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7 Magnificent and Essential KPIs That Matter for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Day-to-day business management is where KPIs can make a difference for your nonprofit. By using a handful of metrics that everyone agrees on, you can organize tasks, rally the team, and get everyone focused on the right kind of work.

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Nonprofits Led by People of Color Get Less Funding Than Others

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Mirae Kim and Bo Li Morsa Images/Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

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Just Announced! 2023 Spring Nonprofit Training Events

NonProfit Leadership Center

Writer Leo Tolstoy once said that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!) new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture.

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Why Saying No at Work is Hard for Nonprofit Communicators

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

If you have difficulty saying No to your supervisor or colleagues as a nonprofit communicator, you are not alone. Three-quarters (74% of survey participants for the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ) said it was difficult or very difficult to say No to their supervisors when they make a work request. It’s only slightly easier to say No to work requests from colleagues in other departments, with 65% saying it was difficult or very difficult.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Focus on the Right Donors With a Tiered Caseload

NonProfit PRO

Tiering your caseload is a strategy that organizes your caseload so that you can create a strategic, meaningful plan for every donor while focusing your time and energy on the right donors. Here is why it is valuable.

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Critics Charge That Conservative Donors Are Pushing the American Catholic Church to the Right

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jim Rendon allanswart/Getty Images/iStockphoto Sean Fieler dismisses the critique, saying: “The implication somehow that I'm giving money and that's changing the way the church is behaving in the United States writ large is kind of crazy.

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Impact in 2022: The Stories Behind the Numbers

NonProfit Leadership Center

If there’s one word to define our current decade, it’s change. In 2022, the world changed again. From new pandemic protocols and hurricanes to emergent laws around DEI training, it was another year full of unexpected moments. And as the world continues to change, the Nonprofit Leadership Center does, too — always striving to be agile and responsive to the needs of our nonprofit community.

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Unleashing the Emotional Potential of Social Media: How to Create an Engaging Digital Presence

NonProfit PRO

Today, social media has the potential to be so much more than just a place where you post nonprofit status update pictures. It’s also a powerful tool for engagement and persuasion. The question is: How does your nonprofit unlock that potential?

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A Set of Ethical Principles Can Help Philanthropy Regain Public Trust in the Field

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Kathleen Enright With the release this week of guidelines for building trust in the philanthropic world, the head of the Council on Foundations is calling on grant makers to hold each other accountable for maintaining high ethical standards.

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Unlocking the Power of AI for Nonprofit Communications

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

You can’t go anywhere right now on Bill Gates Internet without seeing some form of discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI), chatbots, or ChatGPT. AI is no longer a futuristic concept. Marketers everywhere are yelling from the mountain tops about how this is the future of marketing as we know it. And things are moving so quickly with the AI landscape that this article no doubt will be outdated sooner than we previously would think.

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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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Comment on How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members by Glenn

Amy Eisenstein

Hi Amy, Does an executive board have a responsibility to announce the removal of a board member to the organization’s membership?

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Why Impact Investing Is Better for Social Good

NonProfit PRO

Many in the nonprofit industry think things will always remain the same or evolve slowly. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. There’s a growing opportunity for innovation in social good — and one approach is impact investing, also known as mission- or values-based investing.

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How to Run a Good Meeting

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

You’ve been in your share of awful ones. Here’s how to make them better. By Allison M. Vaillancourt Illustrations by Jason Hoffman for The Chronicle You’ve been in your share of awful meetings. Here’s how to lead better ones.

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Social Media Demographics Nonprofit Communicators Need to Know in 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We’re putting some extra focus on social media this week as we prepare for Thursday’s webinar Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2023. The information below was taken from the BONUS handout Everything Nonprofits Need to Know About Social Media in 2023. Get a FREE copy of this e-book when you register for Thursday’s webinar.

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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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Does Your Org Need an Advisory Board?

Joan Garry

Creating an advisory board to keep former board members engaged is like fighting mosquitos with more mosquitos. Let's scrap the "thing" mentality and find better engagement strategies! The post Does Your Org Need an Advisory Board? appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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The Clean Data Checklist for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Meet the companion that nonprofit CRM users have been waiting for! Download the Clean Data Checklist to create a framework that keeps your team members on the same page.

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The Home Depot Foundation Aims to Help Build Careers in Construction

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Emily Haynes The grant maker is committing $50 million over 10 years to train more people for well-paying, secure jobs in the skilled trades — with a focus on women and people of color.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – March 10, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Time to spring forward…into the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have examples of great personalized emails, choosing happy or sad images, March Madness for marketers, an inclusive tech glossary and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Litmus has The Best Personalized Email Examples to Inspire Your 2023 Strategy.

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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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Accounting Reports: Understanding 3 Nonprofit Statements

Ann Green

Accounting reports help you draw valuable insights about your organization’s finances. Learn more about these three key statements and what they’re used for. By Jon Osterburg When your nonprofit compiles your annual/impact report at the end of the year, you include some information about your fundraising revenue and other financial information. This transparency helps build stronger relationships with your donors who want to be sure you’re using their contributions in an ethical and effective w

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5 Strategies to Raise More and Stress Less When Planning Your Next Nonprofit Event

NonProfit PRO

A fundraising event can bring in a surge of revenue, but how can you use that momentum to sustain giving for the long-term?

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How Philanthropy Helps Coal Communities Access Historic Levels of Federal Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sono Motoyama Coalfield Development, JJN Multimedia The nonprofit Coalfield Development Corporation helps workers in Appalachia find long-term employment. Thanks to the good ideas of local nonprofits — and to an influx of federal and state funds — projects such as turning West Virginia coal mines into greenhouses, launching training programs in sustainable trades on the Crow Reservation in Montana, and expanding West Virginians' access to broadband have seen the light of day.

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Comment on Foolproof Ways to Get a First Meeting with a Major Donor by Securing the Face-to-Face Visit With a Donor - NonProfit PRO

Amy Eisenstein

[…] by using email, text and social media to keep the conversation going. Eisenstein suggests a pre-call letter or just a phone call. Tell the prospect that you are on a listening tour and the visit is not about asking for a gift.

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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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Using Data to Win Back Lapsed Donors: 4 Expert Tips

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Written by: Gabrielle Perham, MBA Reading Time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits experience some level of donor attrition over time. Whether a donor lapses because they lost interest in your organization or their capacity to give changed, it’s five times more cost-effective to regain lapsed donors than it is to recruit new ones. With an organized database and data enhancement tools , you can identify donors as they lapse and craft personalized communications to reclaim their support.

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As Amazon Smile Program Shuts Down, Smile Even Bigger With 5 Essential Sustainable Fundraising Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, and guest fundraising expert panelists, including Mackenzie Burckbuchler from Double the Donation, for a highly interactive, panel conversation webinar, on Thursday, March 30th at 2pm ET, and smile your way to real success with way better sustainable, year-round fundraising strategies.

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People Give Less After Daylight Saving Time Switch

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress After losing an hour of sleep, people are less inclined to help others, research has found.

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Newsletter: Why You Need Top-of-Funnel Content ; 8 Coachability Interview Questions to Ask Job Seekers ??? ; How to Do Cause Marketing with Purveyors of Root Vegetables

Selfish Giving

Last week, I talked about my upcoming presentation at Corporate Partnerships Everywhere on Thursday, March 16th. Case study superhero Tas Cassim from Black Dog Institute in Oz and I will discuss case studies. One of the reasons case studies are so darn effective is that they are helpful mid- and bottom-funnel. In short, when a prospect is beyond the awareness stage and is really considering partnering with your organization, case studies can move the conversation closer to a sealed deal. ????

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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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Just Announced! 2023 Spring Nonprofit Training Events

NonProfit Leadership Center

Writer Leo Tolstoy once said that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!) new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture.

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Senators Push to Restore the Universal Charitable Deduction: 3 Things You Need to Know

NonProfit PRO

Last week, senators introduced legislation to make the universal charitable deduction effective for tax years 2023 and 2024. Now dubbed “Charitable Act,” the legislation, if passed, would give more Americans the ability to claim tax deductions for charitable contributions. Here are three things you should know about it.

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New Report Details How to Level the Playing Field for Women Fundraisers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images A key recommendation is to create a code of conduct that lays out expectations for donors and for donors to back up.

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How to Start with Nonprofit Influencer Marketing in 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Start with Nonprofit Influencer Marketing in 2023 Want to make good use of the power of influencer marketing to promote your nonprofit, charity or social enterprise? Check out these tips by Lilian Sue. For this post, I wanted to put the focus on how an overarching marketing concept such as influencer marketing can have a positive impact on non-profits.

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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!