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By Overlooking Women, Nonprofits Are Leaving Billions on the Table

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes. By Stephanie Beasley Getty Images Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes.

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Gala and Auction Success: Revenue Enhancers You Need to Know

NonProfit PRO

Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Take your live/silent auctions and galas to the next level with these simple, yet entertaining revenue enhancers designed to increase guest engagement and enjoyment while helping you raise more. Identify techniques for streamlining pre, during, and post event operations to never again worry about missing a beat.

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Muslim Women Who Are Registered to Vote Are More Likely to Give

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Civic engagement — including volunteering — is more correlated with giving than religiosity. By Shariq Siddiqui and Nausheena Hussain Mohammed Elshamy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Having compassion toward people in need is a top motivation for this demographic group to give. Civic engagement — including volunteering — is more correlated with giving than religiosity.

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Tips for Writing Better AI Prompts: A Guide for Nonprofit Communicators

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Earlier today I presented a brand new webinar Easier Content Creation for Nonprofits: Mastering AI, Repurposing and Curation. In addition to tips on repurposing and curating content, I included a whole section on writing better AI prompts for your communications. Want to watch the recording of this webinar? Become an All-Access Pass Holder! You can watch this webinar and hours of other recorded webinars, PLUS attend as many live webinars as you want for 365 days.

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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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Boost Your Giving Season: 6 Ways to Deepen Corporate Partnerships

NonProfit PRO

Corporate partnerships are essential for nonprofits. Here are six key ways to engage corporate relationships for giving season.

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Why your fundraising is boring

Jeff Brooks

Your fundraising is boring because you’re spending your time explaining, not inspiring. You’re working from the assumption that if you can make people understand how your programs work, they’ll be compelled to donate. It doesn’t work that way. People don’t want or need instruction on your programs. They need to be inspired to change the world.

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20+ Nonprofit Fall Fundraising Ideas to Inspire Generosity

The Killoe Group

This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot. What comes to mind when you think of fall? Many think of Halloween, apple orchards, back to school season… and everything pumpkin-spiced themed. However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Best Approach Sponsors Around Different Giving Levels

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 how to approach sponsorship giving levels without seeming pushy: Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small nonprofit. We usually have a few events annually bringing in added revenue.

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What does racial equity look like in lean foundations?

Candid

Advancing racial equity has become a critical imperative for philanthropies aiming to make a meaningful impact. As part of that shift, many funders are looking to ensure their staff, leadership, and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of their communities. For foundations with few or no staff, ensuring equitable representation and implementing racial equity practices can be both a complex and critical endeavor.

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Do Something Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

Let’s get right to this week’s collection of free resources! If you poke around this issue of the Clairity Click-it, I’m sure you’ll find something to help you DO SOMETHING positive to change the world — at least in your little corner of it. Or something provocative to fuel your thinking around what your might do differently to more effectively engage your constituents.

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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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Heightened Institutional Mistrust May Have Trickle-Down Impact

The NonProfit Times

A good cause, or even a well-established name, are no longer enough to allay donors’ funding hesitancy: One third of potential donors have a difficult time picking between nonprofits within a specific sector. A panel of more than 2,100 adult survey respondents in the United States were asked to evaluate seven accountability aspects nonprofits could demonstrate.

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Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising: Structuring for Success

Prosper Strategies

Nonprofit marketing and fundraising departments play crucial roles in driving your organization’s goals forward. However, too often, the overlap in their efforts—engaging supporters and raising funds—can lead to competition rather than collaboration. In addition to reminding ourselves that we’re all here for the mission, to maximize the impact of both teams at your nonprofit, it’s […] The post Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising: Structuring for Success appeared first on Prosp

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: How Nonprofits can Start Investing in Technology

The Charity CFO

On today’s episode, Tosha is joined by the Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , Paul Morris. Auxilia is a technology platform created to help community driven nonprofit organizations with donor outreach, engagement, and retention. Paul and Tosha collaborate on a discussion about nonprofits investing in technology. There is almost an unwritten fear or stigma associated with nonprofits and using dollars to invest in technology.

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Lessons From Debby: 5 Things Before Severe Weather Hits

The NonProfit Times

Hurricane Debby left downtowns from Savannah, Georgia to Annapolis, Maryland under water as it came ashore and stayed like an unwanted relative who won’t leave your home after a couple of days stretched into a couple of weeks. Severe weather season is underway and forecasts indicate a more intense hurricane season this year. To address the most common severe weather questions, we spoke with experts from Church Mutual, President – Subsidiaries and Chief Underwriting Officer Pam Rushing and Assist

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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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Instagram Password Checker Tools: Are They Reliable?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Instagram Password Checker Tools: Are They Reliable? Instagram is one of the most widely used social networks in the digital age. With the proliferation of users, the fear of getting hacked is always present. Because of this nagging worry, many Instagram password checker tools have emerged. The question is: Are they reliable? Chapters Overview of Instagram Password Checker Tools How These Tools Work The Limitations of Password Checker Tools Potential Risks of Using Password Checkers Alternative

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How Data Visualization Helps Nonprofits Make Smart, Strategic Decisions

Fundraising Report Card

With every new idea that comes across your desk, you have to make a decision. Is this a good direction for our nonprofit to go? Is this a smart idea? … Continue reading "How Data Visualization Helps Nonprofits Make Smart, Strategic Decisions" The post How Data Visualization Helps Nonprofits Make Smart, Strategic Decisions appeared first on Fundraising Report Card.

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Ensuring The Right To Online Free Association

The NonProfit Times

By Stephen Jackson From supporting a local museum to responding to climate change to aiding people in the midst of a health crisis, nonprofit staff turn time and attention to a variety of issues, working on them in creative and hyperlocal ways. They also play a critical role in holding open spaces where individuals can gather and respond to issues in their communities, and much of this takes place online.