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Expiring Tax Breaks, Charitable Giving, and What’s At Stake for Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities. By Jack Salmon Victoria Valdivia, Hans Lucas, AFP, Getty Images Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities.

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10 Tips to Thank and Retain Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

Nothing should be more personal and passionate than thanking donors. Here are 10 lessons that are essential to retaining and upgrading donors.

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Novo Nordisk, Wellcome, and Gates Foundation Partner on $300 Million Global-Health Effort

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation A food-chemistry scientist extracts Vitamin C from an orange-fleshed sweet potato at the International Potato Center in Nairobi, Kenya. A major new partnership is supporting research into nutrition. Also, the Otto Bremer Trust gave $12.5 million to enhance quality of life for residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, and Global Impact awarded $12 million to use social media to build confidence in vaccines.

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New Report Illuminates Gen Z Philanthropic Giving Behavior

NonProfit PRO

The Blackbaud Institute released a report showing trends in Gen Z's generosity, what motivates them to give, and more.

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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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5 Useful Affirmations for the Nonprofit Marketer

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Working in nonprofit marketing and communication teaches us many things, but perhaps most importantly, that we’re all in this together. No matter the size or type of our organizations, we face similar challenges every day. We strive to advance our missions with limited budgets and manpower, juggling multiple priorities and often battling misconceptions about the value of good marketing.

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The 2024 Fundraising Outlook

NonProfit PRO

Free Report to The 2024 Fundraising Outlook Insights to Shape Sustainable Success

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Social Donor Habits by Generation

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to Social Donor Habits by Generation Understand and Strategize to Reach Each Generation

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The Hidden Ingredient of a High-Functioning Board

Joan Garry

What is the well-kept secret of a high-functioning board? Joan shares the hidden ingredient and why every board needs it. The post The Hidden Ingredient of a High-Functioning Board appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Round 1 Applications Are Now OPEN!

NonProfit PRO

The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle is now open. Whether your organization is looking for Momentum to Modernize, eager to Go Further, Faster, or innovate as a Pathfinder, round one submissions are due by 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. Visit the submission portal today to download guidelines, review criteria for evaluation, and submit your proposal!

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Do You Need Both Revenue AND Aspirational Goals in Major Gifts?

Veritus Group

We recommend setting an aspirational goal that will help you imagine the possibility of asking for a larger gift. The post Do You Need Both Revenue AND Aspirational Goals in Major Gifts? 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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A Conversation to Guide Your Generative AI Journey

NonProfit PRO

Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges – and that was before the insurgence of Generative AI tools can capabilities. The team at AWS for Nonprofits exists to support the unique needs of nonprofit leaders like you. From security, to digital experience, to charting your Generative AI journey, your AWS Account Executive (a free resource) exists to support you.

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Developing a communications plan stays relevant, fresh, and actionable

Big Duck

Learn how to make a communications plan that is clear enough to get results and flexible enough to pivot when the unexpected happens.

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10 Reasons to Break Free from Spreadsheets

NonProfit PRO

Streamlining processes and understanding your data is key to success. If you’re still using spreadsheets and manual processes to piece together and track program data, you're missing out on key benefits that a streamlined system can offer. Download this guide to learn how siloed information may be holding your organization back, how you can gain control of your data, and how a case management solution can help you maximize your impact and secure more funding.

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Understanding Wealthy Donors – 3 Truths Every Gift Officer Needs to Know

iMarketSmart

There’s a chasm in major gifts fundraising. It lies between the wealthy donors who often make up over 80% of your giving base (sometimes over 90%), and the gift officers and fundraising teams who reach out to them and interact with them. While the wealthy donors may have seven, eight, or even nine figures in net worth, the people from your organization who are trying to build relationships with them tend to have far less.

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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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On Your Mark… Get Set… Submit!

NonProfit PRO

In case you missed it, AWS for Nonprofits has announced the addition of a third IMAGINE Grant category - offering three ways, and up to $200,000 of unrestricted funding, to advance your impact on mission. The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. So, visit the website, download the guidelines, invite your AWS Account Manager to support your submission process, and leverage AWS cloud technology to accelerate your mission.

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Strategies To Re-Engage Your Lapsed Donors

Bloomerang

What comes to mind when you hear “ lapsed donors ”? Do you feel embarrassed because it’s been a while since you last communicated with them? Maybe you’ve tried numerous ‘ win back’ campaigns that failed to convert them, and you’re wondering whether you should just delete them from your database. Don’t do it! A massive generational shift in giving is happening right now with donors aged 60 and older.

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Six Tips to Support Your IMAGINE Grant Submission!

NonProfit PRO

New this year, AWS is proud to announce three IMAGINE grant categories! To support your submission, we’re sharing six tips to help strengthen your submission. Whether you want to accelerate foundational IT projects or think big with Generative AI, each grant includes unrestricted funding, AWS cloud credits and numerous technical, training and marketing resources.

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Creating partnerships: Closing the gender pay gap by challenging the status quo together 

Candid

This year, Equal Pay Day —which indicates how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same wage that a man received the previous year—fell on March 12. The National Partnership for Women & Families marked the day by drawing attention to the persistent wage disparities that hamper millions of working women, along with the steps that we and our allies can take to close this pay gap once and for all.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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IMAGINE: $200,000 For Your Next Generative AI Project

NonProfit PRO

Wondering how Generative AI can help accelerate your impact? Looking for funding to get started? This year’s 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle offers the Pathfinder Generative AI Award which includes $200,000 unrestricted financial support, $100,000 In AWS Promotional Credit, and numerous technical, training and marketing resources. The submission portal is now open, so download the guidelines and make your vision a reality.

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Year-Round Donor Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits | Ultimate Guide

Donorbox Nonprofit

While nonprofits are fueled by passion and purpose, it’s donors who turn aspirations into tangible achievements. Yet, many nonprofits struggle to foster these important relationships. An effective donor engagement strategy goes beyond transactions, focusing on deep connections and shared value. By reinforcing these bonds year-round, not just during fundraising peaks, nonprofits can gather momentum to […] The post Year-Round Donor Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits | Ultimate Guide

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Auction Donation Request Letter Template

NonProfit PRO

Free Template to Auction Donation Request Letter Template A Template to Help You Motivate and Raise More!

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8 ways to get your fundraising metrics wrong

Jeff Brooks

Fundraising is at least half a numbers game. At least, if you want to succeed in a non-random way. But you have to look at the right numbers in the right ways. Here’s some help from Fundraising Report Card, at Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions : Focusing Solely on Revenue. If all you’re tracking for your fundraising program is net revenue (or worse yet, gross revenue) you could be entirely blind to the fact that your fundraisi

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The Peer-to-Peer Landscape

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to The Peer-to-Peer Landscape Reinventing the Participant Experience

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How to Use Prospect Research Data for Fundraising: 4 Steps

Top Nonprofits

Insights gathered through the prospect research process can transform your fundraising efforts and help you create a powerful, data-driven major gift fundraising strategy—but doing the research is only the beginning. After you’ve collected data about your prospects, the next step is to apply that data. You know that information about prospects’ financial capacity, affinity for your cause, and established giving habits is valuable, but how exactly does it play into the fundraising process?

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12 Strategies to Drive More Revenue at Your Golf Event

NonProfit PRO

Free Infographic to 12 Strategies to Drive More Revenue at Your Golf Event Boost Revenue at Your Next Golf Fundraiser

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The Future of Animation Marketing: How AI is Transforming Campaigns

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Future of Animation Marketing: How AI is Transforming Campaigns In the visually driven world of marketing, animation has long been a staple, captivating audiences with its dynamic and creative storytelling capabilities. As technology progresses, the realm of animation is experiencing a transformative shift, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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MDM Fundraising Acquired By RKD Group

The NonProfit Times

Fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas made its second acquisition in as many weeks. This time the asset is MDM Fundraising, a Christian fundraising and marketing agency specialized in serving rescue missions and ministries. The firm was formerly known as Milwaukee Direct Marketing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last week RKD acquired Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training.

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Top 10 Topics for History Dissertation Writing

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top 10 Topics for History Dissertation Writing Having received a bachelor’s degree, you can not stop there and continue your studies. You can do this if your goal is a master’s degree. It is more prestigious, and many employers prefer this level of education. In two years of study, master’s students acquire more skills compared to bachelor’s graduates.

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The $230 Billion Donor-Advised Fund Industry Gets an IRS Hearing

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Congress and the Biden administration are considering what should be done to tighten restrictions on donor-advised funds. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Congress and the Biden administration are considering what should be done to crack down on donor-advised funds, an increasingly popular way for donors to set aside money to spend on charitable causes.

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Solidarity Challenges the Status Quo: A Conversation with Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor

NonProfit Quarterly

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a