Tue.Sep 03, 2024

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New Era in Women's Sports Fueled by Decades of Women Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Since Title IX's enactment in 1972, female athletes, activists, and donors have steadily fueled a slow-burning revolution in women's sports, culminating in today's record-breaking participation. By Sara Herschander Vadim Ghirda, AP Recent years have seen unprecedented levels of donations and investment into women’s sports. One donation of $4 million went to support the 2024 Olympic medal-winning USA Women’s Rugby Sevens team, above.

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Comment on How to Determine the Right Ask Amount for Each and Every Donor by Ann M Woodford

Amy Eisenstein

Dear Amy, I am very grateful to have received your gift of two books that I am sure will help us raise more funds for our organization. Thank you so very much! Ann Miller Woodford Founder/Board member One Dozen Who Care, Inc.

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Retired Surgeon and Inventor Gives UCLA $120 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The gift from Gary Michelson and his wife, Alya, will create an immunology research center aimed at developing new treatments to prevent and cure diseases. By Maria Di Mento David Hume Kennerly A $120 million donation from Gary and Alya Michelson will help UCLA launch the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy. Plus, three prominent LA museums land an art collection and $15 million for acquisitions, and medical students in Baltimore to benefit from $10 million for scholarships.

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Repositioning the Revenue Department for the Content Creator Wave, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

As content creation grows, nonprofits must adjust to this new revenue stream. Here's how content creation supports peer-to-peer efforts.

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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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The Five Ws and H of a Good Call to Action

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Nonprofits need people to do things. That’s the only way we can achieve our mission of changing the world. And if you need someone to do something, you need a good call to action (or CTA). Calls to action are our instructions for what we want people to do. And yet, nonprofits sometimes make what should be simple, clear instructions too complicated and vague.

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Partner With HALO & Revolutionize Donor Incentives

NonProfit PRO

Since 1996, we’ve revolutionized donor incentivization for non-profits by eliminating traditional barriers—no more inventory hassles or invoicing surprises! With your support, we’re excited to launch our new, cost-effective program designed for a broader audience. Interested in learning more? Book a meeting today with Roger Burnett, CAS—we can’t wait to connect and share the magic!

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Square Financial Services Launches Grant Initiative to Drive Community Development in Utah

NonProfit PRO

Square Financial Services opened applications for the 24 Squared grant initiative in partnership with the Community Foundation of Utah.

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Pros and Cons of Using Form 1023-EZ for Starting a Nonprofit

Foundation Group

IRS Form 1023-EZ is the streamlined process for small nonprofits seeking 501(c)(3) status. It has its pros, as well as its significant problems.

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Unhelpful Management Practices: Navigating the Impact of Unchecked Mean Girl Dynamics

Blue Avocado

Need a surefire way to drain morale and productivity at your nonprofit? Try a consultant with no guardrails. I’ve been away from high school for 40 years now, but last year I felt like I was living in the movie Mean Girls. Unlike the stereotypes brought to life at North Shore High in the original 2004 movie, this was a weekly dose of treachery within the development department of a community-based nonprofit.

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From Vision to Fingerspitzengefühl

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By John Marks An excerpt from From Vision to Action with 11 principles for social entrepreneurship

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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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Advance your mission with Sage nonprofit accounting and management software

The NonProfit Times

Get your nonprofit future ready with the #1 cloud fund accounting software by Sage. Flexible advanced functionality to streamline essential finance and accounting processes like nonprofit revenue recognition, grant tracking and billing, spend management and Sage Intacct Mateo to make savings and loans management uncomplicated and effortless. Learn more The post Advance your mission with Sage nonprofit accounting and management software appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Top Podcasts for Nonprofit Leaders

Nonprofit Fixer

“Are there any good podcasts for nonprofit leaders?” That’s what one of my coaching clients recently asked. I replied with an enthusiastic yes! There are some incredible podcasts that cover a whole range of nonprofit topics – from philanthropy to fundraising to leadership. And I definitely have favorites that I personally listen to and recommend checking out.

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Best CRMs for Small Nonprofit Organizations in 2024

Donorbox Nonprofit

Working in a nonprofit organization means you understand how important managing donor relationships is. With everything on your plate — fundraising campaigns, appeals, managing staff — ensuring your operations are streamlined is so crucial to your organization’s success. You’ve probably heard that a CRM for small nonprofits can help. However, if you’re part of the […] The post Best CRMs for Small Nonprofit Organizations in 2024 appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Boost productivity in media production with secure file sharing techniques

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Boost productivity in media production with secure file sharing techniques Improving productivity in media production is crucial for staying competitive. Secure file sharing techniques can streamline workflows and enhance collaboration. Learn how to implement these strategies effectively. In today’s fast-paced media landscape, maintaining high productivity levels is essential for success.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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How Co-ops Can Use Digital Tools Effectively to Advance Social Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Ivan Samkov on Pexels How can co-ops take advantage of the potential of digital technology while maintaining their unique relational character? The answer is not simple. Cooperatives are unique animals. They move at the speed of trust, and trust is built through engagement, collaboration, and pursuing their triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

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Why Families are Packing Up and Moving to Nicaragua

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Families are Packing Up and Moving to Nicaragua Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing on pristine shores, sipping coffee grown just miles away from your new home, all while your kids enjoy a top-notch education. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for many families, this dream is becoming a reality as they pack up and move to Nicaragua.