The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and are meant to support small organizations focused on women's mental and physical health. Lever for Change will manage the competition. By Alex Daniels Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Since resigning from the Gates Foundation in May, Melinda French Gates has shone a public spotlight on women’s issues by making a $1 billion commitment to nonprofits working to improve women’s health and increase their political sway.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

A study shows volunteers who are trained, supported and strategically deployed can add value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the ever-changing world of nonprofit marketing, transitions are a given—and with them comes a unique set of marketing-only pain points. From juggling vendor contacts (wait, who did the last annual report print?) to struggling to access that one social media account your former colleague set up, there’s no shortage of moments that make you want to throw your computer out the window.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I imagine many of you are working on your year-end fundraising campaign. You may have started working on your appeal letter, which is great, but how much time have you spent thinking about how you’ll thank your donors? Maybe not that much. If that’s the case, you’re making a mistake because it’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors.

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Speaker: Debra Squyres 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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. By Leslie Lenkowsky Getty Images The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nonprofit COOs are the operational glue that hold our teams together. You foster collaboration, implement robust systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. Your leadership is essential and your impact is changing lives. Yet, many COOs are underutilizing a powerful resource – the nonprofit team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS for nonprofits offers tailored solutions to help you streamline operations, enhance collaboration, strengthen data security, and scale your impact without increasing costs

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Public Interest Registry (PIR) , the organization behind the.ORG domain, unveiled the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards last night at an annual celebration recognizing mission-driven individuals and organizations internationally. The seven winners, selected from more than 1,700 entries from more than 87 countries, were announced at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Drew Lindsay IStockphoto DAFs and other new giving vehicles promise anonymity for the busy and the privacy-minded. That's introducing new tensions to the nonprofit-donor relationship.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Missed AWS Nonprofit Generative AI Week? No problem. You can now access these sessions on-demand. Discover how generative AI can revolutionize your organization's operations, from enhancing donor engagement to streamlining program delivery. Learn from industry experts and peers who have begun their journey to leverage AI in amplifying their impact on mission.

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Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

By Justin Labeille & Jeannie Annan Realistically there will always be a gap between need and funding in the humanitarian sector. How can we do more for the hundreds of millions of people who need aid? We need to maximize impact for every dollar spent.

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Big Duck

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Learn how external facilitators, planning sessions, big-picture thinking, and other approaches can help make your team retreat successful.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This and other questions start to get answers in new projects that map a growing movement to strengthen democracy, close divides, build civic health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Logan Cyrus for The Chronicle Several new efforts aim to catalog grassroots efforts to strengthen democracy and close divides. Takiyah McCathern, an assistant principal at a high-poverty middle school in Wilkes County, N.C., raises money to pay for medical physicals required for students to play sports.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a nonprofit CFO, you navigate a complex landscape of return-to-office plans, compensation pressures, and expanding responsibilities—with the added pressure to deliver on mission without increasing costs. While you know the challenges, you may not know that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a dedicated team to help nonprofit leaders optimize costs and streamline operations.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Image credit: Maria Lysenko on Unsplash Crime and public safety are perennial topics of political discussion. This presidential election cycle, the politics of crime are perhaps even more pronounced than usual as the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes faces off against the vice president, a former prosecutor who has leaned into that background during her campaign.

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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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Ruth Gao For many families, owning a home is not only a source of pride but also the foundation of financial stability and opportunity that can be passed down through generations. Unfortunately, discriminatory systems and predatory actors often prevent heirs from maintaining and building upon these hard-fought gains. This loss can devastate families and disproportionately holds Black and Brown families back from financial growth over generations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country's divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make By Ben Gose Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette When Texas began busing migrants to Colorado, the Village Exchange Center faced a surge in people seeking services and delays in cash reimbursements from the state.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Image credit: Getty Images for Unsplash+ Climate change is no longer a future concern; we’re seeing its effects all around us today. Less visible are the financial impacts of the climate crisis—but they too are significant, and intensifying. Individuals, communities, and organizations need to prepare for this escalating financial burden. The first place that most of us will experience the direct costs of climate change is in the insurance market, and the problem has already emerged.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), nonprofits stand at a pivotal crossroads. The AI Equity Project 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI adoption in the nonprofit sector across the U.S. and Canada. As AI becomes increasingly integral to operational efficiency, decision-making, and outreach, understanding its equitable implementation is crucial for organizations committed to social impact. “The question is no longer – ‘if AI ca

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money. By Maria Di Mento Bank of America New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a nonprofit c-suite leader, you understand that managing your organization's P&L goes beyond numbers. It's about balancing complex expectations and challenges while maximizing impact. At AWS for Nonprofits, we offer innovative solutions to optimize your financial management, streamline operations, and enhance mission delivery. Our tailored approach helps you navigate program expense ratios, impact reporting, and system integrations, ensuring your organization is future-ready.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Image credit: Nappy on Pexels “As I reflect on the lessons from New Seneca Village , one of the things that really stands out to me is that my body…is home. My body tells me when I’m feeling unsafe or when it’s time to rest. [This experience] has turned me inside out and I feel like I’m becoming more of who I’m meant to be.” This reflection from Kayla Tolentino , a philanthropic and health equity advocate and a participant in the restorative leadership residency at New Seneca Village is so

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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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Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leaders need to manage information and messaging in the recovery process for employees in the aftermath of disasters. Hurricane Helene last month and Hurricane Milton this month serve as tragic reminders to every American just how much climate change and natural disasters affect lives—work lives as well as home lives. In many cases, everything must be rebuilt.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The organization that spearheaded the exhibit asked Muslim Americans nationwide to share personal stories of daily giving. There were nearly 200 submissions. By Jie Jenny Zou WF Fund Sasa Aakil and Kae Pershon, art designers for Inspired Generosity, review the exhibit at the Auburn Avenue Research Library ahead of the opening in Atlanta. By spotlighting everyday stories of generosity in the Muslim American community, the creators of a new exhibit hope to challenge harmful narratives Muslim Ameri

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Join us for an enlightening session on how to leverage matching gifts during the crucial end-of-year giving season to boost your fundraising outcomes. Don’t miss out on top strategies for doubling or even tripling your revenue with practical advice on how to align your tech & teams to exceed your goals. Access the top best practices for implementing a matching gift strategy that generates results during the busy giving season.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This exclusive clip offers a sneak peek into our Premium webinar, “Hidden Gems: Actionable Lessons from the Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists.” This discussion was held in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month and the rich legacy and vibrant future of African-descent giving. Philanthropy has always been a fundamental part of the Black experience throughout the African diaspora, and this enlightening session explores the historical and current impact of Black philanthropists on our commun

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and changing the way many of us engage in our day-to-day work. Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Recent studies show that two-thirds of nonprofits report using either traditional or generative AI or both, most commonly for supportive work.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November. By Ben Gose Getty Images Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they're ready no matter who wins in November.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A new study revealed challenges in America’s nonprofit industry that are holding back change and leaving workers “exhausted and overwhelmed.

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Nonprofits 162

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By Cathleen Clerkin , Grace Sato & Edward Moore Individual vs. institutional donors is a fundamental distinction in philanthropy and fundraising. But what if the line is not as clear-cut as we assume?

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