The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite." By Drew Lindsay Lam Yik Fei, The New York Times, Redux Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded Alameda and FTX, at his office in Hong Kong. The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Repurposing, or recycling, content is one of the strategies that every nonprofit should be using. Here are four proven ways to repurpose content that are helping nonprofits everywhere gain visibility and awareness.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Patrick Makuakāne’s choreography and dance have blended hula with contemporary influences while uplifting Hawaiian languages and histories. The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is underway. You may have started working on your appeal, which is great. But don’t stop there. It’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors. I highly recommend creating a thank you plan , which will help you show gratitude before, during, and after a campaign. Your donors deserve a stellar thank you.

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Food Retention Fundraising Fundraising 295

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.

Technology

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By M.J. Prest George Rose, Getty Images Solar panels located on a hilltop at Grassini Family Vineyards helps generate electricity to run the winery’s heating and cooling needs as viewed on March 16, 2022, near Santa Ynez, California. Also, the Lilly Endowment awarded $95 million to strengthen Christian preaching across a range of denominations, and Korean Air gave $25 million to name the aviation gallery in the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Erin McKenney, Esq., believes in the power of community and that the strongest communities are built on strong relationships. Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center is thrilled to announce that Erin McKenney, Esq., has joined our board of directors to help strengthen nonprofits and our communities. “The Nonprofit Leadership Center recognizes the impact of nonprofits and provides resources and leadership training to help nonprofit leaders succeed.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Universities Law 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Building influence and driving change in an organization can be a challenging task, particularly for those without formal authority. As social change leaders, you are responsible for fostering a culture of growth and development within the organization, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to drive the organization forward. However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication tak

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Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 207

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This week, I want to share a case study project I'm working on with the fabulous Abby Horrigan , Senior Director of Corporate Initiatives at Keep America Beautiful (KAB). As a seasoned corporate partnership professional, Abby knows how critical social proof is for securing partnerships. That's why she partnered with me to write several case studies and to improve KAB's corporate partnership landing page.

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Fundraising Fundraising Food Associations 130

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image credit: Matt Briney on unsplash.com This is the second article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). Authors in this series highlight stories of comprehensive community development in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.

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Community Development Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 115

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Rebranded as Tennessee Nonprofit Network, the organization will serve the business interests of Tennessee’s nonprofit sector. Momentum Nonprofit Partners rebranded to Tennessee Nonprofit Network , signifying the official launch of Tennessee’s first statewide nonprofit association. The organization will leverage national nonprofit expertise, statewide research and insight from partners across Tennessee to provide resources that promote operational excellence among partner organizations while advo

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Nonprofits Associations Foundations Nonprofit Organizations 111

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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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image credit: Photo by RDNE Stock project on pexel.com What would it look like for rural civic infrastructure to thrive, not just survive, in the 21st century? This is a question animating much of our work in East Texas, where a local family foundation ( T.L.L. Temple ) and a community development financial institution ( Communities Unlimited ) are teaming to develop bottom-up structural solutions to building rural capacity.

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Entrepreneurship Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations 108

Big Duck

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Capital campaign goals must be set with care. Ask yourself these 5 essential questions as you refine an initial dollar amount into a true working goal.

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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether you’re trying to get the attention of a grantmaker or a potential corporate donor, connecting with the right decision makers can fast-track your organization to success. And one of the best platforms for making those connections is LinkedIn. Recent data from LinkedIn for Nonprofits reveals that 64% of surveyed nonprofit professionals agree the people they want to connect with to raise money for their organization are on LinkedIn.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Traditional vs. holistic It’s unclear how many nonprofit consultants and consulting firms are currently operating in the United States, but by a quick Google search it appears to be hundreds. There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits. In essence, these services are typically performed in silos , and sometimes this is all an organization needs.

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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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By SSIR Editors Since the term was coined in 2007, the impact investing field has grown exponentially, with $1.164 trillion in assets under management globally today. Questions remain about whether impact investing can achieve market-rate returns while also driving meaningful, systems-level social change. The following SSIR articles highlight innovations like the emerging field of social impact markets, showcase examples of how impact investing can support farmers and community-based leaders, an

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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If you want to encourage your team to boldly share new ideas in your donor strategy meetings, you need to model that kind of openness. The post Are Your Donor Strategy Meetings a Waste of Time? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit sponsored by Neon One is back and bigger than ever! Go to nonprofitsocialmediasummit.com to get your free ticket, and you’ll get access to the complete session line-up, with speakers on social media advertising, LinkedIn for nonprofits, AI and ChatGPT, influencer marketing, YouTube strategy, and more. You can upgrade your ticket to get the recordings, slides, and a special bonus live training with me to plan for next year.

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Psychology Advertising Technology Philanthropy 64

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, Google Analytics has been a cornerstone for advertisers. The introduction of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) marks a significant shift in the landscape of conversion tracking. For advertisers, this transition is both an opportunity and a challenge. This comprehensive guide aims to identify and demystify the differences between Google’s now-discontinued Universal Analytics (UA) and the Google Analytics 4 model that replaced it. 1.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Last year, donors gave over $200 million to nonprofits in cryptocurrency donations. Even as overall giving to nonprofits declined, the amount of crypto donations increased. If you’re looking for new ways to generate fundraising revenue for your cause, cryptocurrency’s rising popularity indicates that it could be an impactful avenue to explore. Entering the world of crypto for the first time may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 4, 2023

At some point in your engagement with donors and supporters there comes a magical moment when you realize a person trusts you. At that moment, your role shifts from curious chameleon to collaborator, guiding sage and ally. This is the moment when you are no longer just getting to know one another. You have already uncovered WHY they care about your cause.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Daniel Funes Fuentes on Unsplash Throughout the United States and the world, the current economy isn’t working for most of us. Extractive economics harms our environment and our communities—Black, Indigenous, and communities of color most of all. But our economy doesn’t have to work this way. We can create an equitable and democratic economy for all of us.

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