The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights. Donors should prepare to fight back and recommit to funding racial justice. By Stacey Abrams and Julián Castro J. Scott Applewhite, AP As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods. Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. Your donors deserve a stellar thank you.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Erin McKenney, Esq., believes in the power of community and that the strongest communities are built on strong relationships. Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center is thrilled to announce that Erin McKenney, Esq., has joined our board of directors to help strengthen nonprofits and our communities. “The Nonprofit Leadership Center recognizes the impact of nonprofits and provides resources and leadership training to help nonprofit leaders succeed.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

His compensation beats that of the leaders of the Gates, Ford, and Mellon foundations. By Marc Gunther Gabriella Demczuk, The New York Times, Redux Rajiv Shah’s management style has sewn discontent among some, but he also has many admirers. His management style has sown discontent among some, but he also has admirers.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Repurposing, or recycling, content is one of the strategies that every nonprofit should be using. Here are four proven ways to repurpose content that are helping nonprofits everywhere gain visibility and awareness.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 5, 2023

No doubt, you’ve struggled with some of these situations before, and if you have, it’s time to talk about the levels of editing: Program staff who are supposed to review for accuracy instead argue with your punctuation choices. Your executive director pulls the plug on an appeal letter right before going to print because “it doesn’t sound like me.” Five people look at the newsletter and not one of them, including you, catches the typo in the headline.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Companies are giving away a smaller share of profits than they used to. Where does that leave the nonprofits in their backyards? By Eden Stiffman Illustration by The Chronicle, Adobe Stock Companies are giving away a smaller share of profits than they used to. Where does that leave the nonprofits in their backyards?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Online reviews have the power to position your nonprofit as a trustworthy and reliable organization, helping you attract more donors and influence their giving habits. Here are three benefits of getting reviews for your nonprofit — plus how to ask your donor base for them.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture.

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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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Joan Garry

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I reveal the human cost of a government shutdown on nonprofits. It's time to act—advocacy isn't just crucial, it's our moral duty. The post The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown: A Call to Action for Nonprofits appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite." By Drew Lindsay Lam Yik Fei, The New York Times, Redux Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded Alameda and FTX, at his office in Hong Kong. The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Building influence and driving change in an organization can be a challenging task, particularly for those without formal authority. As social change leaders, you are responsible for fostering a culture of growth and development within the organization, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to drive the organization forward. However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication tak

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This week, I want to share a case study project I'm working on with the fabulous Abby Horrigan , Senior Director of Corporate Initiatives at Keep America Beautiful (KAB). As a seasoned corporate partnership professional, Abby knows how critical social proof is for securing partnerships. That's why she partnered with me to write several case studies and to improve KAB's corporate partnership landing page.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Marc Gunther Rockefeller Foundation Even as MacKenzie Scott and the Ford Foundation popularize unrestricted giving, the Rockefeller Foundation maintains an experts-know-best approach to grant making.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There is some incredible work being done through direct mail, but direct response strategies are not a relational approach to your mid-level programs. Here, I break down each of the needed mid-level fundraising program elements.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Kenneth P. Pucker & Andrew A. King “How would you suggest that I invest my savings of ten thousand dollars to have a positive social and environmental impact?” The question came from a PhD student this time, but we get it a lot. Many people want their money to work for them—to preserve their financial security and to improve the world. In fact, almost 85 percent of individual investors say they are interested in sustainable investing and more than three quarters believe they can use their

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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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Non Profit AF

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Patrick Makuakāne’s choreography and dance have blended hula with contemporary influences while uplifting Hawaiian languages and histories. The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to improve your fundraising results, one highly effective approach is to use marketing automation. With the right marketing automation tools and the right approaches, you can personalize your donors' experiences.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s new book. He returns with uplifting news for those who prefer quiet time over party time: You can be a great fundraiser! Brian knows. He’s been a successful introverted fundraiser for nearly 40 years. He’s also president of Asking Matters. Listen to the … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 2, 2023: Fundraising For Introverts → Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The annual report has long been considered a must-have for nonprofit compliance and donor stewardship. They are also typically expensive, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The study says volunteering can spark big gifts, but that the share of wealthy people who volunteer, while on the uptick, is still below pre-pandemic levels. By Maria Di Mento The study says volunteering can spark big gifts, but that the share of wealthy people who volunteer, while on the uptick, is still below pre-pandemic levels.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Do you have any of these barriers at your organization that are preventing your donors from finding more joy in their giving? The post 18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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Clairification

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As explored in Part 1 of this 2-part series, small to mid-sized organizations are uniquely capable of creating a sense of community, even family. This is what people yearn for. And it gives you a secret advantage when it comes to nurturing the relationships essential to developing and sustaining a strong mid-level and major gifts program. You’re never too small to generate major gifts!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The fundraising software company agreed Thursday to pay $49.5 million to settle claims related to a 2020 data breach that exposed sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits. By the Associated Press Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique, SOPA Images, LightRocket, Getty Images The fundraising software company agreed Thursday to pay $49.5 million to settle claims related to a 2020 data breach that exposed sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As four out of five nonprofits now either have a text messaging program or are planning to start one, some nonprofits will add text messaging to their year-end campaign for the first time this year. Here are some tips on how to integrate text messaging into your omnichannel campaign.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image credit: Matt Briney on unsplash.com This is the second article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). Authors in this series highlight stories of comprehensive community development in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.

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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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