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Arabella Founder Eric Kessler — Under Fire as 'Dark Money' Master — Talks About the Line Between Philanthropy and Politics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The founder of the philanthropy consulting firm for left-leaning donors blames the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling for injecting billions of dollars into the political process. By Alex Daniels Courtesy of Arabella Advisors Eric Kessler, founder and former co-head of Arabella Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based for-profit consulting company that advises left-leaning donors and nonprofits.

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Postal Regulatory Commission Cautions USPS Against Pushing Price Hikes to Maximum Levels

NonProfit PRO

The U.S. Postal Service’s price hike will move forward, but the Postal Regulatory Commission expressed concerns over rapid increases.

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How a Grassroots Lahaina Fundraiser Found a Better Way to Help Fire Survivors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Help Maui Rise fund has drawn praise for its transparency and a commitment to disbursing donations more equitably by using data. By Matthew Leonard, Honolulu Civil Beat HONOLULU (AP) Lindsey Wasson/AP Wilted palm trees line a destroyed property after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century destroyed a seaside community, in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Dec. 8, 2023.

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The Most Popular Brand Archetypes for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As nonprofit communications has evolved over the years, we started exploring the concept of brand archetypes and how nonprofits can use them. While there are 12 brand archetypes, we think some of them make more sense for nonprofits than others. Today we’ll share the ones we think work best for nonprofits and which archetypes are the most popular for nonprofits.

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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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A $150 Million Grant Will Strengthen Catholic Education in Northwest Indiana

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Big Shoulders Fund Students from the Diocese of Gary Catholic Schools in northwest Indiana, which is receiving support from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation. Plus, the Shubert Foundation awarded $40 million in unrestricted grants to 653 nonprofit arts and culture organizations, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $15 million to remove 15 million pounds of floating plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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Duke Energy Foundation to Award $700,000 in Natural Disaster Preparedness Grants

NonProfit PRO

The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.

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Black Philanthropic Collective, James Beard Foundation Lead Fundraising Initiative

NonProfit PRO

The New Generation of African American Philanthropists and the James Beard Foundation launched The Cookout, a food experience and fundraiser.

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A New Look at How US Nonprofits Get Really Big (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Ali Kelley , Darren Isom , Bradley Seeman , Julia Silverman , Analia Cuevas-Ferreras & Katrina Frei-Herrmann In 2007, we published research analyzing how nonprofits with more than $50 million in annual revenue were funded. Has anything changed?

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Does Your Nonprofit Think Too Small?

Clairification

I’m going to guess “yes.” I’m sure some will hate me for saying this, but after 30+ years in the nonprofit trenches and another 10+ as a coach and consultant, I’m still amazed at how small many of us think. In 2008 during the big recession, and 2020 during the pandemic, all I heard was cut, cut, cut. No one wanted to talk about how to grow, grow, grow so that more (not less) needs could be met.

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8 transformative things I’ve learned from 35 years in fundraising

Jeff Brooks

I just realized that some time late last year, I hit the 35-year mark as a fundraiser. (Yep, I started when I was nine years old!) As a belated celebration, here are some of the things I’ve learned over those three and a half decades: Fundraising is not about you. It’s about donors. If you make your fundraising about what donors can accomplish and how your cause connects to their values, you will do well.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Engaging your board for communications projects

Big Duck

Learn key questions to plan nonprofit board engagement strategies in your branding or communications project.

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Top 10 Features Every Free PDF to Excel Converter Should Offer

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top 10 Features Every Free PDF to Excel Converter Should Offer Converting PDF files to Excel is an essential capability for many individuals and businesses. However, finding a reliable tool can be challenging, especially with the variety of options available online. In this article, we will explore the top ten features that your PDF to Excel converter should provide.

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Juneteenth’s Opal Lee and the Ongoing Fight for Freedom

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: The White House on wikimedia.org On December 31, 1862, enslaved people and free Black people gathered together , heavily awaiting the news that President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. Lincoln officially signed the Proclamation on January 1, 1863 , declaring that all people held as slaves within the Confederate states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.

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What AI Analytics Tools Offer the Best Performance and Features?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

What AI Analytics Tools Offer the Best Performance and Features? Ever wondered which Artificial Intelligence analytics tools can boost your business? Choosing the right tool can be tricky. With so many options, how do you decide? Explore the top analytics tools with the best performance and features. These tools can transform your data into actionable insights.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Strategies for Recruiting Developers For Start-ups

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Strategies for Recruiting Developers For Start-ups In the competitive start-up market, it’s a great deal to hire developers who are skilled and align with the company’s vision. Successfully recruiting developers can significantly impact a start-up’s trajectory, making the recruitment process a critical component of business strategy. Chapters Understanding Start-up Needs Crafting an Attractive Job Description Sourcing Talent Building a Strong Employer Brand Effective Interview Techni