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Civil Rights Are Under Siege. DEI 2.0 Is the Answer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. By Gara LaMarche Amy Elting, Unsplash Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.

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A Look at 3 Unconscious Biases That Affect Nonprofit Board Decision-Making

NonProfit PRO

Here are three unconscious biases and mental shortcuts seen in boardroom relationships, their impact and strategies to manage them.

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Comment on How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members by Kim Lehmann

Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Kimberly Wright. File a complaint with who? The entire board has threatened and used intimidation to scare members from signing petitions. And the threat is real.

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6 Key Fundamentals for Successful Nonprofit Videos

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Video content is pretty much essential at this point to any communications program. People spend about 18 hours a week watching videos online , and 89% of consumers want to see more videos from brands in 2024. How can you keep up? Make sure you have these 6 video fundamentals for nonprofits down! 6 Key Video Fundamentals 1. A Storyboard Is Vital to Success.

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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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How the Fearless Fund Ruling Distorts Charity, History — and Law

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The wrongheaded decision should not dissuade nonprofits committed to racial equity from doing their critical work. By Roger Colinvaux Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald Fearless Fund co-founders Ayana Parsons, from left, and Arian Simone, with attorney Ben Crump, hold a press conference after appearing in federal court at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building in Miami, Florida, on Jan. 31, 2024.

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Mastery of the Fundraising Portfolio

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising portfolio is based on extensive relationship-building. Here are my tips to successfully master your portfolio.

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A Basic Nonprofit Marketing Strategy, Outlined

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Are you looking for a basic template or pattern to follow when creating a nonprofit marketing strategy? When creating your nonprofit marketing strategy, we recommend that you choose from these 12 marketing goals , 12 marketing strategies , 12 marketing objectives , and scores of tactics , including both types of content and the channels through which you’ll distribute that content.

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Can Your Volunteer Program Bring America Together? This Screenwriter-Turned-Charity Leader Thinks So.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The dual mission of David Levinson's nonprofit Big Sunday: to build community as it does community service By Drew Lindsay Los Angeles The nonprofit Big Sunday is defying the downturn in volunteerism as it pursues founder David Levinson's dual mission: community service that builds community.

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Ex-Employees of Data Firm Found Guilty in Plot to Sell Client Lists to Scammers

NonProfit PRO

Former employees from Epsilon, a data management company, were found guilty of multiple federal fraud charges.

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How to Make Sure Your Audience Understands You

Ann Green

I believe one of the most important aspects of communication (written and verbal) is to make sure your audience understands you. There are many reasons this doesn’t happen. In nonprofit communication, organizations will overcomplicate things or use jargon and other language donors don’t understand. Some people like to show off their big vocabulary or only think about things from their perspective.

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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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5 Innovative Pledge Fundraising Strategies for 2024

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Pledge fundraising campaigns are a dynamic way to inspire donors to commit to future gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. In these campaigns, donors promise to contribute a specified amount based on the completion of certain actions, such as achieving a goal in a charity run. Typically, they pledge to fulfill their donation when a certain action is completed, such as running a specific number of miles in a fun run.

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10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By David L. Wheeler Getty Images Don’t assume the analytics that works for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts.

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Former Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer Charged With Embezzling Tens of Millions of Dollars

NonProfit PRO

The former chief financial officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy was charged with bank fraud and wire fraud in federal court.

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Summer Camp Management Software | Simplify STEAM Lessons

Affnetz

Summer Camp Management Software | Streamline STEAM Lessons / By Affnetz Over the years, I’ve developed innovative solutions that harness technology to solve real-world challenges. This focus on practicality extends to my interest in education, especially summer camps. While camps provide incredible experiences for kids, integrating STEAM lessons effectively can be a headache for camp managers.

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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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4 Quick Tips for Your Next Nonprofit Outreach Campaign

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Imagine you’re an individual looking to get involved with a charitable cause for the first time. As you look at different organizations and missions, you start feeling a little overwhelmed. There are hundreds of worthwhile nonprofits to choose from that cater to several of your interests, from environmental conservation to children’s welfare. How will you choose who to support?

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How French Gates’s $12.5 Billion Could Move the Needle for Women

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

To change the economic and social structures that harm women, she should invest in caregiving, reproductive rights, and cultural change. By Amy Schiller Maansi Srivastava for The Washington Post via Getty Images To change the economic and social structures that harm women, she should invest in caregiving, reproductive rights, and cultural change.

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Former Nonprofit CFO Charged With Embezzling Tens of Millions of Dollars

NonProfit PRO

The former chief financial officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy was charged with bank fraud and wire fraud in federal court.

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How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team Successful nonprofits, NGOs and Social Enterprises have high performing teams. Ready to expand your team? Check out these tips by Emma Miller. Employees are the lifeblood of any business, and non-profits are no exception. They are your main brand ambassadors, they should personify your values and your purpose , and they need to feel the same dedication to that purpose as you do.

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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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What is the ‘Yes’?

Veritus Group

When your donor is unable to give, there may be other ways that they can continue to support your organization. The post What is the ‘Yes’? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Want to Be a Better Nonprofit Leader? Start With Your Own Story

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

An event at the Ford Foundation involving a partnership between the BUILD program and the storytelling nonprofit the Moth showcased nonprofit leaders’ personal journeys into advocacy. By Sara Herschander Eugene Gologursky, Getty Images for The Ford Foundation Bianca Agustin, co-executive director of United for Respect, recalled a time when she was discouraged and about to quit a job till someone advised her to “accept the complicated truth” that some things cannot be defined as a total win or lo

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Protection for Non-profit Educational Institutions

NonProfit PRO

Philadelphia Insurance Companies provides specialized, innovative protection to educational institutions in the non-profit and human services space. Coverages include private, academic, religious, vocational and charter schools. PHLY offers separate limits for General Liability, Educators Professional and Cyber Liability, Abuse & Molestation. Learn more.

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More Revenue Streams Needed Now Than 24 Months Ago

The NonProfit Times

Nonprofits face continual financial pressures around revenue streams, with 57% of financial managers saying they need somewhat or much more stable cash flow, and nearly 7 in 10 sharing that they need more revenue streams today than they did two years ago. That need for additional revenue streams comes at a time when 56% of nonprofit financial managers say their organization have at least six funding sources, and 28% have at least 10.

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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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Foundation giving remained steady in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024? 

Candid

Every year, Candid fields the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. private and community foundations to share information about their grant payments and grantmaking practices. i The survey is an opportunity to obtain timely data before official figures are released by the IRS, and the results inform Giving USA ’s annual report on charitable giving.

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Why Nonprofit-Government Partnerships Sometimes Flounder

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By David C. Campbell Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Volunteers can help reduce costs, but most nonprofit social service groups rely heavily on government funding.

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO): A Guide for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Only 37% of nonprofits implement a search engine optimization strategy. Let’s explore how SEO can boost your online presence.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Louisiana

Donorbox Nonprofit

Louisiana is more than Mardi Gras and Cajun cuisine. This state is home to over 23,000 nonprofit organizations that impact the lives of its citizens and the parishes where they live. In this article, we provide a step-by-step process to help you start a new nonprofit in Louisiana and ensure you understand how to form […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Louisiana appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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

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Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding 

Candid

In 2022, giving by foundations grew to more than $105 billion , accounting for more than 20% of total U.S. charitable giving. The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding.

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Cummings Foundation Awards $30 Million to Boston-Area Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest The Immigrant Learning Center The Immigrant Learning Center in Malden, Mass., will receive $750,000 from the Cummings Foundation to provide adult immigrants and refugees with free, intensive English language programs that emphasize work-force development and digital literacy so they can become successful workers, parents, and community members.

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KPMG Launches ‘AI Impact Initiative’ to Bring AI Technology to Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

KPMG announced the launch "KPMG AI Impact Initiative," which aims to equip nonprofits with artificial intelligence technology.

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Plan C for Greening Business (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Engaging directly with business was never the environmental movement’s first choice—and for good reason.

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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.