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'We Can Save Our City': The $100 Million Plan to Revive East Oakland

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

With Rise East, longtime residents aim to write a new chapter for East Oakland, starting with $100 million. By Sara Herschander Courtesy of Rise East Selena Wilson, CEO of East Oakland Youth Development Center, says philanthropic dollars often bypass programs that are necessary to achieve a mission but not glamorous. With Rise East, longtime residents aim to write a new chapter for East Oakland, starting with $100 million.

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4 Fun Tips for Rocking Your Strategic Plan Execution

NonProfit PRO

“Strategic plan execution” might sound scary, but it doesn't have to be. Here are four easy tips to streamline your strategic plan execution.

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Shortage of Black Doctors Is Rooted in Racist History — a $600 Million Gift Will Help Historically Black Medical Schools Address the Gap

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Research shows that a lack of Black doctors helps explain why Black people tend to die younger than their white peers. By Benjamin Chrisinger Marcus Ingram, Getty Images The Morehouse School of Medicine is one of four historically Black medical schools that is set to receive a large gift from Michael Bloomberg. Research shows that a lack of Black doctors helps explain why Black people tend to die younger than their white peers.

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Six New Startups Join Blackbaud’s Tech Accelerator Program

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud's Social Good Startup Program has welcomed a new cohort of startups aiming to extend or complement Blackbaud's solutions.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Former High School Teacher Turned Cocktail Maven Gives $30 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

BuzzBallz founder Merrilee Kick is giving Texas Woman’s University $30 million to support programs in its business school. By Maria Di Mento Leo Gonzalez, TWU Photo Merrilee Kick, a Texas Woman’s University alumna and founder of BuzzBallz, announces a donation of $30 million to support TWU’s College of Business in August 2024. Plus, Tulane lands $17 million to support geriatric medicine, a rare media archive at UCLA will benefit from a $2.3 million donation from a veteran newsman, and Lambda Leg

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These AI-Powered Nonprofits Are Making Health Care More Equitable and Effective (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kevin Barenblat & Nick Cain AI has the power to change our understanding of the inherent tradeoffs between access to care, quality of care, and cost of care.

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Why do smaller nonprofit organizations tend to have more diverse boards? 

Candid

Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report, released in May, analyzes the demographic composition of nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. What does the information shared by 59,550 U.S. public charities on their Candid profiles suggest about the demographic composition and size of nonprofit boards and how diverse boards are by organization size?

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A Call To Action For Nonprofit Board Members

Bloomerang

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. The ultimate responsibility for the success of these organizations sits on the shoulders of the board of directors, who are expected to guide, support, and champion the mission.

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Sonya Massey Should Still Be Alive. What Can Be Done to Save Other Black Disabled People?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image: Original publication, Ruby Funeral Services Sonya Massey was a 36-year-old Black woman dealing with a mental health crisis. Instead of being offered help by the sheriff’s deputies who had been dispatched to her home to investigate a potential intruder, she was shot dead. After a video clip of Massey’s murder on July 6 was released, it was not immediately known to the public that she was dealing with a mental health crisis at the time of her death.

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Fundraising Results on the Decline? It’s Time to Examine Your Paradigm

Veritus Group

If you're unwilling to take a hard look at how your core beliefs shape your approach to fundraising, giving trends will continue to decline. The post Fundraising Results on the Decline? It’s Time to Examine Your Paradigm appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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10 Ways to Secure Earned Media for Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through 2024. As the year winds down, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your nonprofit’s marketing and communications goals while also identifying what you’d like to accomplish over the next few months and in the new year. No matter the focus, external communications and public relations will play a role in how your organization will achieve those goals for the year ahead and for years to come.

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Why staff retention is quickly becoming your top issue to address

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

In a recent survey of nonprofit workers across the United States, a staggering 74% reported that they are seeking another job. And out of those seeking new employment, 65% are unsure they will remain working in the non-profit sector. This is a serious issue that nonprofit organizations must focus on. Today’s guest, Michelle Flores Vryn, shares more data from this survey and how nonprofit leaders… Source In a recent survey of nonprofit workers across the United States, a staggeri

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Characteristics, Successes, & Strategies with Auctions

The Charity CFO

Auctions, are they a thing of the past or do they still work? We answer this question on another episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast hosted by Tosha Anderson. Bringing their expertise to the table, we are joined by Laurie Hochman , Director of Business Growth & Strategy at Auctria. Auctria is an easy to use tool that helps run your fundraising events.

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Top Trends in Social Media Marketing for 2025

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top Trends in Social Media Marketing for 2025 Social media marketing is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging almost every day. Staying ahead of these trends is crucial for brands and marketers who want to remain competitive and effectively engage their audiences. As we look forward to 2025, several key trends are expected to dominate the social media landscape.

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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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Let’s Talk Impact: Podcast Episode with Gloria Feldt

Fundraising Leadership

I had such a great time telling the story of my life to Justyna Kedra , CEO of @WERULE for her hashtag#podcast “Let’s Talk Impact” It’s fortuitous that I received the recording to post on this day, August 9, 2024 exactly 50 years after two life changing events: Richard Nixon resigned as president and I accepted (in a wild leap of faith or folly) the position of executive director of what was then Permian Basin Planned Parenthood.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way software development teams work together and innovate.

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way software development teams work together and innovate. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way software development teams work together and innovate. By automating repetitive tasks, improving accuracy, and boosting productivity, AI is making a big difference in how software is created. However, with these benefits come challenges that teams need to address to fully harness AI’s potential.

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Power To Our Women Fireside Chat Featuring Gloria Feldt

Fundraising Leadership

GLORIA FELDT is the Cofounder and President of Take The Lead, a motivational speaker, a global expert in women’s leadership development and DEI for individuals and companies that want to build gender balance. She is a bestselling author of five books, most recently Intentioning: Sex, Power, Pandemics, and How Women Will Take The Lead for (Everyone’s) Good.