NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

We all heard about the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. She devoted her life in service to her people.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Year-end fundraising season is underway. You may have started working on your appeal, which is great. But don’t stop there. It’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors. I highly recommend creating a thank you plan , which will help you show gratitude before, during, and after a campaign. . Many organizations treat thanking their donors as an afterthought and it shows.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Social Media Marketing Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Online Presence. Social Media Marketing has proven to be one of the most effective forms of marketing. How are you using it to boost your Nonprofit’s online presence? Check out the tips below. You wanna know how many people are using social media today? 4.70 billion! You know what this means for your nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Thinking about your nonprofit’s next annual report? Annual reports were the first topic we developed training on here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide way back in 2008. So we have lots of great best practices, examples, and templates to share with you as your plan, write, design, and publish yours. We even have an online course on short annual reports.

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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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There are a lot of lessons to be learned about relationship building, strategy and the analytics critical to a successful program. One of those lessons is target ask amounts because if you don’t ask for a specific amount, you aren’t letting donors know what you need.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Do you ever find yourself, your team, or your board of directors saying things like: “If we could just get this one big grant, we’d be set for the year!”. Or, “I think we should hold a huge gala event. If we raise everything we need now, we can focus on programs later.”. Or, “I keep trying to set up a meeting with that big donor. Why won’t he meet with me?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a non-profit marketing and development professional, I have spent my career figuring out how to cut through the noise of a crowded marketing space. In doing so, my job is to write and design to connect and motivate my audience: be it to volunteer, donate, sign a petition, engage, et cetera. Like many nonprofit professionals, capturing my audience’s attention with copy is one part of a litany of other job responsibilities , not limited to graphic design, social media, communications strategy,

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I believe that, over the next 10 years, major gifts fundraising will grow rapidly and become more sophisticated and donor-centered. So, here are some things to think about if you are new to major gifts fundraising.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Florida recently passed the Individual Freedom Act, also known as the “Stop WOKE Act,” which makes it unlawful for an employer to require employees as a condition of employment to attend training on a variety of concepts, including some common elements of diversity training. Litigation to strike the Act’s application to employers as unconstitutional was dismissed.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Written by: Tabby Robinson, CNP. Reading Time: 4 minutes. An estimated 500,000 to 1 million Americans work as unpaid interns every year. Though paid internships are becoming more popular, unpaid internships are still a reality for many. Without any wages to shoulder the cost of living, an unpaid internship ends up deepening the existing social divide.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Happy Friday, Everyone! Is it time for boots and sweater weather where you are? I can only wish. But while I am waiting around on a cold front, let’s check out some helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have a report on nonprofit compensation, another Facebook redesign, free tools for nonprofits, thoughts on nonprofit employees unionizing, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Nonprofits are increasingly incorporating text messaging (SMS) into their engagement strategy. Learn how to comply with carrier regulations, the difference between P2P and A2P text messaging, the steps nonprofits can take to get text messaging discounts and more.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

???? Important Notice: I'm off to Italy?? on Sunday and WILL PROBABLY NOT be publishing a newsletter for the next two Wednesdays (September 21st & 28th). Sad, right? But my wife says I have to finally leave the house! ?? I strongly disagree, but she tells me she knows best! I say PROBABLY NOT because I ?? publishing my newsletter. After all, consistency is really my ONLY true talent and virtue!

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

By Nick Tedesco & Michael Moody. We are living in a new gilded age. As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. Momentous forces are sweeping across the philanthropic landscape. Astonishing wealth creation and rapidly worsening inequality. Re-energized movements to fight persistent systemic injustice.

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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 Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Cosmos. Orange Beach, AL. Everyone having a good week so far? Let’s finish it off with some helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we talk about quiet quitting, color psychology in marketing, Giving Tuesday, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… It’s not what it sounds like – What is “Quiet Quitting”?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With prep for giving season underway, nonprofit professionals are readying for an increased number of meetings and longer to-do lists. Thankfully, there are methods and tools that can help productivity and, more specifically, maximize time for securing grants and donations.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The post How to Get CEOs and Boards to Embrace Year End Fundraising appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

By Cristian Granados & Jaideep Prabhu. The Base of the Pyramid (BoP) consists of the half of the world’s population which earns less than $1,500 per annum per capita. Most of those who belong to the BoP live outside the formal economy and face unmet needs in basic areas such as food, financial services, and education. Because of their low purchasing power and the fact that they lack access to the formal banking system and formal supply chains, products and services designed for higher-

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Did you know today is Positive Thinking Day? It’s a day to focus on having a more optimistic attitude and approach life’s troubles in a more positive and productive way. Between the demands of your job and the harsh realities you see on a daily basis, nonprofit communications can be rough on the mental health. It’s easy to slip into a negative mindset.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A blunder is a careless mistake. It happens when you don’t 100% have a handle on what you’re doing, so taking good care becomes challenging. Have you ever blundered into disaster asking for a major gift? Let's review the top eight blunders I have encountered.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? Where do you even begin? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. Whether you want to plan an online or in person fundraiser, large or small, local or worldwide, there are steps that you should take every single time to make sure you get the most from your efforts.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

By Genevieve Smith & Ishita Rustagi. Picture it: At 11 a.m. on a Thursday, you get a personalized Slack notification prompting you to connect with a colleague you haven’t seen in a while. Then, at a midday team meeting on Zoom, you are alerted about who is speaking up less, so you can invite them to contribute. Later that day, while you are writing, an AI-powered plugin prompts you to use “chairperson” instead of “chairman.” The next day, in preparation for a qu

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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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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later. The post None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re tired or reading about the new Mastercard regulations, you’re probably not alone. Here is a recap of what Mastercard clarified about its rules in a recent webinar.

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Foundation Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The post The Penalties for Failing to Register for Charitable Solicitations appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you know only one thing about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations , you probably know that they don’t pay federal taxes on their income. . But what if I told you that’s not always true? It’s true that due to their uniquely valuable societal contributions, such as charitable actions or educational priorities, nonprofits receive tax exemption for income from activities substantially related to their primary purpose. .

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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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Mission Minded

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Adopt these four guiding principles to help you invite in and excite your community as you launch and activate your new brand. The post How to Get People Excited About Your New Brand appeared first on Mission Minded.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This guide covers all the fundamental elements you need to evaluate your fundraising strategy, build a rock-solid fundraising toolkit, maximize giving, and expand your overall supporter base. Download The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising today and start raising more money!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. We had close to 2,000 fundraising friends sign up, and we kicked things off by surveying the audience about their year-end fundraising goals (which we defined to include Giving Tuesday ).

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By Heather King , Marisa Nowicki , Liz Noble , Doug Palmer & Jason Saul. There are over 10 million non-government organizations worldwide. Donors do not have enough time, attention, or cognitive bandwidth to evaluate and consider their relative merits when deciding to whom and how much to give. Even when donors do narrow down their options to, say, charities working on certain issues, with specific communities, or in particular geographic locations, there are still many hassles when it comes

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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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