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My Organization Nixed Trust-Based Philanthropy. Here's What We Discovered.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise. By Dan Goldenberg Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise.

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5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Managing Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

While volunteers are great, managing them isn’t the same as managing staff. Here are five things to avoid when managing volunteers.

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Create a Smart Annual Outreach Plan to Keep Donors Close — and Boost Giving

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl Veteran fundraisers and consultants share detailed guidance for how to keep supporters close — and hit fundraising goals — in a complicated year.

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How to Engage and Retain DAF Donors

NonProfit PRO

With no signs of slowing down, DAF donors are a big source of donations for nonprofits. Here are eight ways to engage and retain DAF donors.

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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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Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for February 2024

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Not sure what to talk about next month? We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. These writing ideas for February come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get March’s prompts emailed to you the the first week of February. Your Writing Prompts for February 2024 On the Calendar 2/1: Optimist Day.

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Whatever Happened to Critical Mass?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Eric Broder Van Dyke on istockphoto.com When I moved to Miami, FL, in 2007 to start my first job as a journalist for the Miami New Times , I considered myself something of a bicycle guy. But Miami was not a bicycle-friendly city. It was a city designed for cars, and taking to the roads by bicycle required some skill and no small amount of either courage or foolhardiness, and I at least possessed the latter.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys. 1 While all of these are useful tools for program development and planning, there is another strategy that provides consistent access to community input while also routinely bu

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A strong message: Nonprofit marketing best practices

Big Duck

The post A strong message: Nonprofit marketing best practices appeared first on Big Duck.

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How to Create Social Media Posts With AI [Video Tutorial]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Create Social Media Posts With AI [Video Tutorial] Seamlessly Blend Creativity and Technology. See How to Create Effective Social Media Posts With AI faster than ever before. Check out the video tutorial below. Tools used in the video: StoryLab.ai for the 25 social media captions and playground.com for the AI text-to-image generator. Enjoy! Chapters Create Effective Social Media Posts With AI [Video Tutorial] What is an AI Social Media Caption Generator?

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Can a Person Be ‘Diverse’?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Suzanne Wertheim An excerpt from The Inclusive Language Field Guide on how we draw people in when we communicate

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's 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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How to Create an AI Avatar with CapCut [Video Tutorial]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Create an AI Avatar with CapCut [Video Tutorial] Do you want to create your very own AI Avatar for your next video? CapCut just added a new feature to enable you to create an AI Avatar within seconds. Check out the video tutorial below to find out how you can create your AI Avatar with CapCut. Chapters Create an AI Avatar with CapCut [Video Tutorial] What is an AI Avatar Best Practices when using AI Avatars What is CapCut Create an AI Avatar with CapCut [Video Tutorial] What is an AI Avat

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Kickstart a successful fundraising year with Candid Seals of Transparency 

Candid

In this digital age, effective fundraising requires more than a strong proposal. Nonprofit organizations need a robust online presence to ensure that they’re discoverable by potential funders and donors. However, many nonprofits are constrained by limited resources and struggle to prioritize marketing and communications efforts to increase their visibility.

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4 Steps to More Powerful Visuals on Your Nonprofit Website

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In today’s world, a nonprofit organization’s website is often its primary communication tool. With the power to reach and engage a local or global audience, a well-designed website can help further your mission, build your nonprofit brand, and attract donors and supporters. One of the most effective ways to make your nonprofit’s website more compelling and impactful is by incorporating powerful visuals.