Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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3 Solutions to Multichannel Fundraising Challenges

NonProfit PRO

If case studies and data show success when targeting audiences with a multichannel approach why aren’t all nonprofits adopting this approach? Here are three challenges they encounter.

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Meet Chicago’s Keenen Stevenson: Advocate for Social Change and Youth Empowerment

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

What motivates someone to dedicate their career to both clinical social work and the nonprofit sector? To find out, we interviewed Chicago local, Keenen Stevenson , Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional ( ACNP ), and the CEO of Innovative Strategies, LLC. His Certified Nonprofit Professional ( CNP ) credential, earned in 2012, and the recent achievement of the ACNP in 2024, have been crucial steps in driving his personal mission of transforming his community through policy change, youth e

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Post-Election Reflections for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Board Chair Michelle Sanchez, CPA, and CEO Charlie Imbergamo, MA, CFRE, offer reflections for nonprofit leaders after a challenging election cycle. Dear Nonprofit Leaders, With the recent election now behind us, we focus on the work of the nonprofit sector, prioritizing unity and kindness to strengthen our organizations and the communities we serve.

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Sarah Suarez , Founder and Social Media Strategist for The Social Puzzle – a boutique social media marketing agency which solely focuses on nonprofits so they can concentrate on what really matters, their mission. Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. The larger and more engaged a community, the greater the opportunity is to make a lasting impact.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Nonprofits Face Backlash for “Controversial” Work, Report Warns

NonProfit Quarterly

Nonprofits are under threat from an increasingly hostile political environment, argue the authors of Sounding the Alarm: Nonprofits on the Frontlines of a Polarized Political Climate , a new report from Building Movement Project (BMP), released just before the 2024 election. Among the report’s most striking findings is that 73 percent of surveyed organizations have reported facing negative consequences for their work.

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Should Nonprofits Cite the Election in Year-End Appeals? Experts Say: It Depends.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits may want to mention the election if it affects their work, but fundraising consultants say it doesn't make sense for other groups to change year-end messaging. By Jie Jenny Zou Getty Images Nonprofits may want to mention the election if it affects their work, but fundraising consultants say it doesn't make sense for other groups to change year-end messaging.

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Boost Your Nonprofit Fundraising with Print-on-Demand Merchandise

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by Printful – a print-on-demand company that offers hundreds of customizable products and various services, including Quick Stores , the easiest way to create an online store. As a nonprofit, you’re always looking for creative and effective ways to raise funds and awareness for your cause. In today’s digital world, online fundraising is essential, and merchandise offers a fantastic opportunity to engage your supporters and generate revenue.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Revive A Moribund Legacy Society?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to energize their legacy giving program: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an on-paper “legacy society” that was started before my time here. Members gave $5000 outright to be a “ member” and the funds are in our restricted fund.

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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

Did you know? When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. That’s one of the findings from Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , a report released in September by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. The study analyzes trends by recipient organization size, issue area, and location, as well as economic conditions.

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Navigating Climate Justice: Empowering BIPOC Youth with Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing

NonProfit Quarterly

Image: “ In Communion with Dorian” by Renée Laprise/ [link] Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” The climate crisis is an urgent and pervasive threat, and it disproportionately affects Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. 1 These populations often face heightened exposure to environmental hazards such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and air pollution.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with.

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Contributions To DAFs, Distributions Both Decline

The NonProfit Times

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% during 2023 to $54.77 billion. Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% to $59.43 billion, according to new data from the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8% of all giving in the United States if the statistics for total giving in the Giving USA report released earlier this year at $557 billion and these DAF numbers are accurate.

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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits 

Candid

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s become a cornerstone of every modern business process. The 2024 AI Index Report shows rapid advancements in AI technology. Benchmarks created to assess the performance of AI tools compared with humans on tasks such as image classification, visual reasoning, and English understanding show the gaps narrowing. As of May 2024, the MMMU benchmark , which evaluates responses to college-level questions, scored GPT-4o at 60%, compared with an 83% human average.

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How Colorado Mobile Home Residents Organized for Policy Change

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Co-op Ownership of Mobile Home Communities.” View the full webinar here. Andrea Chiriboga-Flor: In Colorado, I just want to talk a little bit about the timeline of how we got to this point where we have one of the strongest opportunity to purchase laws in the country now.

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

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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4 Keys to Raising Money From Year-End Text Messaging

NonProfit PRO

Whether you're a nonprofit that recently started using text messaging or a seasoned organization, year-end giving is an important opportunity.

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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes. This results in billions of dollars of tax savings annually on the condition hospitals provide charity care and other community services.

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What Ordinary Donors Can Learn From MacKenzie Scott

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A wide-ranging discussion about trust in philanthropy, how to be an effective board member, and more.

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How Nonprofits Can Navigate Political Engagement and Maintain Public Trust

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Elli on Wikimedia Commons On August 28, 2024, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation exempt under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with two churches, filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Johnson Amendment—the provision in the code that prohibits 501c3 organizations from engaging in partisan electoral and political activities.

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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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A Major Gifts Officer’s Year-End Checklist

NonProfit PRO

As year-end giving heats up, here's a handy list of major giving tips to help make this overwhelming time more manageable and successful.

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Top 10 Reasons to Dump Your Current Nonprofit CRM

Bloomerang

We need to talk Let’s get real—everyone’s been there at least once. Breakups are rough. You thought you found “The One” in your nonprofit CRM, but now it feels like you’re stuck in a bad episode of a dating show. You’re not getting the commitment you deserve, and it’s holding you back from making the kind of impact you need. No one wants to admit they’ve been wasting their time (and precious resources!

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DAF Assets: $250 Billion, and Counting

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report. By Rasheeda Childress While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts

Tony Martignetti

Pat Duffy: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts Code. Blockchain. Proofs. Wallets. Exchanges. Coins. If foreign words like these keep you from accepting a gift that tens of millions of Gen Z and Millennials invest in and gift, Pat Duffy will set your mind at ease. He defines the terms in plain language and explains why crypto giving belongs … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts → Pat Duffy: Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts Code.

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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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Clairity Click-it: Cornucopia of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

I’m beginning again, as I often do, with a bit of borrowed insight, this time from a colleague’s email message. No matter if, or how, you voted in the recent U.S. elections, we are living in a time of profound division, rapid change and a lot of uncertainty. How will the social benefit sector respond? “Now we’re at another critical moment as a country.

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Rest. Recharge. Retool.

Non Profitvote

As the dust settles from last week’s election, we know nonprofit leaders across the nation are reflecting on the implications of the incoming administration and its policies on their work. What does it mean for nonprofits working in the refugee resettlement space? What about nonprofits working on health access, housing, or food security? What about nonprofits working on equity and access issues?

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Boards: 3 Areas NPO Leaders Needs To Develop

The NonProfit Times

By Dennis C. Miller We all know about the commitment and passion that nonprofit leaders bring to their organization to make a difference in the lives of others. You truly care about others and work tremendously long hours to generate a positive social impact in their communities, often with little financial reward. The commitment to your respective mission and determination to succeed despite the ever-increasing challenges and obstacles is inspiring.

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Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. See how your nonprofit can attract top talent and grow together. Nowadays, many people want to make a difference and work for organizations that make such things happen. Giving back or helping others is not just a noble cause but also a mission to make a world a better place for everyone.

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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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What does a good donor experience look like?

Candid

Your nonprofit’s mission may be the first thing to catch a donor’s eye, but it’s the experience you offer that not only converts them into a donor but keeps them coming back. In a landscape where charitable giving is declining and attention spans are shrinking, standing out isn’t just about what your nonprofit stands for. It’s about how it makes donors feel.

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Joel Fleishman’s Vision for Philanthropy Should Inspire Us All

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A cheerleader for the foundation model, Fleishman understood what philanthropy could accomplish when done right. By Yossi Prager Duke University The late Joel Fleishman’s teachings reverberate across the philanthropic world. A cheerleader for the foundation model, Fleishman understood what philanthropy could accomplish when done right.

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Grants: Positioning Your Organization For 2025

The NonProfit Times

By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. What projects or programs do you want to fund?

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Unlocking the Power of Google for Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide

Donorbox Nonprofit

Nonprofits know all too well how difficult it can be to find affordable, effective tools to propel their missions and manage daily operations. With limited resources, finding ways to save on essential tools can affect a nonprofit’s bottom line and allow them to focus on their important mission. Google for Nonprofits meets this challenge head-on, […] The post Unlocking the Power of Google for Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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