Sat.Jan 21, 2023 - Fri.Jan 27, 2023

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The 3 Keys to Future-Proofing Your Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No. 1 on your priority list.

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Black Faith Groups Have Been Fighting Neighborhood Gun Violence for Decades. They're Finally Getting Support.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sono Motoyama Lee Klafczynski for The Chronicle With community organizing and savvy advocacy, grassroots nonprofits in Birmingham, Ala., Oakland, Calif., and other cities are gaining recognition and financing for the community-based programs to reduce shootings.

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Comment on Planned Giving and Major Gifts: A Winning Combination by Top 5 Fundraising No-Brainers for Nonprofit Professionals in 2021 - CapDev

Amy Eisenstein

[…] Planned gifts (in addition to major gifts) are the most impactful gifts your organization can receive. However, they usually don’t come for years after they are solicited, so these vital gifts are often ignored by development directors. Yet, planned gifts can be the largest gift a donor ever makes to your organization.

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Emily Benham to Retire as CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Center

NonProfit Leadership Center

Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center announced that Emily H. Benham, CFRE, FAHP , will retire as CEO on June 30, 2023. Emily joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) in September 2014 after a long and successful fund development career with Bayfront Health System/Bayfront Health Foundation. Her career in the nonprofit sector spans four decades, with service in Tampa Bay, Miami, South Dakota and Indiana.

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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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How to Ensure Donor Engagement Strategies Actually Drive Nonprofit Contributions

NonProfit PRO

Any engagement other than donor engagement is meaningless — at least if your purpose is to drive contributions. Why care about clicks if they result in nothing more than likes and follows? When cobbling together your fundraising strategy, consider how to get from awareness to interest to engagement to investment.

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7 Ways to Know Your Board Is Diverse

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Joan Garry In the nonprofit world, we often lack a shared definition of what diverse boards look like and how they should operate. We check boxes to meet the need for diversity on our boards. and we may not even be able to articulate why board diversity matters.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – January 27, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Monarch. Kansas City, MO. Photo Credit: Deena Davis Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week here getting the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report out, but I still put together the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have AI strategy, video creation tips, free TikTok templates, how to stop being a perfectionist and more.

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6 Steps to Reimagine a Traditional Donor Engagement Event

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit administrator, have you ever inherited a fundraising special event? Is this event still working for your audience, your organization, and your team? Post-pandemic fundraising is a good time to reset, strategize and start new traditions for stakeholders. Keeping mission in mind, this can include re-establishing or reimagining traditional donor engagement events.

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AmazonSmile's End Is Alarming, Say Nonprofits That Benefited

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Mark Lennihan/AP Thousands of nonprofit beneficiaries are disappointed and concerned about finding ways to replace the funding.

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Comment on Is It OK to Ask Donors for Gifts During the Coronavirus Crisis? by Virtual Solicitation Done Right: How to Ask for Donations via Zoom - CapDev

Amy Eisenstein

[…] other words, I was shouting for anyone who would listen that this was actually a good, and appropriate, time to be asking.

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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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2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends – Highlights from Our Report

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

It’s here – our most popular download of the year highlighting the year’s nonprofit communications trends! The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report marks our 13th edition and this might be my favorite. We were able to incorporate what nonprofits were thinking not only in the data, but also in their own words via some open-ended questions.

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Overcoming the Worker and Volunteer Shortage at Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Today, the nonprofit community is suffering from a labor and volunteer shortage. Due to the lack of volunteers and a shift in government support, some nonprofit organizations may have to halt programs and readjust their goals to help those most in need.

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Major Funders Call for Increased Support of Black Feminists

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation is among the signers of the open letter urging more support for Black feminist groups. The open letter, from the Melinda Gates'a Pivotal Ventures, Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation, and the Ford Foundation and MacArthur foundations is intended to encourage others to support historically underfunded groups.

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Newsletter: 2023 Trends in Corporate Partnerships ; What are Your Guidelines on Corporate Engagement? ?? ; 8 Best Techniques for Evaluating Character

Selfish Giving

Let's face it folks: 2023 could be a tough year for corporate partnerships. It could even be more challenging than trying to figure out what's next for HBO's hit TV show White Lotus. Fortunately, I know a corporate partnership AND White Lotus expert. Brittany Hill from Accelerist ! ➡️ ➡️ Weeks before the finale aired, Brittany told me EXACTLY what was going to happen on the show!

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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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Nonprofit Social Media Objectives: Why Does Your Nonprofit Use Social Media

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

All nonprofits are using social media, but who can clearly articulate why? What are your nonprofit’s social media objectives? Last week, Kristina shared which social networks nonprofits said most helped them achieve their objectives in 2022 and which held the most promise for 2023. But what are those objectives exactly? In the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report being released this week, we share this pie chart that shows a great amount of diversity in social media objectives.

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How to Strategically Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

There are lots of ways you can use artificial intelligence to be more effective and efficient at your nonprofit — even with scarce resources. Artificial intelligence can add a “mod” to your skills and empower you and your team to amplify your mission.

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PetSmart Charities Commits $100 Million to Expand Access to Veterinary Care

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, Fidelity Investments is awarding $250 million to efforts to enable students of color to enroll in college, and Wells Fargo pledged $20 million to its Invest Native program for economic development in Indigenous communities.

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Six Steps to Build Your Nonprofit’s Email Fundraising Program

Affnetz

Six Steps to Build Your Nonprofit’s Email Fundraising Program Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum Building a successful fundraising email program can be an effective way to boost your organization’s donations. It’s essential to stay in front of donors as well your Nonprofit’s ‘orbit’, and email is a cost effective way to do so.

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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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TikTok, Reels, and Shorts: Candid’s big swing at short-form video 

Candid

By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. This is not groundbreaking news, yet many nonprofit organizations (Candid included) have hesitated to jump in for a variety of reasons. Despite the real and perceived challenges of creating short-form video, there are compelling and research-backed reasons to consider incorporating it into your social media strategy: 88% of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a pr

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Focus on Donor Retention This Year

NonProfit PRO

You cannot take any donor for granted, and the cultivation process, with an emphasis on donor retention, should continue year-round for each donor in your portfolio. Here are some helpful strategies you can implement to promote donor retention.

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End the Charitable Tax Exemption and Remove the Conflict of Interest Baked Into Big Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jeffrey Cain At a time of growing distrust in philanthropy and stagnant or declining giving, it’s no longer tenable to maintain a system that allows donors to reap rewards through the nonprofits they fund.

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CEO’s – are you leading your nonprofit? In fundraising?

Fundraising Coach

As the CEO, the leader of your nonprofit, how much time are you really giving to fundraising? As the top leaders, the organization will follow your lead. You should be involving all your direct reports in some aspect of fundraising. And an easy way to do that is if they see that fundraising is important enough for you to give it time every week. If you’re like most CEOs, you started last year with good intentions.

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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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Nonprofit Digital Reports: Showcasing Year-End Fundraising Efforts

Bloomerang

Most charitable donations—whether from large corporations or individual donors—happen at the end of the year. That’s why the holiday season is the busiest for nonprofits. With all those donations, though, nonprofits often forget about sharing their year-end fundraising results. Once the busy season slows down, nonprofits are not only left with a wealth of donations.

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4 Rules for Integrating Marketing Channels in 2023

NonProfit PRO

For any-sized marketing team, the choice of how to knit together the right blend of marketing channels has to be driven by a plan and understanding some fundamental rules of integrating channels. Understanding these rules gives your team the best chance of success.

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Nonprofits Enter 2023 With Inflation Cooling and Job Market Still Strong

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander Organizations are seeking loans and taking other steps to help keep workers, and those who are trying to build or renovate facilities are facing high borrowing costs. Meanwhile, foundation assets have been hard, so it might be tougher for nonprofits to obtain grants in the coming year or two.

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2023 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey Results 

NonProfit HR

2023 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey in the News WTOP Interview with Lisa Brown Alexander, President & CEO of Nonprofit HR, and Rebecca Dixon, Executive Director of National Employment Law Project (NELP). Access the full article with the video interview now. Read Lisa Brown Alexander's full bio here. Read Rebecca Dixon's full bio here, and Read more The post 2023 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey Results appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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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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How to Align Assets with Mission: Small Steps That Nonprofits Can Take

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Christopher Sardegna on unsplash.com Have you reviewed your balance sheet lately? Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position.

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AARP Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

AARP invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

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Retired Construction Executive Gives $75 Million to U. of St. Thomas

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento University of St. Thomas Lee and Penny Anderson, shown here with hockey player Maija Almich, are giving to support the University of St. Thomas’s new sports arena, which will house its women’s and men’s hockey and basketball programs. Plus, four Mars candy company heiresses together gave $22 million to support a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programs at a prep school for girls.

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4 Ways Funders Can Build Authentic Partnerships With Trans and Nonbinary Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Aldita Gallardo In my work at the Fund for Trans Generations (FTG), I partner with funders who are committed to supporting trans-led organizing for a future where transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people live with freedom, safety, and self-determination. Since FTG was created in 2016, we’ve raised and deployed more than $10 million to directly support trans organizing, and donors have come to deeply understand and work in alignment with trans movements.

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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!