nonprofit leaders navigate tensions and find the language to bring people together. By Drew Lindsay Amy McIsaac of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement talks about a post-election resource guide to help nonprofit leaders find the language to bring people together.

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Your Year-End Playbook for Fundraising Success

NonProfit PRO

Ready to score big with your fundraising this year-end? Get your copy of Finish Line Fundraising, the free year-end playbook designed for nonprofit executives. Coach your team to fundraising success this giving season with a hand from the experts at DonorPerfect.

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Freedom and Purpose: Is Nonprofit Consulting Your Next Career Move?

NonProfit PRO

Can you relate? Do you. 1) Love nonprofit work but no longer love what you do. 2) Feel like you’ve reached your personal and professional growth limit. 3) Feel tired of the direct report lifestyle and want to be your own boss. 4) Crave more flexibility to spend time with family and friends. 5) Know you have valuable skills and deserve to be paid what you’re worth.

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What Halloween candy taught me about fundraising

Jeff Brooks

I like candy. That’s why I like Halloween — the only reason, come to think of it. The other day, I ate a couple of Tootsie Fruit Rolls. These are fruit-flavored versions of regular brown-flavored Tootsie Rolls. The regular kind taste like an unholy combination of fake chocolate, wax, and dirt. The fruit version is pretty yummy. While I was eating a Fruit Roll, I noticed the release of saliva that followed biting into it.

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The Nonprofit Sector Holds Inaugural DAF Day

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector organized the inaugural DAF Day, a national giving day to raise awareness for donor-advised funds. Here’s how it went.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally.

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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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Fall Back Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight, this time from a colleague’s newsletter: If I had to sum up my advice for this week, it would be to don’t be scared. There are many reasons to feel scared. I understand that and want to acknowledge that feeling. However, we must remember that within our DNA is something deeply coded to be helpful, kind, compassionate, and focused on collaboration and community.

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How Guaranteed Income Can Support the Arts—And Ourselves

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Mesut çiçen on Unsplash It’s the spring of 2022. I’m on my tenth call of the day supporting applicants to the Creatives Rebuild New York’s (CRNY) Guaranteed Income for Artists program. This time, I’m speaking with a musician, confirming that she is indeed eligible, verified, and will soon begin receiving monthly payments of $1,000 for the next 18 months.

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It’s back – the Nonprofit Social Media Summit!

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Registration for the 2024 Nonprofit Social Media Summit is LIVE ! What: All-virtual, free Nonprofit Social Media Summit ​ You can upgrade your experience here if you want the recordings and slides and a special BONUS workshop with me. When: November 13 and 14 from 1 PM – 5 PM ET each day. Sessions will include: Social media trends for nonprofits How to experiment on social media to get results Social media storytelling Facebook and Meta ads Creating great video content TikTok to en

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10 Proven Strategies to Find Contract Jobs in the UK

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

10 Proven Strategies to Find Contract Jobs in the UK Contract work is becoming an increasingly popular choice for professionals across various industries. With the flexibility, higher earning potential, and diverse work experience it offers, many workers are shifting from permanent roles to contracting positions. However, for those new to the contracting world, knowing how to find contract jobs can be a challenge.

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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 Use Fundraising Data for Donor Segmentation

Fundraising Report Card

Donor segmentation is one of the most effective strategies for increasing your fundraising efficiency. If you’ve been feeling like your fundraising is in a rut as you keep sending out … Continue reading "How to Use Fundraising Data for Donor Segmentation" The post How to Use Fundraising Data for Donor Segmentation appeared first on Fundraising Report Card.

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What Is Treasury Management? A Guide to Optimizing Business Finances

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

What Is Treasury Management? A Guide to Optimizing Business Finances Effective treasury management can significantly impact your business’s financial health. Companies can better manage cash flow, minimize financial risk, and enhance liquidity by understanding and utilizing treasury management services. Discover how treasury management can transform your financial operations and support growth.

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How to Raise More Money with Your Auction & Fund-A-Need

The Killoe Group

Overcome common challenges and map out a clear timeline with the best practices to maximize your auction and fund-a-need.

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How to Advance BIPOC Empowerment in the Renewable Energy Industry

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: PeopleImages on iStock The view from the trenches in frontline BIPOC communities fighting for resources is hopeful, though sobering: there has been a boom in energy and interest since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. But while this legislation may have provided “ historic ” funding for clean energy ( at least $370 billion ), ensuring that money reaches these communities remains a challenge.

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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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Inspirational & Innovative Moments from Raise 2024

The Killoe Group

The learning continues! Check out the key takeaways from Raise 2024 to grow your nonprofit organization’s impact.

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Gaza Solidarity Organizing: Exposing the Military–Higher Education Nexus

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: SWinxy on Wikimedia Commons We rely on cultural and educational institutions to nourish our curiosity and expand our knowledge. One might also expect cultural and educational institutions to support each other. Since October 2023, Israel has destroyed universities throughout Gaza and nearly 200 cultural heritage sites. But solidarity from US educational and cultural leaders with their Gazan counterparts has been conspicuous in its absence.

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