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How A.I. Could Solve Humanity's Biggest Problems — If Philanthropy Catches Up

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The president of the McGovern Foundation is focused on how the nonprofit sector can use A.I. to deploy useful tools and solve wicked problems. By Sara Herschander PJMF Vilas Dhar is president of the McGovern Foundation, one of the first grant makers dedicated exclusively to data science. The president of the McGovern Foundation is focused on how the nonprofit sector can use A.I. to deploy useful tools and solve wicked problems.

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Elevate Your Nonprofit’s 2024 Goals With Data-Driven Development Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Selects New Managing Director of Programs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the National Museum of Mexican Art has named its next CEO, and the longtime head of the National Council of Nonprofits will retire this summer.

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Phil Wiland Retires From Wiland Inc.

NonProfit PRO

On Jan. 16, Phil Wiland retired from the Wiland Inc., leaving his role as CEO, president, and chairman and member of the board of directors.

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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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How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator Pitch

Donorbox Nonprofit

When you’re speaking to potential supporters, you often only have a short amount of time to share details about your mission in a way that leaves a lasting impression. That’s where the nonprofit elevator pitch comes in. An elevator pitch is a short yet impactful overview of your nonprofit. Typically lasting around 30 seconds – […] The post How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator Pitch appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Practical, Actionable SEO Tips for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Search Engine Optimization. You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy.

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4 Key Ways Union Management Software Empowers Leadership

Top Nonprofits

As a union leader, you likely wear many hats to keep your organization running smoothly. You need a software solution that can support your current operations and scale them over time. That’s why choosing an integrated union management software solution is essential to your union’s success. Leveraging a top-of-the-line software solution grants your union access to features that fit its unique needs.

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501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3): A Guide for Nonprofits

Donorbox Nonprofit

The primary difference between a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(7) organization is that a 501(c)(7) exists to serve its own members. 501(c)(3) organizations strive to benefit the public. There are many similarities when comparing 501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3) organizations, but the devil is in the details. This article will explain what 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7) organizations are, why […] The post 501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3): A Guide for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If Donors Giving From Donor-Advised Funds Want Anonymity, How Do You Cultivate Them?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs.

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What is a Giving Circle? How Individuals Unite to Affect Change

Donorbox Nonprofit

Contrary to stories about Bill Gates and Elon Musk, philanthropy isn’t just for billionaires. Giving circles empower ordinary individuals to make an impact on the issues they care about. With over 2,500 active giving circles open to anyone, these groups redefine charitable giving. Circles of giving can raise funds from members and the larger community […] The post What is a Giving Circle?

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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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Congress Is Considering a Tax Bill That Doesn’t Restore the Expired Charitable Deduction. Let’s Change That.

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

ACTION ALERT On January 16, the chairs of the House and Senate tax committees announced a bill that includes series of tax breaks for families, businesses, and individuals, but that does not yet include restoration of the non-itemizer (universal) charitable deduction. As we know, donations are down while demand remains high; tax relief is urgently needed to continue the work of charitable organizations.

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Social Justice and Fairness: Author, Journalist on Journey to Tell Buried Truths

Fundraising Leadership

Antonia Hylton (center) interviewing a survivor recently on the campus grounds of Crownsville Hospital. “You are your sibling’s keeper.” Antonia Hylton says that growing up outside of Boston in Lincoln, Mass. (a half mile from where Paul Revere was arrested) as one of only a few Black families in a white town, her law school professor parents instilled in her and her six siblings a sense of responsibility, accountability and social justice.

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3 Visual Design Tips to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Website

Get Fully Funded

First impressions mean everything in the nonprofit world, from the staff you hire to how prospective donors perceive your organization. When it comes to nonprofit web design, this principle is no different. In fact, 94% of first impressions of a website are design-related, meaning that the visual elements of your website can have a huge impact on whether site visitors stick around or navigate away from your website and organization altogether.

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Kawsarina

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” Pawkar killa, 2238 She learned about them in school; the tourists. How they used to come to what is now her home and have their pictures taken, leaning on the buildings they now live in, standing like a triumph atop their terraced farmland, sitting in the middle of t

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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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How to Write Viral Social Media Posts That Increase Your Reach

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Write Viral Social Media Posts That Increase Your Reach With millions of posts shared every day across multiple platforms, it’s difficult to stand out. Many businesses are dissatisfied when they spend time and effort writing social media posts only to receive little to no participation. This might be discouraging, especially if you want to reach a large number of people and make an impact.

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Forecast

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” After the weather turned, so did we. Veering from thermonuclear wildfires to biblical floods, the violence of the atmosphere made us prone to adolescent extremes.

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Comfort Zones: The Places That Foster the Fullest Expressions of Philanthropy

iMarketSmart

My concern with so much of traditional fundraising is that it puts one or more parties in an uncomfortable position. Donors feel as if they are being wheedled or hounded to meet and when they do they feel surprised, if not ambushed, by an ask. Fundraisers feel as if they are being somewhat false in trying to make a case for a weak concept or being pushed into making a premature ask.

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AI Marketing Masterclass [Free Full Masterclass Video]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AI Marketing Masterclass [Free Full Masterclass Video] Get ready and implement AI into your marketing mix. Check out the Full Free AI Marketing Masterclass Video. Courtesy of StoryLab.ai Chapters AI Marketing Masterclass Video How to get started with AI Marketing What is the future of AI Marketing AI Marketing Masterclass Video How to get started with AI Marketing Getting started with AI marketing involves integrating artificial intelligence technologies into your marketing strategies to enhance

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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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How the Midwest is Climate-Proofing Its Prairies

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Taun Stewart on Unsplash Before Europeans colonized North America, 170 million acres of prairie covered the American Midwest. Pops of purple prairie clover, towering strands of bluestem grass and goldenrod, hairy grama, switchgrass, and many more species, thrived. The uninterrupted blanket of interconnected prairie grassland and savanna stretched north and south from Canada to Texas, and east and west from Indiana to Colorado.