Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? Explore these ideas to engage with new groups of potential supporters. By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? You’re in the right place! Reaching new audiences is critical to growing your organization’s supporter base and fostering reliable revenue to fund your cause.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs. By Armando Enrique Zumaya Getty Images Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By leveraging the power of social proof and storytelling, you can drive higher returns from your strategic direct mail campaigns.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When Sara Frost, CNP, Ph.D. first joined AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), she was unsure of what her future held. With a bachelor’s degree in theater, she hadn’t envisioned herself pursuing education further or even working in the nonprofit sector. “I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she shared. “AmeriCorps was a really nice bridging point that actually launched the rest of my educational career.

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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 Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Can you fundraise during or after a disaster that doesn’t affect you? The answer, I believe, is yes, with humility. I live in North Carolina, about two hours away from some absolutely horrible devastation in the western part of the state due to massive mudslides and flash floods from Hurricane Helene. Most of us think about hurricanes as a lowland coastal disaster.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A tax code tweak that replaces the deduction with matching grants could encourage everyone to donate. By Robert McClelland Shutterstock A tax code tweak that replaces the deduction with matching grants could encourage everyone to donate.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Image credit: UNICEF on Unsplash The climate crisis is not “gender neutral.” Worldwide, women and girls are disproportionately affected. Age, poverty, ethnicity, and marginalization exacerbate existing gender inequalities and pose particular threats to women’s livelihoods, health, and safety. But how much attention is paid to gender inequality in global discussions about the impact of and fight against climate change?

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Are your nonprofit board meetings boring? Read this post to reengage board members and make your board meetings more meaningful.

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Nonprofits 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2024

More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change. By Jim Rendon More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Let’s take a look at current software trends to consider as you plan your nonprofit’s technology mix for today and the future.

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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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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image credit: Chidiebere Ibe. Image used with permission. Throughout the overlapping worlds of science and medicine, thin, White, young, heteronormative bodies are seen as the standard, and are most often represented within medical textbooks. As a result, these bodies are normalized at the expense of others. For aspiring care providers who use medical textbooks, illustrations essentially provide the first visual guide for diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 1, 2024

There are a lot of elements that go into organizing a successful nonprofit event. You’ve likely waded through articles about event marketing and promotion, soliciting corporate partnerships , and top tech tools to help you tackle your event with ease. However, to host a truly impactful gathering for your nonprofit, it’s worth it to go back to the basics and focus on the attendee experience.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The large number of nominations in the literary arts space indicates a desire to tell important stories, a MacArthur staffer said. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, AP Jason Reynolds, a writer for children and young adults, and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is among the 2024 honorees.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Better Giving launched its Better Giving Manifesto, a declaration for change in how nonprofits access funding and resources online.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Image credit: Bill McMannis on Wikimedia Commons When the sheets of brown water surged over the hills, many residents had little to no warning. In a matter of moments, people saw their homes, vehicles, businesses, family land, and ways of life swept away. Because of climate change, 1,000-year events are happening much more frequently. On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall on the west coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.

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Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 4, 2024

At the annual Journalism & Women Symposium, panelists L to R, Jean Marie Brown, Felicia Henderson and Mary Irby-Jones. “There is a tension around the topic of the subjectivity of objectivity,” said Felicia Henderson, Director of Cultural Competency at the Maynard Institute for Journallsm Education. “ There is a #tension around the topic of the subjectivity of #objectivity. — Felicia Henderson, Director of Cultural Competency at @MaynardInst ” Speaking at the recent Journalism & Women Sym

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 2, 2024

More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives. By Rasheeda Childress iStockphoto More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A new independent study sheds light on how AI use by nonprofits is reshaping donor behavior, trust and engagement.

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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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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Image credit: Emmy E on Pexels The median compensation for nonprofit CEOs was about $132,000 in 2022. While that figure has increased over the last five years, from about $119,000, it’s remained relatively flat compared to inflation over the same time. Meanwhile, the historical and present gender pay gap remains, especially when it comes to larger, wealthier nonprofits, with female CEOs earning roughly 77 cents to every dollar of their male counterparts.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By Kecia Bertermann & Andy Martin “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”—Mark Twain* When philanthropists are passionate about the causes they support, it’s no surprise that they are more likely to partner with organizations that share their values and goals. But while this alignment can result in strong partnerships and collaborations, it can also open up the risk of confirmation bias: wanting things to be true even when ev

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used artificial intelligence. By Jie Jenny Zou Getty Images Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

New research revealed that more than half of pre-retirees and retirees are committed to charitable giving, plus other donor insights.

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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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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image credit: Cards84664 on Wikimedia What does it mean to be an anchor? How does it benefit residents in our community? Being an “anchor” refers to a framework for making business decisions around hiring, purchasing, and investing that consider the impact on the health of an institution’s local community. — Boston Children’s Hospital Anchor Strategy What is the responsibility of nonprofits to the broader public—and do large nonprofit institutions such as hospitals and universities have an out

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Universities Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair The field of social entrepreneurship often takes its normative foundations for granted. Social enterprises seek to address social problems using business strategies. To know whether a social enterprise initiative is succeeding, it may seem obvious that social entrepreneurs, funders, regulators, and beneficiaries should assess its impact on the people affected by these problems.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

An effort in Bend, Ore., backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness. By George Anders Oregon State University – Cascades Erik Nelson, a housing program specialist with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, talks with citizen delegates. An effort in Bend, Ore., backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness.

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Homelessness Universities 306

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Making a change to your organization's CRM can be a daunting task. However, a powerful and sophisticated tool is crucial to your nonprofit's success. Virtuous is here to provide this quick guide to changing CRMs, allowing you to walk through each step with confidence. Download today!

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits 130

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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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image credit: Markus Spiske on Unsplash In the Berkshire region of Massachusetts and neighboring Columbia County in New York, arts and culture workers face a familiar struggle: making ends meet in a sector known for passion but not always for fair compensation. This challenge is particularly true for entry- or mid-level workers, people of color, and other identity groups who have historically experienced oppression.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 140 mph, Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on Florida’s Big Bend area and much of the Southeastern U.S. Entire communities have been destroyed, and millions are without power across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, and more than 100 lives have been lost in the wake of this dangerous Category 4 hurricane.

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Disaster Relief Medical Food Activism 108

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. By Tom Baker and Alistair Sisson Getty Images Bloomberg has described partnerships between philanthropists and government as a “perfect match.” Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Overspending on personnel costs is a challenge for many non-profit finance leaders. A great way to minimize this risk is to implement position control, a series of linked processes ensuring position characteristics being filled (title, salary, wage, grade and step, etc.) align with what the budget authorizes and aren’t exceeded. Check out this on-demand webinar to discover best practices to optimize position control processes at your non-profit organization that ensure compliance and significant

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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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