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Pivoting to Private Donors When Government Funding Isn't There

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program and helped win other grants. By Rasheeda Childress Graham Windham Brooklyn-based youths go snow-tubing with coaches from the Graham SLAM initiative. The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program and helped win other grants.

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The #1 Capital Campaign Mistake (and How to Avoid It!)

NonProfit PRO

Most capital campaigns fail before the first askdont let yours be one of them. Join this exclusive session to uncover the critical pre-campaign strategies that will guarantee success and secure transformational gifts in 2025! Attendees will gaininsider strategiesto identify the right donors, build momentum, and craft a rock-solid campaign plan thatpractically guarantees success before the first ask is even made.

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INK-nitiative: The Social Impact of Tattoo Removal

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Alan Mazzocco , iStock We often think of the nonprofit sector as the main origin of charitable activities, but the for-profit corporate space can also be a significant source of philanthropic and social action. INK-nitiative , a charitable program of the tattoo removal company Removery, is an example of a for-profit company leveraging its unique skills to drive meaningful social change through an integrated not-for-profit service.

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Fundraising Success Starts Within: Aligning Your Internal Team for Maximum Impact

Bloomerang

Introduction If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably involved in fundraising in some capacity. I know how lonely that can be. The weight of raising revenue is on your shoulders. And more likely than not, you have to do it alone. But what if you didnt have to? What if your entire organizationnot just the development departmentfelt a sense of ownership and responsibility for fundraising success?

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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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How Nonprofits Can Help Free Culture and Benefit from the Public Domain

NonProfit Quarterly

Credit: Photo by CJ Dayrit on Unsplash Nonprofits are used to thinking of themselves as providersof services, of advocacy, of societal change. Less often do they see themselves as playing a creative role, one of producing valuable content. Yet, nonprofits are creators of media, reports, research, and so on. In this capacity, nonprofits can foster a more vibrant ecosystem of information and media by harnessing the power of the public domain.

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Move, Stay, or Pivot? Uncertain Times Make Career Choices Different For Many

Fundraising Leadership

An uncertain economy can lead to your definitive choices on trainings, strategizing to pivot. Should you stay or should you pivot? The current economic climate is complicating the career paths of millions due to the factors of unpredictable layoffs, hiring freezes, pay reductions, and a general fear of culture changes and imposed, sudden and unforseeable actions.

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The Five Most Important Emphases For An Advancement Operation

iMarketSmart

Given the significant and ongoing decline in giving households and the increasing competition from that shrinking market share from a growing number of nonprofits, advancement leaders need to reallocate resources to support these emphases. Look at Donor Retention. Obsess about donor loyalty. Just dont look at the number of donors from year to year. That can mislead you into believing youre doing a better job than you are.

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Carey & Co. and Noble Accounting Join Forces

NonProfit PRO

This partnership marks a new chapter for both companies and will offer nonprofits a seamless continuum of financial and back-office support.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Engage Gen Z and Gain Their Support

Top Nonprofits

As Gen Z’s oldest members enter adulthood, nonprofits must pivot and add to existing strategies to gain their support. After all, these are the newest changemakers and theyre ready to make their mark. Like every generation, Gen Z has unique quirks, challenges, and preferences that inform how you should approach them. This guide will walk you through strategies you can implement to connect with your donor bases next generation and keep them engaged with your mission. 1.

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PayPal Giving Fund: How Nonprofits Can Benefit the Most

Donorbox Nonprofit

Despite some controversy, PayPal Giving Fund is a reliable option for most nonprofits looking to expand their avenues for receiving donations. But its important to understand the ins and outs of how this donor-advised fund works so you know what you and your donors are getting into. How PayPal Giving Fund Works Formerly […] The post PayPal Giving Fund: How Nonprofits Can Benefit the Most appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres 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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Impact Exchange in Austin: Connecting Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit HR

SXSW is an annual festival in Austin, Texas where changemakers come to discuss and share ideas on innovation from dozens of industries. In the past several years the conference has evolved to offer growing and now robust tracks specifically for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. In these sessions, panelists and keynote speakers share ideas and … Read more The post Impact Exchange in Austin: Connecting Nonprofit Leaders appeared first on.

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It Keeps Happening: The Impact of Repeated Climate Disasters

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Casey Horner on Unsplash Its becoming hard to keep track. Was it Hurricane Helene that destroyed a neighbors house in Florida, or was it Hurricane Milton? Did a community deal with a mass exodus of residents after the Park Fire or the Eaton and Palisades Fire s? An urgent issue emerging from our late stage of the climate crisis: The world is not simply dealing with one disaster but multiple ones, often at the same time and in the same areas, again and again.