The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott’s announcement of this year’s giving was accompanied by just a three-sentence post rather than the essays she’s written in the past. This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are near and the year-end giving crunch is on. That’s why I am sharing a few bloopers in direct mail and emails that could have been prevented in the past few months.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some nonprofits are sharing blunt messages about financial woes in an effort to spur donations By Emily Haynes Oleksii Kozodaiev for Project HOPE Children celebrate St. Nicolas Day in Dnipro, Ukraine, on Dec. 5, as part of a program partly funded by nonprofit Project HOPE. The group is appealing to supporters with donor-advised funds in its year-end campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A data brief by Fidelity Charitable, shows that nearly 3 out of 5 people plan to participate in charitable activities in all forms at year-end.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Kraft's donation matches a $100 million grant the Rales Foundation awarded to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. By Maria Di Mento Plus, MacKenzie Scott contributed $15 million for affordable housing, and the Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre gave $10 million to back a research education program for aspiring scientists from under-served areas of Los Angeles.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Image credit: Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash A commonly uttered phrase in movement organizing spaces is: “Those who are closest to the problem are closest to the solutions.” Yet, too often, those with lived experiences are left out of the decision-making process. Such is the case for formerly incarcerated people. Both men experienced how easy it is for young Black men to be swept up in the criminal legal system.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What is journalism now, and what should it be? In this Remaking the Economy webinar conversation, developed in partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit News the panelists discuss the state of journalism and explore how it can advance economic justice. Featuring Jourdan Bennett-Begaye (Diné) ( ICT , formerly Indian Country Today ), Derrick Cain ( Resolve Philly ), and Crystal Good ( Black by God/The West Virginian ) the speakers explore the growth of nonprofit publications; changes in what c

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2023

19.5 million board members serve 1.3 million U.S. nonprofits, according to the National Council of Nonprofits. Each board averages 15 board members. Many board members want more time to discuss key strategic issues. “ We never have time to discuss the really important things, ” many board members complain. If you’ve heard that too, this post is for you.

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The Killoe Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Understand the most common challenges nonprofits face in 2024, and what steps they can take to tackle them.

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NonProfit HR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my capacity as CEO of Nonprofit HR, I’ve had the privilege of leading a team that predominantly works remotely, composed chiefly of experts in talent management and business operations. These years have been a profound journey, marked by our team members sharing their personal experiences. Their stories, encompassing the delicate balance between professional responsibilities … Read more The post Reflections of 2023: Navigating Remote Work, Wellness and Leadership in a Changing Lan

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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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Concord Leadership

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Mindfulness is an important practice that can reduce stress and anxiety. Learn more about incorporating mindfulness into your routine as a nonprofit leader. The post Top Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness as a Nonprofit Leader appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What You Need To Know About Lease Accounting in 2024 Lease accounting, a seemingly straightforward aspect of financial management, has evolved into a complex and critical area for businesses worldwide. With the implementation of new standards like IFRS 16 and ASC 842, lease accounting has moved from the backrooms of accounting departments into the spotlight of financial reporting.

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Foundation Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The post Navigating the Maze: Key Challenges for New Nonprofit Startups appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Fundraising Leadership

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Issue 247 — December 11, 2023 “I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction. Most reforms, most problems are complicated. But to me there is nothing complicated about ordinary equality.” —  Alice Paul , suffragist leader and author of the Equal Rights Amendment , which a century later still is not published into the U.S. Constitution. “Ordinary equality…” This week marks its important but traditionally little-noticed anniversary.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By Stefanie Demong Being a nonprofit CEO is a weird, often lonely gig. You straddle responsibilities to a lean staff, volunteer board, donors, and the community at large. The pressure to raise money, measure success, and chart growth is relentless; time to connect with others is scarce. About one in four nonprofit CEOs vacates their post annually and 72 percent report some degree of burnout at any given time.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Image credit: Xavier Lorenzo on istock.com An “ exhausted majority ” is hungry for a country where everyone, not just a few, has the opportunity to thrive. Yet the quest for health equity has been stymied. The lack of meaningful health equity progress is due to business-as-usual approaches and interventions focused on getting quick results—which are often temporary, weak, and ineffective.

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