Tue.Sep 05, 2023

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Mary and Richard Compton Give $50 Million to a Santa Barbara Hospital

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Plus, University of Texas at Austin has landed $50 million for a new environmental studies field station, and MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a nonprofit that backs BIPOC-led businesses that provide jobs, training, and support to people who struggle to find employment.

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Top 5 Things Your Boss Is Worried About

NonProfit PRO

In the past 18 months, I’ve heard more than 2,500 challenges, issues, and headaches from top nonprofit leaders at “peer experience sharing” retreats and workshops. Here are five things that leaders across the industry are worried about.

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Why Candid Is Shifting Key Resources to the Council of Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

It's a rare move in the nonprofit world — one organization moving its resources to another so it can bring it a wider audience. By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File Some community foundations focus on bringing federal and local money into the community, especially in the wake of disasters. The Hawaii Community Foundation, for example, has attracted donations for people affected by the Maui wildfires.

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Make Your Nonprofit Website Even More Human

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Maybe you’ve heard this advice: Treat your nonprofit website like an employee. That means setting performance standards for it. But it also means investing ongoing time (supervision) and money (salary) into it. You can’t set it and forget it — your website — any more than you would an employee on your staff. Your Nonprofit Website as a Human Employee Is Still Good Advice Given all the chatter about AI (artificial intelligence) replacing people and how your nonprofit shoul

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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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Open Society Foundations Pledges $107 Million to Start New Roma Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The new organization will be independent of OSF and will focus on preparing Roma workers with skills to help them find jobs in the digital economy and as part of the anticipated green transition. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP Photo/Francois Mori, File George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, now led by his son Alex, is being restructured. The new organization will be independent of OSF and will focus on preparing Roma workers with skills to help them find jobs in the digital economy and a

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TakeTwo Services Launches Constellation, a National Directory of Nonprofit Consultants of Color

NonProfit PRO

TakeTwo Services launched Constellation, the first national directory of consultants of color who work with nonprofits. The directory is searchable by area of specialty and location, and includes data on consultants’ issues of focus, years of experience, language proficiency, and more.

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. To fortify fundraising and impact strategies, embracing emerging technologies is paramount.

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Hey funders, don’t freak out about AI-supported grant proposals

Non Profit AF

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Top Social Media Marketing Trends You Must Need to Know in 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top Social Media Marketing Trends You Must Need to Know in 2023 Social media marketing has evolved into a dynamic and critical approach to a firm’s digital landscape. To effectively engage their audience, marketers must remain, on top of the ever–evolving social platforms. Let’s look at the top social media marketing trends for 2023. It also will influence, how businesses interact with their target audiences.

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Movement Building Means Building Movement

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Marcie Bianco An excerpt from Breaking Free on the freedom practice of individual and collective movement

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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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Top Reasons to Use Artificial Intelligence for Social Media Marketing

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top Reasons to Use Artificial Intelligence for Social Media Marketing The rapid technological evolution has made it evident that we are living in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). From healthcare to finance, almost every sector is being transformed by AI. One sector that has experienced a massive surge in the use of AI is social media marketing (SMM).

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How Nonprofits Can Increase Trust And Funding With Data-Driven Storytelling

Bloomerang

Trust. It’s at the heart of donor giving and the key element nonprofits need to acquire and retain donors. It’s the seed that blooms into funding and feeds every organization’s mission. When existing and potential donors trust you, they are willing to provide what’s necessary for your nonprofit to blossom and grow. But how do you establish trust ?

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From Crisis to Clarity: Five Steps to Demystify Succession Planning

Blue Avocado

A sudden leadership transition can leave a nonprofit scrambling to survive. Don't leave your mission to chance — plan for the future today. The post From Crisis to Clarity: Five Steps to Demystify Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Understanding Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): A Crash Course

Foundation Group

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) represent a huge opportunity for nonprofits that prioritize connecting with the right donors. Learn more with this crash course.

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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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Future of Work: The Role of Automation in Small Business Operations

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Future of Work: The Role of Automation in Small Business Operations The technological renaissance over the past decade has reshaped the business environment. Automation has moved from a futuristic concept to a real-world tool that businesses, big and small, are embracing. For small businesses, automation offers a transformative path to level the playing field, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.

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Thinking About the Long Term With Philanthropic Power Building

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Jennifer Ito , Manuel Pastor & Ashley K. Thomas In the wake of the civil unrest that swept through Los Angeles in 1992 and shook the city to its core, Black, Latinx, Asian, and white community organizers were rushing from one meeting to the next to discuss how to channel the rage about racist policing, income inequality, and neighborhood neglect that had precipitated the violence and turmoil.

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The Importance of the Discovery Phase in Project Execution

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Importance of the Discovery Phase in Project Execution The path from a transformative software idea to its execution isn’t straightforward. That’s where the discovery phase of a project comes into play, bridging the conceptual world with actionable strategies. This phase dictates a project’s trajectory, ensuring alignment with the intended goal.

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Nonprofit Hospitals Pursue Aggressive Medical Debt Collection

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Clay Banks on unsplash.com Some of the most aggressive and widespread debt collection tactics in the United States are those taken on behalf of nonprofit hospitals. Increasingly, these hospitals, granted tax exempt status partly because of the benefits to society they purport to convey, are teaming up with for-profit debt collection companies and employing some of the most notorious tactics, from aggressive phone calls to lawsuits and wage garnishments.

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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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Navigating Business Frontiers: Unveiling Cyprus Company Formation and the Expertise of Financial Tech Lawyers

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Navigating Business Frontiers: Unveiling Cyprus Company Formation and the Expertise of Financial Tech Lawyers Cyprus has a long tradition of being one of the main gateways for international businesses into Europe. The island nation’s geographical location, coupled with its solid reputation for financial stability and legal integrity, makes it an ideal home base for doing business across Europe.

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